Elections In The Philippines | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix

While our main story on political threats to Brazil's Amazon rainforest can currently be found on Netflix and on KZbin later today, we’re first focusing on the Philippines as the country’s citizens prepare to vote in their midterm election.
With several of President Rodrigo Duterte's favorite senate candidates leading in national polls, Hasan weighs the costs of a brutal drug war that has killed thousands of civilians without trial -- and points to brave Filipinos who are risking their safety and freedom to push back against the powerful president.
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[@joshuainopiquez6816]

Watch Filipinos make fun of others but then get extremely offended when something of their own is made fun of. Also I'm a Filipino, so I'd know.

[@sonnyserbo7191]

No ur r not Fil

[@Rey-lg8sx]

@@sonnyserbo7191 maraming pinoy dito at tama siya

[@thingydo3382]

Agreed 😂

[@Louis.DeGuzman]

Peenoi Pride, yuck patay na tayo Pilipinas

[@jairusgerardzapata4862]

It's not exclusive to fil. Don't generalize

[@KapengBarakoTheReal]

This dude named Bong Revilla, recently bailed out of jail from embezzlement and has multiple cases of graft, got a seat in the senate through the power of dancing. Bamboozled the whole nation, literally memed himself but still won.

[@infinitus1031]

#philippinepolitics

[@BintanginTaya]

"meme himself to victory" LMAO

[@Oliver-cg5ud]

NAN DITO NA SI BONG REVILLA

[@aljohncano23]

When Bong Dance and Win. It's The Same on South Africa. Even If Almost Everyone In SA Tell How Corrupted A Elected Official Is. When On The Election Days, If Her/His Dance Steps And The Music Are On Liking then Dance and Sing with Him/Her, That Electoral Wins Again On the Election Day.

[@glocksupremo]

@@brianaguila6925 That's not really a good reason not to vote tho, I hope you vote on the next election.

[@ec.4112]

The fact we put someone who didn't even finished education instead of a human rights lawyer is just💀

[@jhonblue3061]

The fact that king Ina mo dating presidente ba mga tapos sa pag aaral oh Yun Yung brgy chairman nyo ba sa Inyo tapos Ng pag aaral eh Yung ngang professor mong sa business management nag tutro sya pero di namn business man or successful ba business nya ganon lang Yun ulol

[@queenbee6744]

The fact that this human rights lawyer never experience the dirty world of those poor people... if you want some stories drugs in the streets...? Feel free to poke...

[@Cookie-zi5gm]

Welcome to the Philippines, where politicians focus on their interests instead of the people that they are serving, where Politicians quarrel make issues about each other, instead of unifying the government. Where people vote because the candidate gives money, or is very popular. Where candidates defame other candidates for the sake of winning. How can you unify your country when the government itself isn't united? I don't get why people who have been thrown into jail and proven guilty still gets a seat in the senate? I don't get why being so popular can bring you to power instead of looking at other people who are sincere to help the nation. I don't get why the same old faces and same old people get elected over and over again? Aren't we tired that our nation is still the same like it used to? Aren't we tired that we elect the people just based of their number of terms served in the government, but didn't even do anything to help the country? The same old issues are still the same. Since in time immemorial. When the USA gave us independence on the 4th of July, our country has been unstable. We people must be unified, we should not be divided because of just disagreement regarding political opinions. We should think about ourselves, and for the future of the Republic of the Philippines, we should bring ourselves closer together, we should be patriotic, singing the national anthem or raising our flag isn't enough to describe and praise ourselves that we are proud to be Filipinos, and we are proud of our motherland. We must unite under one voice and one goal, we must not let other Filipinos go down. We must unite to give the politicians a wake-up call that we are Filipinos, without us you are nothing. Without us, there is no Philippines.

[@durlaseveria3928]

We even have bbm as a candidate president 🤠

[@ianmodauntless7936]

@@durlaseveria3928 update: he won🤠

[@dom2326]

I'm Filipino and I live in the Philippines. Applying for a job in Mcdonald's here requires certain clearance such as a criminal record, meanwhile running for a president post only requires you to be a citizen. F*CKING RIDICULOUS, RIGHT?! Officials and Politicians in other countries step down from their positions when they had been allegedly involved in a controversy, in my country? After being convicted and spending time in jail, they run to even higher positions in the government. So to wrap it up, it's the people here who are the problem, not the elites. But are we? Besides, the Philippines has always been a ground for psychological warfare which the U.S government had been using against us ever since they set foot here.

[@squallleonheart150]

could not agree more.

[@mesareyanthony8500]

Not only americans but most of the foreigners. Dont know why. Maybe because of our cultures. Sometimes, Americans also insecure about the Filipino cultures. If you are filipino, you know what it is.

[@chasecake1683]

@@Waalkmeynard2504 Pano ba yung magandang asal ng Pilipino? Hayaan nalang na patayin mga kabababayan naten na walang laban at walang tamang paglilitis? Dapat lang ipagkalat naten sa buong bansa kung gano na kasira ang Pilipinas. Para tuluyan tayong makabangon at makawala sa mga kurap at magnananakaw na politiko.

[@miguelplaza6433]

@@Waalkmeynard2504 Hindi ibig sabihin ng pagpuna niya sa gobyerno at sa sistema natin dito ay nahihiya na siya sa ating bansa. Ito ang problema, ang iyong komento ay isang magandang halimbawa sa problema na sinabi niya sa itaas. Iba ang Loyalty to Country sa loyalty to Government, tandaan mo ito. At tapat siya sa ating bansa kask pinipili niyang magsalita sa mga problemang mayroon tayo, at nais maghanap ng solusyon para wakasan ang mga nasabing problema. Tulad ng kung paano pinapagalitan ng isang ina ang kanyang mga anak kapag may ginawa silang masama, dahil mahal niya sila at ayaw niyang mapunta sila sa masamang landas.

[@raizokurogane1312]

Because running for presidency or any other constitutionally given position has bare minimum qualifications due to the spirit of democracy. You applying for mcdonalds and their strict requirements is a privately imposed requirements mcdo is a private entity Learn the difference before trying to get woke..... save yourself from the embarrassment And ohh we have a thing called full presidential pardon so look it up, imagine being woke without doing the research first. How can you be woke but you’re still intellectually asleep lmao.

[@ellehernndz]

Hasan Minhaj saying “shabu” in an American accent just added 20 years to my lifespan

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Relatable, have a nice day.

[@Warm_Ice0]

"Shaabu" 😩💦

[@vminmotivationalcurve88yea64]

Timestamp?

[@jrexx2841]

Shábu

[@luxshampoo8520]

netflix making money making fun of a poor country's problem!

[@magotchii5225]

Yes, politics in our country is a big joke. The most it can do is make me laugh HAHAHA

[@jumipacheco4200]

This is true, but in my case, I still could say that Duterte still affected my community in a good way. Since he became the president, besides the free education, kids in my area stopped using drugs and men stopped drinking outside their premises and I feel safer when I get off to work at night. And yes, there are bad things and good things that happened but I am satisfied with what he has done. (except the so-called collateral damages) ...so what's your opinion about BBM?

[@paulorivera1569]

I REALLY hope hes as good as his fans say he is, despite the obvious negatives..

[@jumipacheco4200]

@@paulorivera1569 If you're talking about BBM, then I guess we have the same point of view. Somehow. His codename 'Tiger' kinda irked me but he couldn't be so literal with that, probably... But let's give the person a chance. If he's really great let's not expect perfection but if he's bad it's probably not the worst either. In the end, the good and bad result of the choice we choose depends on how each person views it to be...right? I could be wrong but I'm looking forward to being corrected someday. ^^

[@crysane08]

some of the things you said are true. as much as it pains me to admit, elections in the Philippines is usually just popularity contest. No good or bad publicity, that's why alot of celebrities joins politics, they already have a fan base for support. in small towns people will vote for you if you buy them drinks etc while campaigning. I am a proud Filipino, but it doesn't mean i am blind to my country's faults.

[@mariaaaaaaa4851]

Parang eleksyon lang naman sa classroom yung eleksyon dito sa Pilipinas. Kung sino pinakamakapal Ang mukha😂

[@Asian.Thomas]

@Toby Henderson eh... nah. Don't make guns even more accessible, you know how irresponsible filipinos are. If there's more access to gun, there will be more gun related crime in our country. Popularizing gun wouldn't be the best solution because if it's more accessible, there will be more crimes committed related to it.

[@bagongumaga1330]

Isn't that the point of "democracy"? a popularity contest of politicians who could appeal with the best national policies for another administration? I doubt celebrities are now making impact as drastic today compared 20 years ago, you got a famous movie actor at that time (Ferdinand Poe Jr.) or Noli de Castro during the 2000s, but nowadays, candidates are mainly with academic and administrative backgrounds such as Lacson, Moreno (even though he used to be an actor, he studied political science before joining politics, just like Ronald Raegan of the U.S.), BBM, and Robredo Even though Pacquiao is knows as a boxer mainly, he's not quite popular in national politics because of his political blunders during early-2010s The paradigm of the Philippine politics is now this, one who have great academic and administrative background, one who has good economic and social policies, and diplomacies. Presidents following Estrada are now composed of people with notable academic and political backgrounds, such as an economist (Macapagal Arroyo), former governor (PNOY Aquino), and a former mayor (Rodrigo Duterte)

[@bagongumaga1330]

There is a trend that we're seeing for the past 20 years, a positive trend for the political atmosphere of the country

[@sureindubitably3771]

@@mariaaaaaaa4851 "kung sino ang pinakamakapal na mukha" lmao so true.....

[@DRIFTER-cc1gm]

I'm a Filipino this is funny af idk why my fellow people getting offended by this yet we are known also to make fun with other foreign people

[@PatrickMenesesYTOfficial4945]

I know right. Happy new year kababayan.

[@kehnemdafriend]

they get offended coz it's true

[@mesareyanthony8500]

Its not funny anymore even if it says that its their opinion. We dont even say to Americans when it comes to politics so why they did that to the Philippines? Like wtf. Most of the Filipinos dont even say about the American Politics. Nakakairita lang. Pinagtawanan na nga bansa natin nakikitawa pa kau. Kala nyo nakakatawa 🙄

[@MyNameMeansPalm]

@@mesareyanthony8500 cry about it. Our country is a joke thanks to DUTERTE and his cohorts

[@Asian.Thomas]

@@mesareyanthony8500 pero ayun yung point ng show... they deliver news through comedy. And there's nothing to be offended of either since everything they said is true.

[@WAVE0025]

Tbf, even the ones opposing Duterte aren't really innocent either, at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of clowns barking at each other for like 5 decades at this point

[@SingingGuyFromPh]

Exactly

[@ced3069]

Please make a new one for the 2022 elections, someone's scared of showing up on a Zoom hearing.

[@royutanu]

HAHAHAHA 😭 Afraid he/she might spread the disease lmao

[@kairabanzon3928]

Zoomicron! 😂

[@sofia-jv5bz]

hala zoomicron AHAHAHAHAHAHHAH

[@lmangayaay]

mas nakakatakot yung hindi dumalo sa @SMNI debate. hahahaha

[@sofia-jv5bz]

@@lmangayaay shut up beh sinong dadalo sa isang debate na ang nagmamay-ari ay isang pdf file at wanted sa usa

[@avia635]

This comment section is kinda scary. Everyone is like "your opinion is invalid because you don't live here" but everyone seems to have plenty of opinions of other places without living there. Furthermore, it's an opinion. You don't have to agree with it for it to be valid.

[@Oliver-cg5ud]

Yes just respect there opinion, and they should respect yours

[@jameslim6409]

Im guessing youtube has been invaded by trolls..

[@efumali]

They're probably paid trolls or those brainwashed by the paid trolls. They're bordering cult-like here in the Philippines unfortunately.

[@brethartaquino3976]

@@efumali I believe some of them are troll but calling someone who doesn't agree with you with a proper argument is not a troll..

[@efumali]

@@brethartaquino3976 how is "your opinion is invalid because you don't live here" a proper argument? Isn't that what you call an ad hominem?

[@jonocasuyon4252]

i thought i’d come here seeing Filipinos agree with a lot of what you said, because i know a lot of people around me who are against Duterte’s administration. but this made me realize how small of a percentage we really are compared to his followers.

[@cilapulapu6065]

Hence why the Liberal, Opposition and OtsoDiretso lost. And I'm happy they did. Disappointed to see Bong Revilla and Marcos in tho. For me, Alunan, Ong, Chong, Manicad and Gadon were the best candidates, the only problem was they didn't have enough campaign funds. Gadon however travelled across Calabarzon and NCR to campaign.

[@SirFaceFone]

@@destinyoflove452 Needs more capital letters.

[@destinyoflove452]

@@SirFaceFone Soooo????

[@amertago7651]

@@destinyoflove452 ibigsabigihin isa kang DDS tanga hahaha

[@destinyoflove452]

@@amertago7651 oo isa nga ako dds at ikaw isa ka naman kampon ni Satanas??? #Condolences nga pala sa Otsoinidoro na senators nyo #EVILS group

[@GurlTries23]

filos take offense in truths man. that’s the trend now.

[@rdot5113]

i love how he's wearing pink

[@michaeljohndadd545]

This post is from 2019.

[@verve2831]

The change in Hasan's voice tone when he's telling a joke to when he's talking about something serious is pure bliss.

[@saamahmed7435]

rae sremmurd sremmurd ? Huh?

[@ricardobarahona3939]

rae sremmurd sremmurd ? What are you talking about? He is not perfect but he's done a decent job. MSM in America over a over things that don't matter or the Trump Russia story. Hassan actually talked about important thing like Trump's cabinet doing scrappy things when MSM never talks about it. He also has talked about things that affect millions od people like drug pricing and student loans. Also he has a dope graphics team. Just a bunch of thoughts!

[@javierbustamante1657]

pure bliss?he's a paid idiot.get ur facts right...talk to any filipino who knows the real situation and they will reap your head off.

[@jayfawn8478]

Syempre etong priyansi na to maanghit din gaya nung ugok na si hasan kakampihan nya kababahayan nya 😅✌

[@animeaddicty]

And the filipinos in your replies are cancer. The blind ones who think that their president is effective so they blame the liberal party for everything or everyone who go against their shit president.

[@AllainEsquivel]

LMAO! People commenting "If you don't/didn't live in the PH you don't really know what you're talking about..." I too didn't live during the Holocaust... but I'm pretty sure it didn't go well for the Jewish people... 😀😀😀

[@collectionsandthelikes8985]

fix your analogy my friend, past and present is not the same.

[@collectionsandthelikes8985]

as well as PH and Holocaust.

[@daf7624]

(commenting) is not a word

[@someweebcodingguy342]

@@daf7624 it is .. present participle of word comment

[@alexanderyalung5618]

We live in Philippines that is why we know.. we the 81%

[@mosesquetu9818]

He's not making fun of Filipinos or the President they elected. He's appalled and making people in the audience appalled that Filipino's out of 100M to choose from had elected such one. Politically, I don't give a damn. He has given the Filipinos what they were deprived off for almost 2 decades... A decent and peaceful life. Democracy and freedom of speech will always invite argument.

[@ubesan496]

Watching this after the shitshow that was the elections is so timely and relevant. Di ko talaga maiintindihan kung bakit sinusuportahan ng mga Pinoy yung pagpatay sa sarili nilang kababayan. Ang sagot lang ba ay karahasan? Pero bakit walang pagbabago?

[@smgp2023]

Lmao mga mahinang utak lng tlaga ang d makakita ng pgbabago. The Duterte Admin keeps on posting updates about their successful projects and policies nla, kung marunong ka lng po sna mg-google d ka sna napahiya. Buti nlang tlaga mas madami kaming marunong gumamit ng utak compared sa inyo 😊

[@Linlin-jr9oo]

Truth the comment about war on drugs is still relevant. Du30 already apologized bcs he didn't ended it as what he promised (I, for one didn't believed it) Drug lords and factories are still there and now filipinos elected candidates with promises as big as du30. I hope to God they fulfill it bcs we are practically doom if this new gov't fail us

[@ubesan496]

@@smgp2023 yes the Duterte admin has Build Build Build program, Create bill, War on Drugs, etc. Kung yan lang po ang pagbabago na gusto niyo, edi ginawa naman ng gobyerno ang trabaho niya. Dapat naman po talaga may projects at policies ang kada admin. Kaya tayo nagbabayad ng buwis. Pero madali rin po igoogle ang human rights violations, Philhealth 15B scam, Pharmally scandal, red tagging, paglaganap ng fake news, pambabastos sa kababaihan, etc. Sino nagbebenefit dito? Ang taong bayan? Tayo lang ang linoloko! At tama, may pagbabago akong nakita. Mga bagong oligarchs at corrupt na politiko na may kapangyarihang ilugmok pa tayo sa kahirapan. Tinawag nyo po akong walang utak. at least mulat naman po. Kung ginagamit niyo po ang utak niyo, sana di po kayo nagbubulagbulagan sa mga isyu at sa korupsyon na patuloy sa ating bansa. Kahit international media nakikita ito. Matuto tayong magpuna at maging kritikal sa gobyerno, dahil karapatan at responsibilidad nating mamamayan ito.

[@rvrobles6643]

thank you. this is really spot on. funny how an "outsider" can see whats really happening in the Philippines while a lot of Filipinos turn a blind eye, justify and rationalize all the killings.

[@rvrobles6643]

@durian icecream i know, but does that change the fact that what he said is true? lol

[@mendozaoctobereyr.174]

He has bad use of term u goofball

[@mendozaoctobereyr.174]

@5:34 everyone and everywhere. Intentionally making everything sound worse for views.

[@bobongskinner9616]

Filipinos dont turn a blind eye on the killings. If he himself were there youd realize that its not as bad as the media portray it as. What he need to see is actual evidence. Not everything the media says is true. im Filipino and again, Its not as bad as what the meida portrays. Based on evidence, and you can look this up yourself (look at the actual police reports without the media) Theres only been about two cases of police killing an innocent civilian. And those have been addressed already and the persons at faults were Jailed. Im sorry boy but theres a big reason why the trust rating of THE PRESIDENT is extremely high. In fact the highest in the history of the country. We Filiponos arent idiots contrary to what the media portrays. The guy in the video deffinitely made the media his only source. So no! An outsider will deffinitely have absolutely NO IDEA about whats really going on.

[@yhumicamasis4854]

@@bobongskinner9616 huh of course DDS ka 2 cases? Your the don't have idea.

[@aquartertwo]

I hated going back to this. The 3 senate candidates he mentioned did get elected, only one senator from the opposition slate got elected. As of writing, we're 3 months in on quarantine with, no decline in the rate of COVID-19 cases, AND deliberating an "Anti-Terrorism" Bill makes critics even more prone to unlawful arrests.

[@renmin7224]

AND MASS TESTING IS STILL A MATTER OF DEBATE HERE

[@renmin7224]

AND 8.1 TRILLION PESOS HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE PHILIPPINES DEBT YET STILL NO IMPROVEMENT IN GOVERNING

[@giojacycadalzo752]

The fuq!? We have a bunch of dums-dums and nationalists in power. Well to be fair, we Filipinos never really internalized democratic values anyway. An example is the prevalence of private schools with an emphasis on religious values. Sure, they might be more efficient than say, the public school system, but the private schools are no better. They might be different in the sense that they're privately owned but fundamentally they operate in the same way. I mean come on, schooling itself is already considered outdated in the minds of some intellectuals, but in here there's literally no opposition or critique to an inherently flawed system. I mean there is, but there's a lot of pushback if you say things like, "schooling is outdated" or "it's authoritarian BS" or "it's not giving us anything useful in our lives." But let's not kid ourselves here. We all adopted the current form of schooling from one of the worst aspects of the culture of one of Europe's most authoritarian states during the 18th Century, which was Prussia. Their system, which all of us still use today, is not meant for us to be seekers, but rather docile buffoons who are obedient to those at the top, free choice be damned. So while the rest of the world calls for reform, we are doing nothing of the sort. So much for Filipino democracy...

[@gerardanderson9665]

Update: All Hail Duterte

[@EnigmazGuide]

5:59 THATS FAKENEWSSSSSS THE AUDACITY SHE GOT SUED BY A PRIVATE COMPANY !!!!!

[@jootsam2518]

Well uh, this aged VERY well.

[@diegoalcantaras5580]

still breaks my heart about what happened to leila de lima, shes fighting for the very same people voting and hollering to keep her imprisoned

[@alvinalvinalbata7719]

Because she's a drug queen.. idiot..she deserves to be in jail..turd!

[@danaia_]

It was suppose to be funny...but all I felt was dismay and shame. It's actually depressing to know that there are a lot of Filipinos supporting this Administration. Please Pray for the Philippines this coming election.

[@mesareyanthony8500]

Its not funny if they make Philippines as a joke. They use our country to insult and to make fun of others even if it is their opinion. Most of the Filipinos are silent and they dont even have a comment when it comes to American Politics cause they know that American Politics are more than worst than Filipino Politics. What a shame.

[@JoeyJoeJoeJr.Shabadoo]

@@mesareyanthony8500 your point is invalid as they also adress their own politics in a comdeic way. They know non of these are funny but they do their best because they know that most people will willingly listen if it is comedic as people are hungry for entertainment. Especially the youth. They use their entertainment platform to spread awareness to disturbing cases. They are not making the Philippines a joke, they do this to the politicians mentioned. they are simply concerned with what is happening with the country and it's people.

[@Asian.Thomas]

@@mesareyanthony8500 but that's the point of the show.. seriously dude, if you want their serious opinion without comedic (NOT SERIOUS grow some balls) joke then go to other sources for god sake. It's not like we're the only ones who they talk about. And btw, stop being to obsessive and keep spamming on every comment. Your like the filipino equivalent version of obsessed trump supporters who spams everyone on the comments when something slightly offends you.

[@danger26102]

I look away when I hear about the killings of drug users but then again they are the ones who brutally kill innocent people

[@miguelplaza6433]

@@mesareyanthony8500 No, they create their own comedic sketches of the contemporary problems in US politics as well. The purpose of this is to spread awareness of the problem, specially to the youth, as these types of content attract them to it even more.

[@untitled9895]

How to win an argument Filipino style: AD HOMINEM

[@myalo2372]

AP hominem is better, even without crits pure burst damage is better imho

[@untitled9895]

dude Ad Hominem is NOT an rpg skill that can result into a burst damage. using Ad Hominem further devalue your point and a proof that you can't win an argument

[@richarddr1234]

Samples of what you consider ad hominems please?

[@untitled9895]

read the comments made by any the filipino here, you'll see.. that is if you know what Ad Hominem really is

[@richarddr1234]

I'm a Filipino. We trash talk all the time and we think nothing of it. I'm interested in knowing what non-Filipinos consider ad hominems. That's why I wanted to see concrete examples of what YOU consider ad hominems.

[@greeceflorenze]

What makes this even funnier is Rappler being the source.

[@marsbates9234]

What is, even more, funnier is you only pointing rappler as the source?! Sa dami ng source na ginamit rappler lng yung napansin mo tehhh? 🤣😂🤣 selective reading lng.

[@jackiedaytona666]

Hahaha... This aged... Well.

[@starsaber98]

Hearing him say "Dooh-tur-tey" and "sha-boo" just made my day. LOL

[@lnmgl4203]

how about Bong Go "bongo"

[@MasMaszu2]

@@lnmgl4203 *BINGO*

[@taranjotsingh3981]

how do you say it in PH?

[@mahiwagangamputa7361]

@@taranjotsingh3981 Late response but Du-Tear-Teh, (tear as in rip) and Shah-boo, the a pronounced as 'ah'.

[@TheUnoriginality]

@@taranjotsingh3981 super duper late reply but Bohng Go (like the word Go)

[@Tkb135]

that 81% stat is very apparent in the comments

[@chongets]

but notice how he just brushed that so conveniently as if its nothing and made a joke that perhaps the 19% are killed already.clearly bias,i expected much from him since he is brown but now no different from the ones he received racist remarks from

[@tristanfernandez9646]

Hasan minhaj is just a stupid person

[@tingkagol]

Unless you think all Filipinos are murderous psychopaths, there's another reason why Duterte's approval rating is so high.

[@exgeeinteractive]

@@tingkagol bubububu we're enablers though They prolly won't get it.

[@theHDLify]

Duterte has an army of trolls, they are present every video about duterte. That is why there are a lot of autistic Duterte zealots in the comment section.

[@semi5alpha]

Wait. You said drug war is ineffective? Wrong.. Yes 5k died but 700k addicts and dealers surrendered. How was that ineffective??

[@dariusearlpepito4057]

I am a Filipino. When Duterte became President i am studying in Cebu(first year college) i felt safe. Never experience harassments. Crime rates drop by 50%! I love him because he kills the criminals. Our jails are too small. No room for more so yeah. DUTERTE FOREVER!!

[@ragealexium285]

Wdym, he doesn't have a right to kill, no one is.

[@kathlynp.6697]

I'm a first generation Filipino-Canadian, and I'm not well versed in Philippine politics because I grew up more in Canada. I'm well aware though of the complicated politics in the Philippines, and i'm really glad that someone is bringing these types of topics up for discussion in a comedic way for the public to understand. But there's still so much that needs to be addressed as to why Filipinos approve of Duterte despite what he's done.

[@yoohimi]

That's so true.

[@TheNullie]

Live here and you’ll see.. he is doing a great service to the majority of the law abiding population..which all past administrations have failed

[@continualvariability3345]

It mostly has to do with the fact that most hate addicts,scums, and drug lords.

[@Enzoew]

I think here's one example of why, especially from the Drug War. The best benefit of this campaign is that you don't have to be afraid when walking home late at night after work. I myself benefit from this since I work mid-shift 2pm - 11pm so I always late going home . Crooked criminals are now thinking twice due to fear of the police and "tokhang"

[@misa7401]

They like him because he represents the people's bad desire and turn it into something normal. Like: Is it normal to kill people? Supporters would say: Yes. They do drugs and they rape and kill other people. They find this solution to be the best one not knowing they are doing the same. But even though I hate this whole drug war, I cannot take for granted his action to free up colleges and universities. And trying to have the Universal Health Care. Fine! That's something to applaud. But the same as Marcos, I think that doesn't cover up other things he had done. 1. A lot of the victims on war on drugs are either caught up in the cross-fire or actually innocent. That's something no one here should deny. 2. His buddy-buddy relationship with Xi even when Philippines and China are fighting over some islands. 3. The increasing debt of the Philippines which I might say is like paralleling with Marcos then. I wonder if he knows who will pay for it. And he even borrowed a large sum from China who gives higher interests than other countries. 4. The corrupt officials he just let go from prison. That says a lot, right. 5. And take note, it is June 22, 2020. We are in the midst of the pandemic. And we have the longest lockdown in the world. Yet we have no plans. He simply say, "Try to survive until 2021". I mean, seriously?

[@seinensoldier9833]

I'm a Filipino. And I almost died from choking while laughing from this video

[@pongangelo2048]

Sounds like those highschool kids that was murdered by 2 drugs addicts here in our local area.

[@zenithchan1646]

Overacting

[@AMACHiiBiong]

This aged really well. especially now. RIP 🇵🇭

[@Louis.DeGuzman]

People go batshit crazy when condemning the drug war, but where was this energy when the drug problem was out of control? Man I tell you, I've witnessed the drug problem and its effects on society first hand. At the height of the drug problem, drugs were so rampant and no one dared to challenge drug traffickers since they were untouchable. The drug problem perpetrated every level & demography of society: Poor, working class, upper-class, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, students, police, nurses, doctors, businessmen, etc. Some even exaggerate that if Duterte didn't become President, their dogs and cats would be influenced with meth. All throughout the years, traditional politicians and the church turned a blind on the drug problem while the rest of society are left to fend for themselves against drug lords & traffickers. DUTERTE is the symbol that the Filipino people HAVE HAD ENOUGH. And ever since Pres. Duterte took office, we have seen radical change in our neighborhoods, once emboldened drug traffickers were now in hiding or have gone rehabilitation to avert dire consequences. And I've also noticed that most anti-drug war activists are sheltered privileged individuals who live in posh neighbourhoods and being driven around by personal vehicles. Their testimony hold no weight to me. People are quick to point out the statistics about the damages of this drug war, but can anyone point out the damages done by the drug problem? Pres. Duterte's drug war wasn't perfect, but he did provide a necessary shock to the system.

[@Jong1216]

Up to this, and this clown hassan talks like he knows the problem such a clown.

[@rinrincor5809]

Like yah

[@GeeLey]

This comment section is a testament to the intellectual caliber of the Philippines. One may speculate that this is one of the reasons as to why we have Duterte as our head of state. It is humorous to an extent but mostly depressing.

[@grassguy1154]

Sus ikaw ay tulad ng mga whiny self-hating westerners

[@delta9719]

@@grassguy1154 what a lame comeback

[@trishamae8374]

@@grassguy1154 typical DDS argument

[@mrsmile5009]

@@trishamae8374 it's not like you yellowtard have an argument. xd

[@mrsmile5009]

bruh, what intellectual caliber are you talking about, if being like Trillianes, Mar Roxas and Noynoy is consider being intelligent then you're simply saying the intelligent ppl have committed treason like Trillianes , desperate like Roxas and Honey tongued like Aquino. If that's what you're saying then you better get depressed.

[@lailaes802]

Here in America we don't kill our drug dealers we have the decency to name museums after them. That was awesome

[@eagleeyes4402]

Excellent point. We also glorify drug dealers in music lyrics, movies, and pop culture. Honorable mentions to pimps and murders. Yaaay new culture.

[@jayfawn8478]

@@eagleeyes4402 exactly. one proof when someone in comment section mentioned something like this "Im stoned while watching this..." it will get thousand of likes. as if being drugged makes you a cooler person

[@vicaravitakka8332]

In the Philippines, the "drug suspects" being killed are exactly that: suspects. Who under the Constitution are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. And Duterte and his police lump them all together and see no difference between: drug lords, miserable street corner dealers selling a hit in order to eat, mere users, and FORMER users, including those who had successfully completed drug rehab programs and were already leading responsible lives. All are ripe for summary execution by the police, who just want to impress the higher-ups by picking human targets from a sinister little list compiled with local officials, then shooting them dead in raids, even if the guys are unarmed and begging for their lives as they are being shot right in front of their children, spouses, neighbors, relatives.

[@GD-jt6wb]

You are talking about suspects that are suppose to be arrested for due process but then chose to resist arrest and fire the police. Anyway, why surrender peacefully when you're under the influence of drugs? They probably feel/think like they were bullet proof

[@midknight5812]

When the comments are more funny than the comedy clip.

[@kamisatoayato6460]

I hope the next president will help the poor, poverty is really one of the biggest problem of the country.

[@jinmendoza4290]

And now, this year is election time again. Goodluck na lang saatin, Philippines.

[@johannkassai]

As a Filipino, I am really concerned for country. Like *really* concerned. Alarmingly.

[@ag12rb]

Here comes another 6 years of suffering

[@EnigmazGuide]

5:59 THATS FAKENEWSSSSSS THE AUDACITY SHE GOT SUED BY A PRIVATE COMPANY !!!!!

[@beamaze4977]

@@EnigmazGuide true!

[@vminmotivationalcurve88yea64]

As a filipino, I want to escape this hell ran by our fellow Filipinos

[@Ymats-dj1nt]

Hays naalala ko botante ako nung nakaraang eleksyon di ko naman binoto ung mga ARTISTANG POLITIKO. Nakakadisappoint lang na karamihan sa kanila ay panalo. Y U C K

[@dvdert6]

I want him to react to the election results

[@mundane3809]

to summarise here are the results: - a budots dancing man - a daughter of the dictator - the mastermind behind thousands, if not millions of extra judicial killings - a woman who will remove unli rice in philippine restaurants (we’re fucked) - the presidential assistant and national photo-bomber

[@powermaxx1516]

his master george soros will be displeased and will mastermind another filipino spring aka EDSA and so many pinoys here are sheeple of liberal america ,they'll gladly follow

[@kevintroy2540]

He wont... Since none of the opposition Senators won... Lol

[@ahsanshah7626]

@@kevintroy2540 check his channel, he already has

[@YTworld-69]

He made such video on modi and guess what He too won 😛

[@heisenbergkierkegaard3982]

I'm a Filipino. This is inaccurate. It's worse than he think. Hahaha

[@pryrays]

The fact that no drug lord was arrested is something we cannot be proud of.

[@sakakisak5413]

Really? What about those drug lords who got prisoned and killed? Odicta , Espinosa, and so on.

[@tiltedmouse1972]

I've been to the Philippines and while I love the place sooo much I am also very aware of the struggles of the people there and how poverty genuinely harms the majority of people. People don't even have the money to rebuild houses after natural disasters, and yet they are some of the nicest and high spirited people I have ever met.

[@ryehernandez7494]

I agree of you but their is advantages and disadvantages of this poverty... The advantage is that, in any extremities that occur in life we can always cope with it, and personalities grow though hardship. Also through this we learn and we persevere to reach our goals..

[@localdoodler]

Yeah and they always fetishize resiliency and uses it to stop people from demanding a better governance.

[@lucykaede5863]

There's also a downside to that high-spiritedness too you know? Everytime a natural disaster strikes, memes come flooding in about swimming in flood water, #staypositive, etc. But because of this, no blame goes to the government for failing to protect/reimburse the citizens. It's being ignorant to the real problems and making jokes out of it.

[@Soviet_duck1991]

Just a reminder: Not majority of the Philippines is under poverty. Only 16% of the population is under the poverty line, which is still relatively high, but is far less than other nations considered as poor.

[@saroruipinoyofw2587]

the only comment i think is true, and matters to me. liked.

[@prospecops]

The more dislikes on this series videos, the more I know they're covering the right topics

[@maallos334mi8]

Stare into the abyss...

[@KuyaEco08]

Which topic. Have you tried to check all the the things he pointed. Ill give you all the pointers to check. Philippines Drug war. Numbers of killings under drug war. Number of surrender under drug war. Maria ressa. Maria ressa cases since 2010 Laile De Lima sex tape Laile De Lima drug trade Laile De Lima drug money Laile De Lima election money Laile De Lima drug connections Laile De Lima fake witnesses Laile De Lima figth dor human rights.

[@jon-unicorn-doxxer]

@@KuyaEco08 you sound butthurt Duterte fan...your the worst than a 50 cent army of China...

[@sayyidahamini209]

@@jon-unicorn-doxxer you sounds like you know nothing tho..

[@jon-unicorn-doxxer]

@@sayyidahamini209 -Ah...wait...Duterte fans are the most annoying things in the internet...they will defend him whatever it thanks...thank god I didn't vote to him..Yes, I'm a Filipino, so saying I don't know nothing is senseless......

[@phillychannel394]

It is funny how the World still knew what happened to Philippines but Filipinos never knew.

[@josephpereyra6506]

You stated it like de Lima doesn’t deserve to go to jail.

[@basic5979]

Im from the Philippines. He is somewhat right about the politicians, some of them are even convicted of money laundering and fraud. From my perspective, this so called "Politicians" are getting elected because of lack of knowledge of some filipinos. Which is government is trying to provide while some of the politicians won't favor it because they won't get what they desire if they provide wisdom to filipinos.

[@Marjiance26]

Yeah, like Bong Revilla who literally danced his way through a seat in the Senate

[@ediwow2823]

And like delima.

[@joshua201]

delima is the drug queen

[@romilynhernandez5204]

@Jul Lomotan Casuco not acquitted but he have to return the money because the proof of him being guilty is heavier than the proof of him being not guilty.

[@MultiGreatNinja]

Marvin Tumbaga there was no evidence of delima. Who did duterte replace with delima ? Well his own people. Similar with the supreme court he removed the person there and replaced with his own person now he pretty much controls 3 branches of government the legislative(senate congress, executive(his the president), and judicial(supreme court) Anything he pass as law will 100% be pass have fun with more train laws I guess.

[@davemarcelo_]

When I go back at this, it kinda breaks me down. - The three candidates mentioned here are elected and...they were as expected, - Bong Go ends up running for the Presidential seat in 2022, - Duterte's daughter, Sara, is running for the Vice-Presidential seat in 2022, with Rodrigo running for a Senate seat, - His daughter ends up teaming up with Imee Marcos' brother, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and - Journalists are still actively under fire, with the recent major activity being ABS-CBN's closure, citing "failure to pay taxes" as the reason when 1.) the court proved that ABS-CBN is paying their taxes, and 2.) Duterte made his stance long before the closure that ABS-CBN will be closed, later retracting his statements.

[@bamu9889]

I feel the same way as you, when I watched this 2 years ago, I kinda have hope that maybe things will get better but with the situation currently, I am afraid that our country would further worsen

[@arkyudetoo9555]

While I do not support Duterte, but you're wrong on number 1. No the court did not prove that ABS CBN paid their taxes, read the transcript.

[@goonterthesociallyawkward367]

throwback thursday lmao

[@LongXue]

Rewatching this episode for this year's election

[@redatienza5287]

He should do another one right now with how Filipinos is trying to elect a person who steals money and has no college diploma.

[@lianafk]

To think that we're actually a a bunch of intellectual and socially involved citizens in this country. Degenerates driven by fanaticism, arrogance, and ignorance. They must've not learn by now, and it pains me to see that people of our country will keep on making the same mistake and not learn from it.

[@jomilchristianliza7043]

Let's forward this to John Oliver for his Season 9 main stories...

[@febbiepagulongrioflorido1475]

Sino gus2 is 4x4 na lugaw bruhh hang yt n lang kau

[@friendster01]

I know someone who accused someone of stealing money and faced a 1B cyber libel case. Come forward if you have proof. I dare you.

[@donngreitontordilla1456]

@@friendster01 You say that, but the proof is publicly available, and it seems apparent that you refuse to believe anything that doesn't already support your preconceptions.

[@cadenyoung9968]

This was a topic on NPR too today. They had some interviews of Filipinos, particularly women, who claim they feel safer walking on the streets and in their own neighborhoods than before. This war is brutal, and obviously Hasan points out it’s not as effective as it seems. But somehow, despite the fact that poorer people are collateral damage, it seems that since their issues are actually being addressed by a president instead of swept under a rug, they are willing to support him until the end.

[@yrnajaniram5695]

Becuz d past 30 yrs of doin d "norm" produced nothin.. People want change.. And people here feels it.. Just look at d recent election results..

[@imnotkimyoohyeon4979]

as a Filipina I certainly feel safer but I'm scared for my papa, Kuyas, lolos, titos, and other male family and friends. Im scared and worried for the male population in particular. Who knows if one day one of you will be accused as drug users or drug dealers just because you look like one even though you're not. Who knows if one day you'll be the next Kian delos Santos who got brutally shot without any proof of drugs. The poor 17 year old boy begged for his life with his last words "Please stop. please don't (kill me). I have (school)exams tomorrow."

[@rafaelserapio5972]

YES SOLID SUPPORTER OF MARCOS AND DUTERTE! AND YOU CANT CHANGE IT!

[@nnayam4144]

Yes those who afraid of Duterte are drug addicts , criminals and corrupt.

[@bamu9889]

How sad, please educate yourself 🥺@@rafaelserapio5972

[@idkwih2202]

Idk why i only found this today, when the national elections is 4 months away but this is hilarious af. I'm rotflmao literally.

[@gray-zb7zr]

funny how while watching, i was laughing and at the same time facepalming at how ridiculous and embarrassing our elections are. a lot of us cope with humor such as memes, but like--- it doesnt change the fact that we're fucked. but still, we continue to fight against these, even if it means fighting to correct what dis and misinformation stubborn filipinos believe.

[@kalamantea]

We are nearing the next elections and I'm glad to say that there is hope for the Philippines... But I'm also scared because a certain someone is running for president.

[@joshyyr5554]

Blengblong

[@rafaelserapio5972]

PROUD TO BE MARCOS DUTERTE SUPPORTER!!!!!!!!!!! YEA MAN!

[@DK-tv6rk]

Leni o si Marcos?

[@joshyyr5554]

@@DK-tv6rk marcos

[@alexa_depphil7542]

@@DK-tv6rk Lacson

[@arveevicente3889]

I love how Hasan disses the Philippines while making it entertaining at the same time HAHAHAHA

[@larryjones4760]

@Toby Henderson He's an Indian American

[@Mango_10798]

Tuwang tuwa pa mga tangan filipino.

[@qarleu5241]

@@Mango_10798 natutuwa talaga sila gusto yata mapabango ang mga hangal

[@saulgoodman5494]

@@Mango_10798 take a fucking joke

[@butchfajardo8832]

When he said that he will not stop until all druglords are dead, it was a joke! His term is about to end and we still haven't seen even one druglord dead! Hahahaha!

[@bellcramell5207]

It's better now in the Philippines less drugs less user and pushers...

[@nyssammae]

Thanks for reuploading and talking about this. Our country is in need of saving.

[@donnerschlag41]

Yes it needs saving from Filipinos. After all we are the ones who vote for boxers, artist, senators who sing in the senate, camera hungry chief of police, and kids of old dictators.

[@lineworks7126]

But do you got oil though? Or opium maybe? Then america is happy to free you guys 😉

[@donnerschlag41]

@@lineworks7126 We got natural gas in the hotbed that is west Philippine sea. Is that good enough? 🤔🤔🤔

[@eagle3676]

Yes but by your own people. Don't trust countries like the US, Russia, China or any other big nation. They will screw you up more than your president ever could.

[@refererererer]

@@lineworks7126 The Philippines has LEGITIMATE CLAIMS to parts of the South China Sea per ITLOS verdict. If the Philippines decides to use that claim to legally allow the US to reclaim and build artificial islands there, that might be an attractive prospect for the US. PLUS there are billions of barrels of oil in the EEZs of the country.

[@misa7401]

I kinda remembered this being in a news here in the Philippines. It is said there that the people in Malacañang didn’t like this segment for it will be election soon then. But then, whatever... Politics in the Philippines has always been attached to killings and corruption. I can’t even count how many died near our place because one just wants to win the seat. It is indeed position is equal to power. I think that one of the biggest problem in the country is political dynasty. Because families kept on trying to get a hold of the positions their father/mother got into, they want to do everything they could to remain seated even it cost blood. Because of poverty, a lot Filipinos are being tempted to sell their votes to the highest bidder. And because of the low quality of education and spread of facts, rampant misinformation came to other people. Many came yo believe that it is their salvation and whatever the social media or a celebrity idol tells them is rather the truth. Just take the case of Bong Revilla. He is a senator who already been jailed for corruption but denied this case and ran again in the senate with no particular platform and simply just danced Budots and he won. I was like looking at the news and saw that he really has a lot supporters just being a former TV icon and won even him being a criminal. That was the time I wanna shout at people of the Philippines if they are dumb. But then, I realized that I might not be too understanding how other people get their information. In reality, I really want to say so many things about this particular election. From all the cheating and all the candidates ran for an office. But ai think that my comment might need a lot space just to say everything. I think what can summarize my feelings about this government is “it sucks”. Seriously, it does.

[@user-ui7xl9mz3w]

It saddens me that this is not a joke anymore, as a political scientist, in our every lectures elections in the Philippines is always our topic and it was never been good, and we just tend to laugh at it nalang due to the fact that only few people can change the nation but once you have money the power they hold is inevitable. And dont get even let me started on Marcos, omy And Bong Go omy ghad i salute you doing thissss.

[@rosenamajunas1159]

Foreigners breaking down election in the Philippines just too 🤣😂🤣😂

[@vhsfilms5577]

I'm a Filipino and I didn't even know that they also fought in the basketball court...

[@tuur319]

of al the insides you could offer as a Filipino

[@jayfawn8478]

because this hasan guy is complete . . . bida-bida. Interfering with someone's business

[@bt_18]

@@jayfawn8478 bida bida? Where did you get this information? Can you give us research?

[@theobuniel9643]

@@bt_18 DDS yan. Katangahan ni Uson ang source.

[@roberthills629]

What’s bida bida “ or as Filipinos would say “fidafida” ENGLISH U FREAKS

[@helmsdeep84]

That is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause...

[@gianeespiritu3187]

the subtitles at 1:13 when duterte comes on it says "Fuck you." lmaooooooo

[@plevenglobe3165]

The problem is you can easily accuse a person of so many wrong doings but you can not prove one in the court of law.

[@TeammateAssist]

As a Filipino... Well, basically it's like talking to loyal Trump supporters, ain't it? Same thing, diff country.

[@domdidomdidomdidom]

Exactly.

[@Ludwig_Perpenhente]

Wanna hear a joke? Duterte Wanna hear a FUNNIER joke? Trump

[@lewsee5562]

Duterte is considered the Trump of the East, and his supporters are about the same. They'd rather believe on bloggers like Mocha Uson (basically Fox News but it's in social media) than reputable news sources and call them fAkE nEwS. If you dare try to argue against them, you'll be met with various ad hominems like "dilawan" (yellows) or "terrorists." Consider them as right wing, then the other side is left wing. Pretty funny that right wing America and PH have the same idiotic mentality, hmm.

[@fa1con730]

@@lewsee5562So I guess us Americans aren't alone in having a terrible president with idiotic followers.

[@lewsee5562]

@@fa1con730 The only difference is that we don't have an anti masker problem. Well, it's all because you can get apprehended if you don't wear or wear it wrong.

[@youtubeaddict2734]

I don’t got Netflix. So after months of waiting , got to see Hasan’s new episode ( short videos before doesn’t count ) , made my heart filled with pure joy. Ramadan Kareem my brown brother. Love from Bangladesh and China 🇨🇳

[@abdxhsn]

Where do you live in China? - A fellow countryman.

[@youtubeaddict2734]

Abdullah Hasan chengdu. U?

[@daviddiveroli9331]

@@youtubeaddict2734 u using VPN??

[@youtubeaddict2734]

David Diveroli what’s this magical word VPN? 😝

[@youtubeaddict2734]

NED The last Stark I’m not a student 😝

[@jiktv3863]

Hasan, hope you create update abt our election

[@gunplacali]

Can we get a part 2 since its election again here?

[@jgfelix]

Thanks for the coverage, Hasan. Things aren't looking good for tomorrow's elections. I've tried stopping myself from thinking about what will happen after and am just trying to stay hopeful. May justice return to my land.

[@muhammadumer7833]

We Pakistanis wish you best of luck. Justice will prevail

[@solomonlucas476]

what justice are you talking about?

[@mercedesgomez8258]

Good luck I hope there's activists working hard, I'm sure it's hard to get the message around I wish people would get informed, killing all addicts is only gonna destabilize the country since they are still leaving families behind

[@StephySon]

I’m so sorry that things are rough right now. Stay strong, from New York

[@solomonlucas476]

@@mercedesgomez8258 i too wish that people like you should not believe those black propagandas. 27k ejks? where did that stupid comedian get that? i am a filipino and what's going on here is beyond your comprehension.

[@leanlailacaba]

As a Filipino who has been bingeing your content, I honestly was WAITING for you to do a piece on Duterte. A lot of what you said here is true, but some are distorted based on what came out. I voted in the Midterm Elections last year for the first time, and I was kind of just expecting the disappointment of seeing Duterte's buddies get more power. Not going to indulge in more, because there is more, but thank you for shining light on this even though it was short :)

[@kiane9465]

It’s refreshing to see someone na hindi nabubulag sa social media propaganda.

[@raiiii7670]

Yeah agree, compare from the previous administrators like noynoy aquino, I think he is more compitent to be a leader than duterte 'cause he passed the bawal ang wang-wang law and because of that law nothing has changed, so let just hope that duterter will step down and just let the people do what ever they want, because we filipino really don't need discipline we need to go out there and sell drugs

[@michaelvalmo]

@@raiiii7670 Yeah I agree with you. Let us just go back to the old days and let these guys whom they called "hindi na bulag". And cry again for someone to make a change. (Sarcasm)

[@kanorcubes329]

@@michaelvalmo stop voting left they just take your money and waste it

[@kanorcubes329]

@@michaelvalmo parties in the philippines are just fighting for you pockets

[@tabulaojademarrianne168]

I think he need to do an update cause it gets worst after 3 yrs

[@rae-kunfrange3577]

We never really learned because of disinformation sadly 😞 But that poverty part is true- it’s the reason why we never really seem to get out of this loop

[@sammim.198]

Oh how I've missed your intellectual banter.

[@mohsinhassan2982]

The same.

[@tellmesomething2412]

The man has a whole staff; contributing to his spoken performance.

[@sammim.198]

@@tellmesomething2412 Yes I know that so if I was to correct myself: "Oh how I've missed your intellectual banter and the team who help largely to contribute to this show's research and filming.

[@tellmesomething2412]

@@sammim.198 Forgive me. I misinterpreted the OP. I was just skimming through comments, & missed the first two words: "Oh how..." If you read the rest, you'd think some discrediting was involved. Me saying what I said, was a defense for him; informing the whole team as a collective takes blame for everything, as well as recognition. I like Patriot Act a lot, guess I'm Stan'ing.

[@solomonlucas476]

there's nothing intellectual about this idiot

[@jeepneydriver7]

DDS and Dilawans are on full swing here

[@Solar-Ton]

HHAAHAHA

[@karlbonacua5219]

I lean to the Right Wing. I'm considered neutral here because of it.

[@kanorcubes329]

@@karlbonacua5219 no right wing parties in the philippines, we can just watch our country go down the drain

[@karlbonacua5219]

@@kanorcubes329 That's why I'm out of the box.

[@user-blue_sky1186]

Parang di ka pilipino ah gago ka sampalin kita TARANTADO!

[@stephenjulio8183]

Im a filipino as of now jan 25 2021 sen. bong go did the opposite he passed a bill for "malasakit center" which help all people specially in class d and e sector and provide free healthcare .less than 3yrs in his job unlike to those aged senator basically married to their chairs

[@leechansbodyroll5749]

I HOPE FILOS GET TO WATCH THIS AND MAYBE OPEN THEIR HEARTS A LITTLE. LAHAT MAAAPEKTUHAN NG DESISYON MO, NANG BOTO MO. CHOOSE WISELY FOR YOUR CHILDREN, CHOOSE THOSE WHO WILL CHERISH THE FREEDOM AND DOESN'T BRING BACK THE CHAINS THAT WE EXPERIENCED FROM THE COLONIZERS.

[@hwlsgrl]

true, andaming marcos apologists sa comments

[@Winteramen]

I want to give props to hasan's pinoy “buc u”

[@Winteramen]

So subtle but got me loling

[@tasnimhemmadeh3995]

I asked you once, and I will ask you again and I'll keep asking you till you make it! episode about Syria 😭 please 😭 please 😭

[@alraei1070]

Tanim hemmadeh I believe what's happening in Syria is mainstream and has been covered a lot and Hassan is more of a niche story type of guy so

[@tasnimhemmadeh3995]

@@alraei1070 😂 not the killing but the stupid politics

[@rewalos5077]

Hasn't he been banned from enough countries already🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@youraverageimperialguard7932]

@@rewalos5077 He needs to be banned from MORE!!!!

[@JulieTech]

Dont ask this guy to destroy your countrys reputation.....

[@goodry4762]

Will you do this again with the current situation and events as of now.

[@aimssssss]

i hope Hasan could once again do this for this yrs elections it's gonna be so fun! 😢

[@mariamdiop4722]

Heres an actual constructive comment : i love how this documentary makes us travel across the world and get international information on super interesting countries❗️❗️ you guys should definitely put out more episodes about other countries’ election

[@nathanielfamisan1968]

Now who has gone back here after Duterte signed the Anti-Terror Bill into a law? It's really scary.

[@axerrri]

Yeah I just attacked a bunch of idiotic DDS supporters and now I'm scared I might get into legal trouble

[@raiiii7670]

well I already read the law, and it's up to you guys to read it as well so that you can be enlighten and educated as well on what this law is about and I'm pretty sure that you two and your relatives will benefits on this law as well,

[@elfanjaylabordo4624]

Be scared only if u are a terrorist... nothing to worry if u are not... im a filipino resides here in south cotabato mindanao in the philippines... we need that anti terrorism act. . .

[@elfanjaylabordo4624]

@ᜁᜄ᜔ᜎᜒᜐ᜔ᜌ ᜃᜆᜓᜎᜒᜃ kasi they ddnt know how were fighting this terrorism until now... but pres. Du30 save us.

[@elfanjaylabordo4624]

@ᜁᜄ᜔ᜎᜒᜐ᜔ᜌ ᜃᜆᜓᜎᜒᜃ iilang mga batat matanda pari at pastor Ang mga pinapatay ng walang hiyang npa na ya.... dahil kay pres. Du30 marami na pong sumuko at bingyan pa sila ng hanapbuhay dito samin... oo dyan sa manila maganda ung mga unibersidad pero nd lng mn gnam8 ng maayos ng mga kabataan ang talino nila upang mkilahok sa samahang iyan.... i swear pagnalason na yang mga utak nila ni joma sison kahit kpamilya nila kaya na nilang patayin ktulad ng mga katutubo dito samin

[@rutherford5247]

Wow kudos to you man. You even know a lot of things here in the Philippines than most of our countrymen 😆😄 I love the video, I thought its a new one but Im surprised it was just on 2019. And I love how you pronounced Bong Go 😆

[@haiwatigere6202]

Been to phillipines before and after durterte. Quite happy with what durterte has done thanks

[@jkhirro50]

Well, I’m a Filipino so I guess I can give my perspective on the matter based on my experience, and the few things I learned from school. We Filipinos never had a chance to experience great leaders, and if we did, we demand more from them (it’s like we were never satisfied, like ever). As what Mr Minhaj said, we have close family ties, and reflects on our political system, we’d rather hire(support) someone we know, than someone who has the merit (cronies over merits), that is why if you’re going to hop from one place to another, you’ll see family members occupying almost all of the positions. That is why many political analysts discusses the idea that the power of democracy and the culture of Filipinos are like two positive charged magnets that will never click - we just don’t know what to do with it. Probably that is why we choose “lesser evil” cause we never realised that there are other, better, choices for us...

[@jkhirro50]

“Choose”, a process most likely to happen in the future... Plus, studying politics and contemporary theories, philosophers like to give emphasis on degrees of words... But thanks anyway, its a good thing you mention it cause I would have discussed my use of words above but decided to cut it short...

[@chelsraknrl4218]

I totally agree

[@kreizzy3030]

Democracy is young in our country, we just need to adapt to it

[@ed586]

He doesn't cut the tax, Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law was passed 2 years ago, imposing added taxes on almost all of the basic commodities here.

[@sportsandmovieshighlights1022]

How Many he cut tax for income

[@scooby9034]

@@sportsandmovieshighlights1022 yeh but it backfires though. You reduce the tax in income, but then aagain he proceed on taxing the mmanufacturers and add up the cost for products. So reduction of tax for income wasn't any help if the products you need increases prices.

[@newwielonzaga1386]

BASIC COMMODITIES? BAKA NAMAN EXCISE. 😂

[@ed586]

@@newwielonzaga1386 This reform includes packages that make changes in taxation concerning the personal income tax (PIT),[3] estate tax, donor's tax, value added tax (VAT), documentary stamp tax (DST) and the excise tax of petroleum products, automobiles, sweetened beverages, cosmetic procedures, coal, mining and tobacco.[4] en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_Reform_for_Acceleration_and_Inclusion_Act Read and think before reacting. 🙄

[@fredelinollacuna5036]

@@scooby9034 is sugary drinks part of your daily diet? I'm pretty sure Softdrinks not a commodity.

[@buenoemmanuel07]

couldn't agree more

[@fujidenzo_kid4147]

This is sooo funny af. I am Filipino. Is there an episode about our 2022 election?

[@nel.tharion7]

Just to clarify, the basketball program where government officials compete in is called the UNTV Cup and it's actually a public service program where each team chose a charity program where the winning team donates their entire winnings. It has nothing to do with politics.

[@nekoplaysescanor7930]

This guy is clearly dumb

[@valval5433]

this is so funny and as a filipino its sad, also i hope they make a more updated version of this! presidential elections is wayy messier today

[@akirubabiera728]

Messier? Why? Is IT because your Presidential bet didn’t win? Shame!

[@monkeymind9304]

I need one of this for this coming Presidential election !

[@dmtrajano7628]

This guy know nothing, drug war made out streets way more safer and it was very evident. It was pretty successful actually to lessen brutal drug related crimes.

[@leodahvee]

I don’t really have a problem with Duterte but I do agree with a lot of what you have said, the source of the drug problem and a lot of other problems in our country comes from poverty. I’m somewhat of a duterte supporter but I’ve got to face the truth that human rights are being violated and that the drug killing spree isn’t effective.

[@Jarrettfan]

the drug war was intended to fail.

[@shishi6799]

I voted Duterte in 2016 only because he was the only one open to charter change. The 1987 constitution is broken and its restrictiveness to foreign investment is really hurting Filipinos for decades (no jobs here, need to work abroad just to make upwards mobility happen). He has campaigned about this way before he was rumored to be aiming for the presidency. When he finally submitted his candidacy, his platform suddenly focused mostly on crime and war against drugs. I understood this because it was easier to gain supporters this way than to nitpick about the constitution to a flock of people who were already lead to believe by the status quo that any politician that's pro-chacha has only evil dictatorial motives. His drug war has highly unrealistic goals in the first place. It only tarnished his name and gained him many enemies and critics. I was disappointed that our must-needed constititional reform has taken a back seat to something that was only a band-aid solution to a festering problem.

[@fago9546]

@@shishi6799 Same here :( Kakapagod politics sa Pilipinas haha

[@pongangelo2048]

@ShiShi that's what the media portrays. Here in Palawan there are cases of rapes and murders committed mostly drug addicts. The media just loves to nitpick stories to tell.

[@DunKirk1st]

@@shishi6799 but drug is a real problem. They just don't get to the news. Have you seen the news of girls being raped and killed. There was lots back then. There was even victims that refuse to go to the police as they are scared. It is a real problem that is why lots of people voted.

[@mr.anderson5393]

Hey Minhaj I am an American from Sacramento CA living in Philippines over 5 years. I love your shows, but if you want the truth about what is going on in Philippines, come and live here.

[@nicosanfopalan7612]

I am a Filipino living in the Philippines. Much of what he said is the truth. If not all.

[@lilialorenzana3316]

Yea...you come and live here and see the truth

[@vesariustheon6251]

nicosan fopalan no

[@chesdelrosario5844]

Why tf you lying

[@mr.anderson5393]

who is lying? are you talking to me?

[@bhenloria2018]

The election in phillipines is the cleanest election and do not lishen to corrupt politician

[@matttejada7381]

This is funny and depressingly sad at the same time. He's wrong at De Lima part though, she's jailed because of her involvement on drugs.