The Philippines election: dynasties, drama and intrigue | Start Here

Could a Marcos lead the Philippines again? Bongbong Marcos, aka BBM, is the frontrunner in the race to replace Rodrigo Duterte as president. There’s also an actor, a boxer and some family feuding in the mix. #AJStartHere looks at what to expect between now and May.
*This episode replaces an earlier version published on 29th November, to reflect the withdrawal of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go from the presidential race.
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[@YapsiePresents]

This is probably one of the more historic elections whose impact could last for decades.

[@receptionblcp6463]

Marcos for the win PH will rise again!

[@kyleburgse4209]

What?

[@whitelotus5538]

@@receptionblcp6463 rise!?

[@envysetaru4765]

@@receptionblcp6463 ah yes rice

[@receptionblcp6463]

@@envysetaru4765 says the guy with the anime avatar lmao

[@rule-of-three1483]

"There's even some family drama..." Only outside the Philippines is this shocking. There's sixty or so families that run the whole archipelago.

[@superhumanhumansuper8706]

So what?

[@rule-of-three1483]

@@superhumanhumansuper8706 You must be the Viscount of Cebu or Arch Prelate of remittances if you don't see the problem.

[@fahadus]

It's the same all over the place, man. These people inherit the country's political resources and power just like papa's prince and princess used to back in the day.

[@garou12]

60? it's supposed to be 20.

[@torquettalk]

@@superhumanhumansuper8706 slave hahaha

[@_helmi]

Coming from Malaysia, one of the Philipines' ASEAN members, who has been and still is in this political nightmare of change, my message to fellow Filipinos is change starts in you, be the change you want to be, do not expect anyone to bring the change that you hope for.

[@brawlstarsunofficial4368]

Even were good and change ourselves if the leader and politicians are corrupt our hardwork will be useless🙂

[@anonimouse7018]

This has been going on for decades, I don't think there is ever a solution for this. Philippine politics is nasty. Assassinations during election is pretty common and only those known people hVe the chance of getting people's attention even if they're incapable of running the country.

[@blak3703]

DUDE before they changed they escaped already this Annoying country It has beautiful but it people is something

[@josephcorpuz9056]

Well by the way the replies goes, Filipinos cannot admit that they are part of the problem and not only the POLITICIANS. In the first place, who put those people in the Government? Every Crabby Pinoys need to have a mirror if they blame everything to Government.

[@marygracemangubat348]

@@josephcorpuz9056 The people did not put the crook politicians in the government, behind the scenes crook/corrupt to put them in winning election. Sad

[@TheRealFocalors]

how tf was i unaware all this time that the election is already internationally known

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

I don't understand why actors , singers , boxers enter in politics Do they even understand politics , social and economy issues. One shouldn't enter in govt if he/she just has fame but no experience in such areas.

[@carloregalado7751]

But we live in a Democratic country so people can run if they want to. in the end, it's the people who will dictate who they are gonna vote so it's no problem.

[@Sabalas]

Not really. Pacquiao (Boxer) plans to give Free housing and bills without any plans on how to fund them. Isko (Actor) only keeps making statements about COVID and not much else. (No Economy, Diplomacy or Military policies)

[@raffypongcol5031]

Welcome to the Philippines. Duterte set the bar so low that anyone thinks that they can be president.

[@Sabalas]

@@raffypongcol5031 So you're telling me, that it was actually the Lawyer who set a low bar and not the Housewife and Actor who came before him... 😐

[@Sabalas]

@@raffypongcol5031 The High bar: 1987 Coup attempts 1992 Power shortages 1998 Impeachment 2004 Electoral fraud 2010 Typhoon Aid fiasco The Low bar: 2016 - Free Universities - Universal Healthcare - Housing department - Decentralization - Village development - Evacuation centers - Public smoking ban - Emergency hotline Edit: - Liberal rice importation - Tax reforms - Free irrigation - Farm mechanization - Freedom of information - Transport modernization - Increased sports budget

[@Roselynf0713]

Year 2016 a few months after President Du30 was elected there was an massive drug test in my work place which is in restaurant. We found out more of our crew are taking drugs. The company gave them 1 year break and still gave a last chance to return at work once they agree to change . Now every year we do a surprise drug test to all employees .

[@unkown7277]

right the change that DU30 done are felt and not just a broken promise in school you will have an annual seminars about drugs and why you shouldn’t take it, streets are safer and secured more than ever!!!!

[@James1230]

Yes! I remember that. They also did it in our company. It was a surprise drug test. And all of a sudden my co-workers began looking for Bear Brand sterilized milk! 😂 OMG.

[@PP-rt8yn]

drug tests happened way before duterte.

[@lightningaurorachaos9184]

@@PP-rt8yn but anything like this.. a massive and suprise.. the drug test being done before you submit a job requirement are often manipulated.

[@karna6634]

@@PP-rt8yn nah bro maybe in other areas only .

[@leeandrewsantos6629]

This coming election is a big history in philippines

[@adelinarilles2534]

Sad to say, ever since we always struggle to be free and have a true democracy many of our heroes fought to achieve it. There is no dynasty in the government. But that changed when corrupt leader take over, they don’t respect the Law of the land and they twist it to thier side. My beloved countrymen and I know there are many of us let us bind together and do our part to bring back our country to free from these tyrant.

[@mendicius_jade]

What I don't like about Philippine politics is that it turned out to be a battle of personality cult rather than of political ideologies and platforms. Most of these parties are of near-to-center-left spectrum fighting against each other.

[@wowleague6779]

couldn't agree more

[@luidejose996]

This really agreeable!!! First time I see this type of comment.

[@SirFaceFone]

Are they really center-left? Maybe Leody and possibly Bongbong (e.g supporting progressive policies like abortion). The rest are more center-right/conservative. Either way, it's unfortunate that most Filipinos don't vote based on ideology.

[@dceu1256]

too many partylist here in ph lmao

[@dceu1256]

and also too many dramas here in ph politics

[@jermynmatthew9376]

*In order for us to have good leaders we need to have good voters* Miriam Santiago

[@user-tf6vq9wg9u]

Yes so vote BBM

[@nuenocastillejos7178]

Si Guanzon ay mala-miriam din siya.

[@burnbetnard3853]

Wrong statement good voters? Wtf.

[@danieldejesus6435]

Yes, but so many kababayans are bobotante✌️

[@burnbetnard3853]

@@danieldejesus6435 good and quantity are different words. Ulol

[@irenebelmes9378]

They will always criticize Duterte's war on drugs but for me,as a Filipino citizen, I can see that there are changes when he sat as a president. Less criminal rates.

[@midnighttsukky3459]

But more on extra judicial killings

[@olivesaregreatinspaghetti9769]

@@midnighttsukky3459 how did you know? If so then file for a case since you confuse yourself as an expert on this matter.

[@midnighttsukky3459]

@@olivesaregreatinspaghetti9769 dude binalita na sa tv look on kian's case

[@olivesaregreatinspaghetti9769]

@@midnighttsukky3459 naniwala ka naman lol lot of those were because of encounters na naglaban with fire arms and mostly ng nakadrugs nakakapatay ng civillians whenever high sila pano p sa police officers na hinuhuli sila malamang may mga killings n nangyari, nasa batas yan kung d mo pa alam. And this is not an isolated case kahit sa ibamg bamsa nangyayari yan s sa drug bust. Majority of the killing eh dahil sa NPA so ung counted deaths sa mga sundalo yon n naambish at mga npa na nanggugulo. Minsan mag isip din ha. naka-experience kami ng mawalan ng mahal sa buhay at very grateful kami sa admin ni prrd for giving justice sa grievances namin.

[@midnighttsukky3459]

@@olivesaregreatinspaghetti9769 so you believed nanlaban ang isang batang si kian while 2 malalaking pulis ang pinusasan siya? You believed he just snatched the police gun and ran away? . After 6 years talamak pa rin ang drugs because the higher ups didnt even prioritize the big dealers , di pa rin nasusugpo ang drugs kung inuuna ang mga pinaka babang sector ,. Ok lang sana kung adik ang pinatay pero think of it merong inosente nadamay kahit walang connections sa drugs nilagay lang ang pangalan sa watch list at kahit hindi nanlaban pinapatay,

[@jshmkrgs9786]

every city, municipality, and province in the Philippines is run by so many families like Abalos, Aguilar, Villar, Aquino, Cojuangco and others with approximately 500 families running the whole government in the Philippines

[@ysabellenacuna3573]

very true! also the Ynares in Rizal Province

[@thomasivangallito9814]

Having experienced colonialism throughout history, Filipinos have always taken any measure of control by the government as an act of oppression even if it means the sake of their own protection. And when they attain freedom, they have no clear goal of what to do with that freedom once they achieved it.

[@moirai1161]

this is so important omg i feel like not a lot of filipinos are aware of this… not to mention a lot of filipinos suffer with internalized self-hatred bc of colonial mindset shdjsksjananaj so sad that after all these years we still drag out traumas from the recent past

[@kubli365]

@@moirai1161 okay but next time leave out the random string of letters. Why do you even include that lol

[@moirai1161]

@@kubli365 keyboard smash lolol

[@kubli365]

I disagree. The fact that we've been under lockdown the longest in the world and not have incurred public unrest of the levels seen in the western liberal world shows how we lean authoritarian more (at least relative to the latter) or at least not as resistant. There are rarely any opposition to legislation that give more power to the government. The legislation against anti-political dynasty for instance. That grossly limits the choice of the Filipino voter. It should be theirs to decide if they want to vote for a member of a dynasty, for better or for worse. The cybercrime law is boomer censorship of a space they will never understand but Filipinos laud for "protecting" us.

[@1911Zoey]

Are you sure? Lol I see a lot of lazy and autopilot Filipinos who will blindly follow the government because they don't feel like they are being oppressed kesyo di naman sila daw affected and of course it is very convenient. Yung US lang talaga ang nagvavalue ng freedom. Filipinos love plenty of groupthink and security.

[@jabes3615]

People from other countries complain about their politicians being ideologues; in the Philippines, ideology is almost unheard of. Political parties are not really political parties. Politicians almost always share the same platform and it is usually pro-poor. Here, people vote for a politician due to his popularity, charisma, family, or if he is an "outsider", the family he affiliates himself with. _Family reigns supreme, even in politics._

[@dyrenpaguyo7553]

I agree. Liberal Party don’t have liberal agenda 😂 BBM is more Liberal and Progressive than Leni haha 😆

[@saenznitfros5365]

That's what Im fighting for and what we should fight

[@jamesharden9075]

@@dyrenpaguyo7553 So someone not condemning the atrocities of martial law is more liberal??? Tf??? Liberals are people who support freedom and individual rights. Martial law is the opposite of that.

[@taniawadskier6814]

@@jamesharden9075 you are right, ljberal is the world worst system..

[@taniawadskier6814]

Thats so true, for outsider it will be.confusing. in the end it will always be the corrupt political dynasty like the USA the clinton and the bush

[@ryanbeltran9413]

I don't have the best understanding even as someone who is a Filipino American, but from what I see and research, I feel like Filipinos just don't lack ambition from the ground up and don't see the world outside their bubbles. I mean look at how the country is run and how these politicians act, they just scream like people who care about small trivial gains like their own money and being popular within their circle than competing against the best like China, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. It's sad because I believe witnessing Filipinos here in America from my family to others, that Filipinos are capable of competing against the best. Problem is these politicians in the Philippines seem literally low IQ and probably don't see how people outside the country think very highly of them. If these politicians and citizens had this understanding, developed a better culture and ambition, I think the country can see growth. It's obviously not simple and the country doesn't need to be a superpower. if they can just be a simple developed economy, it would be really great and I think it's possible if Filipinos stopped feeling inferior and get worked up on silly small things. There is obviously way more to these issues that I don't totally get, bit for me this is how I see it. They sell themselves short from everything. They literally don't care how the cities look, constant poverty everywhere and being compared to China or poor African countries, and not being strong in other political factors. I mean even in things like sports. Sports can at least give citizens of a complicated country some pride and something to feel prod about like in many South American countries and even African countries, but Philippines does nothing. I love basketball and it's my favorite sport, but Filipinos spend more time on it in bad ways and don't even invest in sports like soccer (football) that can help them compete. They don't even give the citizens any green space or any place to exercise in general. Simply put again, the Philippines just has no leadership.

[@daemonsolochannel2991]

This is all true

[@spirfte2668]

The sad thing is, many of us Filipinos are misinformed and adamant as to what information to receive. And its even scarier when educated people with power support the people who are double faced. Honestly, you cannot blame those who support Marcos Jr. because they have high hopes that PH will be better. But Marcos Jr. does not have the education and experience as the late dictator (most of Marcos Jr. supporters always say that he'll continue his father's works). Heck,, Bongbong does not attend debates by well-known organizations. I just hope, I genuinely hope that this coming elections, officials will bring positive/progressive change to the Philippines.

[@kapitansino9718]

Well, history is written by the Victors and you cannot blame the people since majority of them is tired of an extremely failed governance by the past administration. Even if you won't admit it, the likes of Duterte changed the standards of being the president for the people, and also they see that only Marcos Jr. is the only genuine presidential candidate to continue that progress. Plus, the other candidates did not even condemn the CPP-NPA. Maybe there is no chance that you'll agree with me, especially if you already made up your mind. I'm a supporter of the late Miriam Defensor Santiago, btw. and change of governance to the opposition is always a bad idea. If you truly understand the whole plot. Maybe you should also question yourself from time to time, and understand why these candidates are supported by the majority. You see, everyone of us, can be unconsciously manipulated.

[@redenlamoste8503]

Americans and the international community must be wondering why Marcos and duterte are well loved by the filipinos.

[@auxiz11]

Believe me bro, they pretty know why. They know that it is an honest, decisive governance that really care about the country in which Americans does hate. US doesn't like a President or a country that they couldn't control.

[@andrew1470]

If the Philippines became an economic juggernaut just like China, I'm sure the US would also antagonize us. It's all about their interests. Its very unfortunate that we treat the US as saviours. We get treated as maids in exchange.

[@emy1975]

Only well loved by fanatics who thinks they are the majority.

[@emy1975]

@@andrew1470 let me guess, your a leftist.

[@arthurbalencia8611]

Because they care’s Filipinos. Noynoy Aquino was he brought everything brutal economics , drugs , Communist Terrorist NPA , uncontrolled Pulis cops and Military’s.

[@monacolley1126]

Philippines needed a leader who has a strong political will, consistent, decisive and most of all has a compassion towards people but not hypocrite.

[@GigaTrap6000]

And that great leader we need is Bong Bong Marcos

[@mrsmile5009]

You're asking for a perfect leader my friend, nobody's perfect hence your wish will never come true, what we need is a better one, at least better from the other candidates. I would say bbm and Sara is the way, the only better candidate at the moment.

[@neolaciss]

If BBM wins and gets rid of the 6-year presidential term and plans to be president for the next 20 years like his murderous dad would you accept that you supported the wrong person?

[@firewolfgaming3070]

This Great Leader is Ferdinand Bongbong MARCOS JR. is the perfect one who can continue leading the country for a better Philippines. Before you label his father as a Dictator, please read the the real history of the Philippines before 1986. You cannot address someone a Dictator when you never set foot in the Philippines and also Pres. Duterte, his drug war casualties was manilpulated by the current VP Leni and Fake CEO RAPPLER Maria Ressa who are being used to spread Fake News. RESEARCH DEEPER PLEASE.

[@ahnjiwon350]

Did you just delete my comment?

[@kamandodoma9490]

The Filipino people is the one who can really helped and understand our politics, and nothing more outside the country..

[@dane7572]

L

[@bbouyancer1386]

It actually helps from the outsider's perspective, how they can tell how much brainwashing and fake news have affected the elections so much and how us, the Filipinos, allow them to take us for granted. They give us insights on what some cannot see inside our country.

[@odoimia]

I would say educated outsiders are almost always the people who can look at it most objectively because they have no biases towards it.

[@abelarignacio1277]

This is gonna be the most intense election for me right now.

[@berncedricsumapig6236]

I like how balanced this video is and shows a little bit of many sides of the story. Trust me, Philippine politics is really, really confusing and perplexing, especially for non-natives. You would have to read and research a lot to gain a good understanding of it.

[@receptionblcp6463]

Nothing confusing about it, the thing is if you're thinking logically Marcos should be the President in 2022.

[@trentalpha7749]

@@receptionblcp6463 don't dictate us who to vote

[@receptionblcp6463]

@@trentalpha7749 I rather dictate than let people like you keep on doing the same mistakes for more decades

[@johnsic-n-arf4533]

@@receptionblcp6463 same thoughts

[@angeloqt7628]

@@johnsic-n-arf4533 Same

[@jeffryesperanza3254]

Philippines' 2022 election is getting so much attention it is now in the international spotlight

[@Exzel_888]

Because western countries are afraid on ferdinand marcos jr plan

[@bmona7550]

It is because anything that happens to the country right now can affect how CCP China will deal with the South China Sea issue (which is technically a powerkeg that can lead to WWIII). If the Philippines sides with the US the region at the moment will be stabilized for some time. If the Philippines sides more with China, things may go south for countries that side with the US. I truly hope the country is neutral. Either one we support, it ends up hurting the country anyways as one can see from WWII. Nevertheless I hope nothing crazy happens

[@aliciamorales5478]

You got the point.

[@ethanhunt2129]

Because of the money!they are following the money.hahaha

[@chrizdelossantos4203]

Dahil sa mga marcos baka isa din sila sa mga nagplano patalsikin si marcos sr eh kasi nga maganda plano noon sa asian countries gusto nya maging basihan ang gold deposit noon kasi marami nito ang south east asia gaya nang pilipinas malaysia vietnam etc kaso dollar ang dominado ngayon.

[@elenastone6011]

Mabuhay! ....... excellent well-balanced presenttion. Philippines is desperately needs honourable, honesst leaders.

[@monroemann]

I'm pleasantly surprised to see such a quality and more-or-less balanced reporting from Al Jazeera. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@homer30]

There are only two real contender in this election: MARCOS VS LENI. Those who really dislike Pres Rodrigo Duterte would obviously side with Leni, a lot of them are from entertainment industries and news broadcasting industries. Leni is pulling the younger generation towards her. If she's successful in convincing the youth, she could win this election. Philippines of 2021 no longer have that strong sentiment about the Martial Law so just because Bongbong is the son of the late Ferdinand doesn't mean he could not win this election. Remember that many Filipinos felt betrayed by the Yellow government of Cory and her son Pnoy. That's why Leni stopped using that color Yellow to distance herself from the Aquinos and I think that's a great choice. Using that color, she will never win. Remember that the last election, the Yellow candidates were demolished. So you don't wanna tie yourself with that color. For Leni to win this election, she needs to stop attacking the Dutertes and instead focus on her platform. Attacking the Dutertes would destroy her presidential chance. She needs to to produce a concrete plan for the middle class of this country. Without producing concrete plan she won't win.

[@maraalcaraz9779]

This Is Really Correct I agree with this The real rift of the Presidential Race Of 2022 is Bong Bong VS Leni Because Like In K Drama They Both Claim That They Are The Real VP Of PRRD (Rody Duterte) In The Duterte Administration But The Vice Presidential Race In 2016 Was Fraud And Cheating Scandal And The Biggest Truth Is In The The Diary Of Pres. Rody Duterte cause people who are involved in the cheating scandal had confess there mistakes to Duterte that your VP in your admin is something fishy that is Leni Cheating Bong Bong and the electoral protest is not yet over they make PRRD as the Punching Bag Until now in the press also the Filipinos and OFWS known already this rift that the media did not stand and acknowledged this issue also this is the truth bombshell in the diary of PRRD actually the real Vice President of President Rody Duterte is Bong Bong Marcos Not Leni Robredo, Under The Duterte Administration.

[@ronron7667]

on point!

[@ghem535]

I agree

[@oenone1898]

Leni will bring Philippines back to where it was during yellow days so it is a big NO NO.

[@arvinaguila2156]

Robredo ain't a threat at all stop being delusional

[@ThirdRock777]

Please continue this series Al Jazeera. Review each candidate, bring up the Philippines' key problems and things that need solving, the scenario of what it would be like if the Philippines chose a certain candidate, etc.

[@jamesalancorcilles6178]

Agree sir

[@envysetaru4765]

Agree

[@apinezstats2237]

One of our main problems is our high dependency on imported oil. This is not sustainable as the oil's price shocks greatly exacerbate macroeconomic variables, such as growth, inflation, poverty and unemployment, which in turn, impedes the country from achieving prosperity. We need leaders with innovative and proactive minds. Just look at Ilocos Norte, despite having a relatively rural economy, it is among the country's top 10 provinces in terms of HDI and it has the 6th lowest poverty rate among 81 PH provinces. Believe it or not, the other 9 provinces in the top 10 list are all adjacent or in near proximity to Metro Manila, where most of the developments happen. Ilocos Norte's performance is commendable since it is located in the uppermost region of the Philippines where it is relatively rural. It is also self-sufficient as it produces its own crops, resources, and renewable energy sources.

[@lestermarcbergado281]

Philippines i laeve philippines

[@xtremity229]

@@apinezstats2237 His father was a very intelligent man and 21 yrs. in power. But left us billions of dollars in debt and the worst recession in Philippine history of -7.3%. How can his undergraduate son run this country and much more rumored with his drug problem.

[@gerardov.carcedojr.larryca3933]

Good to you Ma'am it is a balance news report and I love it....so thank so much to you and you always in my heart...stay healthy and God bless.

[@thomasjensen6243]

My wife and son are both born Filipinos. Filipinos love to vote for celebrities. No political experience, no problem.

[@morsxsx]

This election is more cinematic than that of "House of Cards"'.

[@thomasnorris7285]

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[@thomasnorris7285]

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[@craigpotter1262]

Same here, My portfolio has been going down the drain while I try trading, I just don't know what I do wrong,

[@thomasnorris7285]

@Albert John can I have her info please

[@thomasnorris7285]

@Albert John Thanks a lot.

[@thomasnorris7285]

I'm contacting her right away.

[@mgglorym1571]

Al Jazeera should make a debate for the presidential and vice presidential candidates

[@gracerawson2393]

Why allowed to be a candidate if He has an "old convection for TAX EVASION "

[@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.

[@kellykelly9521]

If you cannot work at McDonald's try for presidency since you think its easier. Dont worry about the US govt let Philippines continue on its own without US and China intervening in your issues. Be a strong country on your own and make change for more jobs and companies, manufacturing, etc to help build your economy.

[@chiktvgaming7604]

@Dom bobo mo pre isa kang hangal natural need ng criminal record ng employer bka mmya mgnnakaw ka edi nalugi ang mcdo sayo!? Bobo mo tlga pre! Sa pgtakbo ng president nmn no need na yan kasi sa pag apply mo plng ng candidacy undergoing na ung investugation sa pgkatao mo lalo na kung hndi ka kilala! Bobo gets mo ?? May alam ka ba na naging president na may actual na record ng murder or rapist ? Wla diba ? Bobo mo tlga pre!

[@chiktvgaming7604]

@DOM to me it seems like u know nothing about the laws and the SOP of having a job and being an employee! Why not try to be a employer and hire ur employees without knowing their personalities background etc. If ur business grows that would be the greatest miracle of all time! Did u get it ?!

[@eduarddeguzman236]

@@chiktvgaming7604 obviously hindi mo naintindihan sinabe niya 🤦

[@chiktvgaming7604]

@@eduarddeguzman236 obviously ikaw tong hndi nkka intindi sa pinupunto ko

[@diontan829]

After seeing this in Facebook and here im REALLY REALLY thankful that people here are less biased and more open minded

[@redgray4730]

In able for us to grow and progress as nation we need to have discipline patriotic and brave leader to stand against all who hinders it.

[@slipknot8441]

Best examples are Bong Marcos and the Dutertes who go against the globalists..

[@danielodevillasjr3008]

This might be the one of the most interesting elections here, I can predict that no matter who wins there will always be chaos and division (and i mean like MORE chaos and division)

[@herrkommandank675]

Tangina may bata, politically incorrect rin lmao Politics will always be partisan, kid. Majoritarianism is the most common theme in politics. However, as much as we are "politically divided," we have been economically, scientifically, and politically progressing, through the our current rapid economic growth, expandion of our R&D, political reforms initiatives, and more government initiatives that are being in placed. People vote for leaders who are keen to propell their state, Viktor Orban of Hungary keeps getting elected because of his economic and social policies despite being hated by EU States. It's the same here, the Filipino people will vote for Duterte or other similar leaders who are keen to focus on propelling their domestic policies.

[@RVboyjunior]

What has always held the Philippines back from advancing is it's politics.

[@Eemii-lv4lj]

True

[@barronbon7008]

And behind it is US... We thank Duterte for at least, we see change in our country...but still, black propaganda is destroying it...they always want Philippines to stay behind and would never want Philippines to have a leader who truly cares for the people and the country...behind it? - U.S.!!!

[@lorleighackerman1818]

And also the lack of discipline of some people. This lockdown that still occurs after almost 2 years, we are at fault, too.

[@xanprimo8511]

Corruption

[@renzoasuncion4268]

@@xanprimo8511 i was about to say that

[@andrewlim9345]

A good case study on the pervasiveness of personality based politics in the Philippines.

[@hahdakdahkdhalsla]

Nah.. There's better research papers that can give you a deeper picture on how personality based politics operate in the Philippines.

[@wallflower1852]

Hear, hear.

[@sahadad870]

Lol 😂

[@suskagusip1036]

@@hahdakdahkdhalsla Ok and let them Chinese run your show like the one ^.

[@preciouswisdom6149]

It's not personality based politics, you know too little about Philippine politics, the voters are avoiding western and elite puppet. Do not rely solely on mainstream media, they are misleading.

[@j.madelozo8222]

Well, the political dynasty of the Marcoses in Ilocos Norte had elevated their governing province into being one of the least poor provinces accross the country, holding the 5th place in the least poor with a very low poverty index. First to build a Windmilk in Southeast Asia, top place in green energy production, one of the best option for tourism, placed 15th in economic resiliency out of 81 provinces. No wonder so many people like him.

[@sinnceer_era]

integrity, duty & honor, excellence in all we do🙏🏾✌🏾🐜

[@luisalatigay1360]

We need actions.. Not Promises to improve more in the Philippines.. Build Build Build.

[@thereseclaire9806]

You're saying Project BBB was stupid?

[@SmallBusiness999]

ACTIONS = BUILD BUILD BUILD INACTION/INDICISIVENESS = PRESIDENT AQUINO

[@rsm5412]

@@thereseclaire9806 If can't appreciate the Build Build Build, then you the one who is STUPID! LOL!

[@thereseclaire9806]

bakit. Yun ba yung punto ko? Naiintindehan mo ba ng mabuti ung comment niya? Sabi niya "Not". Baka ikaw ung STUPID. btw, I love BBB. Hope ur mind can comprehend

[@richrich863]

Philippines is way much better now than before

[@mkyx6441]

oh lord as a filipino the first few seconds of this video is already embarrassing me

[@harsenprem]

I kept seeing international news about PH Politics. Just let the country do what they want. You didn't hear any comments from PH about your politics. Let's just respect.

[@jamespomperada2614]

Imagine a third world country trying to correct a first world country for being "wrong".

[@alcubz2622]

This is the prime example why Presidential system should be replaced with Parliamentary System.

[@DGoldy303]

That would be way worst.

[@SanYungPhuc]

@@DGoldy303 tell that to the presidential system the best in the world

[@Sabalas]

@@DGoldy303 What's way worse is having Senators actively sabotage your country by blocking important legislation just because they're not allied with the President. After 6 Years. -2 of Duterte's Tax Reforms are still in the Senate waiting for an entire year -The Land Use Act was abandoned because there was a land tycoon Senator who opposed it. - The Tax Decentralization Act being ignored and now being claimed as "a new idea" by a Senator currently running for President - The COVID19 stimulus for small businesses has not been passed for a year

[@DGoldy303]

​@@Sabalas Then just abolish the Senate and move to a unicameral legislature like South Korea, Taiwan, Peru. My opposition towards a parliamentary system is because it won't provide stability. Look at Japan, Italy for an example. Prime Ministers keep changing because their own party does not agree with he/her. With a presidential system, the President remains the same for the next 6 years unless he/she resigns.

[@Sabalas]

@@DGoldy303 Presidential systems are far more unstable in my opinion. 1. The President has unchecked power for 6 years. There is no contest and Impeachment can only apply if they are proven to have committed crimes. Example: Former President G. Arroyo cheated during the elections. She however couldn't be impeached because the only evidence was a wiretapped phone conversation which is illegal under Philippine law. 2. The Opposition is weak and therefore the President has no hurdles to remove them. Example: Chief Justice R. Corona was impeached during then President B. Aquino's term. The lawmakers who impeached him were then exposed for receiving additional funds (PDAF) from the President. There is speculation that CJ Corona was targeted because he voted in favor of the farmers in their case against Hacienda Luisita (The Aquino clans sugarcane plantation)

[@robertknotoff3389]

Corruption is the main threat to all nations . I prey people stay strong and vote for safe and just government .

[@danilotanaquino2935]

Actions speak louder than words 👊👊👊

[@ph2eu]

THE BEST PRESIDENT EVER- RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE! WE MISS HIM A LOT!!! ❣️👊

[@yojlemsaidolem]

It would be best if you report why BBM and SARA tops the survey regardless of whatever new were painted on their fathers and report their separate accomplishments in local governance. You have to know why most of the Filipinos voted for the change PRRD promised and delivered.

[@cnmrb151]

what did BBM accomplish though? Haha. I mean, he's 66 years old (iirc) and I heard from him is his father's questionable legacy?

[@wallybords]

@@cnmrb151 Yes you may call the father whatever you wish. But inspite of his being corrupt, he left the country with so many infrastructure, hospitals, schools, roads & bridges that even until now the people are enjoying it. People felt more secured then walking at night. We learned to be nationalistic and to love the country. But after more than 30yrs have passed after his ouster, corruptions still exist and they haven't delivered what Marcos was able to accomplish before.

[@t_0246]

@@cnmrb151 blue pilled shill moment

[@JayJay-xy5ch]

@@cnmrb151 Lol, Clueless? He was carried by duterte. Opposition Painted Duterte as Ferdinand Marcos 2.0. Even in Survey her daughter topped the Polls until she decided to run for Vice. The more the opposition Compared duterte and marcos the more people sided with the marcoses. Duterte is too Popular and has an aggressive Style of governance. Simple, Use yah brain.

[@g5101955]

Top on survey? C'mon paid survey probably ?

[@raymondpatosa6526]

Goodjob for being fair and balance, I hope mainstream media here in Philippines do the same as well.

[@arenagawoturtal9874]

There is no mainstream media in our country.. Mainstream media here in the Philippines was in control by anti marcos and duterte... We thanks because of social media.. I know God cannot sleep to hear the people prayer after so long years Filipinos was suffering. Because mainstream media here very biased.. We hate Maria rissa.. She is the most liar journalist in our country... She drag down our country because of more lies she spreading anywhere.. To those who not stay at Philippines that people will believe her.. Because they don't know well what was the life of many Filipinos here. We are freely.. Democracy is very well. Those Maria lies I hope God will decipline her. And to all anti marcos and duterte God bless them and decipline them. We love our beloved marcoses and dutertes admin. Because of this person we feel better during their time. We pray for our next president and vp which is bbm and Sarah ❤️ 🙏 🙏 🙏 Lord bless our country.. In your name we offer to you everything.. Nothing impossible by your name God.. You are the one who knows which is the best in our country. You put the right person who lead our country in proper way.. We are tired of those lies and criticism politicians aspirants.. By your will must be followed.. Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@rommel1324]

@@arenagawoturtal9874 100% agree with you kabayan! We unite ourselves in prayer for God's divine protection to our beloved BBM and his victory to be our next President. He is the most qualified to lead our country to be great again. God bless the Filipino people and our beloved country.

[@rm689]

@@rommel1324 why do you say he’s the most qualified candidate? The video said he has tax evasion cases.

[@senseigelo195]

@@rm689 tax evasion is different from non filing of ITR they got it wrong.dont be stupid

[@rm689]

@@senseigelo195 are you calling the journalists of Al Jazeera stupid? You can twist the stories all you want but you cannot change the facts.

[@KASA852]

this was insightful

[@daisyhsu8766]

The Philippines will be rise again,in God will🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@neronarcelles3317]

People here in our country if not all the majority do not see Rezza as a significant person. Try researching on different caravans of the Presidential aspirant it is indeed Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte that people wants and will support them through their campaign and beyond!

[@dianag4163]

UniTeam!!!!!!

[@angeladevecais5564]

We Filipino people love Marcos family. We don't like you to mentioned, the son of the dectator..

[@WallNutBreaker524]

@@angeladevecais5564 do you speak english??

[@uncanny3637]

@@WallNutBreaker524 She/he can, it's just broken.

[@noelpamati8531]

@@dianag4163 yes uniteam of all exconvict and plunderer!

[@alexmaquinana3444]

Soon, Philippines will be known to be a stronger nation like before.

[@sherwinrealubit9653]

already known!NOT WILL BE KNOWN!🤫🤭✌️🙏🙏

[@agngwantv]

@@sherwinrealubit9653 'WILL be known'

[@heueis5376]

In your imagination yeah

[@Haha-wv5hy]

❤️BBM & SARA💚

[@heueis5376]

@Angela Are you one of those fake woke trolls at social media who has the balls to say the government is corrupt that's why Philippines is poor? Lol almost all of you trolls don't pay taxes what possessions do you have except for your cellphone and clothes? And it's been bought by your parents oh your audacity is so despicable, you make me wanna immigrate

[@JakeAbarquez]

Thousand of people killed but saved millions of Innocent people!

[@ryantan9425]

Marcos is not dictator, He's a HERO of his Time

[@richarddocog2277]

Because Duterte cares for Filipinos .. when you live in the philippines you'll know he done a great job .. we will leaving in peaceful country now because the drug lord and drug addict are scare .. so it's more peaceful now .. so we love what Mr president Duterte campaign on drugs .

[@ginalangub1472]

I AGREE

[@EthanGmtDraws]

I grew up as a kid in late 70s to early 80s of the Marcos admin and there is no such thing as bad in the Philippines. We have disipline. Public awareness is in the street there are programs being shown like watching it as a movie. As a matter of fact, free movies are shown in public streets. Free feeding program. There are no illegal settlers in Manila bay area. Traffic is organize. And theres an infrastructure plan till 1990s so called buildbuildbuild. It changed in 1986 and from developing country to third world, the metro went literaly dark as in no power due to the cancelation of the bataan nuke power plant which is to solve the pending power crisis. The AFP rusted rely fully on US treaty. The defence suffer and its really felt as china is island grabing the SCS. But during Marcos, the spratly is well defended. If people rely on information from mass media here which anti philippine history, you will find our country in the dark ages because these media keep pointing martial law is evil when it prevented communism in my country. 1986 Cory administration started the contractualization of workers here which is anti poor. Honesty is the real issue here. I love my country. Do not believe in rappler too 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💙

[@wallybords]

I felt more safer during martial law years. People who are afraid of martial law are those that have agenda's against the gov't. We were disciplined. I learned to love my country. China was able to grab islands because the Cory administration kicked out the US bases here.

[@t_0246]

@@wallybords i can't believe how Cory convinced US congress to pull out their bases there. It's like she's connected to them somehow

[@EthanGmtDraws]

@@wallybords Yep. As a kid i remember my dad would take us in Cubao every december to watch the puppet drama of the birth of christ and as I grew, if martial law was that cruel, then how can people travel at night for curfew reasons. As rappler report the Philippines is like NorthKorea. Fakenews awarded for nobel peace price is a laugh. For the Spratley, i read in Asiaweek 1987 magazine, cory pulled out the troops there but as reading it say " during marcos, the guns are always oiled" and we have maritime air patrols because it so happens i borrowed a book from my classmate of the " airforce of the world" in one page a Ph AF watching the seaa. I draw often weapon which you can check my youtube channel. Then the AFP rusted from 1986 to mid of Noy aquino's term. I have a little knowledge of this issue from reading books, magazine unlike now most are opinion base and click baits. Appreciate the comment. 👍🇵🇭💙

[@wallybords]

@@t_0246 She didn't convince the US congress. Cory's left leaning allies in the PH senate voted not to renew the US bases treaty when it expired.

[@EthanGmtDraws]

@@t_0246 from what i recall the news, Cory is pro base extention but the senate is not. I think the eruption of mount pinatubo sealed the bases fate. Even in school our professor hold our math class for this bases issue since we are at voting age. The Philippines need to do its own policies in economy and defence. Reliance made my country stagnant. If it werent for the 2020 pandemic, Philippine progress is on its way with pres Duterte. You can google it from reports. Being independent is good. isnt that what the colonies did and break north america from its british masters.

[@iceocta5943]

Until now, this reporter didn't know where the shoes came from...research it lady...

[@AA-ze9wk]

"And her 3,000 pairs of shoes..." -- Marikina City is my hometown, the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. Marikina shoemakers gifted 10 PAIRS of shoes EVERY WEEK. Yup, every week.

[@howardmabayo7923]

The Marcoses have won 900+ cases in different courts including alleged corruption. But some people still call them "thieves".

[@giovannifernandez5747]

Just gives us the link to this claim and maybe, just maybe they will listen to you. Grumaduate ka muna. Kaya mo yan.

[@dianag4163]

BBM-SARA for 2022. UniTeam!!!!

[@carmelocarmelo4613]

@@giovannifernandez5747 graduate na Yan tanungin pa amp

[@kopi-94]

@@giovannifernandez5747 graduate na yan. Ikaw yata wala pa. Pink lol 😂

[@ronaldrmcl6166]

@@kopi-94 Filipino logic: If a person is graduated then they are exempt from being questioned and definitely cannot spread misinformation. 💀💀

[@megnakamura9924]

Enough with the "Dictator's Son", it should all be behind now. BBM may be his father's son, but he is not his father. And he is an asset for the Philippines.

[@boris001000]

He's probably a disappointment at this point compared to his father

[@danaoshee4078]

@@boris001000 of course, people already pre-judged him since he was born

[@kreyzi1249]

All good citizens are assets to a nation, but if he didn't happen to have the Marcos name and money which include those that are stolen, would he have won any position?

[@nyn7411]

@@kreyzi1249 Good point. The fact that HE'S A MARCOS was the one who brought him to prominence NOT his contributions to the country or any of his achievements.

[@zereprotsenzerep652]

The greatest political comeback history was happened on Philippines political scene.Election was over and the voters decided who will succeed Duterte.Wellcome Back BBM in Malacanang Palace where BBM spent his childhood days.Congrats.

[@jackboyon8948]

Hope most of us think before voting we don’t want history repeat itself FMS stage enrile’s attack to declare martial law so that he can stay in power, with Imelda still alive it’s not impossible to do same thing I’m not saying lenie is the best bet but pilipino should think first lots of president candidate to choose for

[@nestororibello]

Obviously, the people's choice is Bongbong Marcos as you can see every survey he is a front runner, his caravans is always blockbuster. So good luck BBM, just stay humble and you will be the next President of the Philippines. May God bless and protect you always.

[@momotaroreincarnatednthtim6303]

So why is there a need for elections if you focus on the surveys? Remove the elections then go ahead with the surveys. Yeah that how dipshts think. Survey suyvery and more surveys.

[@Rile.33]

Correct!

[@unkown4047]

@Boeing 737 MAX 8 Wag ka pakampante lods. Nahati lang ang DDS nung 2016 election dahil some of the votes ay nakay Cayetano. Dikit lang ang lamang ni Leni kay BBM. Remember 16 Million ang boto ni duterte samantalang 9 million lang kay dilawan. So now hmm we'll see nalang sa incoming election. 😘

[@ju_ju97]

Filipinos never learned, political dynasties never stop. No wonder corruption never end in this country. Before moving to Europe we live in Manila, Mindao and Cebu for how many years and almost to difference at all. Last yr we Visited Manila w/ my parents were Amaze with the transformation of the City it's truly Amazing thanks to Isko Moreno.

[@milomilo417]

That Filipina correspondent is ignorant: there is no recession in the Philippines. It's now the top performer in 2021 in Southeast Asia together with Singapore

[@ginamitembe8935]

NOW that's what you call first class Soap opera!!!🤣🤣

[@gungatz6696]

If few of you think the philippines election is down right weird and hilarious - I was fortunate enough to watch one of Indias debate/campaign, it was down right hilarious, I urge you to watch it.

[@JayJay-xy5ch]

Why?

[@maromancem306]

Any link?

[@josephcorpuz9056]

Whose country are not hilarious when it comes to debate? Have you seen US debate? It's a show i could tell you that. 😅

[@roentgen8804]

can we acknowledge how we are slowly recovering too? its not like the recession still worst today in the Philippines. and these people interviewed just sided with opposition, try to interview the pro-government as well to balance the story.

[@kensh851]

True but this video was written before October 2021

[@t_0246]

Don't worry they have Duterte to blame for a global economic crisis. And for inefficiency to control the health situations like he's the health boss

[@JayJay-xy5ch]

@@t_0246 I can say Duterte did a better job, than the previous Admin, Its just people Highlight Duterte as a Bllsht leader and a bad statesman.

[@lalanbechayda768]

@@JayJay-xy5ch those were the oligarchs and left leaning government (sic) officials special mentioned some senators and congressmen with selfish interest!

[@priampious9617]

Why did they not include Ping Lacson? He runs for presidency too. If only people could see his integrity they might realize that he is the best among all those presidential aspirants. He have my vote, btw.

[@janeoua6439]

Let's unite by praying for clean election! Pls guys let's do this because prayer is very powerful and God knows everything because he is powerful.

[@reefs2ridges]

Can you do a more informative feature instead of this? I feel that instead of providing new insight, this video is just repeating what we all have known for decades - it's a popularity contest instead of a focus on actual agendas and proven track record. And this video panders to that. To help our country share more of the last two instead of mentioning them in passing. (And I just may be annoyed that you provided a liar - false claims and accusations - and corrupt individual the platform. Yes, that cover photo is part of it.)

[@fimarogelio6795]

What do you expect to this aljazeera aligned with CNN and protector of terrorist..

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

International news e.

[@helloitsree]

Socrates insisted that only those who had thought about issues rationally and deeply should be let near a vote. Likewise, Elizabeth Bishop said that democracy in the contemporary world demands, among other things, an educated and informed people.

[@wall-e9962]

that is very elistist. That thesis you propose will not address the problems of 90% of the population that you think should not be entitled with a voice. You sound like an oligarch exploiting on the blood and sweat of the poor.

[@jezreelosias7128]

@@wall-e9962 You sound like a communist bro

[@kevinmasalangoy5028]

@@wall-e9962 While it is true that everyone's voice should be heard not everyone has a voice that is built on proper reasoning. So I believe that the democracy of a country is only as good as the quality of its people. The problem is if that is the case only a few are left to vote and on what measure can we say that someone is qualified to vote or not to vote. I cannot think of a way to do this. What I know is that we should strive to improve the quality of our people by way of education. Make them critical thinkers only then can Democracy be not a dictatorship of the fools. The question is how? and why would someone benefiting from this do so.

[@pauloazuela8488]

@@wall-e9962 Not its not. They just said democracy demands well educated people to vote. One thing to fix that while staying on democracy is help to actually get that. Socrates does not necessarily hate Democracy too, he just said the flaw in it that could very well be problematic as the same with authoritarian ruling.

[@gabbieisler9634]

this is the most toxic presidential elections in my coutry.

[@maraiahloecalixijan1749]

There are 10 presidential candidates now, and there are 5 leading candidates. Maybe you need to present Panfilo Lacson as well, because he is the only one who is outside that drama.

[@Just4Kixs]

The sad part from all of this is that NONE of these candidates have the ability to use critical thinking to lead an uneducated population - winning their hearts and votes like a high school popularity contest. It's a huge joke. This makes me so ashamed at being Filipino sometimes, all at a wasted vote.

[@TheMilpitasguy]

That's because PH voters lack critical thinking skills - and this has always been the case. Did you see the man-on-the-street comments in this video? Trash. All a candidate has to do is win the popularity contest with a bit of song and dance to win. I have yet to see any evidence of voters actually researching the candidate's platforms & agendas. They treat politics as a kind of a joke, when in fact it affects their daily lives.

[@jeromereyes5421]

Oh my god , we have an expert 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sarahhonorio9419]

Ohs ashamed of being Filipino, me I will not ever say that shameful words

[@Zeul28]

@@sarahhonorio9419 I would. Our country is in a sorry state of decline for decades, outpaced by neighbouring countries that used to be poorer in the past. Govt leaders are chained by the rich & powerful with their "donations", campaign funding & debts of gratitude. Foreign interests creeps their way into media propaganda, mind conditioning and interference. Filipinos are ultimately at the mercy of circumstance & external manipulators with no power to drive their lives towards security and progress.

[@simplej7409]

democracy is the worst system if people are illiterate or not qualified

[@reinmutuc6689]

Philippine politics is way more entertaining. I hope that the next leader doesn't drag the country down even further.

[@zilalibayan6030]

They will All these Candidates are Enemy of the State They are Terrorist pretending to be Filipino citizens while being a Good Dog to US and China

[@Itzjustme16]

@@zilalibayan6030 ??

[@ssvvgghammer7642]

@@zilalibayan6030 what a stipid man

[@khezupreme4318]

Even further? Do you live in the Philippines? Free college education, drug-free neighborhood and many more better changes has happened in the span of six years. Do your research.

[@cnmrb151]

@@khezupreme4318 Sadly for you, a number of these so called accomplishments, even the free tertiary education, was authored during Aquino.

[@bobalover1593]

There is law against political dynasty but no one file case to each other because they are the one who benefits with it. If there is a law then why comelec don't implement it ??? Politicians keep bragging about their bills they passed unfortunately many of them are not implemented because of corruption.

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks for posting.

[@preciouswisdom6149]

We, the Filipino masses would prefer a politically persecuted leader than self-proclaimed righteous puppet.

[@loydgonzales2266]

I prefer to call the puppet a Mascot, who performs kamehame wave on social media.

[@rositabonifacio7254]

Absolutely...

[@yaloytv6913]

Agree

[@isabelosaguionjr6161]

Pres. Duterte re-schooled and re-educated most of the Filipinos by bringing to surface the real problems and the true identity of the land, not by only domestic but global views, a large scale conspiracies between disoriented natives, oligarchs and foreign mix mindset plague the country, to resolve these he needed to re-structure the frames of democracy, justice, govt systems in domestic and foreign policies. 6 years having gone by one shot is just a dose of the least lesson to learn, filipinos misuse tons their discipline over democracy. Economic govt leverage was sold to the oligarchs by the Marcos successors, and before Duterte held the office, as the result Philippines suffer from internal and external treat. Citizens shaken lost control in determining good and acceptable living they are manipulated by their own choice of actions because they unremembered the history. 67 percent approval rating and popularity from the past years of governance is quite resonates where the heart of the most filipinos are. Philippines is also infinite player in political saga with cause.

[@kweeee2593]

Many pilipinos love duterte..

[@QuotesZalev5271]

Well said

[@rayojp]

as one radio host said; what we are seeing right now in Philippine politics,we can almost called a phenomenon. 30+yrs of yellow and their supporters held the sit of power in various sector Government even private, did not make life of an ordinary Filipino any better after 1986(EDSA). "Failed expectations turn into frustrations, people then voted Duterte and possibly now A Marcos.

[@hotasianstepsister3039]

I wasn't born when Marcos was the president, but from what I remember from the stories that my family told me, the Philippines back then has the most powerful military amongst Asia, also back then 1 Peso is more than 1Dollar!

[@mrsmile5009]

True my friend, that's what also my my elders told me. And when I research about our military might china wasn't even a speck of a dust to it, I can't actually believe that we are a super power at that time.

[@randycho518]

One thing you didn’t mention which I believe is the main reason why people chose Bongbong over Leni. Looking back at the term of Aquino which is alliance of Leni. All the failures including the famous Yolanda, the Manila Hostage Crisis, the SAF44 massacre. Aquino denied responsibility on all of those. He even have a lot of failed projects like PNR bathroom with 3 toilet bowls without partition, incomplete bridges due to problems in right of way, the suffocating temporary housing for Yolanda Victims and so many more.I believed that Dutertes performance is better than Aquino. So you can’t blame people to chose someone who could continue Dutertes legacy and someone who’s not against the last president. People are tired on someone like Aquino always blaming the former president for what’s happening and then just doing nothing.

[@johnlucas6683]

You mean constant propaganda through social media and yt by marcos group? And also du30 labelling anyone who pinpoints his wrongdoing as "opposition", "npa rebels", "fake news"? Also backed by social media trolls to constantly barrage you with lies until you believe it to be the truth?

[@randycho518]

@@johnlucas6683 Kelan ba naging fake news na pinabayaan ni ninoy ang yolanda victims at SAF44? Binansagan p nga c pinoy ng hongkong na laughing president during manila hostage crisis.

[@rvtmd9255]

you forgot to mention Panfilo Lacson, a senator ex chief cop , he was the first to declare candidacy. Did he do anythiing wrong to Al Jazheera? Bong Go just withdrew from the race.

[@alezacrespublik6655]

To be fair, His Run is a Farshot

[@potassium6810]

She only mentioned the frontrunners which ping obviously isn't

[@YapsiePresents]

Guy is literally forgettable

[@wee7458]

I don't think his power over media culture is that massive compared to the 4.

[@ginomanzon3833]

Philippine politics as always as it circus.

[@kuyafunny7626]

Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was not a dictator... Do not embrace wrong informations... The Marcoses were just victims of history revisionism... But now the whole truth is unveiled... Most of us Filipinos love the Marcoses, so you better not call Ferdinand Sr. a dictator again!

[@marciroxas1850]

I'm a Filipino.. Facts, still the reality.. Research.. Not again, hopefully.

[@johnchesteryu4873]

Discipline... That's why country like Japan, Taiwan and Singapore are so successful.

[@minhan6451]

“It’s easier to fool people, than to convince them that they have been fooled” -Mark Twain

[@jayruleztbs13]

oo nga na fool kami ng mga dilawan dati, pati history

[@notybhoy55]

@@jayruleztbs13 so inamin mo fool ka mahirap nyan bossing walang gamot dyan at mukhang lumala kapa sa ngayon

[@aovert-thinking8589]

@@jayruleztbs13 hanggang ngayon fool ka pa rin hahaha

[@jayruleztbs13]

@@aovert-thinking8589 Mas okay na yung nagising kami sa katotohanan, kaysa manatiling bulag, tulad nyo mga dilawan. basahin nyo mga textbook nyong minanipula, anyari sa ph when aquino take place? 📉.

[@jayruleztbs13]

@@notybhoy55 Fool haha? hindi kaba natututo sa mga pagkakamali mo? wag mong sabihin di ka nagkakamali?

[@vlogsfavorsphileco8788]

I'm a Fiplipino and the truth really hurts. We are used or contented to what only our past Prime Minister/Presidents can offer. Our minds are conditioned or washed to accept what we think is already the biggest or grandest performances the Leader of a Republic can offer. Because in the days that Internet are not yet at its global coverage we can not compare outright status of our country to others even nearest neighbor countries. We claim to the world that we are a Christian nation..but how about the false teaching that was taken partially from the Genuine Bible and Refill the undesired Gods Words with personal Preferences and then teach it to all suppose to be Christians ! Our God really clearly said, 1 Timothy 6:3-7 [3]If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, [4]they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions [5]and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. ☆[6]But godliness with contentment is great gain.☆ [7]For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Job 36:11 [11]If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment.

[@grappachomp6324]

Im voting him cause he ain't saying black propaganda against other candidates and he ain't boastful unlike the other candidates because other candidates rely on being boastful about their achievements or create black propaganda against themselves or Marcos Also he has a lot of gold/money that his father will give to him or already has according to his last will if he became president so yeah he will Revive the old initiatives his father started/got cancelled or create better ones. Also Marcos declared martial law so that the Japanese that left their gold in our country will become ours and will not be given to un or Europe idk For whatever reason.

[@DonJuanMarco1994]

Philippine Politics, very dramatic since 1898.

[@athenstar10]

This is balance journalism, Rappler and ABS, take notes😂 Philippine politics is like SNL -Telenovela Edition.

[@GP_does_Webtoon]

Those shoes are from Marikina city. They give her 7 pairs per week and Imelda wears them for promotional purposes. If you are from Marikina or somehow working in a shoe shop you'll know what I mean.

[@cha_varilla]

Let's be clear. It's not dynasty if they are elected. It is ingrained in the Filipino culture to value the family background that's why you can see a lot of politicians coming from the same family.

[@pedingcadelo8767]

For everyone to understand the politics in the Philippines 🇵🇭, one should have hindsight, insights and foresight....

[@ecstaticroque5803]

And most importantly be a Filipino.

[@andeng7438]

@@ecstaticroque5803 filipino with enough knowledge.

[@ecstaticroque5803]

@@andeng7438 Uh yeah. But knowledge doesn't necessarily mean comprehension or capacity/ability to understand, you could have all the knowledge in the world but knowing how to use them is a whole other thing.

[@andeng7438]

@@ecstaticroque5803 Yes. But still, one should seek knowledge for them to understand the situation. You don't have to be the smartest person naman but at least have enough knowledge to understand and evaluate who deserves to be voted. like I said, “enough” knowledge.

[@kweeee2593]

Drug war is very very effectice here in my town bfore very dangerous and now very peacefull ..i salute police and also president rodrigo duterte

[@rogerdelarmente2690]

Magano ang binigay ni duterte saiyo mukang pera

[@christinerosario67]

bhebhe.. it's True. same to other brgy's./city. only addict and salot sa lipunan oppose. diba Roger?

[@rhowromero6697]

@@rogerdelarmente2690 sa amin din naman sa pampanga nawala na mga adik, bat po ba ganyan reply mo? hindi ka naman po siguro adik no haha,

[@jeshurunrobles4308]

Support war on drugs since duterte sits we are safer than before taken drugs pusher dealer canseen before everywere here in our place its very dangerous lantaran , bentahan ng droga taking drugs af the early age like many youngs are hooked on .raping murdered henious crimes because of drugs . Who will be elected 2022 continue on drugs on war .president duterte a great leader 👊🏻🇵🇭

[@reinamaemamuad8804]

I agree with you. Mas safe na ang mga kalye namin since President Duterte is in position. Nawala mga drug addict.

[@TheOriginalDeckBoy]

The number of Fillipina's dying of overdoses and the amount of associated crime was epic. You have no idea, the whole country was unsafe and with no real budget how else do you change things? A big problem with very low potential for solutions.. there was no money...

[@JuanDelaCruz-ux4yk]

Don't interfere, precidency is a gift of the Most High, we must respect that..