The Philippines' political dynasties | DW News

[@eddietat95]

Having Manny Pacquiao run for President of the Philippines is like having Conor McGregor run for President of Ireland. It's funny, it's exciting, and it doesn't make any sense.

[@h0eera.115]

it's funny until he wins

[@walli6388]

Glitschko for Ukraine?

[@TheAirseaGo]

Clown 🤡🤡🤡....

[@eljanrimsa5843]

That's an ignorant comparison. Pacquiao has been elected a representative in his home state 12 years ago, and has served in both houses since then. He has become a colonel in the army, and earned a bachelor in political science. Tell me, what has McGregor done, why do you compare him?

[@khust2993]

@@eljanrimsa5843 Pacquiao is also notorious for being the congressman with most absences, dude hasn't done anything significant ever since entering politics.

[@cowlos__166]

Personality politics is still the name of the game in the Philippines. Filipinos view presidents as someone who is like a saviour. We should move away from this thinking and start voting for proper leaders from the presidency down to the barangay leaders. Although it is really hard to blame the Filipino citizenry because the system itself perpetuated weak political and voters education.

[@Vatenkeist]

Parliamentary is one of the solution to this, by how much we wont know until ph tries

[@joerionis5902]

How though? As long as there are no _solid_ or _true_ political parties it would be impossible for the country to change as it would merely puppet the previous Congress in terms of membership, only now having more power and authority. But nonetheless, I see your point

[@1RockRoyalty1]

The Filipino people in general tend to vote for personalities (which you mentioned) instead of policies. If the candidate is a nice person, they will vote for that person even if their policies are weak. I'm curious to know, what would you consider a "proper" leader?

[@1RockRoyalty1]

@@Vatenkeist I don't think it would matter what type of government the Philippines implements if you have the same political dynasties running for leadership roles. IMHO, the solution is for people to stop voting for the same political clans running our country. We have complained about corruption for decades and yet the people keep voting for the candidates from the same political clans. Government positions are "handed down" from one family member to another. It's treated like a family business because this is how they enrich themselves, hence the massive corruption...and this is what's wrong with our government. Average Filipinos who actually have the passion to make changes for the better and help develop our country have very little to no chance of winning against well established political dynasties.

[@Vatenkeist]

In a parliamentary system you vote for party, the words "buntot mo hila mo" sounds true in that system. Even if someone is popular if the fielded candidate of his party stink it will drag them down. No amount of popularity can save an individual in a sinking ship. It wasn't the end all be all solution but it is better than the current system.

[@ETS186]

Hope the Philippines will have a safe and smooth election. Much love from Indonesia 🙏🏽

[@thereseclaire9806]

Thank you so much love from 🇵🇭💕💕

[@ruelcalatrava5678]

Thank you our dear neighbor.

[@KirbyPlays23]

I hope the protest won't happen when election results because that happened in your country back in 2019

[@dharmendra6214]

@@KirbyPlays23 prabowo fans boys

[@KirbyPlays23]

@@dharmendra6214 who is prabowo?

[@jadesstrmbrnmxmff]

2:56 "Personalities...and Political Dynasties" As a Filipino watching DW News for a while now, I really envied the German politics and its party-centered elections, parliament/house lawmakers with doctorates, and a well-informed electorate, with even a textbook party system embodying the Political Spectrum; nothing like our country at all. In short, SANA OL!

[@Davao420]

omg sana ol. we deserve the government we elect talaga

[@simplezyph9130]

Wala talaga tayong good na choice

[@sfsspearheadorbital5195]

Wala tayong no choice

[@benjamingalanga524]

Yes the politics here doesn't rely on the given political spectrum. They're basically the same coin but with different sides

[@geequidd3203]

Then let's start by having the German Model: 1. Use of Parliamentary System (vs PHL Presidential) 2. Federal Territorial Administration (vs PHL Unitary) 3. An economy NOT hostile to Foreign Direct Investments (PHL has article 12 "National Patrimony" in the current constitution) REVISING THE CHARTER (Constitution) actually kick starts these 3. Sana All Germany.

[@attempt5074]

The only true president of this country was Magsaysay, My grandma does not even remember what either Aquinos or Marcoses did for this country but she certainly remembers Magsaysay, Brightest filipino president yet no one mentions him. Very often

[@EBestLetterE5]

yup, best pres

[@occidere13]

Yes. I don't know how or why people constantly throw him out of the picture. From the basic information we have from the history books, he was a good president. He even opened the Malacañang to common folk just so he can hear their problems. Sucks that nobody tried to be like him.

[@ElleonStaRosa]

Eyyy this reminded me of that one Korean commentator who mentioned Magsaysay's term as the most progressive period of the Philippines. It was funny like how did he even know Magsaysay in the first place hahaa 🤣 I was shocked fr

[@itscalcifer]

💖

[@death5913]

What did Magsaysay even achieved?

[@딸기-y3u]

Just so y'all know, the one in the thumbnail is Leni Robredo. A presidential candidate who strongly opposes political dynasty. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. however, IS connected to a dynasty. His mom and his sister, all have connections to politics.

[@justinjavier1521]

So what were you shouting? Hahahah

[@cyj7n]

@@justinjavier1521 Did you understand what the person is saying?

[@딸기-y3u]

@@justinjavier1521 Well if the video is going to talk about political dynasties and its role in corruption and abuse of power, it would be more apt to place people belonging to those dynasties as the thumbnail instead.

[@randomly_random_0]

Politic dynasty is not bad at all. If a political family has actually a good governance, then why force people or dictate them not to vote for them? I thought you're all for democracy? This is what democracy is, freedom to choose through voting. 🙄

[@cyj7n]

@@randomly_random_0 if a family is running for politics, it's most likely not good. They most likely have an intention to keep the power to themselves. Ever wonder the systems in countries with the least corruption? Yep, they can't have political dynasties. Even with the good leaders they had, they aren't exempt from not being allowed to have a relative to run for politics. And no one is denying you of freedom. It's butting in some sense to people.

[@rickrogue08]

A lesson will keep repeating itself until they are learned.

[@hopeshinesbright8337]

Xd

[@GameplayTubeYT]

They never learned

[@blockmg9425]

Yeah many of my people really never learn

[@TonzLanggoy]

Lol! Thats what you said when duterte ran for president. But the dictatorship you keep on moaning about never happened.

[@geequidd3203]

Then help campaigning the amendment of the constitution to adopt German-style Parliamentary System.

[@karinakate1613]

As a Filipino, the next elections will be a history test for us. I’m afraid many did not review.

[@isiaharellano3789]

A LOT didn't review. This country is hopeless

[@nightbotisahuman7388]

Yes, I didn't review. Voth Leni Kiko tandem

[@Blacksherman20]

Jesus christ, you don't even have to do a thorough review of history to know who NOT to vote for. The name 'Marcos' should be enough to raise alarms. But no, they would rather buy into the revisionist bs they see on Tiktok

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

Wla natong pag asang bansa lahat ng tumtakbo palpak, Yung Leni-Kiko tng ina Dilawan lng ulit na ginawang pink, otso diretso nnmn, yung isa nmn d ko alam may plano bayaran yung utang, yung isa nmn na boxingero nag lakas loob pa tlga tumakbo ehhhh... Tas si isko nmn wla tlga puro sayaw lng

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

Wla natong pag asang bansa lahat ng tumtakbo palpak, Yung Leni-Kiko tng ina Dilawan lng ulit na ginawang pink, otso diretso nnmn, yung isa nmn d ko alam may plano bayaran yung utang, yung isa nmn na boxingero nag lakas loob pa tlga tumakbo ehhhh... Tas si isko nmn wla tlga puro sayaw lng

[@animeyahallo3887]

I don't understand why most foreign news outlets are portraying Marcos, Robredo and Pacquiao as the 3 major candidates wherein Isko Moreno was the one trailing at 3rd place in the recent polls (2nd in some polls). Shouldn't it be Marcos, Robredo and Moreno that these foreign news outlets be focusing on since they are the frontrunners and have a more probable chance of victory instead of Paqicuao?

[@jamesdean3352]

Right now , who cares about Isko in the International scene?

[@sfsspearheadorbital5195]

It's because Pacquiao is boxing legend that is famous internationally

[@animeyahallo3887]

@@jamesdean3352 I think you're missing the point here. Foreign news must tell foreigners about the most probable to win candidates instead of the most popular candidates.

[@joerionis5902]

@Anime Yaballo Foreign News doesn't talk about them because they are trying to simplify things for a Foreign/International audience in order to make them at least understandable. Only few outside of the Philippines knows who Isko Moreno is so bringing him up would make more questions than it answers. Bongbong was brought up because he was the front runner and also because of his families history (which is one of the points of the video?), Robredo was mentioned because she is in the second place (as well as being opposition leader), while Pacquiao was brought up because of his boxing career.

[@1RockRoyalty1]

Foreign media continues to report on Pacquiao because he's an intriguing candidate. Also because foreigners who aren't familiar with Philippine politics are curious how MP is going to fare in the election. News about MP attracts many clicks and sells their articles.

[@iwillexplain6802]

"Make Philippines Great Again". (Saying that our country sucks from the current government without saying it).

[@Haha-wv5hy]

❤️BBM-SARA💚

[@pataynasiboni]

@@Haha-wv5hy bobo

[@kazunut8701]

@@Haha-wv5hy ironic

[@TeaDrinker-eq3md]

@@Haha-wv5hy I ain't gonna vote for Boy Alamano and Sheriff Slayer.

[@jamesgonzales9276]

@@TeaDrinker-eq3md then don't and please alamin mo mona ang ibig sabihin ng alamano🙄and Sheriff slayer?kesa naman Jan sa ibang lalaki na alam LNG eh mang buntis Pero takot sa Military Training 😆

[@tommenbaratheon3457]

The inadequacies of the presidents after the Marcos dictatorship and the failure of EDSA revolution to deliver its promises made it so easy to forget everything that happened in the 1980s. I feel sad for my country.

[@skeletonentertainment4201]

Yeah that seems to be a drivinv force as to why people want BBM to win, there wasn't any post-marcos president that truly reformed the country giving off the impression that the Marcos era was better

[@jakemartinez6678]

@@skeletonentertainment4201 Really? Marcos Sr. got nothing if compared to the greatest president in Philippine history... that is President Duterte. He accomplished a lot in a short spsn of time and overcome all critics and all plots to oust him. While Marcos for 21 years done little improvements in the country eventhough he has the ability to do a lot, because no one opposed or questioned all decisions under his dictatorship.

[@raidenkanashie903]

THE UNIFICATION OF EAST AND WEST GERMANY EVEN POLAND FOR THAT MATTER INSPIRED FROM THE 1986 BLOODLESS REVOLT IN THE PHILIPPINES I THINK,. ONLY BLOODY AND DESTRUCTIVE FAILED COUP DE 'TAT LAUNCHES BY MARCOS LOYALIST RUINED THE COUNTRY. LEE KWAN YU IS THE GREATEST DICTATOR INSPIRED TO USED THIS METHOD FOR THE GOOD OF HIS COUNTRY AND PEOPLE.

[@nathangabrielleregachuelo5910]

Lol hahahahaha 🤣😆🤣

[@1RockRoyalty1]

All the presidents after Marcos certainly had their own shortcomings and accomplishments but what's really important was that no one followed Marcos' footsteps in making an excuse to declare Marshall Law so they can make themselves dictators.

[@ulriktrillana9521]

It's weird that you used Leni Robredo as your thumbnail when she is one of the few candidates without a dynasty and is proactively Anti-Dynasty.

[@migspeculates]

@Hey ano connect? Association fallacy.

[@shaekav4858]

True! I was just about to comment that. If there's a face for political dynasties in the Philippines, it would be the Marcoses, and the Dutertes too.

[@jairuzegamboa4312]

The reason why Filipinos are taking the risk to re-elect the son of a "dictator" is because after Marcos was removed,the new government failed to do what they Promised to do,and that is to make the Philippines a great country.

[@qthybris5303]

Yup, and that is something NOT to be proud of. Filipinos should not bring the Marcoses back to power just because of the failed promises after EDSA. The country has continuously suffered because of Filipinos repeatedly electing the wrong President after the EDSA Revolution. But, that does NOT mean Filipinos should bring that dynasty back to power since the abuses from that dynasty is what has caused the revolution.

[@rongerardvalero813]

Its not a failure, its the Laziness.

[@junouno1363]

@@qthybris5303 They’re literally ignorant that Philippines went poorer after Marcos because of the debt and corruption.

[@kikyosaka1900]

The problem is there are wayyy too many red flags with Marcos right now,like skipping debates and forums because they just "make candidates fight against one another" yet entering ones that are made by networks who are supporting his candidacy? And not to mention as well Quiboloy,a most wanted sex trafficker in the US,is openly supporting his candidacy.

[@JohnMarkYo]

Cory is the real dictator. She did not ask for the people's consent to implement a revolutionary government. Martial Law was constitutional. The congress passed it to implement to the country to fight communism.

[@aprilpualengco7344]

The Philippine correspondent could not have said it better. What he said is the Philippines in a nutshell. But I remain hopeful that we, as a nation, will wake up one day and change the narrative for the better.

[@microgaming8862]

What do you expect, we're in lowest rate in south east Asia when it comes to education, so it's not surprise me when many Filipinos believe in history revisionism. How long and how much fighting for good governance if it's still many Filipinos don't know how to choose the right leader. The sad part is elders are the one who taught that the martial law was the golden age. Even my own teacher vote for Marcos. For being Filipino I'm starting to think that the history of Filipinos fighting for freedom and giving it away. We repeat same mistake over and over again. I'M ASHAMED TO BE BORN FILIPINO.

[@edanthonydelosreyes6101]

Ok. Such a shame to be your parent. Dapat sa kimot kanalang pinutok.

[@johncleevengarcia50]

The Philippine Correspondent report is impartial.

[@migspeculates]

Remain hopeful or start acting for change?

[@gibraltarwolfganggrimmer6038]

No, He's pretty much one sided as usual 🙄,

[@sasorishino]

I need to get out of this country as soon as possible.

[@obssessedwithworldhistory9268]

Then, please do. Making statements like this is very idiotic. You know very well that your comment can affect a persons view on a country just by reading it.

[@noneofyourbusiness9756]

@@obssessedwithworldhistory9268 haha right, someone got curious

[@nviscalling8948]

bye

[@ElleonStaRosa]

Take your momma's adobo before leaving

[@ladycommentor2536]

Go to Ukraine 😆😆 Or racist USA Its fun there

[@anabalcala]

Ferdinand Marcos "toppled a stable democratic government in 1972 and imposed Martial Law." Couldn't have said it better.

[@isiaharellano3789]

Dayunyor: *"Wanna see me do it again?"*

[@isiaharellano3789]

@KKK Revolution lifter. Not only you're wrong on your history but also your grammar. This really reflects the educational problem in this country.

[@oo-xt4gv]

@@isiaharellano3789 the funny thing is bongbong isn't even capable of doing what his father did

[@isiaharellano3789]

@@oo-xt4gv ha exactly. He wished he was a quarter of what his father is as a politician. FEM is rotten to the core but at least he worked for the power he got. His son just uses his name to claim his works. Pathetic.

[@oo-xt4gv]

@@isiaharellano3789 yasss at this rate I'm pretty sure he doesn't really want to be a politician. He was just pushed by everyone around him especially Imelda, poor man he'll live a life of life trying to fit the shadow of his father

[@francine13]

Leni Robredo (from the thumbnail) is not from a Political Dynasty. She is popular, specially among youth, professionals, and extremely poor Filipinos because of her active role in helping them even years before she became the Vice President of the Philippines. That's why we proudly call her by her first name, Leni 💗🌷

[@jepoyvlog7724]

We call here len len the lugaw queen

[@francine13]

@@jepoyvlog7724 yeah, based on edited/spliced videos that you made to destroy her reputation. Sorry it is not working on us 😉

[@nanwanwon95]

Marcos is more popular tho

[@francine13]

@@nanwanwon95 sadly he's very popular right now because of his father, let's face it that bbm is nothing without his surname. No projects, not helping the poor, connected to oligarchs and corrupt ex-presidents, has a convicted mother, and even banned in US and switzerland. It will be a shame if our next president can't even travel to this countries for a state visit. Not even mentioning his connection to some chinese poliyicians. God bless PH if he won.

[@dianaseva1902]

Robredo is incompetent, she needs a refresher course in foreign policies and international law. Mas bagay sya as DSWD secretary tutal mahilig sya charitable work. A President's job is more than that.

[@al_caponeh6185]

If I were Filipino, then I would be concerned about a candidate who's the son/daughter of a dictator. For my experience in Peru tells me that the direct descendant of a dictator is more of a Liability and a destabilizing force in peruvian politics. No joke, it really gets you into an 8 year political crisis(and with 5 presidents in the last 5 years) that is ongoing.

[@hybrid6045]

Marcos is not a dictator. Our history got altered by the Aquino

[@recentitems2273]

He is not a dictator, and I have personally witnessed how he modernized the Philippines throughout his reign.

[@shyvalenzona]

true :(((

[@if4118]

Better than Manny winning lol

[@sora8188]

Our History was written by the Victors People who lived in marcos Era says differently

[@anythingundermind1682]

Hoping to get a clean election for this season.

[@darrenminimo1127]

Hope they won't use their magic :3

[@perlasandoval7883]

don't get your hopes up

[@jophiljunio7893]

I dunno why DW chooses a journalist than a Political Analyst to make statements regarding the election in PH???

[@johnmilesabella2579]

Journalist also provides facts

[@saxonkeel4445]

@@johnmilesabella2579 Anyone can speak facts. It would have been more objective if it was a actual professed analyst

[@johncleevengarcia50]

True there is biased already. He is making an allegation regarding President Duterte trying to retain his position through disguise of economic revision. Did i heard it right? Can someone enlighten me. Thanks.

[@eliastravelvlog6517]

@@johncleevengarcia50 I agree.

[@rykmak2432]

@@johncleevengarcia50 Not economic revision. More on installing Federalism.

[@acctsys]

Too many Filipinos still have the great person mindset in politics. For the rational man, it's still a vote for the least evil.

[@JustMe-qx8vj]

The massive support for Marcos is the result of the failures after the EDSA revolution.

[@hydrynt]

This is what I think as well.

[@cristinacalatay5897]

Massive failure of the education system aswell Never again never forget (Fyi im not rooting for leni or anyone in the elections its a warning for the impending doom for the PH)

[@Bu10g_yt]

@@cristinacalatay5897 yep truee

[@oversizedpolygon]

Indeed.

[@reee_4067]

Some people living here in the Philippines just want the next elected president to continue President Duterte's program such as Build Build Build and others.

[@if4118]

I think Manny is a clown in this election

[@littlejohn8435]

He is sincere in helping people but he is inexperienced as a government official. In politics, he is a rare find whose agenda is more on helping the masses than having political agendas in guise of civil service.

[@khust2993]

Manny seemed genuine, but that's not the only quality needed to be a leader. He's getting pummeled in every debate and q&a because he's only spouting idealisms but can't further elaborate when asked.

[@littlejohn8435]

@@khust2993 That is why he needed to turn his province into a sport centric region. He can develop skills needed for governance and help the struggling athletes of the Philippines. The usual way is giving them work to sustain their training and not only be dependent on sponsorships most especially the small ones.

[@michaelvalmo]

@@littlejohn8435 If he is really sincere, he should have stayed longer in the local government and made a lasting progress there. But he jumped immediately to a national position when an opportunity came. Which shows what his motive really is. If he transformed his province to a better one then he would easily convince people to vote for him. Sadly many filipinos vote for familiarity and popularity.

[@littlejohn8435]

@@michaelvalmo The problem is he is an idealist. Maybe somebody just convinced him to run and he just gone with the flow. The cost here is his dignity. Now the people thinks he is a joke. He just qualified for candidacy because of some magic pulled from inside the system otherwise he is a nuisance candidate.

[@sfsspearheadorbital5195]

Deutsche Welle: Son of the former dictator BBC: Former Senator See the difference?

[@nghekkkk828]

BBC isnt biased????

[@sfsspearheadorbital5195]

@@nghekkkk828 Sorry for the mistake hahaha I was gonna type CNN but I lost my mind for a sec so I typed BBC🤣🤣🤣

[@makeupdiaries6438]

Both are true. What's the problem?

[@tenseitan8081]

@@makeupdiaries6438 hate it or love it thats true

[@brianaguila6925]

Kinda forgot the tax evader (won the disqualification case via technicality)and credit grabber

[@XiWein]

Filipinos want a president that spreads positivity, not a communist enabler, not an elitist and especially not a puppet.

[@50_Pence]

'Communist'? ... are you a gi still lost in the jungle of Vietnam?

[@Aliathra001]

@@50_Pence Aquino's have ties with the NPA which is a Communist Insurgent they help the Aquino's to oust Marcos. and have good relations till to this day, recruiting Student into Communist Rebels and even High Class Universities are helping them.

[@50_Pence]

@@Aliathra001 oust FM! So the good guys?

[@jaydendagsa672]

How does Communism and elitism go hand in hand? They're quite contradictory.

[@Aliathra001]

@@jaydendagsa672 if money is involved they can coexist just fine.

[@jethrojamesfloresbatalla2098]

As a Fililino we have a general sentiment that the Marcos comeback is because the EDSA uprising was an incomplete political project, and the elite-dominated post-Marcos governments failed to make a meaningful transformation that would have made the lives of Filipinos better than what they were during the Marcos years. There is agreement that frustrations and resentments from the masses and the geopolitical and demographic margins have piled up. In short Marcos Resurgence is the "Failure of previous governance to bring us to the Promise Land"

[@fullmetalsasuke21]

Not liberal party, Corazon Aquino is from PDP-LABAN. Liberal Party only got the seat of power during Noynoy's time.

[@josepheder9563]

You want to remove elites o oligarch in.philippines politics but you are supporting a political party composed of convicted politician, and then supported by those indentified cronies of marcoses and duterte , as what Lee Kuan Yew said "Only in the Philippines" it's a shame if we have that, please consider may english

[@anemojin4384]

@Hey Edi tama nga siya, sa sobrang Unstable ng pilipinas sa kakagawan nung nga politicians na yan eh na leche leche na yung investors na dapat satin. Isip isp ka dun noh.

[@migspeculates]

@Hey Unstable ang pinas kasi madaming naging utang ang bansa pagkatapos ng Marcos era. Can you debate and disagree without using bad words?

[@anemojin4384]

@Hey Malamang Ano ipang babayad ng pilipinas sa inutang nung past administration? Have you ever thought of that? Syempre sa mga utilities natin ano kaba sa tingin mo magic lang lahat ng infrastructure na ginawa nung marcos era? They had to get the money for tha- oh wait nangutang sila tapos binabayaran parin natin gamit ang buwis natin ngayon 🤯

[@amersayyed-fassadalhoussai2823]

Wonder why philippines is receiving extra international attention in this election than the past ones but im pretty sure its not about manny. The world is worried about another marcos leading this country

[@VshapeDino]

Because it can be used against China

[@wangyi3537]

Leni? Not thank you she's a pathetic Vice president anyway since she won the 2016 election...where are her voters?

[@mengelmoesNL]

Because power is shifting to Asia and US is trying to pivot to it with PH playing a major role in their strategy. Also PH voting in the son of a dictator is another sign of democracy on the decline globally imo.

[@KawaiiPh94]

You are the only one whos worried. As if you live here in my country? Do you know whats really happening here right now?

[@mengelmoesNL]

@@KawaiiPh94 I've been in PH for 4 months now and the Marcos story is one of the most absurd political stories I've come across in studying geopolitics/ history for 20 years. I was contemplating on moving to PH part time but Marcos getting elected has me second guessing. Would have to see how he deals with China/ corruption before putting money down now.

[@johnjohnson9918]

Problem is that our youth worldwide has not taken the experience of history to heart.

[@hoponasu2471]

so it seems

[@reapercraft4923]

whose history? we are in a different generation now, soon you will not exist, do not mess this up for us.

[@KevinTroy777]

Victors write history as you know it... And that these "history" are full of LIES!!!

[@justrandomthings709]

@@KevinTroy777 everything is a lie for Bongbong supporters, even the data from the World Bank, FBI, everything! How the inflation affected the farmers, data from the PSA. Nothing is true to you, if it's against your candidate.

[@GameplayTubeYT]

@@reapercraft4923 Yeah Vote now Complain later! People always nagging about corruption but they vote politician that make most corrupt officials bail out of jail! And sold the country on china!giving 40% of our natural gas to CHINA for FREE

[@JohnSmith-hn6kv]

The Philippines has a lot of poorly educated people so it seems like there won't be many changes anytime soon. The Philippines is one of the frontrunners in terms of assassinations of journalists, so as a consequence the media doesn't challenge governments like happens in Western countries where no one gets murdered.

[@reee_4067]

You forgot to mention that the Philippines has a media company that is funded by the CIA thru Omidyar network. Which is strange because local media companies should not be funded by a foreign government.

[@octavia7408]

Lol, spoken by someone who has never probably ever visited or lived in the Philippines. The media challenges the Government all the time, in fact, they attack the Government so much that the people have turned to independent journalist and has lost their trust in mainstream media, especially Rappler which NED-funded and is the number 1 source of smearing the country on international news site.

[@KevinTroy777]

Coming from a WESTERNER who's ancestors and soldiers have PILLAGED and MASSACRED millions upon millions of INNOCENT people all over the world??? Meehhh you guys are the REAL TERRORISTS... Nobody should pay attention to whatever EVIL AGENDA you spew...

[@harukrentz435]

@@octavia7408 well he was right though. So many journos had lost their lives in the philippines, which is absurd considering the country isnt in civil war.

[@asperneto]

@@harukrentz435 many of the journos who died were not killed by govt forces. Some of these were personal in nature or were done by local goons or politicians. No reason to blame all on the govt.

[@jamesadrian26]

CORRECTION! Duterte didn’t want to change the constitution for his sake but for the filipino people! 1987 constitution has many loopholes and things that favored elites and greedy businessmen. The republic should be changed to federal state to pave the way for economic growth and sustainability.

[@lianflores7888]

Greedy businessman like Uy? Remember Malampaya issue. Don't fool us

[@nightbotisahuman7388]

The problem is the transitional loophole and other politicians that gonna benefit to the new law. Being federal can have a downfall too.

[@jon.9209]

I understand the appeal of federalism, but Im not sure giving more power to the local level is the best option especially with the dynasties in our provinces and cities lol

[@ophanimangel3143]

@@jon.9209 There should be term limits for local government units. Have an election cycle every three years and only amounting to six years in full term. Voting system based on a two party lists rather than multiple ones. There you would have resolved and lessened the instance of political dynasties and oligarchs their foothold. And there people would be more focused on the platform of said party rather than the face or cult of personality.

[@ZhijieLim-z1l]

@@ophanimangel3143Actually there already are term limits for local government units: provincial governors and city mayors may not run for more than 3 consecutive terms, but they can run again for a 4th term after a 1 term hiatus.

[@shienamae5736]

As a Filipino, I’m so disappointed with my countrymen for letting a convicted tax evader and a liar topped every presidential polls. Our country will be a laughingstock if Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will win this 2022... I blame this all to their left and right historical revision and the poor uneducated Filipinos who are blind to the truth.

[@gibfeet8992]

It goes to show how many filipinos are still uneducated on that topic. Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.

[@dauntlesskjcm4780]

get your facts straight. Tax evader? unable to file ITR is not tax evasion. Liar? He has a legitimate diploma from Oxford lol

[@gibfeet8992]

@@dauntlesskjcm4780"legit diploma" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA you mean special diploma right? Even Oxford stated he's not a full graduate and was only provided a special diploma. Oxford even emphasized that his diploma is NOT a degree.

[@gibfeet8992]

@@dauntlesskjcm4780 he's also the only presidential candidate that won't file his saln, which makes you think what kind of "leader" is not transparent to his people.

[@3pleLL]

First who are you to say uneducated? We all have choices who to vote. It's the people who choose if that's what they think and feel with their candidate. And plenty of those people are highly educated as well. No matter what the result of the poll, you should just respect it. Candidates never even force people to vote :)

[@littleprince5125]

Bongbong Marcos is not only a son of the late dictator who got us into a billion dollar debt so bad that we have been paying it for the past 30 years and STILL paying it, Bongbong Marcos is also a tax evader who refused to pay his 203 billion pesos tax despite his wealth. Bongbong Marcos is not only unapologetic about his father's tyranny during the Martial Law, he is defensive about it. This is very insensitive to the souls of the Martial Law victims. My grandfather is one of the victims of the Marcos regime's atrocities, therefore you cannot tell me it did not happen. It happened and it's one of the Philippine's worst history. I do not support the Aquinos, both the Marcoses and Aquinos should vanish away from the political arena.

[@richardnicolas5080]

Was this supposed to be informative news or was it used to discredit the candidate?

[@Bu10g_yt]

Yes its biased

[@KevinTroy777]

EVIL BIASED NETWORKS and MEDIA TERRORISM at its finest... Dont be surprised anymore...

[@eyesinthedark4713]

Philippines, where the election period starts 3 years before the actual election and ends 3 years after the actual election.

[@unknown-uj6dh]

Interviewing a rappler reporter doesn't make sense at all.... Try to interview a neutral person rather than picking a one sided person

[@kenllacer]

I think most people would agree that Manny is a good guy. But whoever votes for him needs a reality check.

[@ThirdRock777]

DW News, continue to aid in enlightening the world of the state of the Philippines as a country and how susceptible it still is to people in power that our just out for their own personal gains, under the guise of supposedly being "public servants" to the people, even if they have no background or experience, just name tags, to lean on. Help the Philippines save its future by continuing to cover the elections and to also perhaps aid the local media in making local and foreign media aware of what each candidate in the upcoming election is made up of and if they are really fit to hold the highest positions in our country. Thank you for this initial video, hoping for more.

[@edc1022]

Enlightening how?

[@dianaseva1902]

@@edc1022 DW gets her new stories from MSMs so you know how this documentary is made

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

Having witnessed the latter years of the Marcos regime and its plundering of the Philippines coffers from overseas, I find it difficult to understand any support for any member of that family. Apart from Manny, all the rest belong to the families forming the socio-politcal elite in the country and they don't care anything for ordinary Filipinos. All they want to do is fill their pockets and feather their nests. However, our family does just fine regardless of who is power. The one public figure I would like to see run is Maria Ressa. She possesses courage, intelligence, dignity and compassion. Above all she has demonstrated integrity.

[@1RockRoyalty1]

People supporting Marcos actually think he'll bring back the "glory" days of his father. They're blinded to the facts about the crimes committed by their family and refuse to acknowledge that they embezzled billions of dollars. They think he's the greatest Filipino president when he only held that position for 6 years but was a dictator for 14 years. It's hard to fathom why people don't see anything wrong with him being a dictator? But to your other point. I think it's unfair to put Robredo and Moreno/Domagoso in the same category as the Marcoses because neither came from political dynasties. Ressa is an admirable person and I agree with your descriptions of her but she would best serve the country by continuing what she does best - exposing the "crimes" being commited by our elected leaders.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@@1RockRoyalty1 The problem with Ressa is that if she continues to expose the elites, she will be persecuted because they will not tolerate their crimes, nepotism and self-serving interests being revealed to the public. My wife, displaying a certain degree of justified cynicism, stated that she will not vote because, in her words, "what will be the difference whoever is in power." I, however, am pressing her to vote for Pacquiao, because, if properly advised, I feel he could make a difference.

[@beefydamngoodness]

Are you freaking kidding me or are you making a bad joke? Lmao

[@cutekitty3067]

While Marcos wasn't a perfect president PH was in way better shape then than it was under the liberal regime of the past 30 yrs that was responsible for the country's decline! 2 Aquino presidents already came to power yet they could not produce enough evidence to jail any Marcos for plunder or conspiracy to commit plunder and could not even give justice to their assasinated patriarch and even refused to reopen the murder case for it will expose the real mastermind to be their own relative! Foreigners will never understand how the liberals destroyed our country and demonized Marcos but keep on blaming Marcos who is NO longer in power for the last 35 yrs and what have the liberal yellowtards done in their 30 yrs in power? Nothing, but corruption, crimes, poverty, illegal drugs, inequality increased while the oligarchs controlled power and wealth! They were the real plunderers! Marcos has done so much more in his 20 yrs! Thats why Filipinos installed Duterte and now at least the country is in much better shape though still struggling due to pandemic but people will never ever elect any liberal president again!

[@mashpotato3058]

@@cutekitty3067 fyi, Marcos is under the liberal party. During the EDSA days Cory Aquino ran under PDP Laban lol.

[@jimflagg4009]

Are people really falling for this?

[@makeupdiaries6438]

sadly, yes.

[@accent1666]

what you expect? the young people who have not experienced dictatorships, always support dictatorships

[@szairon4051]

@@accent1666 Yes, and it's sad to see my fellow youth friends to fall under this trend. They tend to look at the dictator "achievements" during his regime, and believes that his son, will "unify" the country. The fun part is that he has a lot of corruption cases like tax evasion. Like father like son

[@accent1666]

@@szairon4051 the apple doesnt fall far from the tree at this point, ive just lost hope in the philipine youth, or maybe the world too

[@MishaJacobs]

@@szairon4051 5,000php worth of tax evation just bec he cannot pay because they were exiled in the US?

[@ferdinandroaquin2070]

That's what you get from journalist who have an agenda of their own. They tend to paint a one-sided picture of the candidates depending on their political leanings.

[@KevinTroy777]

Journalists and western biased networks... They don't want Asia to surpass the West... MEDIA TERRORISM at its finest...

[@rampage4695]

@@KevinTroy777 actually Asia already surpassed the west in economy but if Marcos wealth is true and make Philippines great the west will be in a big trouble that will start of the downfall of them.

[@KevinTroy777]

@@rampage4695 Not in terms of overall economy or GDP... There are still way too many poor countries in Asia as compared to EU...

[@NicitoStaAna]

@@rampage4695 tf you mean marcos wealth? The tallano gold that's somebow more than the total estimate the Earth's gold? The vatican gold that somehow, the dead National hero is alove for 50 years after his death. And despite being a critic of the church and a member of the freemasons. Somehow became The guy to handle the Vatican gold and somehow got linked to the late dictator? Or the yamashita gold that came from untrustworthy sources. No evidence of it whatsoever? Or The wealth that's being investigated by pcgg and that's why the marcoses have numerous (and convicted) cases of money laundering/tax evasion. Where did this wealth come from bro? Are your sources legit or making stuff up to rile the people?

[@NicitoStaAna]

Reporting facts regarding a dictator's family's misdeeds are NOT one-sided picture That's what journalism is supposed to do

[@GolDRoger-fx2fp]

This is how Oligarchy pretending to be Democratic works.

[@tommarvoloriddle5178]

JC Gotinga is not fit to be a local correspondent due to his one side claims and his affiliations to the Office of the Vice President Robredo. DW should know better...baised reporting. Deeply disappointed.

[@toffycasing4673]

That Gotinga guy is obviously showing some bias. For the outsiders, Pres. Duterte indeed tried to promote constitutional change (Federalism) in the first few years of his administration. But he did so NOT because he wanted to hold-on to power. Rather, Pres. Duterte coming from Mindanao (where the poorest provinces in the PH are located) wants to de-centralize the government (thru Federalism) because currently, the power and money of the PHL government, including the development plan of the entire country is held and decided upon almost entirely by Metro Manila (the capital region). Pres. Duterte actually wants to create several Philippine Federal states so each regions can decide on their own growth and development as they see fit and not be dictated upon entirely by Manila politicians.

[@nadrini300]

That man is a sorry excuse for a journalist.

[@mjjjuly]

federalism was just a false promise. his party and allies controlled the majority in both houses, so what stopped them from pushing with the change?!

[@toffycasing4673]

@@mjjjuly The Congress did not support his initiative and push for Federalism so he just gave up on it. It was in the news.

[@mjjjuly]

@@toffycasing4673 i'm aware of that fact. like i've said, his party and allies controlled Congress. and yet they did not support this initiative and he "just gave up"?! he was very strong-willed with the other initiatives, like his war on drugs. he constantly berate people who won't go along with his plans. on the aspect of his federalism initiative, i doubt if ever he was sincere with it. it all feels like lip service in hindsight.

[@toffycasing4673]

@@mjjjuly Pres. Duterte had total control on war on drugs because the Police and the AFP are under his command as the Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief. The Philippine Congress, meanwhile is a "co-equal" body so the president cannot just simply impose and order the congressmen and senators to pass his proposed legislative bills. PRRD presented Federalism to Congress but the Congress didnt support it. So as a show of respect to a co-equal body, PRRD just respected Congress' decision and dropped his Federalism initiative. That is the simplest answer to your question. No need to overthink and complicate things.

[@Cradle11]

Frustration, Religion based politicians, and moreee...

[@dankevincamacho8198]

what do you mean he tried to stay in power? that constitutional change was for the country to change from being a republic to a federal republic. It wasn't, in any way, for Duterte to stay in power. And there is no second term for the position of President, in the 1987 constitution, there is only a single term that would last for 6 years, so a bid for second term is impossible.

[@kwenivarga]

This resource speaker is so leaning to the yellow mindset. Why can’t there be another speaker with an opposing view?!!

[@billionbountyguy2105]

@@kwenivarga Can't blame them. After all it was them who allegedly controlled the decisions of the liberal party as the members claim so. Meaning they shouldn't use any words that'll harm their minions.

[@giovannidavinci20]

Oh, the old dictator's son and the new dictator's daughter are running side by side. Precious picture indeed.

[@walli6388]

Secret courtship?!

[@notarmchairhistorian7779]

Implying you're correct on the fact that the second one is a dictator, and not say your own biased opinion. Dumb.

[@heyjude5027]

Do you even know what is a dictator? Your statement says a bunch about you.

[@eleq3cuteworld496]

weeeehh.. di nga..

[@siuhl]

Im pretty sure the 'new dictator' isn't even a dictator

[@davefajardo7037]

Funny how you can call someone a dictator where anyone in his country can openly criticize him and his family. You wanna see a dictator, go take a look at African and Arab countries, criticizing the leaders will get your head cut off.

[@octavia7408]

Anyone who doesn't push US interests is tagged by western media as a Dictator.

[@benjomin21]

It was his father who's a dictator. E diba nga pinatigil ang lahat ng private media outlets during his time. E ato pa ba tawag dun?

[@davefajardo7037]

@@benjomin21 the video is about BBM and Duterte. Marcos is long dead and should be out of the topic. He's irrelevant by now given the many leaders esp. those who were opposed to him and became presidents (Aquino mother and son) yet did nothing better than him. More than 30 years had passed by, they had their chance. Blaming our poverty and problems on a man long dead would be idiotic. Mao Zedong made China poor due to his wrong economic policies, did Deng Xiaopeng and Xi Jinping blame him until today? NO THEY JUST TOOK OVER AND CHANGE THINGS FOR THE BETTER.

[@johnralffrancisco466]

@@benjomin21 haven't you heard the word "strongman"... Marcos Sr. is more of a strongman than of a dictator...

[@reymiguelperez6643]

@@octavia7408 Marcos Sr. advanced United States interests during his tenure (i.e. U.S Military Bases, American domination of Philippines' economy, the corrupt and unsafe Bataan Nuclear Power Plant without government oversight and so on and so for). And still American media called him a "dictator" at that time. So your argument is invalid.

[@deibydei8487]

Exactly which part of the proposed constitutional change did it say that Duterte planned to stay longer in power? You keep implying as if its a fact.

[@jonnyc351]

Media with their handpicked political analyst and reporters to back up their political agendas

[@tekashiii]

They are biased. Whats new 😒😒😒🙄

[@ronniecaduada2751]

try to interview the side of Marcos-Duterte supporters and you will get the clear picture why people choose to vote for MArcos. Your guest here speaks only of their side of narrative. A narrative that had long been puked by filipinos. Latest survey 60% of voters would vote for marcos compared to 17% for robredo.

[@justrandomthings709]

Actually that is a nice idea, but sadly Marcos being elected is not a promise for good governance. Even his allies are former convicts and their prayer leader is the most wanted FBI list, Pastor Quiboloy.

[@Aliathra001]

and most of that surveys came from universities that hated Marcos so much.

[@crossparker796]

Such a pity

[@1RockRoyalty1]

What I'm curious about is the demographics of the people they surveyed and who the surveyors are. Although I don't have any evidence of this, my presumption is the surveyors are pro-Marcos because I find it very difficult to believe that 60% of the people would vote for Marcos. He's been a politician since he was 23 years old but what achievements has he made that truly impressed the nation? I read that of all the bills that he sponsored, only 1 was passed.

[@freddiemarimalamo8257]

@@1RockRoyalty1 The survey were done by Pulse Asia which is under Liberal party(which were leni robredo came from and marcos' main critics)

[@rutherford5247]

This is simple, when picking your favored president, the criteria is just 50% preference and 50% research/background check. Why bother if thats how you can just do it

[@paul5475]

Hayss my father is 65 years old and he is a supporter of Marcos according to him the country progress during Marcos time. The country has a poor infrastructure according to my father but when Marcos became president it change. Saying that the supporters of Marcos was people that being born after Marcos Senior was ousted is a complete misleading lies. Also I support Domagoso.

[@ruejr]

Poor infrastructure at the expense of huge debts. The Philippines was strongly hit by a debt payment crisis in the 1980s because of non-stop loans by Marcos which caused huge inflation. These are learned not just in the Philippines but by people studying Asian economic history. These textbook data did not come from the “dilawan” that came after but by the international community who studied the data from Marcos times.

[@raituano849]

It was mostly because of ww2 Japan destroyed the Philippines, pre ww2 during American and Spanish colonizations. Philippines was labeled the pearl of Asia. And Manila was compared to Paris France

[@TonzLanggoy]

It was okay then UNTIL WESTERN INTERVENTION CAME! They are notrious of it. Look at afghanistan, venezuela, iraq, and many more!

[@Aliathra001]

@@TonzLanggoy your right CIA has a Role in Marcos downfall. they are the ones to inform the enemy of the marcoses about the declaration of martial law. it's no surprising because CIA southeast Asia Headquarters are located in Manila.

[@crossparker796]

Domagoso is better.

[@boyginto7288]

In the darkness of times, there is always a hero in each and everyone of us. We fight against those who are destroying our values and our way of life thru hate and disinformation. Leni Robredo is our hope for the future of our children!💖💕💞

[@manoloasoy6899]

We need credible experience and strong leadership....hopae she has ds

[@deauvillez]

i hope this mindset of glorifying presidents as heroes or savior will end. this strategy is appeal to the sympathy rather than campaigning with credibility

[@NikkoMorenoNikNikMo]

Hey, your corespondent in the Philippines seems unfit to talk in behalf of the Filipinos. He is biased and ONE SIDED. Can you have non partisan CORESPONDENTS? Especially when it pertains to MY country?!

[@wesscat]

Cope. The corespondent is speaking facts and instead of refuting his points you're coping.

[@gibfeet8992]

Ah yes, when the topic is not in your favour you call the bias card. Typical filipino mentality

[@Aliathra001]

@@gibfeet8992 that's not "Typical filipino mentality" news outlets should showcase both side and not one sided news. that what real journalism is. and the guy is right this new is biased. you should learn lad.

[@gibfeet8992]

@@Aliathra001 wow, the cope is strong in this one. It's not their fault bong bong isn't that praise worthy. And also, it shows both sides. Isn't it weird when it doesn't fit your agenda it's always going to be "bias" or "one sided". Sorry mate, it is what it is, if calling it bias is going to make you feel better about coping then whatever floats your boat i guess.

[@gibfeet8992]

@@Aliathra001 also imagine having a swastika pepe pfp and be posting roblox adopt me videos LMAOOO what an Edge Lord bet you can't even vote yet.

[@andreslee5157]

is journalism now is just opinion?

[@ronaldlaporte9279]

Sorry that you find any bringing of facts offensive. History can not be hidden, no matter how hard people try to hide it.

[@andreslee5157]

@@ronaldlaporte9279 it depends on what you know or believe in as facts, citing some non-factual "facts" can be deceiving as well. but yes, as long you are open to those fact not just believing in what they provide as information.

[@KevinTroy777]

Its MEDIA TERRORISM...

[@johnralffrancisco466]

@@ronaldlaporte9279 well perhaps that's the reason why people don't want Marcos to sit as a President... Fearing all lies will be revealed... hahaha... 30+ years of truth from Ninoy who is an NPA enabler/supporter and Cory who comes from a haciendero/haciendera who stole vast farmlands loaned to them to benefit their greed. Hahaha they all have a story to tell... so don't play like Marcos Sr. is the only wicked one!. Ugh

[@xperia4705]

@@ronaldlaporte9279 the guiness world record thing is not a fact that is why it is offensive.

[@rhyzhyn]

*A political Candidate puts her face on a Religious Figure.* Thats Politics in the Philippines 101

[@fixel4942]

why DW interview biased journalist. shame on you!

[@JohnEichmann]

If Bong2 Marcos become the Philippine President it will be a disaster for the whole Filipino people

[@apinezstats2237]

Democracy for us means majority rule. Why blame the politicians if their constituents keep on voting for them? In the first place, the true and realistic definition of political dynasty have not yet been established.

[@reee_4067]

True, politicians don't want to change the status quo.

[@GameplayTubeYT]

Philippines will be the first to give the true meaning of Political dynasty for sure!

[@Devilishlybenevolent]

"Democracy basically means government by the people, of the people, for the people, but the people are retarded."

[@icogalero1999]

Yes true. It is the people to blame being ignorant lack of critical thinking they vote because of money or patronizing being idols the savior. But still the politician had the executive power that makes the educational system beyond the spectrum compare to other countries Nagpag iiwanan dahil sa corrupttion

[@nghekkkk828]

and thats why people who utter political dynasties this and that have no say on democracy

[@MorticiaNotrefantezCiccone]

Protect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos and Sara "Inday" Duterte. Leni is a narcissist best actress.

[@realtalk2051]

lol protect mong mag isa yang mga kawatan mong poon

[@meandmadarastwogiantballsa5638]

Luh narcissist daw, feeling psychologist ka? 😂 Tas anong protect HAHAHAHA di nila kailangan ng proteksyon mo.

[@realtalk2051]

@@meandmadarastwogiantballsa5638 baka ka kinopy paste yan eh haha. lam mo naman Narcos supporter😂

[@tjrecio]

People outside the Philippines should have observed just by reading on a LOT of comments the kind of online machinery that the Marcoses have just to revise and alter history for their benefit. This is also a testament to the huge ill-gotten wealth that they still have, and yet to be returned to Philippine coffers.

[@tboner4062]

Hahaha 36 hangang ngayon wala pa rin pa kayong mapakitang evidence. PURO ngawngaw ng ngawngaw... hahaha

[@spideken123]

Where the evidence?.. you keep barking with unproven allegation.

[@arbalestarethebest7071]

@@tboner4062 Imelda Graft

[@TabascoChipotle]

Or maybe Filipinos have stopped believing the Aquinos' version of history. And please, just because your bet is behind the surveys you start labeling Marcos supporters as part of their "online machinery". lol Should I remind you who's boosting who on Facebook, who's paying young Tiktok creators to praise a certain candidate, which Philippine presidential candidate is being voted on Facebook by accounts from India, Vietnam, and some other foreign nationals and by newly-made accounts? lol

[@arbalestarethebest7071]

@@TabascoChipotle swiss account imelda and Ferdinand doesnt match their SALN

[@eizendragon5141]

Question: who's the most popular candidate right now? Answer: the distance of the next habitable galaxy is just a 10 parsecs away from us

[@rentain7199]

Its Marcos

[@eizendragon5141]

@@rentain7199 i know that the bongbong is the most popular. Im saying about the answer of the guest commentator about the situation in the Philippines

[@megaraph5551]

@@eizendragon5141 What do you mean? He answered them well. He just elaborated and provided more context to those not in the country.

[@eizendragon5141]

@@megaraph5551 his answer is what the situation of the citizens, not who's the most popular candidate right now

[@megaraph5551]

@@eizendragon5141 I don't get what you're trying to say. There was no such question, these were the questions asked in the video: Why is BBM so popular despite his family's history, What does Sarah Duterte bring to BBM, Did Duterte make any attempts to prolong his tenure, and what do voters want.

[@acerusselcloud2735]

I love how this news is delivered to the world. It's literally roasted the historical revisions of the pro marcos. How foolish are those Filipino people who are literate but still supported the marcos whose minds are overshadowed by their fanaticism?

[@joshuamondebelen1627]

You can thank Cambridge Analytica for that.

[@dianaseva1902]

You're a diehard pinklawan bigot fanatic yourself

[@jmvillamayor1706]

they interviewed a pink believer and a marcos hater, could have looked for non partisan

[@hansdejan4608]

Shhh pink believers hate non partisans.

[@reymend11]

Lol you just cant face the facts.

[@hansdejan4608]

@@reymend11 Your "facts" has not even done you good. It has not brought your cause anywhere. Are they really facts?

[@reymend11]

@@hansdejan4608 Facts are facts. It does not owe you anything.

[@hansdejan4608]

@@reymend11 You lack basic understanding of what we're talking about here.

[@clarencecortez4151]

Yeah, Philippine politics is crazy. May Leni Robredo (our current VP and the most qualified for the position) win.

[@TheMADC999]

And don't forget to stay critical. The moment we start to become blind followers of a leader, it's Duterte all over again but pink!

[@princetsa9547]

The Philippines will choose the next Leader for the Nation. It is Time for the Philippines to Unite against this endeavors. Lets Go Uniteam!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 for the Nation!!!

[@miguelvina7188]

Uniteam the greatest satans of Philippines 🤢🤢🤮

[@princetsa9547]

@@miguelvina7188 dint you know? You are too? Just like the way you are doing. Its is time for the Philippines to Unite againts this endeavors, Lets Go Uniteam!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@rolandgajes9766]

One thing is clear. Your field reporter is a Leni Robredo supporter. No wonder he has a one-sided opinion on Marcoses.

[@arcanegod7463]

You said it. Robredo will become a puppet for the Liberal Party. That's what our youth are believing. They're believing that Leni has done a lot not knowing that she is just taking advantage of things just because we're in a middle of pandemic. I can't fathom the fact that they easily believe informations in social media and mainstream media. Try to look on the ground and you'll know what is really happening to each average Filipino.

[@junouno1363]

@@arcanegod7463 who tf will control Leni Robredo? Bimby Aquino LMAO???!

[@arcanegod7463]

@@junouno1363 Wow, did I ever said the Aquinos? Is the Liberal Party only revolving around the Aquinos? Am I implicating that the whole liberal party would be the one that'll take control of Robredo, am I not? That's so typical of you tbh. Lol.

[@apinezstats2237]

I think BBM is popular not because he is a Marcos but primarily due to his support to PRRD (Duterte). Also, compared to other candidates, he said nothing against PRRD. It’s PRRD that people like and the fact that BBM is in tandem with SRD, he benefits from PRRD’s popularity. Why PRRD is popular? It’s infrastructure! Forget the infra projects in NCR. If you haven’t been taking a road trip, try one and you will see smooth and wide roads and bridges in the countryside. I’ve never seen those before when those roads never end. How about the pandemic? I think everyone agrees that the cash assistance provided by the government was the first time that beneficiaries experienced. Who will forget that? (except 4Ps)

[@s_mp_08]

Totally agree with you, PRRD is certainly not a perfect president. Though compared to the previous ones we've had, he's the best one so far. If only he can get more term, I would love him to still be our president.

[@paulsteaven]

Nah, BBM is popular since he's a Marcos. Want some proof? Look at the former Spox. Harry Roque, he fully supports PRRD even though the former is a human rights lawyer, yet Harry Roque still lost the previous 2019 elections.

[@benjomin21]

DEBT-DRIVEN INFRASTRUCTURE

[@apinezstats2237]

@@benjomin21 That's what South Korea did. They just waited for the ROI, and boom!

[@benjomin21]

@@apinezstats2237 Well PRRD, himself, said BBM is a weak leader. What are your thought abou that?

[@jewisegaming9005]

As a filipino I hate western media like this, as if they know what the real happened inside the Philippine politics ... it seems like they are reporting also by dictating approach.

[@tigersofthesouthfederalsta6163]

excellents...........god be with us all in the philippines.........BBM-SARA........to the futures of the federal philippines....✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊

[@gibbonmountainchronicles6367]

I grew up during the Marcos Martial Law Era when Bong Bong was still a young lad. I have a feeling that should he be elected, a lot of people are going to be disappointed.😔

[@cristinacalatay5897]

I don't think our country needs a weak,absent,drug abusing leader

[@zephyrblake9431]

LOT? you mean SOME, you are only 3%, super majority are on so called "former dictator son" side Theres no place for a women, weak, and soft hearted leader especially we are on a dispute at south china sea

[@arjen20]

@@zephyrblake9431 lol you still believe that women can't lead?

[@zephyrblake9431]

@@arjen20 perhaps, the situation now are way further different than before, yeah maybe shes good but not for national position maybe in LGU. She's pro american, so anong gagwin natin habang nagsasabong ang china at america? We need leader who are neutral, I am undecided before until I heard the Boy Abunda Interview, and the way he answered how he handle the south china is the very practical way to do right now which agreed by everyone. Maybe before kung walang problema sa teritoryo, maybe shes qualified but right now, malabo pa sa sabaw ng patis, ask everyone who are currently supporting marcos, ganun din ang stand nila kagaya ng sa akin. We dont need a women leader right now, kaya nga hanggang vice lang ang tinakbuhan ni sara

[@romeocivilino6667]

@@arjen20 Don't use the Women's Card. We believed in Women can lead, the problems lies on whose Women are you talking about. Remember, If Sarah Duterte does run for the Presidency, she'll win based on Popularity Polls. Looking on that, It's not about Women can't lead, it's about who will lead if ever she's a women, knowing the our country's history of Women leading the Nation, one are absolute Catastrophic while the next ones, Although Performed better but falls because of many issues against her.

[@michaelsanchez1361]

Political fanaticism (both far left and far right) destroyed all aspects in the Philippines even its industries and sectors. Those fanaticisms were mainly driven by their overseas workers who worked abroad as slaves by foreigners. Also the Overseas Filipino Workers also prayed that the Philippines remained poor in order to have huge profit due to high exchange rate. Talked about self interests and greed.

[@oo-xt4gv]

The world watches us as we do the most impossible, elect the son of the dictator

[@JO-om9wd]

Impossible!??? Huh. Watch and learn. lol

[@oo-xt4gv]

@@JO-om9wd I'm so glad that I was able to produce a sentence that I can't even explain. Hahaha

[@oo-xt4gv]

@@JO-om9wd" Impossible" used as an expression. Coz it's just pure madness that the majority of Filipino s are willing to give away their future to vote this man just because he seem powerful.

[@adiefanpage7649]

MARCOS FOR 2022. NO MORE ON LIBERAL PARTY!

[@regrets2894]

Yeah Leni is liberal party puppet

[@a1k078]

THE MARCOS FAMILY CANNOT BE TRUSTED OR WE WILL BE BACK TO ALL OF HIS DAD'S B.S.!!!!

[@marantonio9103]

You are wrong, most of those who experienced martial law are choosing Marcos. Those elder people are responsible for convincing the younger generation to vote for Marcos.

[@M1DL1F3GAM3R]

That's why it's of utmost importance to change the current Presidential System imposed by the Americans into a Parliamentary- Federalism type of government! So instead Populism, popularity, and dynasties to filter incompetent leaders and governance to more on platform and efficiency!

[@clustervideos279]

I agree. People keep on shaming other people for choosing a different candidate when it's the system itself that's actually the problem.

[@densegunial3674]

I agree on this one but to many are a hard no to the CHA CHA because of the fuckign LP.

[@AureliusLaurentius1099]

We don't even have the Presidential system imposed by the Americans.

[@youtubepatrol6372]

Dictator?? What happened to the Philippines after 30years? MARCOS & DUTERTE is the two great leaders in the Philippines..

[@obssessedwithworldhistory9268]

Mamsir, please, read history books, they've murdered thousands of Filipinos. They've ruined lives, stole from the people..Ferdinand Marcos is a dictator. Duterte has improved infrastructure, somewhat made the country safe by killing thousands from his drug war. They've both done great things but the awful things they've done out weigh the good.

[@roquejo]

So why DW's correspondent is politically biased against Marcoses? News should be politically neutral and should not take any sides. The Philippines is a democratic country so if the people's choice is Marcos..which it seems to be imminent given his wide lead points to a landslide win... then let the people decide so democracy will take its course. It is also false reporting that only those born after the Martial Law are voting for Marcos, as there are many senior citizens, who have experienced Martial Law, are voting for Marcos. Best for news sites to report objectively and not politized news.

[@cocojamonica]

They're not biased against the Marcos, which is why they say it as it is. Deal with it.

[@roquejo]

@@cocojamonica when Marcos wins, which is almost 100% now.. bear with it too...that is the reality you can't stop..and there is nothing you can do

[@radagustin4947]

Philippine need a leader to serve the Filipino people and not any foreign country...we need a leader with political will and not a puppet of international government, organizations nor unions...

[@mayootzo2504]

The son of a good dictator, dictates what is best for the country

[@justinjavier1521]

Yes ♥️♥️💚💚

[@cocojamonica]

"A good dictator" LOL you don't know what an oxymoron is, do you

[@christopherteo4446]

The most exciting election on decades

[@napoleonbonaparte1260]

To be fair, election 2016 was the most exciting.

[@rodulfosorezo6956]

@@napoleonbonaparte1260 yeah 2016 is most exciting one cause right now we have a clear winner

[@densegunial3674]

@@napoleonbonaparte1260 Nah for me 2022 is the most exciting because many man and woman babies will gonna cry.

[@pubgmtutorials6020]

@@densegunial3674 sigurado kaba pag nanalo yung candidate mo na giginhawa buhay mo? Baka hindi lang many man tsaka women babies ang iiyak baka ikaw rin lol.

[@densegunial3674]

@@pubgmtutorials6020 hahaha balik ko din tanong mo sayo yong lutang na Ina nyo ba makaka gawa ng complex solution Dito sa pinas sa debate pa ng lang parang si Abnoy na yong nagsasalita eh

[@markdenielnantin3032]

LetLeniLead💗💗💗

[@migspeculates]

LENI KIKO 2022 💝💖💓💞💕❣

[@mr.g2360]

Filipinos really love drama and action just look our candidates. lol

[@kuyaegayTVrandomvideos.]

Yellow tae is in the hauz

[@Jerocrisvlog]

The truth is people in the Philippines felt 1986 constitution after marcos did not brought any economic progress for the past 36 years. Older people who live during Marcos Sr. view his regime as better compare to his successors down the line.Thus, their opinion become the reflection of the younger generation, that is why Marcos Jr. have a commanding lead in the surveys. Mainstream media in the Philippines always portray those who in favor of Marcoses as uninformed and easy to sway but the fact is, people always want a strong leader in persona of Marcos Sr. That's why Duterte won despite lack of fund in 2016. Oppositon failed to accept the truth on the ground and chose motherly persona of Leni Robredo, opposition may have a better lead in the survey if they chose Ping Lacson ( the former Police Chief) over Robredo which is a replicate of Cory Aquion (the widow of Ninoy Aquino, the rival of Marcos Sr. assassinate by the Reds but blamed to Marcos by the oligarchs to overthrow him).

[@anjaplushenka5995]

*The truth? Marcos is a plunderer, murderer, and dictator.*

[@benjomin21]

E hindi naman talaga umunlad ang Pilipinas noong sya ang umupo. Maraming data na available tumungin ka lang. Baka pati mga ibang bansa alam yan.

[@justingarcia6021]

I'm curious how many dislikes this video would get

[@mjlife.journeys5662]

The same my friend I don't like this interview so bias 😸

[@phabio7814]

@@mjlife.journeys5662 ummm stating facts its not bias. Not everything reportes negative related to your candidate is "bias" its just the truth

[@Number6ManUrinates]

@@phabio7814 what's your nationality? If your Filipino then from your perspective, IT'S SUPER BIASED

[@phabio7814]

@@Number6ManUrinates They're not even biased at all they're just telling the truth.

[@tekashiii]

@@phabio7814 they said duterte wanted to extend his term like it was a fact with evidence to back up. if you dont think thats unprofessional journalism, i think you are the problem with this country

[@kapitanpinoy7089]

The host is misinformed!

[@maryramos4161]

Never with marcos and Duterte again! Lord pls give us a leader who is God fearing.

[@SN57ONE]

Whatever is going on between the Democrats and the Republicans, for me here in the Philippines it is much worse than that.

[@acissaquing6254]

Bong bong Marcos sure win this year

[@luidejose996]

I like DW. This company is very fair and just as well as the Filipino Journalist. Anyway, I miss Deutschland.

[@rever1e_qbspbz]

Apologists after seeing this: DW DiLaWAAAANN !!1!!I /s

[@journeymanX]

Westerners: what's wrong with you filipinos? EDSA was the best thing that's happened to you,and you want these candidates? Filipinos: obviously you haven't lived here in the past 35 years

[@microgaming8862]

I see many Filipinos wanted to vote for bbm because they just hoping they get the Tallano gold,As bbm promises.

[@froilandvillasor8154]

what are you a parot,,

[@jasperdalesamaniego3407]

I still do not know who to pick

[@jayson3441]

Check each candidates' criminal record, educational attainment, and professional record.

[@sonicdeeofficial8925]

Pacquiao must run for IOC President instead by 2025.

[@isiaharellano3789]

That's really a hard sell considering his politics

[@iam_joshua_bcxvii]

@ 6:21 what do you mean guise , we wanted it as we want imperial manila gone and want to decentralize the country to make more growth opportunities in the other parts of the country instead of it being focused in the capital. I still remember Du30 saying hes ready to step down early of the federalization of the country would be passed. Its not a guise to stay longer in power, rather a legit objective to change the constitution for the betterment of the country as this wil provide more power to regions to implement economic policies of their own and their tax revenues mostly stay within their borders, hence they wont need a budget from the central government in imperial manila etc.

[@gimozagramos]

given that we, as a country, are obviously divided by dialect and culture, and NCR is just profiting off of the resources provided by other regions, federalization is probably the answer. it's not even a matter of land mass. just let the regions be states and let them do their on thing. i'm sick of manila having it all while the rest struggle.

[@carlomanhattan4627]

If I will run for Presidency, the first Im gonna do is to give people a purchasing power by raising their salary around Php1k minimum and lower the taxes collected to companies. This way it is guaranteed the general public will benefit for all the tax collected. I'll hire a professionals to do the infrastructures that will save the government with high maintenance and prevent substandard projects the government will hire private consultants or auditors to audit the projects. I will push for charter change that the president will only have 3 years per term and can run twice by doing this we can prevent corruption brewing in because they font have time to commit any corrupt practices. the people have the right to decide the president's career path if he will stay for another 3 yrs or not. I will add financial branch to government to prohibit the president's unlimited access to Public funds that's how corruption started because the funds is being held solely by the President. As you can see now no one in Presidentiables ever have a concrete stand on how they can make the government better. They can see that the constitution has many flaws but never step a foot to correct them. As long the level of illiteracy in Philippines is high, there is now way we can achieve unity just like BBM's slogan. The illiteracy clearly define on this coming election that the majority will still vote for the the person whose family known for corruption for 20 years and reign terror among the Filipinos. The 20 years of warrantless arrest and torture. In economics, they forcibly acquire the corporation that will end up being bancrupt due to incompetence. Most of Filipinos didn't know that since as I've said for being iliterate. Nasa dugo kase natin ang pagiging slave since 400 years tyo na occupy and thanks sa matatapang nating mga bayani pero sa panahon ni marcos naulit uli ang oppression. habang buhay na mangmang ang mga Pilipino or manhid.

[@jihan6823]

Marcos and Duterte will take their oath in the inauguration in June 30, 2022.

[@newkenjikun07]

Solid BBM Sara 2022.

[@MrJeszam]

Here comes the toxic commentators. Suggest to the watchers, DONT read the comments. Will give you a highblood.

[@DAYDREAMBOYZ]

you should have suggested not to let them watch the video in the first place.