Episode 3: Mindanao ‘regionalism’ and representation
In this episode, we try to understand (in part) Mindanao’s voting patterns, why representation is so hard to come by in Philippine politics, and how the Duterte administration has changed politics in the region and beyond. Rappler's Bea Cupin talks to Ateneo de Davao University professor Ramon Beleno, who teaches both history and political science.
23 Jun 202256min
Episode 2: The decades-old fight for equality
It’s impossible to talk about the state of democracy and its future without talking specifically about LGBTQ+ rights, especially during Pride Month. In this episode of 36 Years, we celebrate Pride by taking stock of where we are in our collective struggle for true equality in the Philippines. Rappler's Bea Cupin is joined by Ging Cristobal, the project coordinator for Asia and the Pacific Islands at OutRight Action International, and Nicky Castillo from MM Pride.
16 Jun 20221h 4min
Episode 1: It will get worse before it gets better
For the first episode of '36 Years', Rappler senior reporter Bea Cupin talks to historian Lisandro “Leloy” Claudio, a University of California-Berkeley assistant professor and Rappler contributor who has written about Philippine history and liberalism, and more importantly, told us on Election Day that when it comes to disinformation in the Philippines, it’s likely to get worse before it gets better.
9 Jun 20221h 1min
