Episode 4: The promise of an inauguration
Cliche as it may sound, each and every presidential inauguration is one for the books. On June 30, 2022, the country bears witness to another transfer of power: from President Rodrigo Duterte to president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In this episode, Rappler senior reporter Bea Cupin talks to historian Xiao Chua about inaugural traditions, the story behind these traditions, and why inaugurations matter in our democracy.
30 Juni 202251min
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 Juni 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 Juni 20221h 4min
