Leloy Claudio talks about the importance of understanding history to prevent it repeating as well as the challenges, opportunities, and limits of liberalism and democracy in the time of populism and social media propaganda. This and more in the latest episode of The Meetup Podcast.
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I was living in the Philippines during the first half of the 1990s. Interesting times: aftermath of Mt. Pinatubo eruption, aftermath of Colonel Honasan’s attempted coup, rejection by Senate to renew American military bases agreement, devolution of government in 1991, a weak Corazon Aquino replaced by a strong-arm military man Fidel Ramos. A fledgling republic recovering from the authoritarian Marcos era. And today, with Duterte, a throwback to autocratic rule. The word “sayang” comes to mind (hope that is the correct word) — something of value not being put to proper use. The Philippine nation and the Filipino people hold great potential, yet that potential still seeks expression and fulfillment. I love you and share your struggle.