This week, we are starting a series on each presidential candidate, leading up to the May 9 elections. We start with Miriam Defensor-Santiago. We talk about her campaign and whether or not we have the duty to vote at all.
This week, we are starting a series on each presidential candidate, leading up to the May 9 elections. We start with Miriam Defensor-Santiago. We talk about her campaign and whether or not we have the duty to vote at all.
This week, we celebrate International Women's Day with sociologist Nicole Curato. We talk about whether women are really equal in the Philippines and discuss the horrors of denied reproductive health care.
This week, we talk about Madonna wearing the Philippine flag and receiving threats of banning from the Philippine government. We discuss whether the law is just and ask why Manny Pacquiao wore the flag without issue.
This week, we talk about the modern phenomenon of "sapiosexuality." We discuss the merit of using the term and talk about a certain open love letter to TV host Atom Araullo.
This week, we talk about the Iranian President's visit to Europe. We compare his reception in Italy versus his cancelled lunch in France. We also talk about double standards for oppressive cultures.