A Marcos called Bongbong wins in Philippines, a dynasty cartel rises, more fun than subcontinent’s

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to be the new president of the Philippines, 36 years after his dictatorial father lost the power. In episode 998 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the colourful politics of Philippines and its many fascinating dynasties including Dutertes & Marcos. Also why should Indians bother about an election in the Philippines.
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[synthtastic]

Never found any other nationality to be so friendly, welcoming like Pinoys. They also got the best beaches in the world actually.

[Atheist-Libertarian]

11:30
Our PM, Bolsonaaro and Trump could be of similar ideology, but there is a huge difference between Modi and other 2.
Our PM speak in very balanced way by putting lot of thought to what he is speaking. Whereas other 2 just speak anything.

Note: Here I am not doing Bhakti of PM Modi. In fact almost all our PM in our past knew the importance of their speech particularly in foreign relations.

We neither ever had any PM like Erdogan. He gives too much Weitage to his ideology even if it's evidient that its damaging him. Whereas or PM also push his ideology but that's not the only focus, he can very easily compromise his Dharam- Iman if he sees the benefits.
(Example- BJP PDP alliance, BJP do not speak about Beef issue in Hilly NE states etc)
Not only PM Modi in fact all our PM were mich more realist.

[lottenetzel]

It's not just the Marcos and Duterte teaming up. It also included other dynasties like the Arroyo, led by former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, daughter of Diosadado Macapagal, another former Philippines president.

[monggosh]

Let us correct the misconception about Imelda's shoes.. Marikina Shoes gives 3 to 5 pairs of new designed shoes to the first lady then FOR FREE.. Apparently, Marikina Shoes was making Imelda their main ambassador (endorser) as she uses these shoes when she goes out of the country for diplomatic visits . She helps them market their shoes to the world.

[maniaphobia]

Funny politics filled with serious troubles, My experience with Philpino friends is, they are good at seperating the work from life ; During office hours they are very systematic and focussed ; During leisure time, they form a group (say six to 10 friends ) and go out with all fun ; Work while you work and play hard while you play is something enviable and to be learnt from them;

[lindasailo]

Waiting for the 1000th episode of "Cut the Clutter" while enjoying every other episodes. 🎉

[BharatThatIsIndia]

So On democracy, people can elect anyone, even proven danger man for different reasons.

In India, people had elected Indira Gandhi after Emergency and Modi after Notebandi and destroying economy.

[Krudalethailand]

The people are awakened. The fact majority of Filipinos voted for Marcos means most of us did not believe that Marcos Sr's time was as evil as they claimed in books and media. We have a belief that there was an injustice to Marcos's family. Marcos Sr was brutal to communists and rebellion but very generous, companionate to farmers (like my father in Marcos Sr's time" and mere people.

[aviswetanandy]

Congratulations in advance on completing 1000 episodes. It feels like a personal success as CTC has been an integral part of my daily routine. Best wishes to entire team of The Print. The very first thing I have decided to do when I get my first fellowship amount is get The Print subscription which has been long due. Thank you for the un-hypenated journalism.

[jaisalsanghvi]

5:19 "cartel of dynasties" isn't applicable to Pakistan, that's a very skin deep take. Cartels hold real power, which is held by the military establishment in Pakistan. PML-N & PPP came together to fend off a belligerent PTI and the military establishment backing it.

[meriviccalcabin]

I'm Filipino. people in our country want discipline. after Marcos. the next president sold the properties of government. we lost more because of aquino .

[lastbrush]

Quoting V for Vendetta:

Since mankind's dawn, a handful of oppressors have accepted the responsibility over our lives that we should have accepted for ourselves. By doing so, they took our power. By doing nothing, we gave it away. We've seen where their way leads, through camps and wars, towards the slaughterhouse.

[riichobamin]

This is the reason why the novel series of Dune, set thousands of years into the future, has a monarchical govt, not a federation or a republic. Because Frank Herbert saw political families rise, even in democratic republics and monarchical govts have been the staple for humans.

[hillolbharadwaj]

In India we also have a political figure with the nickname Pappu. 🤣🤣🤣

[jayaramkathiresan]

Wow. Our generation is blessed to listen to Shekar Gupta ji kind of knowledgeable political analysts who can throw light on politics beyond borders

[emiratesairlinescrew]

Its fun in philippines because we have actors and actress in the stage ..

[keshav]

In India we saw 3 dynasties come together for power in Maharashtra.
I.e.. Gandhis, Pawars and Thackerays

[krishnaxyz]

Taking cue from Philippines - Agli sarkar, Sekhar ke saath? :)
Thanks for the video.

[harisundar]

Congratulations SG and print team in advance for 1000 episodes of cut the clutter. You have brought out clarity in complex issues through this programme, one of the major successes of this channel. Cut the clutter has become a daily routine for many of us, keep going team. Best wishes❤️