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Running in the family? Aries Arugay, Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman

The Bible’s command that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father or vice versa doesn't always work in politics, but in the case of the recent elections in the Philippines, it seems remarkably relevant. The May vote helped not one but two political dynasties to return or stay in power, despite their rather contentious legacies. Why is family politics so attractive to Filipinos? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Aries Arugay, Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

29.05.2022
30:6 min
29.05.2022
30:6 min
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Running in the family? Aries Arugay, Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.