In the Public Square: Electoral revolt in 2025?

How do we elect candidates with competence and integrity, who will put country before family?

The dirty elections of 1969 gave rise to the 3Gs: Guns, goons, and gold, it was said, determine Philippine elections. In the 21st century, the 3Gs have given way to the 3Ps: personality, pamilya (family), pera (money). 

How do we elect into office candidates with competence and integrity, who will put country before family?

In this episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by Cielo Magno, an associate professor at the University of the Philippines School of Economics, and a former undersecretary of the Department of Finance. She is also a co-convenor of the PhilKita movement, the host of a thriving YouTube channel, and the co-chair, together with the government of Spain, of the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership.

Watch the episode on Wednesday, April 2, at 8 pm.-Rappler.com