Our host Jannelle interviews Risa Hontiveros, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, discussing various issues in her country.
They touch upon factionalism, economic disparities, corruption, and human rights cases like the Apollo Quibiloy case. Sen. Hontiveros also shares her thoughts on the role of Filipinos in the United States and how they can contribute to the betterment of the Philippines.
She also updates us on Alice Guo, the mayor of Bamban, who has recently gone into hiding and the investivagation of possible links to China; Pogos (Philippine Online Gaming Operations), and money laundering.
The conversation revolves around the importance of unity, democracy, and progress, with an emphasis on the role of the goverment’s responsibility for creating a better future for the country.
The video ends with a call for unity, hope, and passion among Filipinos to work towards a better sovereign and free Philippines.