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World Service,09 Mar 2024,49 mins

Philippines

World Questions

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Jonny Dymond presents a debate from Manila, the capital of the Philippines. A large and lively audience ask questions about Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, constitutional reform, divorce laws, poverty, transport and the record of their President, "Bong Bong" Marcos Jnr. The Panel: Justice Antonio Carpio: Former Supreme Court judge Rafaela David: President of the Akbayan Citizens Action Party Richard Heydarian: Author and journalist Roberto Galang: Dean of School of Management at Ateneo de Manila University Producer: Helen Towner (Photo: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Credit: Jam Sta Rosa/AFP via Getty Images)

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