The People's Initiative is a podcast about the communities, places, and events that shape Philippine
Yep, your vote DOES matter! 🗳️ 🗳️
Join us in our last episode, where we talk about the health protocols to be implemented in the 2022 elections, the possibility of mail-in voting and the importance of the youth vote with former COMELEC Commissioner Goyo Larrazabal.
Listen now at https://open.spotify.com/episode/060B6wPzRcl74tGcj7UfUg?si=64719ad2634d49b2
Still think that stanning politicians doesn’t have big consequences for us voters? 🤔🤔 Think again.
In this episode of The People’s Initiative, we talk about the impact of wholeheartedly supporting candidates on our voting behavior, our view on the country’s political landscape and more.
Listen now at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NdWERUJk8nRb8Wineaqpb?si=63a2526b506042c8
“Paano siya nanalo? Eh puro budots lang naman siya!” 😒 😒
Oftentimes, politicians use unique verbal and non-verbal communication tactics to make themselves stand out from competitors. Those who do it well win the people’s votes and consequently, the elections.
Listen to the People’s Initiative Episode 6 to find out more about political branding and how it can shape our vote: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gMX3SSKBHlsUUqyOUvEeh?si=777c7ed569964307
20% Trust-worthy 🤝
30% Good 💚
20% Empathetic...
Wait– is that what we should be looking for? 🤭
What makes a good candidate? Anong nga ba ang hinahanap ng masang Pilipino?
Find out more at the latest episode of The People’s Initiative here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gMX3SSKBHlsUUqyOUvEeh?si=20d7ddf5b39c44cc
👏No 👏 to 👏 personality 👏voting 👏
There’s more to politicians than meets the eye, so it’s important to be critical of them before voting. But what things should we be looking at?
We answer this question and talk more about political branding in the latest episode of The People’s Initiative. Now on Spotify! 👇👇https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gMX3SSKBHlsUUqyOUvEeh?si=Z-vgHmBdSUyWuqhaXJ8unQ
A catchy jingle 🎶 A solid slogan 🗣 An ad that’s gone viral 🌐
You’ve seen them, you’ve heard them. Let’s talk about them! 😁
Next on The People’s Initiative: Political Branding. Streaming this Saturday on Spotify.
“Special Snowflake” ❄️ “Entitled” 😌 “Know-it-all” 🤐
Teka, meron ba silang kasalanan sa mga pinaniniwalaan nila? 🧐
“Rethinking Filipino Millennials: Alternative Perspectives on a Misunderstood Generation" is a great read to help us understand why the Pinoy youth think and act the way they do.
You could also listen to Episode 5 of the People's Initiative, where we talk about how young voters can affect the 2022 elections, here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fzY0IFjG2YeffNSgSJqOI?si=6c8ff07578fe4680
Boses ng kabataan, boses ng kinabukasan 👨👩👧👧 Sure na ba yan?
We often hear the phrase “youth vote” every time an election is near. People from across all sectors encourage the youth to register and vote in the hopes that the youth vote can dramatically change election outcomes. But what is a youth vote and does it really hold power?🧐
Listen to our 5th episode as we talk about the voting patterns of young people and how their votes fare during elections, streaming at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fzY0IFjG2YeffNSgSJqOI?si=OPggZRsHTNiZ5xyJ1mp6yg
So how different does the youth vote compared to other generations? 🤔 🤔 Is there even a difference at all?
Get to know Ateneo de Manila University sociologist Jayeel Cornelio's thoughts on the youth vote below. 👇 👇
Don't forget to tune in to The People's Initiative Episode 5 to understand how the influence the 2022 elections: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fzY0IFjG2YeffNSgSJqOI?si=95af8ed4dfb74891
My vote counts. 🔁 Repeat until fully understood!🔁
We often don't see how our ballots will affect our country given that so many other voters can influence the elections. But we must always remember that every vote counts and if we want change, then we must do our part to enact it.
Join us in this episode as we tackle the importance and power of our votes during elections. Listen to our latest episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fzY0IFjG2YeffNSgSJqOI?si=9fd9fda428934d82
“Eh ano ba magagawa natin? 😓” Same.
This week on The People’s Initiative, we’re talking about us! Find out more about where the youth stands, and what impact we have as part of the voting body in the upcoming 2022 elections.
Episode 5 of The People’s Initiative streams this Saturday on Spotify!
For some, may just be another holiday. But for many, it is a chance to strengthen their demands for better wages, working conditions, and more. ✊🏼📢
In our latest episode, we talked about activism and why it is necessary especially in today's political climate.
Discover how you can, in your own way, amplify people's calls for better government action. 🗣🤝🏼
Learn about these and more by listening to The People's Initiative on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KaTbCnUPxfHjIUAaIbdOv?si=a571c7abba724413
Why do people protest? 🤔
Well, it's because they want to address a flaw in the political system.
Join us as we talk about the heart of protests, the grievance theory, and the effects of activism on electoral participation on our 4th episode of The People’s Initiative on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KaTbCnUPxfHjIUAaIbdOv?si=4dd4ee72e2624297
Disagreeing with the government 🙅♂️ Disagreeing with the Filipino people
What about being critical has so many politicians calling citizens out?
From the reception of community pantries to a much larger discussion on red-tagging, we're talking activism on the latest episode of The People's Initiative.
Streaming here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KaTbCnUPxfHjIUAaIbdOv?si=a571c7abba724413 👈
While there are different ways to protest, activism all starts with educating others on the country's political situation. But what if the person you're conversing with isn't open to hearing your views? 🤔 🤔 Is it possible to make them rethink their perspective??
Join us as we answer these questions and talk about activism, its impact on society, and the 2022 elections on our fourth episode, now streaming on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KaTbCnUPxfHjIUAaIbdOv?si=aed2219ce2844323
📢 These people have something to say! 📢
What makes activists fight for better conditions in their communities despite the pandemic and red-tagging from government officials? Listen to our 4th episode on activism, its role in society, and its impact on the elections to find out. 👀
Coming out this Saturday on Spotify. 🎧
Let's rethink voting for a personality this 2022.
Find out more about the role celebrities have in politics by listening to The People's Initiative Episode 3 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4utmtmc2CbK0H5HGIn0RV3?si=a0f04c77982d402e
It's good to be conscious of what online personalities say because after all, it's their job to influence! 🤯
We can't control what they believe in or the conversations they want to have. But we can choose the media we consume. It's not wrong to verify what that verified person says.
Catch our full conversation on celebrities and politics here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4utmtmc2CbK0H5HGIn0RV3?si=8e328efa5a634223
How did celebrities become an influential voice in politics? 🤵👱♀️ Here's how it all started👇👇
To find out more about how celebrities affect our political landscape, listen to Episode 3 of The People's Intiative on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4utmtmc2CbK0H5HGIn0RV3?si=5b3bc2504ca94044
Yung nalaman mo na nag-shashare pala ng fake news yung idol mong artista
An✨ influencer ✨ once said, "Let's normalize being apolitical." 👀
With such a huge platform that can be so influential, do you think celebrities have a duty to speak out about social issues?
We'll answer this question and more on our third episode! Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4utmtmc2CbK0H5HGIn0RV3?si=480550a1d61942c8
🗣️🗣️ "Puro kayo reklamo, ano naman ambag ninyo?"
From posting their opinions online to attending rallies, celebrities have done their part in contributing to the political conversation. While some fans have supported these actions, others believe that stars should stay out of politics.
So should influencers use their platform to talk about the national situation? 🤔 🤔 Listen to our new episode on celebrities and politics coming out this Saturday on Spotify to hear our thoughts on this.
Here's your friendly reminder to 👏 always👏fact👏check 👏
Love,
The People's Initiative
Ariana Grande once said in her song to ""click, click, click, and post!"" 📲
But in this age of disinformation? Nope! 🙅🏾 We can't afford to be careless about what we share on our social media. ⚠️
Not when what happens in virtual spaces can create a ripple effect that endangers real people's lives and cripples democracies. ⚖️
Tune in to TPI's second episode where we talk about the grave consequences of disinformation that is plaguing our social media feeds. Learn how to wield the power of online spaces to foster healthy discussions. 🧑🏻💻💡
Out now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43P0yP7xti2KpXLXn3GAVQ?si=6baf551bcde847be
Tired of seeing fake news on your feed? 👨💻📱
Here’s how to deal with it! 👇👇
To find out more about the impact of social media disinformation and the elections, listen to Episode 2 of The People’s Initiative on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/43P0yP7xti2KpXLXn3GAVQ?si=6baf551bcde847be
How does disinformation shape public opinion? 📱
Listen to University of the Philippines Political Science Assistant Professor Marie Elize Mendoza's thoughts on this in our episode about disinformation's impact on voters' mindsets, now streaming on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43P0yP7xti2KpXLXn3GAVQ?si=6baf551bcde847be
As the spread of harmful data have taken over social media, it is now our responsibility to fact-check the posts that we see as we scroll through our newsfeeds. But is fact-checking enough to weaken the disinformation that changed the way people see the elections? 🤔
Find out more by listening to our 2nd episode of The People's Initiative on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43P0yP7xti2KpXLXn3GAVQ?si=6baf551bcde847be
🗣️ HOY MAY KWENTO AKO 🗣️
From drinking lemons as a COVID-19 cure, to Leni Robredo's s e c r e t affair, fake news has been everywhere. 🤮
We all know the go-to solution: report the post, block the user. But is that really enough? 🤔
In this week's episode of The People’s Initiative coming out this Saturday, we will talk about social media and what really happens with the fake news we see online.
Follow us on Spotify to stay tuned on our episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Pzz59wZDuumEsQ9rxw1BJ?si=IidqGgi1Qse0Ner8obmnNQ
As Spiderman says, “With great power comes great responsibility." 🕷🕸
Then whose power is responsible for shaping political campaigns through unethical tactics and manipulation in digital media? 📊
Catch up on The People’s Initiative’s pilot episode to find out! Now streaming on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n6IyJpSJe5UoQxIjzoO66?si=8KLbezN7QUCglVdXcZHHXg
That online shop recommendation that was perfect for you? Most likely shown to you on purpose. 😬
While waiting for our next episode to drop, stream 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 to find out how the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica manipulated Facebook users' data to sway the 2016 US elections. 🗳️👀
Watch the documentary to see how companies control our data and how politicians can use it to influence the outcomes of their run for office. We don't want it to happen to us, after all.
How did advertising and PR workers help Rodrigo Duterte win the 2016 elections? Watch our TikTok to find out 👇 👇
Don't forget to follow our Facebook and TikTok page to stay updated on our posts 💜
If you want to know more about social media's effect on the elections, then feel free to listen to our episode on it at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n6IyJpSJe5UoQxIjzoO66?si=W5Bz3V7UR--yZXf3C1nDTA
So how does social media impact the elections? 📱 🗳️
University of the Philippines Diliman Political Science Assistant Professor Marie Elize Mendoza explains how advertising firms threatened voters' abilities to choose the best candidate for them.
Listen to The People's Initiative on Spotify to find more about social media's impact on the elections: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n6IyJpSJe5UoQxIjzoO66?si=aKE3qFxMQayRBDOIravDJg
In this age where information can flow freely on social media, what could possibly go wrong? 🤔
Spoiler alert: probably a lot more than you think!
Check out The People’s Initiative’s pilot episode as we discuss the power that virtual spaces have in influencing political outcomes.
Learn about how it can affect a nation’s future and how you, in your own little way, can help in safeguarding democracy. ✊🏼
Now streaming on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Pzz59wZDuumEsQ9rxw1BJ
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Next year, !
Tomorrow, The People’s Initiative. ❤️💛💙
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As the presidential and VP elections are coming up, we want to help young voters understand what is going on in our country by promoting voter education and empowering the youth to take part in the 2022 elections.
Behind the People's Initiative podcast are University of the Philippines Diliman students who aim to start conversations about issues influencing Philippine elections. We hope that you’ll stay tuned for our initiatives (pun intended 😜) and follow our Facebook and Tiktok page for more updates. 💜
The May 2022 national elections are drawing near. Are you ready to let your voice be heard? 📢
First-time voter or not, your informed vote will help decide the future of the Philippines!
Tune in to The People's Initiative, where we talk about the communities, places, and events that shape the Philippine elections.
The first episode will air on Saturday, March 13 on Spotify!
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