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@jnery_newsstand For those who still find it hard to accept a second Marcos presidency – how does one “move on”?

What does coming to terms with that sweeping mandate look like? #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand In this episode of #InThePublicSquare, veteran journalist John Nery talks to political scientist Dr. Carmel Abao of the Ateneo de Manila University as she considers the ways to move forward.

WATCH:

@jnery_newsstand Abao on the movement behind the Robredo-Pangilinan campaign: I think ang nangyari kasi ay na-surprise tayo.... We have to take stock on what that movement was. That's the starting point. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao on why Robredo lost: I think the profound question is why did Marcos win when there's a Leni? I think he won is because of his masterful use of traditional means. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao called the Robredo-Pangilinan campaign 'aspiring': People wanted change, and they saw that in Leni. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao on election cheating allegations: I think tama na hindi inignite ng Leni camp ang electoral protests kasi walang enough resources. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao compares Robredo's and Marcos' campaign strategies: 'Yung house-to-house, there are millions of households in PH, how would you do that? Meanwhile si Marcos, anlaki ng TikTok presence. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand "We have to come to terms with the approaches we use," Abao says, highlighting the importance of building deep relationships and avoiding othering sectors. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao on Angat Buhay NGO: I think there's a need to sustain the pink movement. It was a channel for participation.... When Leni declared Angat Buhay non-political, parang where's the channel for [political] participation? #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao: But at the same time, people are also [looking to Leni to build a political movement], which is unfair. It takes courage to say no, which is what she did. We have to respect that. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao: I think the best movement is organic, and that happens when people do things together.... One way to go about it is conversations muna. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao: To build a movement, kailangan may consensus building. Ano bang gusto mo? Ano bang ayaw mo? #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao shares advice to young people looking for channels for political participation: If you want to change something, choose your movement.... Find or form organizations. Change is always through organization. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao to those thinking of working for the government: Don't look for a perfect government. That's not going to happen. Ask yourself what are your bottom lines, your deal-breakers. #InThePublicSquare

@jnery_newsstand Abao cites importance of having an opposition in government: The Marcos regime is a coalition of the elites. As long as these elites bargain for their comfort, it will thrive. So kung walang opposition sa loob, kailangan may opposition sa labas.

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