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Bardagulan, One Piece and the negative side of resilience: How Gen Z Filipinos engage with politics

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 21: Filipinos wave a One Piece flag as they take part in a protest against corruption at Rizal Park on September 21, 2025 in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

In the midst of resistance against cyclical corruption in Philippine politics, how are the younger generation of Filipinos speaking up and fighting back?


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By Nikki Alfonso-Gregorio

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In the midst of resistance against cyclical corruption in Philippine politics, how are the younger generation of Filipinos speaking up and fighting back?


Key Points

  • Australian National University sociologist Ash Presto talks about the importance of social media in the fight against corruption.
  • Presto mentions that the younger generation engage with politics through 'bardagulan' and use pop references in their resistance.
  • While resilience has been seen as an outstanding trait of Filipinos, it can become a 'crutch'.

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