Trailer | And So It Begins
Preview: Season 26 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
See how the Philippines' tense race for president in 2022 became the nation's fight for its soul.
And So It Begins follows the Philippines’ turbulent 2022 presidential race, with the son of ousted former dictator Ferdinand Marcos waging a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo. Following it all is independent journalist and Nobel-winner Maria Ressa, with an eye toward the specter of increasing autocracy.
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Trailer | And So It Begins
Preview: Season 26 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
And So It Begins follows the Philippines’ turbulent 2022 presidential race, with the son of ousted former dictator Ferdinand Marcos waging a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo. Following it all is independent journalist and Nobel-winner Maria Ressa, with an eye toward the specter of increasing autocracy.
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