Inside the Duterte TikTok machine: Propaganda, algorithms, and the creative war for democracy

In this episode, journalist Regine Cabato sits down with cultural critic and VERA Files contributor Katrina Stuart Santiago to unpack the Duterte dynasty's growing influence on TikTok. They dive deep into how disinformation, political propaganda, and entertainment tactics are shaping public perception ahead of the 2028 Philippine elections.

Tune in as we explore:

·         The evolution of TikTok from Marcos revisionism to Duterte fandom

·         How disinformation spreads and festers on algorithm-driven platforms

·         Why comedy and content creation may be democracy’s best weapon

This episode was engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

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