OpenTalk by Carlos Conde

Kuwento ni Caloy tungkol sa nangyari sa ICC kahapon, mga 'mini-Dutertes,' at kung bakit maka-diyos ang mga DDS

Sa podcast episode na ito, ikinwento ni Caloy Conde ang nangyari sa loob ng Pre-Trial Chamber I ng International Criminal Court kahapon. Tinalakay din nya ang napakagaling na talumpati ni Atty. Joel Butuyan, ang isa sa mga abogado ng mga biktima ng “drug war.” Tinuligsa nya ang pamamaraan ng mga DDS para i-harass ang mga kritiko ni Duterte, pati na ang mga abugado. At inilahad din niya ang pagka-dismayado niya sa mga DDS — kasama na ang mga kaibigan at kamag-anak at mga taong mahigpit kuno ang paniniwala sa Diyos — na ayaw tanggapin ang katotohanan tungkol sa idolo nila. Basahin ang post na ito ni Caloy noong March 2025 tungkol sa mga “mini-Dutertes” na ito: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carlosconde.substack.com [https://carlosconde.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

CITIZEN-POWERED JOURNALISM: HOW RAPPLER'S JOURNOS UNCOVERED THE ZALDY CO & OTHER CORRUPTION SCANDALS

In this episode of #OpenTalk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/opentalk] with Caloy Conde, we go inside the work of two investigative journalists from Rappler — Dwight de Leon and Lian Buan — who helped uncover massive corruption scandals involving the DPWH, congressmen, and powerful political families. They reveal the painstaking process behind their exposés on Rep. Zaldy Co, the DPWH flood control scandal, and political contractors across the Philippines — from expensive document fees at the SEC, to threats, intimidations, and the crucial role of citizen-powered journalism. This conversation explores: -- How investigative journalists vet anonymous tips -- The hidden conflicts of interest between politicians and contractors -- The difficulties and dangers of exposing corruption -- How Filipinos’ “oversharing culture” on social media helps investigations -- Why investigative journalism matters for democracy #Rappler [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rappler] #OpenTalkPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/opentalkpodcast] #InvestigativeJournalism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investigativejournalism] #DPWHCorruption [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dpwhcorruption] #ZaldyCo [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/zaldyco] #PhilippinePolitics [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/philippinepolitics] #PressFreedom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pressfreedom] #CitizenJournalism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/citizenjournalism] #RapplerExposé [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rapplerexpos%C3%A9] #PhilippineCorruption [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/philippinecorruption] #Newsbreak [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newsbreak] #PoliticalDynasties [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/politicaldynasties] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carlosconde.substack.com [https://carlosconde.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

CORRUPTION WILL WORSEN CLIMATE CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 80% of ₱1 T Climate Budget Will Go to DPWH

In this episode of #OpenTalk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/opentalk] with Caloy Conde, climate advocate John Leo Algo, national coordinator of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas, reveals shocking details about how the Philippine government’s spends its climate budget over the years and how the Department of Public Works and Highways, which gets the biggest slice of the piece, is not even attending climate consultations. JL discusses how over 80% of the climate-tagged funds in next year’s budget will go to the DPWH, mostly for flood control projects — many of which are now under scrutiny for alleged corruption, inefficiency, and lack of transparency. **** Link to the DBM’s budget and expenditures for 2024, 2025, 2026: https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/BESF/BESF2026/B21.pdf **** The conversation also tackles: 🌏 How corruption in flood control affects climate resilience 🏛️ The ₱1 trillion “climate budget”: Where will the money actually go? 📊 DPWH gets 80% of climate funds—why this is a problem 🌏 The mismatch between infrastructure-heavy projects and real climate action 📊 How the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and other agencies struggle with monitoring and accountability 🏛️ How ordinary citizens can demand accountability: The need to localize climate action so LGUs and communities can genuinely respond to the crisis 💬 Anti-corruption advocacy and the role of civil society: Why public pressure and civic engagement remain crucial in fighting corruption 📊 The upcoming COP30 and updates on the Loss and Damage Fund This episode takes a deep dive into the intersection of climate policy, governance, and corruption—a must-watch for anyone concerned about how climate funds are being used (or misused) in the Philippines. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carlosconde.substack.com [https://carlosconde.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

GEN Zs AND THE POLITICS OF EMOTION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Why do Ilocanos remain deeply loyal to the Marcos family — even decades after Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s dictatorship? Why do people love Rodrigo Duterte even after all the human rights abuses? In this episode of Open Talk with Caloy Conde, sociologist Ash Presto explains her important fieldwork on political polarization, loyalist mentality, and emotional politics in the Philippines. Ash, currently pursuing her PhD in Australia, discusses her study on the youth of the so-called Solid North in the Ilocos region, exploring how Marcos nostalgia, public discourse, and creative engagement shape how Ilocanos — especially Gen Z — understand and express political loyalty. 🎧 Topics include: -- How Filipinos normalize corruption and political misconduct -- Why “loyalist mentality” goes beyond fake news and regionalism -- The emotional and cultural roots of Marcos devotion -- How Gen Z Ilocanos use social media and creative activism to navigate polarization -- Comparing Marcos and Duterte loyalist behavior This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carlosconde.substack.com [https://carlosconde.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

IBP’S DUTERTE AWARD SPARKS OUTRAGE | FLAG's Ted Te on Why It Insults the Legal Profession

When the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) awarded former President Rodrigo Duterte the “Golden Pillar of the Law Award,” the backlash was immediate and intense. Critics say the move is tone-deaf, given Duterte’s record of human rights violations and the bloody war on drugs. In this episode of #OpenTalk with Caloy Conde, Atty. Ted Te — former Supreme Court spokesperson and FLAG (Free Legal Assistance Group) secretary general — explains why this award undermines the integrity of the legal profession and sends the wrong message to Filipino lawyers and the public. Highlights: – Why the IBP award for Duterte shocked many -- The IBP’s justification for honoring Duterte – Should Duterte be emulated as a “pillar of justice”? -- The controversy surrounding the award’s inscription – The ethical contradiction of honoring Duterte -- How the legal community reacted -- The meaning of the lawyer’s oath and ethical duty -- The broader impact on justice, rule of law, and human rights in the Philippines – What this controversy says about the state of justice in PH This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carlosconde.substack.com [https://carlosconde.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]