POV: XYZ ABS-CBN News

The Marcoses are back in power after Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. was proclaimed as the 17th President of the Philippines with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte. But, what’s next for the Philippines for the next six years under the Marcos-Duterte regime? Join us in our finale episode "HALALAN 2022 AND BEYOND” with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests political analyst Aries Arugay and analyst/law professor Tony La Viña.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Hosts: Tony Velasquez & Danny Buenafe

Executive Producer: Tonie Esperida

Writer: Annalyn Mabini

Researcher: Fides Chan

Editor: JH Bersamina

Graphics: Kristoffer Dimalanta

Days before the most pivotal election in the Philippines how are our OFWs or overseas Filipino workers casting their votes? What about the young first-time voters whose records are not found via the COMELEC's online voter verifier, will they be disenfranchised this Halalan 2022? Join us in our episode "Boto mo, Ambag mo, Ingatan mo." Hosted by veteran broadcast journalists Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen X OFW leader in Hong Kong Eman Villanueva and Gen Z first-time voter Christopher Respicio.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Join us in our episode Trending na, Viral pa! Hosted by Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests "Presidential candidate" Jun 'Bayaw' Sabayton as he shares his aspirations to become the '17th President' of the Philippines and with the newly-wed couple Grace and Iking Mosqueda who went viral because of their Halalan 2022-inspired prenup photoshoot showing their opposing political colors between the two top Presidential candidates. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

With a month to go before May 9 election day, do we really know the great powers we will bestow on the new President and Vice-President? Will "tandem vote" work for us and ensure better governance? How do political realignments impact the candidates? Join us in our 12th episode "HALALAN 2022: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE WHAT-IFS" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen Y LENTE's policy consultant Atty. Carlo Africa and Gen X UP Diliman political scientist Atty. Alicor Panao as they share their insights on the candidates for the two highest government posts. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

The digital world seems to be the new podium for Filipinos' political expression. Public service reminders for the May 9 elections in the form of political satire and electronic dance music or meme songs are garnering millions of views echoing various Halalan "hugot" or sentiments of the Filipino voters. Join us in our 11th episode "HALALAN VIRAL HUGOT" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests content creator Gen Y Sean Al, creator of dance music "Pinka chuchu" and Gen Y Smile Indias of Young Public Servants, creators of public service reminder series "Wag magpapabudol" as they discuss the stories behind their viral content and its impact to the electorate. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

As the campaign season for the national elective positions intensifies, so are the rampant violations of health protocols being committed by the candidates. Campaign rules are deemed restrictive. But what's more important in this time of pandemic: selfie or safety? Join us in our 10th episode "HALALAN 2022: CAMPAIGN DO'S & DON'TS" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen Y Johnny Rosales of Boto ng Kabataan and COMELEC Spokesperson Gen X Dir. James Jimenez as they chat about the pressing issues on campaign rules during this pandemic. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

It's been almost two weeks since the official campaign period for the national elective positions started but, how effective are the presidential candidates’ tactics in wooing voters? Does celebrity endorsement bring in votes to the candidates? Do election surveys impact voter preference? Join us in our 9th episode "HALALAN 2022: THE RACE IS ON!" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen X campaign strategist Alan German, Gen Y political scientist Cleve Arguelles and Gen Y JM Suelo of YouVote as they discuss how the candidates move and groove with the Filipino voters in the run-up to the elections. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Since the 1986 presidential snap polls, the role of political watchdogs has been identified as vital to the conduct of the Philippine elections. Whether accredited or not recognized by COMELEC, various civilian poll watchdog groups including youth voters continue to volunteer to guard against election fraud and other electoral violations despite the perils of doing their duties. Join us in our 8th episode "HALALAN 2022 WATCHDOGS" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen Y Atty. Mildred Ople of YouthLed PH and Gen X Prof. Danilo Arao of Kontra Daya as they talk about the crucial role of the poll watchdogs to ensure the clean and honest May 9, 2022 elections. But, will the day come when poll watchdogs' function will be deemed irrelevant? Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

In the forthcoming Halalan 2022, candidates from political clans who have evolved as "fat" and "thin" dynasty, once again dominate our national and local elections. But is it high time to regulate, if not ban this monopoly of power in holding government office? Join us in our 7th episode "KAMAG-ANAK INCORPORATED:  WALA NA BANG IBA?" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen Y Emanuel Bagual of Now You Know,  Gen X Prof. Jean Franco of UP Diliman, and Gen X Prof. Julio Teehankee of De La Salle University as they discuss the deeply embedded reign of political dynasties in our country. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Almost 40% of the more than 67 million registered voters come from the youth sector but the common question nowadays is: What's your 'ambag'? What's your contribution to rectify the recurring ills of the Philippine electoral system? Join us in our 6th episode "AMBAGAN SA HALALAN 2022" with veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen Z Singer/Songwriter Abbygael Hilario and Gen Z Ken Paolo Gilo from the First Time Voters' Network as they talk about Filipino voters' ambag to the forthcoming May 9 national elections. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message or povxyzabscbn@gmail.com. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Christmas is seen as the most wonderful time of the year but Filipinos are still beset with the pressing national concerns year in year out. In our 5th episode "Halalan 2022 Christmas Wish" let's listen to veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe with guests Gen Z Sam Madriaga of GoodGovPH, Gen Z Khylla Meneses of Youth Resist, and Gen X Atty. Ona Caritos of LENTE as they share their wishes and aspirations for the Philippines in the forthcoming May 9 national elections. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Social media seems to be the new battlefield and the new normal for Halalan 2022 political campaigning, but it's common knowledge how it is also susceptible to the spread of disinformation and fake news. Will the voting public fall prey to fabricated propaganda? Join us in our 4th episode as veteran hosts Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe talk about SOCIAL MEDIA: THE NEW NORMAL KAMPANYA with guests Gen X Prof. Aries Arugay, Gen Y Josh Mahinay of Now You Vote 2022, and Gen Y John Albert Pagunsan. Boto mo, ambag mo, ingatan mo.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

Madlang people have recently witnessed the unexpected plot and twists in the filing of candidacy via substitution of some politicians running for the National positions. Some political experts said that this tactic is a mockery of our electoral process and a form of abuse of our democracy. Join us in our 3rd episode about "URONG-SULONG SA HALALAN 2022" as veteran hosts Tony V and Danny B discuss the "circus" of candidate substitution with guests Gen Y Atty. Emil Marañon III, an election lawyer and Gen Z Youth advocate Kenneth Angelo "Kian" Noguera.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify, ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week. Share your comments and suggestions in a voice message: anchor.fm/pov-xyz/message. Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ

What happens when Filipinos from different generations sit down for a discussion on the 2022 Philippine national elections? Find out on ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs' very first election podcast “POV: XYZ.”

Hosted by Tony Velasquez and Danny Buenafe, “POV: XYZ” offers a safe space for Filipino youth to express their views and exchange stories about politics and Halalan 2022 topics with two veteran journalists who have covered multiple elections and administrations in their decades-long careers.

“POV: XYZ” is available on Spotify,
ABS-CBN News App, and ABS-CBN Radio Service App and will drop new episodes every other week.

Share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pov-xyz

Tweet us with the hashtag #ABSCBNPOVXYZ