Ferdinand Marcos Junior has emerged as the frontrunner in the Philippines presidential election, set for May. Sound familiar? He's the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Senior. Other candidates include a movie star and a boxing icon. So what does the race tell us about the state of Philippine politics today?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With guests:

Danilo Arao - Professor of Journalism, University of the Philippines and convener of the election watchdog Kontra Daya

Criselda Yabes – Journalist and Author.

Richard Heydarian - Professor of Political Science, Polytechnic University of the Philippines and author of the book ‘The Rise of Duterte’ - A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy.