DUET NOT INCLUDED: Gary V Sits Down With PBBM on 'Unshaken'
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appeared as a guest on Gary Valenciano's podcast 'Unshaken' for a long-form interview. The conversation focused on the personal life and experiences of the President rather than political talking points.
Why it matters
The interview provides a rare, non-political look at the Philippine head of state, humanizing his public persona for the audience.
Manila Bulletin - DUET NOT INCLUDED: Gary V sits down with PBBM on ‘Unshaken’
DUET NOT INCLUDED: Gary V sits down with PBBM on 'Unshaken'
Gary V had PBBM in his music studio, so naturally, we expected a duet. Instead, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sat down with Gary Valenciano for a more than two-hour conversation about life behind the presidency. No "Shout for Joy," no impromptu concert, just Gary V asking the President some very personal questions.
What happens when the President of the Philippines walks into Gary Valenciano’s music studio?
Yes, they could’ve simply sung their hearts out, both being passionate music fans.
Instead, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Gary V sat down for more than two hours to talk about the person behind the presidency.
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