Bicol music sings of 'good governance': Local artists push for social change
In the Philippines' Bicol region, musician Karl Ramirez and his band Kilyab are championing 'Bicol pop,' a genre reflecting community stories and challenges. Through the youth development program Pagsibol, they're using music as a vehicle for social change and a call for good governance.
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