Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, veteran Philippine journalist Christian Esguerra brings you the relevant facts and explains burning issues on politics and governance — because democracy dies in disinformation.
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Ep. 34: Drug victims' relatives come face to face with Duterte, Bato
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Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and Fr. Flavie Villanueva on the appearance of drug war victims' relatives in the recent Senate hearing.
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Ep. 33: Two solons deny police colonel's allegation
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abante on the Senate testimony of police colonel Hector Grijaldo.
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Ep. 32: Duterte's 'defensive team' in the Senate
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Listen to this discussion on how some senators defended Rodrigo Duterte during the hearing on the former president's drug war.
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Ep. 31: Duterte shows up in Senate hearing
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes on the appearance of Rodrigo Duterte in the Senate inquiry into the former president's drug war.
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Ep. 30: Was a police colonel coerced to confirm Duterte reward system?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Dan Fernandez about the allegations made in a Senate hearing by police colonel Hector Grijaldo.
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Ep. 29: Did BBM look clueless in disaster briefing?
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Listen to our episode with political communication strategist Alan German on the viral video showing President Marcos Jr. seemingly clueless about what to do in connection with the devastation wrought by storm Kristine.
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Ep, 28: Police 'hitmen' under scrutiny
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Listen to our discussion with Rep. Dan Fernandez, chair of the House Committee on Public Order, about the latest Quad Committee hearing.''
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Ep. 27: Col. Leonardo confirms Garma affidavits
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abante on the new findings at the Quad Committee hearing.
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Ep. 26: Rodrigo Duterte no-show in Quad Committee probe
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Are congressmen afraid of Rodrigo Duterte? Rep. Robert Ace Barbers joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Ep. 25: Why Col. Jovie Espenido linked De Lima
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This episode talks about police colonel Jovie Espenido's admission that, like Kerwin Espinosa, he had been instructed to link Leila De Lima to illegal drugs.
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Ep. 24: What was Sara Duterte up to?
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Why hold a press conference in the first place? What was VP Sara Duterte up to?
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Ep. 23: Did BBM really need Sara Duterte vs Leni in 2022?
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This episode looks into the actual survey numbers ahead of the 2022 presidential election.
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Ep. 22: VP Sara Duterte goes ballistic in press conference
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What was VP Sara Duterte up to with her controversial press conference?
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Ep. 21: Where did Sara Duterte spend her confidential funds?
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Rep. Joel Chua joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the COA's findings on how VP Sara Duterte spent her confidential funds.
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Ep. 20: Bato wants to investigate... himself?
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Sonny Trillanes talks about Sen. Bato dela Rosa's push to suddenly probe Duterte's drug war, which he implemented as PNP chief.
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Ep. 19: Plunder angle seen in PhilHealth fund transfer
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Christian Esguerra talks with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice, a petitioner in the new case questioning the transfer of P89.9 billion in PhilHealth funds.
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Ep. 18: PAOCC readies criminal case vs Harry Roque
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How strong is the case being prepared by the PAOCC against Harry Roque?
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Ep. 17: Filipinos reject pro-China candidates
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This episode looks into the results of a recent survey about how Filipinos feel about pro-China candidates.
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Ep. 16: Should Rodrigo Duterte be charged in the Philippines?
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Is it time to file criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte here in the Philippines?
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Ep. 15: Is Royina Garma telling the whole truth?
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Listen to our episode with Rep. Benny Abante on the explosive testimony of ex-PCSO general manager Royina Garma.
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EP. 14: Garma links Duterte, Bong Go to reward system
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Christian Esguerra interviews Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on the bombshell testimony of Royina Garma versus Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Bong Go.
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Ep. 13: Kerwin Espinosa clears Leila De Lima
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Leila De Lima talks about Kerwin Espinosa's admission that he was coerced by then PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa to link her to illegal drugs.
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Ep. 12: P276-M civil case vs Marcoses dropped
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Christian Esguerra speaks with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.
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Ep. 11: POGO 'big boss' arrested
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Christian Esguerra speaks with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio about the arrest of a POGO "big boss."
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Ep. 10: Game show host Willie Revillame runs for the Senate
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Is Willie Revillame's "good heart" enough to make him win and, more importantly, be a competent senator?
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Ep. 9: Ex-COA commissioner surprisingly runs for senator
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Why did former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza decide to run for senator in 2025?
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Ep. 8: Will the Duterte dynasty finally fall?
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Are the Dutertes in danger of losing Davao City in the 2025 elections?
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Ep. 7: Rodrigo Duterte running for Davao City mayor
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Why is the former president seeking to reclaim the Davao City mayoralty, which is currently held by his son Sebastian?
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Ep. 6: Will Alice Guo seek reelection?
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Alice Guo's lawyer says the dismissed mayor will seek reelection in 2025. Will she actually do it?
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Ep. 5: Vilma Santos trying to put up own political dynasty?
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Actress-turned-public servant Vilma Santos has been roundly criticized for seeking a gubernatorial post while her two sons are also running for Congress in 2025.
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Ep. 4: Content creators join 2025 elections
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Ano'ng "K" ng mga social media content creators para tumakbo sa pagka-senador at iba pangn posisyon sa May 2025 elections?
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Ep. 3: Is the Wesley Barayuga murder finally solved?
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This episode talks about the crucial testimony of a police colonel against former PCSO general manager Royina Garma on the murder of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga.
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Ep. 2: The election circus has begun!
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Let's talk about the strengths and vulnerabilities of senatorial candidates in the 2025 elections, and the value of surveys.
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Ep. 1: One-on-One with Chel Diokno
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Why did Chel Diokno opt to run for party-list representative instead of senator?
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Ep. 100: Imee Marcos quits BBM's senate slate
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What will happen now to Sen. Imee Marcos as an "independent" candidate in 2025?
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Ep. 99: Who is retired colonel Royina Garma?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Johnny Pimentel, who described a former police colonel close to Rodrigo Duterte as a "ruthless killer."
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Ep. 98: Did Sara Duterte 'bribe' an ex-Deped official?
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Listen to our episode with Rep. Joel Chua on the allegation made by a former education undersecretary against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 97: Should Atty. Harry Roque be disbarred?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with a former Duterte official, who asked the Supreme Court to disbar Harry Roque.
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Ep. 96: Trillanes hits Leni Robredo-Sara Duterte meeting
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 95: Why did Leni Robredo agree to meet with Sara Duterte?
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What's with the Leni-Sara meeting in Naga City?
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Ep. 94: Why is Leila De Lima running for party-list representative?
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Leila De Lima.
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Why are congressmen treating Harry Roque as a fugitive?
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Ep. 92: Battle of broken 'UniTeam' narratives
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Political campaign strategist Alan German joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the furious back-and-forth between Duterte and Marcos supporters online.
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Ep. 91: Duran Duran party for Marcos Jr.
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Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza and Christian Esguerra talk about the ethical and legal issues involved in the lavish birthday party thrown by "friends" for President Marcos Jr.
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Ep. 90: Digong congratulated jail official over killing
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on the congressional investigation into Duterte's drug war.
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Ep. 89: Gatchalian zeroes in on Alice Guo's wealth
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Listen to our episode with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
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Ep. 88: Tama bang bawasan ang budget ni Sara Duterte?
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Congressmen want to reduce Duterte's 2025 budget by more than P1 billion. Is this warranted?
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Ep. 87: Time to impeach Sara Duterte?
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Former Sen. Sonny Trillanes says he's ready to file an impeachment case against Sara Duterte if congressmen won't make a move in the coming days.
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Ep. 86: VP Sara Duterte boycotts budget briefing
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This episode looks into the attitude of VP Sara Duterte toward congressional scrutiny of her budget.
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Ep. 85: Alice Guo appears before the Senate
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Did she finally tell the truth? Not really, says PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.
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