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. 85: One-on-One with Atom Araullo
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Listen to our episode with journalist Atom Araullo, who won a landmark civil case against two red-taggers.
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Ep. 84: Can Erwin Tulfo run for senator amid fake U.S. citizenship issue?
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Listen to our episode with Comelec Chairman George Garcia.
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Ep. 83: 4 out of 10 Filipinos favor impeaching Sara Duterte
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Listen to our episode with former Sen. Leila De Lima.
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Ep. 82: The Controversial AKAP program
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian on the controversial social assistance program being used for patronage politics by congressmen and other politicians.
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Listen to our discussion with former senator Sonny Trillanes on the story of self-confessed DDS Edgar Matobato.
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Ep. 80: China's 'monster ship spotted in PH waters
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What is this "monster ship" up to?
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Ep. 79: Mayor Magalong sounds alarm on AKAP program
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong about the controversial AKAP program created by congressmen.
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Ep. 78: Tuloy pa ba ang impeachment ni Sara Duterte?
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Let's talk about the prospect of impeaching the VP at this time.
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Ep. 77: Sara Duterte tinanggal sa National Security Council
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Listen to our episode on the removal by BBM of Sara Duterte from the National Security Council.
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Ep. 76: Red flags in Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds
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Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza talks about red flags in how the Vice President used millions in confidential funds.
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Ep. 75: Are congressmen afraid of Sara Duterte's vengeance?
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Rep. Joel Chua gets candid in this interview with Christian Esguerra.
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Ep. 74: The 'Iglesia' factor in Philippine elections
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How much influence does the Iglesia Ni Cristo really wield during elections?
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Ep. 73: The Philippines has a new Cardinal
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Christian Esguerra and Ronald Llamas talk about the elevation to the College of Cardinals of Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David.
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Ep. 72: Congressmen hounded by pro-Duterte trolls
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
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Ep. 71: Will you join a rally in support of Sara Duterte?
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Does the VP really have popular support after issuing a death threat against the President and amid the issues surrounding her alleged misuse of confidential funds?
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Ep. 70: Second impeachment case vs Sara Duterte
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Activists from the Makabayan bloc file a second impeachment case to remove Sara Duterte as vice president.
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Ep. 69: Sonny Trillanes talks about Sara Duterte impeachment
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Trillanes explains why Sara Duterte needs to be removed by impeachment.
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Ep. 68: Did BBM really need Sara Duterte to win in 2022
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Pulse Asia Inc. president Ronald Holmes provides the data in this interview with Christian Esguerra.
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Ep. 67: First impeachment case filed against Sara Duterte
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Christian Esguerra sits down with former senator Leila De Lima, spokesperson for the groups that filed the first impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 66: Marcos Jr. biglang dinaga sa Sara Duterte impeachment?
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Why did BBM tell congressmen not to proceed with any impeachment proceeding against the Vice President?
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Ep. 65: People Power being exploited by Duterte supporters?
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Listen to our interview with Fr. Jerome Secillano, rector of the Edsa Shrine.
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Ep. 64: Will the military heed Digong's call?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with a former AFP chief regarding Rodrigo Duterte's statement urging soldiers to withdraw support from President Marcos Jr.
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Ep. 63: Marcos Jr. speaks up against Sara Duterte's threat
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What will President Marcos Jr. do next after the Vice President made a death threat against him?
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Ep. 62: Sara Duterte, dapat na ba kasuhan?
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Listen to our discussion with lawyer Theodore Te on the possible criminal cases that may be filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 61: Sara Duterte threatens Bongbong Marcos
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Listen to our discussion with Ronald Llamas on Sara Duterte's latest meltdown.
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VP Sara Duterte threatened to have President Bongbong Marcos Jr. , First Lady Liza Marcos, and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez assassinated if she is killed.
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Ep. 59: Where is 'Mary Grace Piattos'?
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Listen to our episode with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza on the questionable receipts submitted by the office of Vice President Sara Duterte to liquidate her confidential funds.
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Ep. 58: Will they go for Sara Duterte's impeachment?
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What could happen to Bongbong Marcos if Sara Duterte is not impeached?
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Ep. 57: Does VP Sara Duterte deserve a bigger budget?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Barry Gutierrez.
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Fr. Flavie Villanueva joins Christian Esguerra.
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Ep. 55: Trillanes triggers Duterte in House hearing
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Listen to our interview with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 54: Will Duterte return to the Quad Com hearing?
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Christian Esguerra talks about Duterte's antics in the House hearing and criticizes certain congressmen who suddenly became "nice" to the former president.
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Ep. 53: Did Duterte emerge victorious in Quad Com appearance?
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Christian Esguerra and Sen. Donald Llamas break down Duterte's appearance in the congressional investigation.
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Ep. 52: Will Marcos Jr. allow Duterte arrest by the ICC?
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This episode breaks down the Palace statement on the possible issuance of an arrest warrant by the ICC versus former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Ep. 51: Leila de Lima faces off with Rodrigo Duterte
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Listen to our interview with former senator Leila de Lima
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio explains the importance of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.
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Ep. 49: Rodrigo Duterte finally attends Quad Com hearing
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What did Duterte's appearance at the congressional investigation achieve?
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Ep. 48: OVP officials cited for contempt
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Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Joel Chua, chair of the House Committee on Good Governance.
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Ep. 47: Preparing for Trump's massive deportation plan
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Manila's ambassador to Washington on how the Philippine government is preparing for the promised mass deportation of illegal immigrants by President-elect Donald Trump.
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Ep. 46: Trillanes says Duterte is afraid of the Quad Com
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Christian Esguerra sits down with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 45: First BARMM elections to be postponed again?
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Benny Bacani, executive director of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance, talks to Christian Esguerra about the implications for postponing the BARMM parliamentary elections to 2026.
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Ep. 44: Is Rodrigo Duterte afraid of the Quad Committee?
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What's keeping the tough-talking former president from showing up at the congressional investigation into his bloody drug war?
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Ep. 43: What a second Trump presidency means for the Philippines
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Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Chester Cabalza.
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Ep. 42: Lessons from Trump's victory over Harris
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Why did Trump win and why did the Democrats lose big time?
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Ep. 41: Why the Democrats lost big time
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Historian Joseph Scalice joins Christian Esguerra for a discussion on Trump's win over Kamala Harris.
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Ep. 40: Did the OVP fake receipts for confidential funds?
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Listen to our discussion with Rep. Joel Chua, chair of the House good governance committee.
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PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio apologizes for slapping a worker during a raid in Bataan.
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Ep. 38: Why did previous Senate clear Duterte in drug war probe?
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Listen to our interview with former senator Dick Gordon.
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Listen to our interview with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio on the criminal case filed against former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque.
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Ep. 36: VP Sara Duterte's trust rating goes down
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What does this mean for the Vice President?
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