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. 79: DepEd inefficiencies under VP Sara Duterte
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Christian Esguerra sits down with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoz and public budget reform advocate Zy-za Nadine Suzara.
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Christian Esguerra is joined by Barry Gutierrez and Ronald Llamas in this episode.
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Listen to our episode with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio
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Ep. 76: Did the Dutertes underestimate Marcos Jr.?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Ronald Llamas.
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Former Sen. Richard Gordon says Rodrigo Duterte should be included in the case over the transfer of P41-billion DOH fund to the PS-DBM at the height of the pandemic.
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs.
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Ep. 73: COA disallows P73 million worth of OVP's confidential fund
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Christian Esguerra speaks with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, who has been tasked to defend the Vice President's proposed P2-billion budget for 2025 in plenary. Can he convince his colleagues to grant the budget after her behavior during the budget hearing?
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Ep. 71: How did Alice Guo slip out of the Philippines?
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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian provides updates on Alice Guo and the Senate investigation into POGOs.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Manila Rep. Benny Abante, who talked about the Vice President's combative attitude during the budget hearing in Congress.
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Ep. 69: VP Sara Duterte's attitude in the budget hearing
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This episode tackles the Philippine vice president's rude behavior while presenting her proposed 2025 budget before congressmen.
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This episode looks into the testimony of Shielo Guo in the Senate investigation into POGO syndicates.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Rodge Gutierrez, a first-term congressman who's gone viral online for his incisive questions during the congressional investigation into POGO syndicates.
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Listen to our episode with lawyer Barry Gutierrez and Ronald Llamas, standard-bearer of the Point-6 Movement.
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What's the basis of the talk of a looming impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte?
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Congresswoman Gerville Luistro talks about the 'Quad Comm' inquiry into POGOs, including questions on Harry Roque's wealth.
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, on the search for Alice Guo, who had slipped out of the Philippines.
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Listen to this one-on-one interview with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.
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Sen. Risa Hontiveros talks about Vice President Sara Duterte's outburst when asked about the P10 million she was seeking for a children's book bearing her name.
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Ep. 60: Sara Duterte, Risa Hontiveros face off in the Senate
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Vice President Sara Duterte launched into a political tirade when asked by Sen. Risa Hontiveros about what her children's book -- which she wanted government funding worth P10 million -- was all about.
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How will Philippine authorities catch Alice Guo?
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Is witness Jimmy Guban credible? Listen to our interview with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
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Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, talks about efforts to identify the complex network of POGO syndicates in the Philippines.
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Ep. 56: The problem with the PhilHealth fund transfer
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Listen to our discussion with economist Cielo Magno on the problem with the transfer of P89.9 billion in "excess" PhilHealth funds
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Meet Batangas congresswoman Gerville Luistro, who went viral for her sharp questions that cornered lawyer Harry Roque during the congressional investigation into POGO syndicates.
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This episode with PR specialist Alan German talks about ways to better handle the family drama surrounding Paris Olympics double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo.
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A recent survey showed an increase in the number of Filipinos identifying themselves as pro-Marcos while the number of Duterte supporters supposedly decreased. But are these the only choices?
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The spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission explains why former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque will be among those to be charged in connection with the government's investigation into POGO syndicates.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with corporate and trial lawyer Enrique "Buko" dela Cruz on the possible charges that former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque can face in connection with his alleged involvement in POGO syndicates.
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Ep. 50: The PhilHealth fund transfer controversy
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Dr. Tony Leachon, a public health reform advocate, explains everything that's wrong with transferring close to P90 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
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Are preparations underway to push Sen. Risa Hontiveros for president in 2028?
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Ep. 48: Is the ICC closing in on Rodrigo Duterte?
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Catch this episode with former Sen. Antonio Trillanes.
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Ep. 47: Chinese fugitive nabbed in Benguet house linked to Harry Roque
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PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio explains how authorities learned that the house in Tuba, Benguet -- where a Chinese fugitive and another Chinese national were arrested -- was "owned" by former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque.
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Ep. 46: VP Sara Duterte hits PNP chief over reduced security detail
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Why does Sara Duterte have a special police security detail in the first place when there was the old Presidential Security Group?
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Ep. 45: Where are BBM's touted 5,500-plus flood control projects?
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Public budget analyst Zy-za Suzara reveals the enormous budget allocated for flood control projects over the years. But are ordinary Filipinos enjoying their supposed benefits?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resiliency Institute and NOAH Center.
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Listen to this comprehensive discussion on how the Marcos administration should implement the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).
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Christian Esguerra sits down with a Carlos Nazareno of democracy.net.ph on the fake video of BBM being circulated online by Duterte supporters.
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EP. 41: Facts First 'avengers' weigh in on BBM's SONA
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In this riot of an episode, Christian Esguerra assembled the following Facts First regulars for a post-SONA special: Cielo Magno, Ronnie Holmes, Alan German, and Ronald Llamas
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Ronald Llamas and economist Cielo Magno on the eve of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s SONA.
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This episode talks about President Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address. amid the political noise coming mainly from what used to be his "uniteam" with Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 38: Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to ban political dynasties
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Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on an actor-turned-senator's push to ban political dynasties in the Philippines.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Michael Henry Yusingco of the Ateneo Policy Center on the upcoming State of the Nation Address of President Marcos Jr.
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Ep. 36: Philhealth loses P90-B excess funds to nat'l gov't
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This is a big issue that people should understand. We spoke with former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno.
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Ep. 35: Making sense of surveys on senatorial preferences
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Christian Esguerra is joined by campaign strategist Alan German, political pundit Ronald Llamas, and pollster and political science professor Ronnie Holmes in this riot of an episode.
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On the eve of the anniversary of the Philippines' arbitral victory over China, Christian Esguerra sits down with Ambassador Henry Bensurto Jr., the unsung hero who studied the legal philosophy and bases that led to the filing of the case against Beijing in 2013.
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Ep. 33: Harry Roque linked to raided POGO hub in Porac
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organzied Crime Comission.
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Guest na naman ni Esguerra si Llamas. Haay.
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Ep. 31: Trillanes files plunder case vs Duterte & Bong Go
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Does former Sen. Sonny Trillanes have a strong case vs Duterte and Sen. Bong Go?
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Lawyer Luke Espiritu hits the proposed alliance between the opposition and the Marcos administration against the Duterters in 2025.
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