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. 24: Can the Dutertes control the Senate in 2025?
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Guest si Ronald Llamas.
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Former Sen. Leila de Lima, who was viciously persecuted by Rodrigo Duterte, is finally vindicated after the court junked the third and last drug case against her.
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Christian Esguerra speaks with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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This episode tackles the Marcos administration's mixed response to China's June 17 aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
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Ep. 20: How should the Philippines respond to China's aggression?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with retired Navy Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong on the June 17 incident where a Filipino navy man lost his thumb following an attack from the China Coast Guard.
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Ep. 19: Why are Filipino officials not leading modest lives?
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Here's a commentary on an important, but largely ignored, law telling Philippine government officials and employees to "lead modest lives" proportionate to their income.
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Ep. 18: The education secretary the Philippines needs
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Catch our episode with economist and education reform advocate Cielo Magno.
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Ep. 17: China attacks PH navy men en route to Ayungin Shoal
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China escalates tensions in the West Philippine Sea by attacking a Philippine Navy resupply mission. Maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Ep. 16: VP Sara Duterte finally quits Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet
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What's next for Sara Duterte? Will she now lead the so-called "opposition" to Marcos Jr.?
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Ep. 15: Cases set to be filed vs Mayor Alice Guo
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Winston Casio, spokesman of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission, gives a candid overview of how bad the problem with POGO syndicates has become. Scary.
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Ep. 14: Can the 'Dilawan' brand still be rehabilitated?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German on whether the so-called "Yellows' can still redeem their political brand in the Philippines.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on shocking findings about the scale of influence of POGO syndicates in the Philippines.
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Listen to this wide-ranging discussion with former senator Leila De Lima on the seeming irrelevance of the "legit" political opposition amid the breakup of the Marcos-Duterte 'UniTeam.'
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While silent on China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea, the Dutertes have rushed to the defense of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy.
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Ep. 10: Survey says 9/10 Filipinos distrust China
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This episode looks deep into why most Filipinos don't trust China.
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Ep. 9: Congressmen finally probes Duterte drug war
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Pulitzer winner Manny Mogato joins Christian Esguerra to discuss the belated congressional investigation into Duterte's bloody war on drugs.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with the senator who once led the inquiry into one of the biggest scandals during the Duterter administration.
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The Philippine Commission on Elections promises improvements to ensure greater transparency in the 2025 midterm elections. This episode looks into these changes.
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Ep. 6: What's next for the Senate's so-called 'Solid 7'?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator JV Ejercito on the recent Senate coup, China's agression in the West Philippine Sea and growing influence in Philippine politics.
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This episode looks deep into President Marcos Jr.'s message regarding China's continuing aggression, during a recent security forum in Singapore.
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Ep. 4: Can Comelec regulate deepfakes in 2025 elections?
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Listen to our discussion with data scientist Dominic Ligot.
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This episode dives deep into the Philippine Senate's investigation into Mayor Alice Guo and the illegal activities of Chinese-run offshore gaming operations.
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Ep. 2: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian warns vs money-laundering in POGOs
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who lists down the illegal activities of the massive POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac.
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Listen to this comprehensive discussion with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal.
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This episode dissects the removal of Juan Miguel Zubiri as senate president.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abanta, whose human rights committee will finally investigate deaths under Duterte's drug war.
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Ep. 98: China threatens to arrest 'trespassers' in West PH Sea
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Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why China is now threatening to arrest civilians in the West Philippine Sea.
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What should we expect from the upcoming congressional investigation into killings under Duterte's drug war?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on the investigation into criminal activities linked to offshore gambling operations in a small Tarlac town, whose mayor's background is now under scrutiny.
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Ep. 95: Marcos Jr. forms new human rights 'super body'
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What can we expect from Marcos Jr.'s new human rights body?
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Marcos Jr. has formed "Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas" ahead of the 2025 elections.
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Ep. 93: 'PDEA leaks' witness confront Jinggoy on bribery conviction
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
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Why is Escoda Shoal important to the Philippines?
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Ep. 91: Did China wiretap conversation with PH commander?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Renato De Castro and a surprise guest in this episode.
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Ep. 90: How should BBM deal with alleged ouster plot?
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Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas in this episode.
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Ep. 89: Trillanes talks about alleged ouster plot vs BBM
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Former senator Sonny Trillanes joins Christian Esguerra in this wide-ranging interview.
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Ep. 88: Why won't PH retaliate to China's water cannon attacks?
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Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why the Philippine Coast Guard is not returning the favor to the China Coast Guard's water cannon attacks on its vessels.
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains why China is bent on turning Sandy Cay, which is within the Philippines' territorial sea, into an artificial island.
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Ep. 86: Duterte ally face House ethics complaint
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Rep. Bebot Alvarez, a Duterte ally, is facing an ethics complaint. This episode talks about the case amid the ongoing rift within the "Uniteam."
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Ep. 85: Mga artista na gustong pumasok sa pulitika
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What do showbiz personalities have to offer if they get elected to public office? Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German.
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Ep. 84: Mga pulitikong ginagawang career ang pulitika
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In this double-header, Christian Esguerra speaks with political scientist Jean Franco and economist Cielo Magno.
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Ep. 83: China attacks Philippine vessels with water cannons again
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What would it take to stop China's harassment of Philippine vessels within the Philippine exclusive economic zone?
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio talks about the legal options available to the Philippines in the face of China's increasing aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Jenny Domino, who is part of the Facebook Oversight Board, about ways to combat AI-generated disinformation.
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Ep. 80: ICC arrest warrant vs Duterte lalabas na?
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Former senator Sonny Trillanes, who was among the first to alert the International Criminal Court about Duterte's alleged "crimes against humanity," says an arrest warrant is expected to be issued this year.
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Ep. 79: BBM refuses to sack VP Sara Duterte from DepEd
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Is Vice President Sara Duterte competent to head the Department of Education? Economics professor Cielo Magno joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Ep. 78: Controlling the narrative in the Sara Duterte-Liza Marcos rift
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Christian Esguerra sits down with political and campaign strategist Alan German as they break down the calculated messaging in the bad blood between First Lady Liza Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 77: Liza Marcos says VP Sara 'crossed the line'
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First Lady Liza Marcos has broken her silence on her reported rift with Vice President Sara Duterte. This episode goes deep into the dysfunction within the "Uniteam."
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Security analyst Chester Cabalza joins Christian Esguerra for a discussion on concerns that China's spies may be trying to infiltrate the Philippines by posing as students.
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Did Rep. Bebot Alvarez commit a seditious act by calling on the military to withdraw support for President Marcos Jr.?
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