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. 10: Team BBM or Team Duterte?
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1:06:20Listen to our episode with campaign strategist Alan German on the prevailing narratives in the ongoing senatorial campaign.
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Ep. 9: Drawing the lines in the senatorial campaign
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50:27Christian Esguerra sits down with senatorial candidate Luke Espiritu.
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Ep. 8: Sara Duterte kinasuhan na
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48:19Listen to this episode with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 7: 'Enablers' in BBM's senatorial ticket
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44:32In this episode, Christian Esguerra dissects BBM's speech endorsing his senatorial candidates.
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Ep. 6: Can candidates be required to attend debates?
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44:04Listen to our episode with Comelec chairman George Garcia.
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Ep. 5: Erwin Tulfo atbp survey leaders, sigurado na ba?
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48:08Listen to our episode with Pulse Asia's Ronnie Holmes, Ronald Llamas, and Alan German.
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Ep. 4: Trillanes says pro-Duterte ex-general infiltrated other rally
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46:16Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 3: Sen. Bato hits Pinoys in favor of ICC probe of Duterte
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43:43This episode explains why Bato dela Rosa's latest statement is ridiculous.
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Ep. 2: Trump suspends US foreign aid
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27:02How will this move by Trump affect the Philippines?
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Ep. 1: Obese political dynasties in the Philippines
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54:17Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on the worsening problem of political dynasties in the Philippines.
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Ep. 100: Is Sara Duterte safe from impeachment -- for now?
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45:56Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about the prospect of the VP's impeachment before the May elections.
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Ep. 99: Congressmen grill police colonel
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35:07Congressmen finally face off with Col. Hector Grijaldo, who claimed in the Senate that two of their colleagues had tried to coerce him to confirm the allegations of Royina Garma against Rodrigo Duterte.
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Ep. 98: Bakit naka-tengga ang Sara Duterte impeachment?
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43:16Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel explains what's keeping the 3 impeachment cases against Sara Duterte from moving in the House of Representatives.
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Ep. 97: How will Trump's policies affect the Philippines?
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39:31Listen to our interview with Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez.
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Ep. 96: Bill seeks firing squad vs corrupt PH officials
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1:19:08Let's look into this proposed law and whether this makes sense at all.
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Ep. 95: Is the world ready for Trump 2.0?
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48:08Let's examine Donald Trump's pronouncements in his inaugural speech and the executive orders he signed on Day 1.
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Ep. 94: The search for a real alternative
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50:17Are Filipinos stuck between the Marcoses and the Dutertes? Is there a real alternative out there?
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Ep. 93: BBM says Rodrigo Duterte lying about budget issue
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27:44This episode looks into Rodrigo Duterte's allegation of blank entries in the 2025 national budget.
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Ep. 92: Sara Duterte now thinking of running in 2028?
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1:33:07Let's be honest. This is not even a surprise. Question is -- what kind of president would she be if elected?
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Ep. 91: Congressman explains why Sara Duterte impeachment should proceed
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22:46Christian Esguerra sits down with Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendana.
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Ep. 90: The Drama of the OVP
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29:45VP Sara Duterte released a statement saying her office no longer has budget for burial and medical assistance. But is this even part of her mandate?
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Ep. 89: Is the Philippine POGO problem over?
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55:18Christian Esguerra sits down with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.
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Ep. 88: Sara Duterte impeachment, malabo na?
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46:45Mukhang ganun na nga. Ang mga dahilan kung bakit...
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Ep. 87: Should BBM be worried about the INC rally?
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1:04:30Let's talk about the massive INC rally against Sara Duterte's impeachment.
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Ep. 86: The INC factor in impeaching Sara Duterte
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1:08:18How big and how real really is the political influence of Iglesia Ni Cristo on politicians who will decide whether to impeach the Vice President?
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Ep. 85: One-on-One with Atom Araullo
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1:15:44Listen 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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49:23Listen 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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1:12:03Listen to our episode with former Sen. Leila De Lima.
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Ep. 82: The Controversial AKAP program
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36:25Christian 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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Ep. 81: The Story of Edgar Matobato
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45:05Listen 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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20:42What is this "monster ship" up to?
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Ep. 79: Mayor Magalong sounds alarm on AKAP program
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59:23Listen 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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1:03:41Let'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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31:22Listen 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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53:36Former 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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36:20Rep. 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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1:30:41How 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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1:01:49Christian 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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52:02Christian 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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1:06:44Does 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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49:45Activists 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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48:20Trillanes 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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42:00Pulse 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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52:54Christian 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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41:39Why 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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26:37Listen 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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47:56Christian 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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1:02:25What 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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38:46Listen 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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1:10:17Listen to our discussion with Ronald Llamas on Sara Duterte's latest meltdown.
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