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. 8: One-on-One with Dick Gordon
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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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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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Ep. 5: Marcos Jr. sends strong message to China
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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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Ep. 100: Migz Zubiri loses Senate presidency
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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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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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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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Former senator Sonny Trillanes joins Christian Esguerra in this wide-ranging interview.
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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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Ep. 81: Deepfake victimizes Marcos Jr.
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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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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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Ep. 76: China spies posing as students in PH?
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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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Ep. 74: BBM says he won't surrender Duterte to ICC
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President Marcos says he won't surrender Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court if it issues an arrest warrant against his predecessor.
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Prof. Jay Batongbacal of the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea joins Christian Esguerra.
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Ep. 72: Was Duterte's China deal treacherous?
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio weighs in on Rodrigo Duterte's handshake deal with China.
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What will the Philippines get out of the trilateral summit with the US and Japan in Washington?
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Ep. 70: How Imee Marcos views China's bullying in the West PH Sea
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Why does it seem that Sen. Imee Marcos' position on China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea runs counter to her brother's approach?
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Ep. 69: BBM's approval and trust ratings drop
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What caused the drop in President Marcos Jr.'s approval and trust ratings in the latest Pulse Asia survey?
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Ep. 68: Pinoy journos fact-check China's lies
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Felipe Salvosa, editor of fact-checking website PressOnePH, and Aricel Saludo-Garcia of the Foreign Correspondents' Association of the Philippines.
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Ep. 67: Sara Duterte, Raffy Tulfo tied in new survey
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Does Sen. Raffy Tulfo pose a threat to Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential election?
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Ep. 66: On Judas and 'super evil' politicians
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In this two-part episode, Christian Esguerra sat down with a Redemptorist priest on the issue of "super evil" politicians. Then a favorite guest suddenly appears later in the show.
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Ep. 65: China bullies PH then complains
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China has protested the Philippines' resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, which is located within our exclusive economic zone. What gives?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Jonathan Malaya, assistant director general at the National Security Council, on China's increasing aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
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Ep. 63: House revokes SMNI franchise
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Vergel Santos and Caloy Conde join Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Rico Domingo, who is part of a group that filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to, once and for all, pass a law defining and prohibiting political dynasties.
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Ep. 61: Senate orders arrest of Apollo Quiboloy
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The Senate has issued an arrest warrant on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a Duterte ally facing serious criminal accusations here and in the U.S. Will he finally show up in a Senate inquiry?
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Journalist Roy Mabasa, brother of slain broadcaster Percy Lapid, talks about the death of key suspect Ricardo Zulueta.
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Listen to this wide-ranging interview with former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.
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