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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Why are congressmen treating Harry Roque as a fugitive?
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Political campaign strategist Alan German joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the furious back-and-forth between Duterte and Marcos supporters online.
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Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza and Christian Esguerra talk about the ethical and legal issues involved in the lavish birthday party thrown by "friends" for President Marcos Jr.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on the congressional investigation into Duterte's drug war.
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Listen to our episode with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
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Ep. 88: Tama bang bawasan ang budget ni Sara Duterte?
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Congressmen want to reduce Duterte's 2025 budget by more than P1 billion. Is this warranted?
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Ep. 87: Time to impeach Sara Duterte?
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Former Sen. Sonny Trillanes says he's ready to file an impeachment case against Sara Duterte if congressmen won't make a move in the coming days.
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This episode looks into the attitude of VP Sara Duterte toward congressional scrutiny of her budget.
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Did she finally tell the truth? Not really, says PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.
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Ep. 84: Who helped Apollo Quiboloy hide?
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This episode looks into possible charges to be filed against people who helped Apollo Quiboloy evade arrest.
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Ep. 83: Apollo Quiboloy arrested
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How significant was the arrest of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy?
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Ep. 82: Celebrity treatment for Alice Guo?
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Watch our episode on criticisms of the way certain Philippine officials treated Alice Guo with fetching her from Indonesia.
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Was Cassandra Li Ong getting the better of congressmen in the Quad Com hearing on POGO syndicates?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio about the arrest of Alice Guo.
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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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Ep. 78: The Dutertes' last card?
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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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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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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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Ep, 67: Young congressmen grill Harry Roque
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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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Ep. 66: Dutertes, allies defend fugitive pastor
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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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Ep. 65: Sara Duterte to face impeachment?
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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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Ep. 57: The 'godfather' of POGO syndicates
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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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Ep. 53: Pro-Marcos or pro-Duterte?
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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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Ep. 49: Road to Risa Hontiveros 2028?
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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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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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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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