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. 76: Red flags in Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds
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Former 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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Rep. 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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How 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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Christian 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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Christian 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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Does 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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Activists 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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Trillanes 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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Pulse 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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Christian 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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Why 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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Listen 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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Christian 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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What 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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Listen 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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Listen to our discussion with Ronald Llamas on Sara Duterte's latest meltdown.
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Ep. 60: Sara Duterte goes ballistic
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VP Sara Duterte threatened to have President Bongbong Marcos Jr. , First Lady Liza Marcos, and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez assassinated if she is killed.
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Ep. 59: Where is 'Mary Grace Piattos'?
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Listen to our episode with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza on the questionable receipts submitted by the office of Vice President Sara Duterte to liquidate her confidential funds.
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Ep. 58: Will they go for Sara Duterte's impeachment?
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What could happen to Bongbong Marcos if Sara Duterte is not impeached?
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Ep. 57: Does VP Sara Duterte deserve a bigger budget?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Barry Gutierrez.
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Ep. 56: Can Duterte redeem himself?
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Fr. Flavie Villanueva joins Christian Esguerra.
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Ep. 55: Trillanes triggers Duterte in House hearing
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Listen to our interview with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 54: Will Duterte return to the Quad Com hearing?
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Christian Esguerra talks about Duterte's antics in the House hearing and criticizes certain congressmen who suddenly became "nice" to the former president.
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Ep. 53: Did Duterte emerge victorious in Quad Com appearance?
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Christian Esguerra and Sen. Donald Llamas break down Duterte's appearance in the congressional investigation.
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Ep. 52: Will Marcos Jr. allow Duterte arrest by the ICC?
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This episode breaks down the Palace statement on the possible issuance of an arrest warrant by the ICC versus former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Ep. 51: Leila de Lima faces off with Rodrigo Duterte
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Listen to our interview with former senator Leila de Lima
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Ep. 50: Two new PH laws anger China
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio explains the importance of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.
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Ep. 49: Rodrigo Duterte finally attends Quad Com hearing
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What did Duterte's appearance at the congressional investigation achieve?
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Ep. 48: OVP officials cited for contempt
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Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Joel Chua, chair of the House Committee on Good Governance.
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Ep. 47: Preparing for Trump's massive deportation plan
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Manila's ambassador to Washington on how the Philippine government is preparing for the promised mass deportation of illegal immigrants by President-elect Donald Trump.
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Ep. 46: Trillanes says Duterte is afraid of the Quad Com
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Christian Esguerra sits down with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 45: First BARMM elections to be postponed again?
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Benny Bacani, executive director of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance, talks to Christian Esguerra about the implications for postponing the BARMM parliamentary elections to 2026.
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Ep. 44: Is Rodrigo Duterte afraid of the Quad Committee?
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What's keeping the tough-talking former president from showing up at the congressional investigation into his bloody drug war?
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Ep. 43: What a second Trump presidency means for the Philippines
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Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Chester Cabalza.
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Ep. 42: Lessons from Trump's victory over Harris
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Why did Trump win and why did the Democrats lose big time?
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Ep. 41: Why the Democrats lost big time
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Historian Joseph Scalice joins Christian Esguerra for a discussion on Trump's win over Kamala Harris.
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Ep. 40: Did the OVP fake receipts for confidential funds?
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Listen to our discussion with Rep. Joel Chua, chair of the House good governance committee.
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Ep. 39: PAOCC spokesman removed
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PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio apologizes for slapping a worker during a raid in Bataan.
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Ep. 38: Why did previous Senate clear Duterte in drug war probe?
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Listen to our interview with former senator Dick Gordon.
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Ep. 37: Case filed vs Harry Roque
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Listen to our interview with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio on the criminal case filed against former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque.
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Ep. 36: VP Sara Duterte's trust rating goes down
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What does this mean for the Vice President?
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Ep. 35: Pwede na ba kasuhan si Duterte sa Pilipinas?
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Why don't Philippine authorities file cases versus former President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines?
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Ep. 34: Drug victims' relatives come face to face with Duterte, Bato
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Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and Fr. Flavie Villanueva on the appearance of drug war victims' relatives in the recent Senate hearing.
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Ep. 33: Two solons deny police colonel's allegation
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abante on the Senate testimony of police colonel Hector Grijaldo.
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Ep. 32: Duterte's 'defensive team' in the Senate
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Listen to this discussion on how some senators defended Rodrigo Duterte during the hearing on the former president's drug war.
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Ep. 31: Duterte shows up in Senate hearing
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes on the appearance of Rodrigo Duterte in the Senate inquiry into the former president's drug war.
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Ep. 30: Was a police colonel coerced to confirm Duterte reward system?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Dan Fernandez about the allegations made in a Senate hearing by police colonel Hector Grijaldo.
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Ep. 29: Did BBM look clueless in disaster briefing?
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Listen to our episode with political communication strategist Alan German on the viral video showing President Marcos Jr. seemingly clueless about what to do in connection with the devastation wrought by storm Kristine.
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Ep, 28: Police 'hitmen' under scrutiny
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Listen to our discussion with Rep. Dan Fernandez, chair of the House Committee on Public Order, about the latest Quad Committee hearing.''
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Ep. 27: Col. Leonardo confirms Garma affidavits
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abante on the new findings at the Quad Committee hearing.
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