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. 12: P276-M civil case vs Marcoses dropped
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Christian Esguerra speaks with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.
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Ep. 11: POGO 'big boss' arrested
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Christian Esguerra speaks with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio about the arrest of a POGO "big boss."
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Ep. 10: Game show host Willie Revillame runs for the Senate
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Is Willie Revillame's "good heart" enough to make him win and, more importantly, be a competent senator?
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Ep. 9: Ex-COA commissioner surprisingly runs for senator
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Why did former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza decide to run for senator in 2025?
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Ep. 8: Will the Duterte dynasty finally fall?
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Are the Dutertes in danger of losing Davao City in the 2025 elections?
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Ep. 7: Rodrigo Duterte running for Davao City mayor
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Why is the former president seeking to reclaim the Davao City mayoralty, which is currently held by his son Sebastian?
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Ep. 6: Will Alice Guo seek reelection?
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Alice Guo's lawyer says the dismissed mayor will seek reelection in 2025. Will she actually do it?
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Ep. 5: Vilma Santos trying to put up own political dynasty?
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Actress-turned-public servant Vilma Santos has been roundly criticized for seeking a gubernatorial post while her two sons are also running for Congress in 2025.
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Ep. 4: Content creators join 2025 elections
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Ano'ng "K" ng mga social media content creators para tumakbo sa pagka-senador at iba pangn posisyon sa May 2025 elections?
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Ep. 3: Is the Wesley Barayuga murder finally solved?
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This episode talks about the crucial testimony of a police colonel against former PCSO general manager Royina Garma on the murder of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga.
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Ep. 2: The election circus has begun!
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Let's talk about the strengths and vulnerabilities of senatorial candidates in the 2025 elections, and the value of surveys.
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Ep. 1: One-on-One with Chel Diokno
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Why did Chel Diokno opt to run for party-list representative instead of senator?
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Ep. 100: Imee Marcos quits BBM's senate slate
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What will happen now to Sen. Imee Marcos as an "independent" candidate in 2025?
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Ep. 99: Who is retired colonel Royina Garma?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Johnny Pimentel, who described a former police colonel close to Rodrigo Duterte as a "ruthless killer."
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Ep. 98: Did Sara Duterte 'bribe' an ex-Deped official?
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Listen to our episode with Rep. Joel Chua on the allegation made by a former education undersecretary against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 97: Should Atty. Harry Roque be disbarred?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with a former Duterte official, who asked the Supreme Court to disbar Harry Roque.
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Ep. 96: Trillanes hits Leni Robredo-Sara Duterte meeting
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 95: Why did Leni Robredo agree to meet with Sara Duterte?
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What's with the Leni-Sara meeting in Naga City?
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Ep. 94: Why is Leila De Lima running for party-list representative?
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Leila De Lima.
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Why are congressmen treating Harry Roque as a fugitive?
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Ep. 92: Battle of broken 'UniTeam' narratives
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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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Ep. 91: Duran Duran party for Marcos Jr.
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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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Ep. 90: Digong congratulated jail official over killing
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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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Ep. 89: Gatchalian zeroes in on Alice Guo's wealth
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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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Ep. 86: VP Sara Duterte boycotts budget briefing
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This episode looks into the attitude of VP Sara Duterte toward congressional scrutiny of her budget.
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Ep. 85: Alice Guo appears before the Senate
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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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Ep. 80: Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia
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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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Ep. 77: Money laundering case vs Alice Guo et al.
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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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Ep. 75: Rodrigo Duterte and the DOH fund transfer
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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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Ep. 74: Bato at Bong Go idinawit sa Duterte drug war
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs.
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Ep. 73: COA disallows P73 million worth of OVP's confidential fund
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Christian Esguerra speaks with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
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Ep. 72: Sara Duterte blows her tops in budget hearing
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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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Ep. 71: How did Alice Guo slip out of the Philippines?
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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian provides updates on Alice Guo and the Senate investigation into POGOs.
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Ep, 70: Manila solon regrets voting for Sara Duterte
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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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Ep. 68: Is Shiela Guo telling the truth?
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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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Ep. 64: Interview with Rep. Jinky Bitrics Luistro
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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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