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. 26: What do Filipino voters look for in their senatorial candidates?
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1:33:41Edu Mansanas joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, who took the challenge of a fellow senator and prepared the draft rules for Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
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Listen to our episode on a viral video about a TV contestant who didn't seem to have an idea of the important job of the Comelec.
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Listen to our episode with Fr. Flavie Villanueva about a new signature drive to push senators to begin impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.
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Listen to our episode with former congressman Barry Gutierrez about the proposed schedule of the impeachment trial.
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Listen to our episode with Rep. Joel Chua on the upcoming impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 20: Sara Duterte impeachment trial temporarily set for July
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1:09:44Listen to our episode with former impeachment trial defense lawyer Ramon Esguerra.
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Ep. 19: Pabor ba ang mga Pinoy sa impeachment ni Sara Duterte?
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1:25:03Listen to our episode with Cleve Arguelles of WR Numero and Ronald Llamas.
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Ep. 18: Tough questions for Atty. Claire Castro
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1:10:30Listen to Christian Esguerra's one-on-one interview with Malacañang's new press officer.
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Christian Esguerra looks deep into the revamp of the Palace communications office and the designation of lawyer Claire Castro as Malacanang Press Officer.
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Christian Esguerra talks about a viral interview of game show host Willie Revillame, who was asked about a law he would push if elected but threw the question back to the reporter.
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Ep. 15: Sara Duterte asks Supreme Court to stop impeachment trial
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1:34:05"Justice" Edu Mansanas joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with former Senate President Franklin Drilon.
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Listen to our episode with lawyer Rene Sarmiento, a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, on the impeachment trail of Sara Duterte.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee about the Tulfos and the worsening problem of political dynasties in the Philippines.
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Listen to our discussion with the Philippine Coast Guard spokesman about this exchange with a congressman about the West Philippine Sea.
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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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Christian Esguerra sits down with senatorial candidate Luke Espiritu.
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Listen to this episode with former senator Sonny Trillanes.
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In this episode, Christian Esguerra dissects BBM's speech endorsing his senatorial candidates.
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Listen to our episode with Comelec chairman George Garcia.
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Listen to our episode with Pulse Asia's Ronnie Holmes, Ronald Llamas, and Alan German.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes.
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This episode explains why Bato dela Rosa's latest statement is ridiculous.
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How will this move by Trump affect the Philippines?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on the worsening problem of political dynasties in the Philippines.
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Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about the prospect of the VP's impeachment before the May elections.
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Congressmen 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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Kabataan 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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Listen 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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Let's examine Donald Trump's pronouncements in his inaugural speech and the executive orders he signed on Day 1.
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Are Filipinos stuck between the Marcoses and the Dutertes? Is there a real alternative out there?
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This 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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Christian Esguerra sits down with Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendana.
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VP 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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Christian Esguerra sits down with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.
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Mukhang 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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Listen 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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Christian 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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Listen to our discussion with former senator Sonny Trillanes on the story of self-confessed DDS Edgar Matobato.
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What is this "monster ship" up to?
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Listen 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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Listen to our episode on the removal by BBM of Sara Duterte from the National Security Council.
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