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. 32: After Duterte, who will the ICC order arrested next?
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56:11Christian Esguerra sits down with Ronald Llamas on the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte and those who might come next.
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Ep. 31: 'Sa wakas, nahuli na rin ang berdugo'
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39:36Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes on the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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This episode looks at the different scenarios for former President Rodrigo Duterte if the ICC orders his arrest.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with former justice secretary Leila De Lima on the reported issuance of an ICC arrest warrant against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.
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Ep. 28: ICC arrest warrant out vs Rodrigo Duterte
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41:39Listen to our episode on the reported issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Ep 27: Pro- and ant-impeachment senatorial candidates
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44:03Listen to our discussion on a new survey about whether voters will go for candidates in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, and on their stand on other issues.
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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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Ep. 25: Koko Pimentel drafts impeachment rules
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49:46Christian 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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Ep. 24: TV contestant unfamiliar with Comelec
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56:57Listen 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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Ep. 23: Can 1M signatures push senators to start impeachment trial?
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52:40Listen 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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Ep. 22: The long wait for the impeachment trial
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55:10Listen to our episode with former congressman Barry Gutierrez about the proposed schedule of the impeachment trial.
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Ep. 21: Interview with House impeachment prosecutor
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31:20Listen 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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Ep. 17: Atty. Claire Castro joins BBM's Malacanang communications team
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35:07Christian 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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Ep. 16: Willie Revillame's running clueless for senator?
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22:13Christian 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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Ep. 14: Drilon speaks out on Sara Duterte impeachment trial
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41:03Christian Esguerra sits down with former Senate President Franklin Drilon.
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Ep. 13: Constitution framer talks about impeachment process
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44:27Listen 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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Ep. 12: The Tulfo dynasty in the 2025 elections
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37:29Christian 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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Ep. 11: Commodore Jay Tarriela's face-off with Rep. Rodante Marcoleta
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29:40Listen 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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Ep. 9: Drawing the lines in the senatorial campaign
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50:27Christian 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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Ep. 7: 'Enablers' in BBM's senatorial ticket
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44:32In this episode, Christian Esguerra dissects BBM's speech endorsing his senatorial candidates.
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Ep. 6: Can candidates be required to attend debates?
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44:04Listen to our episode with Comelec chairman George Garcia.
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Ep. 5: Erwin Tulfo atbp survey leaders, sigurado na ba?
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48:08Listen to our episode with Pulse Asia's Ronnie Holmes, Ronald Llamas, and Alan German.
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Ep. 4: Trillanes says pro-Duterte ex-general infiltrated other rally
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46:16Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes.
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Ep. 3: Sen. Bato hits Pinoys in favor of ICC probe of Duterte
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43:43This episode explains why Bato dela Rosa's latest statement is ridiculous.
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Ep. 2: Trump suspends US foreign aid
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27:02How will this move by Trump affect the Philippines?
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Ep. 1: Obese political dynasties in the Philippines
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54:17Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on the worsening problem of political dynasties in the Philippines.
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Ep. 100: Is Sara Duterte safe from impeachment -- for now?
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45:56Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about the prospect of the VP's impeachment before the May elections.
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Ep. 99: Congressmen grill police colonel
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35:07Congressmen 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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Ep. 98: Bakit naka-tengga ang Sara Duterte impeachment?
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43:16Kabataan 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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Ep. 97: How will Trump's policies affect the Philippines?
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39:31Listen 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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Ep. 95: Is the world ready for Trump 2.0?
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48:08Let's examine Donald Trump's pronouncements in his inaugural speech and the executive orders he signed on Day 1.
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Ep. 94: The search for a real alternative
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50:17Are Filipinos stuck between the Marcoses and the Dutertes? Is there a real alternative out there?
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Ep. 93: BBM says Rodrigo Duterte lying about budget issue
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27:44This 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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Ep. 91: Congressman explains why Sara Duterte impeachment should proceed
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22:46Christian 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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Ep. 89: Is the Philippine POGO problem over?
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55:18Christian Esguerra sits down with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.
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Ep. 88: Sara Duterte impeachment, malabo na?
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46:45Mukhang 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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Ep. 84: Can Erwin Tulfo run for senator amid fake U.S. citizenship issue?
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49:23Listen 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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