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. 54: Forensic pathologist speaks up vs falsified death certificates
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51:48Listen to our interview with Dr. Raquel Fortun on falsified death certificates of drug war victims to make it appear that they had died of natural causes. Fortun wants authorities to investigate these cases.
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Ep. 53: Boying Remulla admits justice system failed drug war victims
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38:25Listen to our one-on-one interview with Justice Secretary Boying Remulla.
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Ep. 52: Imee Marcos holds Senate hearing in defense of Duterte
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55:06In this riot of an episode, Christian Esguerra is joined by Atty. Barry Gutierrez and Edu Mansanas.
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Ep. 51: Survey says majority of Filipinos want Duterte to be held accountable
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35:29This episode with Atty. Kristina Conti talks about the new survey showing 51 percent of Filipinos want Duterte to be held accountable for the EJKs during his drug war.
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Ep. 50: Kumusta na ang mga tunay na biktima?
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35:21Christian Esguerra sits down with Paring Bert Alejo on the stories of the victims of Duterte's drug war.
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Ep. 49: 'Zero chance' for Duterte to return to PH amid ICC case
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24:01Christian Esguerra sits down with former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.
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Ep. 48: Cop charged over viral online rant vs BBM
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18:47Christian Esguerra sits down with Napolcom Commissioner Ralph Calinisan on the case of a policeman who posted videos attacking BBM while defending Duterte following the latter's arrest.
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Ep. 47: Should Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra resign?
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30:14Listen to our episode with Atty. Dino De Leon on the solicitor general's refusal to defend the government in the Supreme Court petition against Duterte's arrest.
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Ep. 46: Duterte victims through the lens of Raffy Lerma
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26:07Listen to this powerful interview with photojournalist Raffy Lerma, who documented Duterte's brutal drug war.
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Ep. 45: Duterte is not the 'victim' here
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25:33Listen to our episode with Fr. Albert Alejo on the "paawa" narrative of Duterte's supporters.
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Ep. 44: Sen. Bato Dela Rosa feeling the heat after Duterte arrest?
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1:14:10Listen to our episode with Edu Mansanas on the senator's outburst against BBM over Duterte's arrest.
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Ep. 43: Pro-Duterte fake news spread following ICC arrest
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32:26How should we deal with all the fake news being propagated by Duterte supporters following his arrest and turnover to the ICC?
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Ep. 42: Uubra ba ang style ni Duterte sa ICC?
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1:05:27Listen to our episode with lawyer Dino De Leon on the first appearance of Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC.
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Ep. 41: Duterte playing the "victim" card
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1:00:03Will his strategy work for Duterte? Christian Esguerra sits down with political strategist Alan German.
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Ep. 40: Duterte's first appearance at the ICC
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24:39This episode talks about Rodrigo Duterte's initial appearance at the ICC. Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Gilbert Andres, executive director of the Center for International Law and who is at The Hague.
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Ep. 39: Duterte candidates to benefit from his arrest?
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31:04Ronald Holmes of Pulse Asia Inc. joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Ep. 38: Fake news spreads amid Duterte arrest
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45:15Christian Esguerra and veteran journalist Vergel Santos talk about the massive disinformation related to Duterte's arrest and detention at the ICC.
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Ep. 37: Duterte hawak na ng ICC
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39:02Listen to our episode on Rodrigo Duterte's detention at the International Criminal Court.
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Ep. 35: Leila De Lima speaks up on Duterte's arrest
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39:52This episode features a former senator, who was viciously persecuted under the Duterte administration.
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Ep. 36: Dutertes now crying "due process"
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43:39Human rights lawyer Barry Gutierrez joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on one big irony involving the Dutertes following the arrest of the former president.
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Ep. 34: What awaits Duterte at the ICC?
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31:21Christian Esguerra is joined by human rights lawyer Ruben Carranza on the arrest and detention of Rodrigo Duterte.
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Ep. 33: Nasaan ang "due process" kay Kian delos Santos
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23:27Christian Esguerra speaks with the uncle of a 17-year-old boy, who was murdered by cops during Duterte's bloody drug war.
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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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Ep. 30: Will Duterte be arrested?
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54:48This episode looks at the different scenarios for former President Rodrigo Duterte if the ICC orders his arrest.
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Ep. 29: Will Duterte face the ICC?
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33:08Christian 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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Ep. 8: Sara Duterte kinasuhan na
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48:19Listen 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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