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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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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"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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Listen 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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Let'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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Let'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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Let's talk about the massive INC rally against Sara Duterte's impeachment.
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How 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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Listen 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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Listen 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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Let'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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Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza talks about red flags in how the Vice President used millions in confidential funds.
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Rep. Joel Chua gets candid in this interview with Christian Esguerra.
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How much influence does the Iglesia Ni Cristo really wield during elections?
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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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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
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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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Activists from the Makabayan bloc file a second impeachment case to remove Sara Duterte as vice president.
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Trillanes explains why Sara Duterte needs to be removed by impeachment.
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Pulse Asia Inc. president Ronald Holmes provides the data in this interview with Christian Esguerra.
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