Every week, veteran Philippine journalist Christian Esguerra brings you the relevant facts and explains burning issues on politics and governance — because democracy dies in disinformation.
Let's look back at Alan Cayetano's shortlived and tumultuous Senate presidency.
Is it a good move to have Chiz Escudero preside over Sara Duterte's impeachment trial?
Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?
This episode explains why the "maleta" narrative has become laughable and even more outrageous.
Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?
Lawyer Jesus Falcis was suspended for one year over 'vulgar' remarks on social media.
Christian Esguerra is joined by sports law professor Al Agra on the possible cases that may be filed against coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo officials for the death of two athletes in a training camp in Aurora province.
Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro, the lead House prosecutor in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.
Listen to this episode with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.
Who's behind this so-called new destabilization effort against Marcos Jr. and how likely will it succeed?
Christian Esguerra sits down with PR man Alan German on his alma mater's response to the Aurora drowning incident that killed two student-athletes.
Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.
Listen to this discussion among Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.
Listen to our episode with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.
Listen to this episode on the "hearing" organized by ousted Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to present the narrative of the 18 'maleta boys.'
Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag on why it's difficult to believe the stories of the 18 'ex-bagmen.'
What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?
Listen to our episode with Sen. Tito Sotto
How will the Senate impasse end?
Listen to our episode with former ICC judge Raul Pangalangan
With Sen. Jinggoy Estrada arrested again for alleged plunder, what are the implications? Let's break down what this means for accountability in the flood control scandal, and how it impacts Cayetano's slim Senate majority ahead of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Listen to our episode with Sen. Risa Hontiveros
Cayetano's bloc is pushing hard to amend a key Senate rule supposedly to benefit Bato and other senators who might be arrested.
Listen to our interview with Cardinal Ambo David on the establishment of a truth commission on Duterte's drug war.
Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Erwin Tulfo, who didn't hold back on fellow senators insisting on changing a key Senate rule.
Does Marcoleta only has himself to blame for his legal troubles?
What is Imee Marcos up to this time?
House prosecutors brace for a grueling impeachment trial that could reshape the Philippine political landscape in 2028.
A former Corona impeachment lawyer weighs in on the upcoming trial of Sara Duterte.
Listen to this riot of an episode where Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jess Falcis and Ronald Trump.
Who will be held liable for helping Bato escape from the Senate?
What happens now that the SC didn't stop the ICC arrest warrant against Bato Dela Rosa?
Let's look more deeply into the PNP findings that belied Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's version of the May 13 incident in the Senate.
Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains why Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa is now a fugitive.
How long can the Bible-quoting Alan Peter Cayetano hold on to his slim Senate majority?
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with House prosecutor Terry Ridon ahead of the impeachment trial.
Will Alan Peter Cayetano lose the Senate Presidency after his tumultuous first week at the helm?
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.
Listen to this episode with Sonny Trillanes.
New Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has a lot of explaining to do over the suspicious shooting incident in the Senate and Bato's escape.
Was it a false flag operation to allow Bato Dela Rosa to sneak out of the Senate building where he had been essentially trapped pending the service of the arrest warrant against him?
Christian Esguerra explains why Bato Dela Rosa, a fugitive from the ICC, is dragging the Senate as an institution down with him.
Listen to Christian Esguerra's episode with Atty. Lorna Kapunan.
Listen to Christian Esguerra's conversation with Rep. Leila De Lima
Pro-Sara Duterte senators succeed in removing Senate President Tito Sotto ahead of her impeachment by the House.
But the real battle will be in the Senate, which is now controlled by her allies.
Why did Rodrigo Duterte drop Kaufman ahead of his ICC trial?
Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas and Barry Gutierrez.
Listen to our episode on the arrest of Franco Mabanta.
When will Rodrigo Duterte's ICC trial for crimes against humanity finally start?
Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza explains how Sara Duterte's bank transactions can be scrutinized.
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