The Department of Tourism has sacked the ad agency behind the new tourism slogan "Love the Philippines." But who really is to blame? Christian Esguerra speaks with ad and marketing expert Matec Villanueva.
This episode looks into the appointment of disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon as President Marcos Jr.'s adviser on poverty alleviation. Labor organizer Luke Espiritu joins Christian Esguerra
Christian Esguerra speaks with political science professor Ella Atienza on why the barangay and youth elections in October 2023 matter a lot -- even if many Filipinos probably do not care that much anymore.
This episode tackles the Department of Education memo seeking to identify public school teachers affiliated with the Alliance of Concerned Teachers, a left-leaning organization criticized by Vice President Sara Duterte, who also sits as education secretary. Christian Esguerra speaks with ACT Teacher Rep. France Castro.
This episode weighs in on Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri's statement that legislators' agreed on corrections to the Maharlika Investment Fund bill through a Viber chat group.
How will the judge's decision to recuse himself from the last remaining drug case against former senator Leila De Lima affect the pace of the litigation? One of her lawyers, Dino De Leon, joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
This episode focused on the new Philippine health secretary's proposal to allow nursing grades who failed the board exams -- but with grades of between 70 and 74 percent -- to temporarily work in government hospitals until they secure their professional licenses.
This episode looks deep into the latest Reuters Institute's Digital News Report showing widespread criticism against the mainstream media, mainly coming from politicians, and why many Filipinos are now avoiding the news.
This episode discusses a new study showing journalists being heavily criticized by politicians, ordinary Filipinos, and influencers. Christian Esguerra is joined by Pulitzer winner Manny Mogato and fellow journalist and educator Felipe Salvosa II.
In this episode, geologist Mahar Lagmay explains the behavior of volcanoes and the so-called "big one."
Christian Esguerra speaks with a budget expert to talk about the realities of Philippine national budgeting.
A new Social Weather Stations survey asked Filipinos about the "best leader" they think should succeed President Bongbong Marcos. Isn't too early for this question? Christian Esguerra weighs in on this.
This episode looks into the gravity of corruption in the Philippine government and what we can all do about it. Christian Esguerra sits down with Mon Abrea, co-chair of the Ease of Doing Business Task Force.
What's next for the "Uniteam" in light of the discord between Vice President Sara Duterte and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who is President Bongbong Marcos' cousin?
The University of the Philippines School of Economics has released a paper detailing why the Maharlika Investment Fund is a bad idea.
What should be the priorities of new Philippine defense chief Gilbert Teodoro? Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Chester Cabalza.
This episode looks into the appointment of Dr. Ted Herbosa as President Bongbong Marcos' new health secretary.
Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Neri Colmenares on the controversial provisions of the Maharlika Investment Fund bill.
Christian Esguerra takes a break from political issues to sit down with his close friend Ronald Samson, a Vancouver-based artist involved in such movies as “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,” “Star Wars: Clone Wars,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” and “Matrix Reloaded." His latest project as lighting and compositing artist is "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."
Christian Esguerra speaks with Raymund Narag, an associate professor of criminal justice in the US and himself a former detainee, Narag is now helping the Philippine justice department on reforming the country's prison system.
Philippine senators held a marathon session to pass the Maharlika Investment Fund bill. Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Francis Escudero, who didn't participate in the voting but raised issues against the bill, particularly the lack of a study showing investment viability.
Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Jean Franco and political analyst Ronald Llamas about supposed cracks within the "Uniteam" of President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte.
Christian Esguerra sits down with DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on the planned food stamp program and the shutdown of private orphanage, Gentle Hands, over alleged violations.
Is a six-year term too short for a Philippine president? Should the 1987 Constitution be amended to allow the president to seek reelection?
What will happen to DZMM Teleradyo with ABS-CBN's joint venture with a firm connected with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
What lessons can be drawn from the story of the 20-year-old student, who was praised online for supposedly receiving 30 scholarship offers from US and UK universities, but only to be derided when some netizens questioned the plausibility of his narrative?
This episode breaks down the sudden demotion of Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo followed by the resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte from Lakas-CMD.
This episode talks about GMRC for elected officials, taking off from the viral video showingSen. Robinhood Padilla combing his moustache in the middle of a Senate hearing.
An Ateneo study looks into several factors driving people's allegiance to authority, particularly in the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Christian Esguerra sits down with Chen San Pascual, Ph.D., of the University of the Philippines' Department of Communication Research.
Former senator Leila De Lima has been acquitted in one of two remaining drug cases leveled against her by the Duterte administration. Christian Esguerra speaks with one of her lawyers, Rolly Peoro.
