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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This is the #ANCPodcast. ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel is your gateway to the Philippines. ANC has firmly established its reputation as an accurate and unbiased source of information, and the go-to station for breaking news, wall-to-wall live news coverage and analyses with context.
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#ANCAfterTheFact is a no-nonsense talk show where host, veteran journalist Christian Esguerra, dissects the most important issues of the day and holds officials to account with straightforward interviews. #ANCPodcast
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Ep. 55: The woman who took on Harry Roque
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Meet Batangas congresswoman Gerville Luistro, who went viral for her sharp questions that cornered lawyer Harry Roque during the congressional investigation into POGO syndicates.
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This episode with PR specialist Alan German talks about ways to better handle the family drama surrounding Paris Olympics double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo.
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A recent survey showed an increase in the number of Filipinos identifying themselves as pro-Marcos while the number of Duterte supporters supposedly decreased. But are these the only choices?
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Ep. 52: Harry Roque to be charged -- PAOCC
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The spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission explains why former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque will be among those to be charged in connection with the government's investigation into POGO syndicates.
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Ep. 51: Harry Roque's possible legal liability
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Christian Esguerra sits down with corporate and trial lawyer Enrique "Buko" dela Cruz on the possible charges that former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque can face in connection with his alleged involvement in POGO syndicates.
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Ep. 50: The PhilHealth fund transfer controversy
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Dr. Tony Leachon, a public health reform advocate, explains everything that's wrong with transferring close to P90 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
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Ep. 49: Road to Risa Hontiveros 2028?
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Are preparations underway to push Sen. Risa Hontiveros for president in 2028?
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Ep. 48: Is the ICC closing in on Rodrigo Duterte?
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Catch this episode with former Sen. Antonio Trillanes.
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Ep. 47: Chinese fugitive nabbed in Benguet house linked to Harry Roque
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PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio explains how authorities learned that the house in Tuba, Benguet -- where a Chinese fugitive and another Chinese national were arrested -- was "owned" by former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque.
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Ep. 46: VP Sara Duterte hits PNP chief over reduced security detail
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Why does Sara Duterte have a special police security detail in the first place when there was the old Presidential Security Group?
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Ep. 45: Where are BBM's touted 5,500-plus flood control projects?
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Public budget analyst Zy-za Suzara reveals the enormous budget allocated for flood control projects over the years. But are ordinary Filipinos enjoying their supposed benefits?
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Ep. 44: Bakit ang tindi ng baha sa Metro Manila?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resiliency Institute and NOAH Center.
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Here's a quick round-up of news you need to know. ANC brings you the latest updates on the weather as Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon batter parts of the Philippines with heavy rains.
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Ep. 43: Marcos reverses Duterte policy on POGO
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Listen to this comprehensive discussion on how the Marcos administration should implement the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).
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Ep. 42: Beware of fake video of Marcos Jr.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with a Carlos Nazareno of democracy.net.ph on the fake video of BBM being circulated online by Duterte supporters.
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EP. 41: Facts First 'avengers' weigh in on BBM's SONA
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In this riot of an episode, Christian Esguerra assembled the following Facts First regulars for a post-SONA special: Cielo Magno, Ronnie Holmes, Alan German, and Ronald Llamas
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Ep. 40: What to expect in BBM's 2024 SONA
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Ronald Llamas and economist Cielo Magno on the eve of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s SONA.
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Ep. 39: Magpakatotoo kaya si BBM sa SONA?
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This episode talks about President Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address. amid the political noise coming mainly from what used to be his "uniteam" with Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 38: Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to ban political dynasties
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Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on an actor-turned-senator's push to ban political dynasties in the Philippines.
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Ep. 37: What to expect from Marcos Jr.'s 2024 SONA
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Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Michael Henry Yusingco of the Ateneo Policy Center on the upcoming State of the Nation Address of President Marcos Jr.
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Ep. 36: Philhealth loses P90-B excess funds to nat'l gov't
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This is a big issue that people should understand. We spoke with former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno.
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Ep. 35: Making sense of surveys on senatorial preferences
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Christian Esguerra is joined by campaign strategist Alan German, political pundit Ronald Llamas, and pollster and political science professor Ronnie Holmes in this riot of an episode.
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Ep. 34: How PH should deal with China's long game
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On the eve of the anniversary of the Philippines' arbitral victory over China, Christian Esguerra sits down with Ambassador Henry Bensurto Jr., the unsung hero who studied the legal philosophy and bases that led to the filing of the case against Beijing in 2013.
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Ep. 33: Harry Roque linked to raided POGO hub in Porac
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organzied Crime Comission.
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