Best First Metro Securities Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Craig Arrested in Paris, Warehouse Worker Steals Bluey Coins, Australia Raises Pay for Educators, Andrew O'Keefe Re-Arrested Again, and more... 9:48

1h ago9:48

9:48

(0:10): Australian Olympian Tom Craig Arrested in Paris for Alleged Cocaine Purchase (1:53): Warehouse Worker Charged for Stealing $600K Worth of Limited-Edition Bluey Coins (3:46): Australia Announces 15% Pay Increase for Early Childhood Educators to Combat Workforce Shortages and Wage Inequity (5:49): Andrew O'Keefe Re-Arrested Hours After Court …

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Australian Shares Plunge, Australian Couple Charged with Espionage, Australia Gains US Travel Access, NSW Mandates Workers Return, and more... 10:32

6h ago10:32

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(0:10): Global Market Turmoil: Australian Shares Plunge Amid Recession Fears, Bitcoin Nosedives 16% (2:03): Australian Defence Force Private and Husband Charged with Espionage for Russia (4:18): Australia Gains US Global Entry Access, Easing Travel for Thousands Starting January 2025 (6:19): NSW Mandates Office Return for 400,000 Public Workers to …

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FundsMart Learning Series: Demystifying UITF Investing with Manulife Investment Management 1:04:57

1h ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Investing can be intimidating, especially for beginners. But what if there was a simple and accessible way to grow your wealth? In this episode of the FundsMart Learning Series, we dive deep into the world of UITFs with the expert guidance of Mr. Zedric Matubis, the Head of Wealth Sales of Manulife Investment Management Philippines. With over 20 ye…

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Australia Increases Terrorism Threat Level, Senator Sues Higgins for Defamation, Crocodile Attack Presumed Fatal, Queensland Unveils Relief Plan, and more... 9:41

2h ago9:41

9:41

(0:10): Australia Elevates Terrorism Threat Level Amid Rising Extreme Ideologies and Domestic Tensions (1:48): Senator Linda Reynolds Sues Brittany Higgins for Defamation Over Social Media Posts; High-Profile Witnesses to Testify (3:47): Man Presumed Dead in Crocodile Attack After River Bank Collapse in Queensland (5:18): Queensland Premier Unveils…

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Essendon Stuns Fremantle, Queensland Trials 50-Cent Fares, Man Feared Taken by Crocodile, Albanese Engages Indigenous Communities, and more... 9:43

3d ago9:43

9:43

(0:10): Essendon Stuns Fremantle with Thrilling One-Point Comeback, Keeps AFL Finals Hopes Alive (1:53): Queensland Launches Historic 50-Cent Public Transport Fare Trial to Ease Economic Strain and Boost Usage (3:47): Man Feared Taken by Crocodile During Family Fishing Trip in Far North Queensland (5:22): Albanese Calls for New Engagement with Indi…

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Matildas Coach Steps Down, Ex-PwC Chief Testifies on Tax Leak, Brittany Higgins Trial Escalates, Meta Threatens News Blockage, and more... 11:00

6h ago11:00

11:00

(0:10): Matildas Coach Tony Gustavsson Steps Down After Olympic Disappointment; Search for New Leader Begins (2:07): Ex-PwC Chief Tom Seymour to Testify in Senate Inquiry on Major Tax Leak Scandal (4:15): Defamation Trial: Brittany Higgins vs. Linda Reynolds Escalates with High-Profile Witnesses and Emotional Claims (6:15): Meta Threatens to Block …

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Market Bites: Monde Nissin Corp. (MONDE) 5:54

42m ago5:54

5:54

FirstMetroSec’s Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on Monde Nissin Corp. (MONDE). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

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Australia Launches Peanut Allergy Treatment, Journalists Secure Pay Raise, Australia's Inflation Hits 3.8%, Xero Outage Disrupts Users, and more... 10:36

10h ago10:36

10:36

(0:10): Australia Pioneers Free Peanut Allergy Treatment for Infants with Groundbreaking National Program (2:13): Nine Publishing Journalists Secure 11.5% Pay Raise After Five-Day Strike (4:04): Australia's Inflation Rises to 3.8% Amid Surging Energy and Food Prices (6:17): Xero Outage Disrupts 4.2 Million Users Globally Due to AWS Issue (8:15): Au…

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Market Bites for Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) 5:36

2h ago5:36

5:36

FirstMetroSec’s Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF). In this episode, Anjz discussed our new target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

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Air New Zealand Drops Climate Goals, Sydney Metro Rail Line Delayed, Melbourne Legionnaires Disease Outbreak, Australia's Dwelling Approvals Drop, and more... 11:06

2h ago11:06

11:06

(0:10): Air New Zealand Drops 2030 Climate Goals Amid Aircraft Delays and High Fuel Costs (2:15): Sydney's $21.6B Metro Rail Line Opening Delayed Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns (4:04): Melbourne Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak: 22 Cases Confirmed, Source Still Unknown (6:06): Australia's New Dwelling Approvals Hit 13-Year Low Amid Rising Costs …

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First Conviction Under Forced Marriage Laws, Joyce Compares Ballots to Bullets, SpaceX Eyes Australia Landing, Rex Airlines Faces Trading Halt, and more... 9:43

2h ago9:43

9:43

(0:10): First Conviction Under Australia's Forced Marriage Laws: Mother Jailed After Daughter's Tragic Murder (1:51): Barnaby Joyce Under Fire for Comparing Ballots to Bullets at Anti-Renewables Rally (3:34): SpaceX Eyes Australia for Starship Landings Under $102M Pentagon Deal (5:29): Rex Airlines Faces Trading Halt Amid Internal Strife, Leadershi…

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Ep. 47: Chinese fugitive nabbed in Benguet house linked to Harry Roque 51:06

1d ago51:06

51:06

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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Tributes Pour for Janet Andrewartha, Tesla Cuts EV Insurance Costs, Chloe Covell Debuts in Olympics, Commentator Fired for Sexism, and more... 9:51

3h ago9:51

9:51

(0:10): Neighbours Star Janet Andrewartha Passes Away at 72, Tributes Pour In for Beloved Actress (1:51): Tesla Teams Up with Zurich to Slash EV Insurance Costs in Australia (4:05): 14-Year-Old Chloe Covell Shines in Olympic Skateboarding Debut, Finishes 8th (5:40): Eurosport Commentator Fired for Sexist Remark During Women's Olympic Relay Finals (…

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Ep. 46: VP Sara Duterte hits PNP chief over reduced security detail 1:39:05

2d ago1:39:05

1:39:05

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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Ministers Burney and O'Connor Retire, Journalists Strike During Paris Olympics, Coach sanctioned for supporting rival, Matildas' Olympic Stumble, and more... 9:09

7d ago9:09

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(0:10): Ministers Burney and O'Connor Retire Ahead of 2025 Election; Albanese to Unveil Cabinet Reshuffle (1:43): Nine Publishing Journalists Strike as Paris Olympics Open, Demand Fair Pay and Conditions (3:41): Australian Olympic Swim Coach Faces Sanction for Supporting Rival South Korean Swimmer (5:10): Matildas Stumble in Olympic Opener with 3-0…

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Ep. 45: Where are BBM's touted 5,500-plus flood control projects? 51:17

4d ago51:17

51:17

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? 58:40

2d ago58:40

58:40

Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resiliency Institute and NOAH Center.

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Surfer Saved from Shark, Andy Murray Retires, Julian Assange Returns to Australia, AUKUS Naval Chiefs Boost Security, and more... 6:24

2h ago6:24

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(0:10): Shark Attack at North Shore Beach: Surfer Saved by Retired Officer's Quick Action (1:09): Andy Murray Announces Retirement After Paris Olympics, Concluding Illustrious Tennis Career (2:08): Julian Assange Returns to Australia: A New Chapter After 14-Year Legal Battle (3:31): AUKUS Naval Chiefs Gather in Perth to Boost Regional Security and …

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Ep. 43: Marcos reverses Duterte policy on POGO 1:00:51

3d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

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. 48:13

2h ago48:13

48:13

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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Tragic Accident at Railway Station, 20-Year-Old Charged with Murder, Luxury Utes Tax Loophole, Targeted Hit-and-Run Murder, and more... 9:01

7d ago9:01

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(0:10): Father and Daughter Tragically Killed in Carlton Railway Station Pram Accident (2:08): 20-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Fatal Altercation in Bentleigh East (3:33): Tax Loophole for Luxury Utes Costs Australian Taxpayers $250 Million in 2023 (5:21): Young Mother Killed in Targeted Hit-and-Run: 24-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder (6:45…

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EP. 41: Facts First 'avengers' weigh in on BBM's SONA 2:04:32

1d ago2:04:32

2:04:32

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 2:12:35

2d ago2:12:35

2:12:35

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? 37:56

12d ago37:56

37:56

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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Australia Adds 50,200 Jobs, CFMEU Faces Backlash, MediSecure Data Breach Exposes Millions, Police Inspector Guilty of Misconduct, and more... 10:07

20d ago10:07

10:07

(0:10): Australia Adds 50,200 Jobs Despite Unemployment Rise; Market Reacts to Mixed Economic Signals (2:10): CFMEU Faces Major Backlash Over Criminal Allegations; Affiliations Suspended, Investigations Launched (4:11): MediSecure Data Breach Exposes 12.9 Million Aussies; Company Enters Administration Amid Cyberattack Surge (6:04): NSW Police Inspe…

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Tenacious D Cancels Australian Tour, SunCable's Solar Project Approved, AFL Tribunal Upholds Suspensions, Australia Blames Putin for MH17, and more... 8:41

29m ago8:41

8:41

(0:10): Tenacious D Cancels Australian Tour Amid Controversy Over Gass's Trump Joke; FBI Investigates (1:50): SunCable's Mega Solar Project Gets Green Light to Power Singapore via Undersea Cables (3:37): AFL Tribunal Sparks Outrage with Upheld Suspensions for Rough Tackles: Clubs Consider Appeals (5:19): Australia Names Putin Among Five Held Respon…

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Ep. 38: Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to ban political dynasties 33:59

14d ago33:59

33:59

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 47:39

11d ago47:39

47:39

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 1:02:29

2d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

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 1:54:15

1d ago1:54:15

1:54:15

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 43:46

2d ago43:46

43:46

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 1:02:59

3d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Christian Esguerra sits down with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organzied Crime Comission.

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Police Hunt for Teen, Anthoni Salim Bids for Rex, Telstra Raises Mobile Plan Prices, Defamation Showdown, and more... 11:11

22d ago11:11

11:11

(0:10): Victoria Police Hunt for Teen Charged in Fatal Crash After Bail Breach (2:06): Indonesian Tycoon Anthoni Salim Bids A$393M for Rex Minerals to Boost Copper Investments (4:09): Telstra Hikes Mobile Plan Prices, Cuts Workforce by 10% Amid Cost-of-Living Criticism (6:29): Defamation Showdown: Senator Reynolds vs. Brittany Higgins Trial Set to …

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Queensland Faces Flu Surge, Shark Attack at Fourteen Mile, Australia Warns of Deadly Opioid, Media Outlets Restructure, and more... 9:18

4d ago9:18

9:18

(0:10): Queensland Faces Flu Surge: Hospitals Brace for Up to 50 Child Admissions Daily Amid Low Vaccination Rates (1:44): Shark Attack at Fourteen Mile Beach Leaves Spearfisher Injured Amidst Whale Carcass Warning (3:16): Australia Issues Urgent Warning as Deadly Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes Linked to Multiple Deaths (5:01): Nine Axes Vice, Gizmodo,…

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Aussie Legends Head to Olympics, Pacific Banking Forum Begins, Three Children Missing, Melbourne Airport Rail Station Agreement, and more... 9:33

10d ago9:33

9:33

(0:10): Aussie Basketball Legends Set for Historic Fifth Olympics in Paris (1:47): Pacific Banking Forum Kicks Off in Brisbane: Leaders Unite to Tackle Disappearing Financial Services (3:38): Urgent: Three Young Children Missing from Paradise Point, Public Help Needed (4:57): Melbourne Airport Agrees to Above-Ground Rail Station for Faster Completi…

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Ep. 32: Preview of the 2025 senatorial election 1:50:03

5d ago1:50:03

1:50:03

Guest na naman ni Esguerra si Llamas. Haay.

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Ep. 31: Trillanes files plunder case vs Duterte & Bong Go 43:17

22d ago43:17

43:17

Does former Sen. Sonny Trillanes have a strong case vs Duterte and Sen. Bong Go?

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Ep. 30: Marcos + opposition vs Dutertes in 2025? 39:19

22d ago39:19

39:19

Lawyer Luke Espiritu hits the proposed alliance between the opposition and the Marcos administration against the Duterters in 2025.

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Oldest Cave Art Discovered, Girl Killed in Crocodile Attack, Booktopia Seeks Buyers, Teen Charged in Fatal Car Theft, and more... 9:14

9d ago9:14

9:14

(0:10): World's Oldest Narrative Art Found in Indonesia: 51,200-Year-Old Cave Paintings Reveal Early Human Storytelling (1:50): 12-Year-Old Girl Found Dead After Suspected Crocodile Attack in Northern Territory (3:26): Australia's Booktopia Declares Insolvency, Seeks Buyers Amid Financial Crisis (5:22): Melbourne Man Killed by Stolen Car: Teen Driv…

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Ep. 29: Nancy Binay vs Alan Peter Cayetano 32:57

27d ago32:57

32:57

Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Nancy Binay following her clash with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on the huge construction cost of the new Senate building.

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Student Stabbed at University, Australia's Banks Under Cyber Siege, Afghan Women Cricketers Push for Refugee Team, ANZ Fined for Systemic Breaches, and more... 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

(0:10): 14-Year-Old Stabs Student at University of Sydney, Triggers Major Police Operation and Tightened Knife Laws (1:55): Australia's Big Banks Under Siege: $3 Billion Lost Annually to Cybercrime in "Scams War (3:46): Exiled Afghan Women Cricketers Push for Refugee Team to Overcome Taliban Ban and Inspire Hope (5:38): ANZ Fined for Systemic Breac…

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Ep. 28: NCR workers get P35 daily minimum wage hike 46:49

15d ago46:49

46:49

Is this enough? We spoke with Sonny Africa of IBON Foundation.

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Market Bites: BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) 5:49

29d ago5:49

5:49

FirstMetroSec’s Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO). In this episode, Anjz discussed our new target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

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NSW Coalition Considers Split, Team Rescues Entangled Humpback Whale, Airport Staff Drug Smuggling Ring, Australia Increases Visa Fees, and more... 9:24

11d ago9:24

9:24

(0:10): NSW Coalition Crisis: Liberals Consider Split Amid Nationals' Defiance and Leadership Tensions (1:43): Heroic Team Rescues 18-Meter Humpback Whale Entangled in 800kg of Fishing Gear off Gippsland Coast (3:29): 70 Melbourne Airport Staff Linked to Drug Smuggling Ring in Major Border Force Bust (5:19): Australia Hikes Student Visa Fees by 125…

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Ep. 27: Duterte denies 2 sons running for Senate in 2025 1:33:11

30d ago1:33:11

1:33:11

What are the Dutertes up to? Listen to this episode.

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Deadly Bruce Highway Collision, NSW Unveils $5.1B Housing Plan, Australian PM criticizes Meta, Outrage Over Delayed Police Response, and more... 9:24

12d ago9:24

9:24

(0:10): Tragic Bruce Highway Crash: 3 Dead, Many Injured in Tourist Bus and 4WD Collision in Queensland (1:54): NSW Govt Unveils $5.1B Plan: 30,000 New Homes, Social Housing Priority (3:37): Australian PM Slams Meta for Ignoring Social Media Harm on Kids' Mental Health (5:26): Outrage in Northern Rivers: Delayed Police Response Linked to Third Dome…

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Ep. 26: Who are the POGO protectors in the Philippines? 1:01:34

29d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Listen to this episode with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission.

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Lehrmann Loses Defamation Case, Neo-Nazi Arrested for Terror Plot, Journalist Judith Whelan Dies, Man Arrested in Murder Plot, and more... 10:06

1M ago10:06

10:06

(0:10): Bruce Lehrmann Ordered to Pay $2M to Network Ten After Losing Defamation Case (2:15): Neo-Nazi Arrested for Alleged Terror Plot on NSW Labor MP's Office (3:53): Trailblazing Journalist Judith Whelan Dies at 63, Leaving Lasting Legacy in Australian Media (5:41): Perth Man Arrested in Alleged Transnational Plot to Murder Ex-Father-in-Law in I…

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Ep. 25: Real identity of Alice Guo exposed in NBI document 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on how the real identity of Alice Guo was unmasked by various government agencies.

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Investing With Love: A Mother’s Guide To Putting Money To Work 1:06:02

27d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

FundsMart Learning Series with FAMI Presents INVESTING WITH LOVE: A MOTHER’S GUIDE TO PUTTING MONEY TO WORK Here’s a sneak peek of what's in store for you: -Ever felt unsure about your finances? We'll help you hone your financial instincts, so you can set yourself and your family up for long-term success. -Mutual funds can sound intimidating, but h…

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