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. 16: VP Sara Duterte finally quits Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet
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What's next for Sara Duterte? Will she now lead the so-called "opposition" to Marcos Jr.?
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Ep. 15: Cases set to be filed vs Mayor Alice Guo
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Winston Casio, spokesman of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission, gives a candid overview of how bad the problem with POGO syndicates has become. Scary.
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Ep. 14: Can the 'Dilawan' brand still be rehabilitated?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German on whether the so-called "Yellows' can still redeem their political brand in the Philippines.
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Ep. 13: Shocking revelations about POGO syndicates
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on shocking findings about the scale of influence of POGO syndicates in the Philippines.
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Ep. 12: One-on-One with Leila De Lima
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Listen to this wide-ranging discussion with former senator Leila De Lima on the seeming irrelevance of the "legit" political opposition amid the breakup of the Marcos-Duterte 'UniTeam.'
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Ep. 11: Dutertes defend Quiboloy over police raid
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While silent on China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea, the Dutertes have rushed to the defense of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy.
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Ep. 10: Survey says 9/10 Filipinos distrust China
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This episode looks deep into why most Filipinos don't trust China.
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Ep. 9: Congressmen finally probes Duterte drug war
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Pulitzer winner Manny Mogato joins Christian Esguerra to discuss the belated congressional investigation into Duterte's bloody war on drugs.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with the senator who once led the inquiry into one of the biggest scandals during the Duterter administration.
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Ep. 7: One-on-One with Comelec Chairman George Garcia
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The Philippine Commission on Elections promises improvements to ensure greater transparency in the 2025 midterm elections. This episode looks into these changes.
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Ep. 6: What's next for the Senate's so-called 'Solid 7'?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator JV Ejercito on the recent Senate coup, China's agression in the West Philippine Sea and growing influence in Philippine politics.
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Ep. 5: Marcos Jr. sends strong message to China
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This episode looks deep into President Marcos Jr.'s message regarding China's continuing aggression, during a recent security forum in Singapore.
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Ep. 4: Can Comelec regulate deepfakes in 2025 elections?
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Listen to our discussion with data scientist Dominic Ligot.
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Ep. 3: One-on-One with Sen. Risa Hontiveros
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This episode dives deep into the Philippine Senate's investigation into Mayor Alice Guo and the illegal activities of Chinese-run offshore gaming operations.
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Ep. 2: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian warns vs money-laundering in POGOs
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who lists down the illegal activities of the massive POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac.
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Ep. 1: China imposes fishing ban in South China Sea
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Listen to this comprehensive discussion with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal.
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Ep. 100: Migz Zubiri loses Senate presidency
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This episode dissects the removal of Juan Miguel Zubiri as senate president.
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Ep. 99: Congressmen to probe Duterte drug war deaths
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abanta, whose human rights committee will finally investigate deaths under Duterte's drug war.
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Ep. 98: China threatens to arrest 'trespassers' in West PH Sea
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Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why China is now threatening to arrest civilians in the West Philippine Sea.
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Ep. 97: Congressmen to investigate Duterte drug war
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What should we expect from the upcoming congressional investigation into killings under Duterte's drug war?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on the investigation into criminal activities linked to offshore gambling operations in a small Tarlac town, whose mayor's background is now under scrutiny.
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Ep. 95: Marcos Jr. forms new human rights 'super body'
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What can we expect from Marcos Jr.'s new human rights body?
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Ep. 94: BBM's new alliance targets Dutertes?
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Marcos Jr. has formed "Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas" ahead of the 2025 elections.
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