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#SafeHouse | One News editors and Ronald Llamas discuss why the oil crisis may hit even harder in the coming months, with basic goods likely to become more expensive and pressure on Filipino households expected to grow.The conversation also tackles the country’s lack of energy subsidies, the debate over ayuda versus tax cuts, and the deeper roots of public frustration — from corruption and weak institutions to the long-unfinished promise of systemic reform after EDSA. Is the Philippines facing a system failure, or just another cycle of changing faces without real change?
#TheViewFromManila | Retired Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong joins Richard Heydarian for a wide-ranging conversation on the strategic fallout of the Iran conflict, from U.S. Pres. Donald Trump’s miscalculations and the Strait of Hormuz to the limits of U.S. naval power. They also examine how drones, asymmetric warfare, and shifting military doctrine are changing the battlefield and what those lessons mean for the Philippines.
#ThoughtLeaders | The four Nordic ambassadors discuss why rules-based order, maritime safety, green transition, and good governance matter in a fast-changing world — and why they believe their countries bring a pragmatic, transparent partnership to the Philippines. #OneNews #Long Conversation
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Lovely Granada speaks out on accountability in government, higher standards for public officials, and why she refuses to be boxed into any political color. She also weighs in on VP Sara Duterte, public service, and the kind of leadership Filipinos should demand.
#TheMensRoom | Jay R gets candid about the darker side of the music business, from one-sided deals and small artist shares to why some performers stay silent out of fear of being blacklisted. In this full episode, he also opens up about his Kyla love team, the fierce SOP-ASAP rivalry, the lucrative offers behind network moves, and the personal experiences that inspired his film Songs.
#ThoughtLeaders | Ann Dumaliang reflects on the high-stakes fight to protect Masungi Geo-Reserve, from armed threats and illegal land use to so-called green projects that could damage critical ecosystems. She explains why conservation demands urgency, courage, and accountability. #OneNews #Long Conversation
#SafeHouse | One News editors and political pundit Ronald Llamas dissect the spike in fuel prices, the “rocket and feather” pattern in oil pricing, and whether consumers are being made to shoulder costs too quickly while rollbacks come too slowly. The discussion also tackles deregulation, market distortion, weak state regulation, possible regulatory capture, and why the government’s response to rising fuel prices matters far beyond the pump. #OneNews #LongConversation
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Economist Prof. Emmanuel Leyco breaks down the many layers of the “economics of war” — from rising oil prices and recession fears to the burden on poor Filipinos, the case for wealth taxes, and why government must put citizens first as global instability worsens.#OneNews #LongConversation
#TheMensRoom | Vandolph Quizon revisits the chaos of his younger years, the devastating accident that nearly took his life, and the personal growth that followed. He also talks about the evolution of comedy, the pressure of carrying a legendary family name, and the upcoming Home Along Da Riles reunion, which he describes as both a comeback and a tribute to Dolphy and Babalu.
#ThoughtLeaders | As oil prices rise and global uncertainty deepens, Lazada Philippines and Indonesia CEO Carlos Barrera explains why volatility can actually drive more consumers online — from front-loading essentials to chasing better prices, stronger promos, and trusted brands. He also breaks down why the Philippines remains a high-potential test bed for innovation, even as the market continues to play catch up. #OneNews #LongConversation
#SafeHouse | Ronald Llamas warns that the Philippines may be far more vulnerable to a fuel supply shock than most people realize, raising the possibility of a serious crisis in as little as 20 days if global tensions worsen.The conversation also tackles the country’s thin reserves, the possible impact on transport, power, and food prices, and why the West Philippine Sea remains central to the Philippines’ long-term energy security.#OneNews #LongConversation
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Atty. Ferdinand Topacio speaks candidly on the 2028 elections, his support for Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC case, and the impeachment issue now facing the Vice President.In this full episode, Topacio also weighs in on free speech, political hypocrisy, corruption, and why he believes the Marcos name was not redeemed under the current administration.
#TheMensRoom | Big Boy Cheng sets the record straight on the “tagapagmana ng Uratex” tag, shares how he found his own lane while still working within the family business, and opens up about building his name beyond the shadow of Uratex. In this full episode, he also gets candid about his brutally honest food reviews, names the celebrity collectors he respects, and reveals why maintaining a serious shoe collection in the Philippines takes more than just passion.
#ThoughtLeaders | PCCI chairman Perry Ferrer delivers a blunt warning on corruption, accountability, and the cost of broken public trust — arguing that Filipinos deserve to know exactly how government spends “our money.” From demanding transparency in project costing to pushing for deeper private sector participation in reform, he lays out why real implementation, not just promises, will define whether confidence in the system can be restored. #OneNews #Long Conversation (Recorded: January 19, 2026)
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Federalism advocate Orion Perez Dumdum explains why the Duterte administration’s push for federalism and charter change failed to push through — from what he describes as a “too many lawyers” problem in the consultative committee, to issues he raises about the draft (including keeping the 60-40 restrictions and gaps in the proposed federal setup). He also looks back at how the momentum was disrupted by the Taal eruption and the COVID-19 outbreak, and argues why changing the system remains “absolutely necessary.”
#TheMensRoom | Robb Guinto opens up about her past relationship with a Korean ex she says she nearly married—until a “third party” happened. Later, she talks about how her mindset has changed on doing sexy scenes, admitting “nahihirapan na ako” the longer she’s been doing it.
#ThoughtLeaders | Fresh from inspecting Quezon City’s learning recovery rollout, UK school inspector Edison David MBE calls the Philippines’ learning crisis “an emergency” and argues for urgent, systematic phonics-based reading reform—while pushing back on excessive testing, paperwork, and false trade-offs between classrooms and teaching. #OneNews #Long Conversation
#SafeHouse | Ronald Llamas and One News editors trace the pressure points converging on 2028. They also dig into rumors of bank accounts and “new evidence” that could reshape the impeachment battle, plus talk of NUP’s real endgame in Congress. Then the conversation zooms out to the power brokers: a “most powerful” businessman driven by influence, predictability, and stability — and how that kind of behind-the-scenes push could quietly rewire alliances.All of it leads to the biggest question for the Duterte camp: if 2028 turns into a loyalty test, does Bong Go remain the loyal standard-bearer… or does he become the rival to Sara?
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Constitutional law professor and former presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda weighs in on the 2028 landscape—why VP Sara Duterte is “destined to run,” how impeachment depends on political signals and the numbers game, and how social media echo chambers and troll behavior shape public opinion.He also tackles the flood control scam narrative and the trust problem hounding the Marcos administration, stressing accountability and consequences. Plus, a straight legal explainer on the Rome Statute, The Hague, and why the Philippines remains obligated to cooperate with ICC probes tied to the years it was still a member.
#TheMensRoom | Raymond Bagatsing talks about why he stays private despite public speculation, how he pours his “kaluluwa at puso” into his craft, and how the pressure to follow society’s idea of family and marriage can weigh on someone. He also opens up about personal lows, learning to embrace whatever life gives, and finding clarity through meditation—choosing growth over constant defense, and focusing on being a good human being.




