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This is not just another talk show. This is Long Conversation. All sides. All the time.
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#ThoughtLeaders | Responsible AI Council Chair Ben Teehankee and Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines President Michelle Alarcon warn that AI is developing faster than regulation — creating a “wild west” of unaccountable technology. They explain why self-regulation, ethics, and human oversight must guide innovation before it harms society.
#SafeHouse | Ronald Llamas and the One News editors dissect persistent rumors of a “reset” or power grab allegedly being planned for November — from coup whispers to mass mobilizations and shifting military loyalties. Could this month test the limits of Philippine democracy?
#TheViewFromManila | OCTA Research fellow Prof. Ranjit Rye dissects the ghost projects scandal at the DPWH, saying corruption is “rife, alive, and endemic.” He explains why focusing only on personalities like the Disgaya family distracts from the real issue — institutional rot and weak accountability.Rye also warns that corruption and vote buying are linked — and that Filipinos must reform political parties and elections to fix the system. He shares OCTA’s latest political data: a possible 2028 face-off between the Duterte–Marcos tandem and the Tulfo–Hontiveros bloc, with a huge undecided bloc that could swing the race.
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Kamangagawa Party-list Rep. Eli San Fernando challenges business leaders and government officials to live on minimum wage for a month as he calls for a nationwide ₱200 legislated wage hike and the abolition of the outdated provincial rate system. He believes fair pay is an investment in productivity, not a burden on businesses.San Fernando also pushes for full transparency and accountability in government, urging that corrupt officials be exposed, punished, and stripped of ill-gotten wealth. He criticizes the Marcos administration for being all publicity and no results, saying the fight against corruption demands action, not theatrics.
#SafeHouse | Political strategist Ronald Llamas says President Bongbong Marcos could face serious backlash if the government’s anti-corruption drive fails to jail anyone.He links the unresolved flood control scandal and selective justice to growing unrest, saying public anger could reach a tipping point by early next year. Llamas also talks about the November 30 Trillion Peso March, the Church’s renewed activism, and how a new generation is rising against corruption and political dynasties.
#TheViewFromManila | Makati Business Club Exec. Dir. Apa Ongpin says President Marcos Jr. took a huge political risk by confronting corruption inside his own camp — from billion-peso flood control scams to “hijacked” budgets. But can he fix a system where, as Ongpin puts it, “these people cannot be trusted to police themselves”?
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Political vlogger Marc Gomboa weighs in on the country’s hot-button issues — from the “magulo” Senate and the DPWH flood control scandal to fake news, AI, and 2028 politics.Gomboa says the Discayas shouldn’t be made state witnesses — “tama lang na huwag na, kasuhan na lang” — and calls for a 24/7 “bantay fake news” office to fight digital disinformation. He backs stronger powers for the ICI, praises Ombudsman Boying Remulla as “hindi mo pwedeng i-bully,” and warns rivals not to underestimate the Duterte camp: “VP Sara is still the person to beat.”
#TheMensRoom | Actor McCoy de Leon gets candid about his life on and off cam — from secret crushes and past relationships to receiving death threats over his kontrabida role in Batang Quiapo. He also talks about his upcoming Cignal Play romcom 'My Boyfriend Is My Killer' with Sam Coloso and shares how he’s navigating fame, family, and faith.
#ThoughtLeaders | “People are tired of talk,” says Dino Bate, warning that investor confidence in the Philippine market won’t recover until those at the top are made accountable. The COL Financial and SharePHIL head explains how governance scandals have deepened the disconnect between economic growth and market performance—and why credible enforcement, transparency, and investor education are key to restoring trust.
#SafeHouse | Political analyst Ronald Llamas reveals his 2012 backchannel talks with Chinese officials — including a tense moment when he joked, “Our agenda is our imminent invasion of China.”He shares how China asserted itself as a “superpower,” the humor and risk of quiet diplomacy, and why understanding the Communist Party is crucial to navigating Philippine–China relations today.
#TheViewFromManila | WR Numero Chairman Robin Garcia joins Richard Heydarian to unpack what drives the country’s largest voting bloc — Gen Z — and how their mix of pragmatism, social awareness, and demand for stability shapes Philippine politics. Garcia also explains why Duterteism remains deeply rooted in identity and emotion, and why it continues to define power and partisanship today.
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Former DBM Usec. & UP NCPAG Prof. Kim Robert de Leon discusses anomalies in DPWH’s flood control projects — from “ghost” infrastructures and “shadow budgets” to systemic bid rigging.He also weighs in on calls to abolish DPWH and the need for full transparency even in bicam proceedings.
#TheMensRoom | “At least hindi sa lady's room sumisilip."Jose Mari Chan joins Janno Gibbs and Stanley Chi to laugh about his iconic -ber month memes, share stories behind “Christmas in Our Hearts,” and reveal how the hit started as a water jingle.
#ThoughtLeaders | Former Finance Secretary and PHINMA chair Ramon Del Rosario Jr. called out President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his “mahiya naman kayo” remark amid the budget controversy, saying it was “his budget to start with.” He also explains how corruption in the national budget became a “monster” — and why 2026 must not repeat 2025.
#SafeHouse | One News editors discuss what Ronald Llamas calls the “three phases” of an alleged destabilization plot: from small targeted disruptions and rallies near former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s home to plans for mass actions and a possible “withdrawal of support” before November 30.
#TheViewFromManila | Economist Dr. Jesus Felipe challenges long-held beliefs about corruption, deficits, and debt—and argues that true growth lies in industrial policy, not budget cuts. He explains why the Philippines must rebuild its manufacturing base and shift workers from low-productivity sectors to drive progress.
#PolitikaAllTheWay | Former Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV clarifies that his visit to The Hague was not a welfare check but part of his engagement with the International Criminal Court.Trillanes reveals that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s detention conditions are comfortable — with a private room, kitchen, and medical staff on standby — and says reports of his declining health are false. “He’s well. There is no cognitive decline.”
#TheMensRoom | Gigi De Lana opens up about her growth as a performer, from intimate gigs to viral fame, and how she handles pressure on stage.
#ThoughtLeadersWithCathyYang | BSP Governor Eli Remolona says “no bank runs” despite the flood control scandal rocking government finances. He talks about frozen accounts, lifting bank secrecy, and how AI helps shape monetary policy decisions.
#SafeHouse | Political pundit Ronald Llamas sits down with Ed Lingao and Regina Lay to discuss the failed Senate coup against Tito Sotto — and how the Catholic Church emerged as a key stabilizing force in Philippine politics.
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