Long Conversation

#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...

#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 pow...

#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...

#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....

#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.

#TheViewFromManila | Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza reveals blunt truths about corruption in government, the failures of accountability, and why hope lies in citizen participation.

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora criticized the lack of coordination between the DPWH and LGUs, saying sudden project implementations cause confusion. He emphasized that collaboration with local governments is vital for accountability and better oversight.

Actress Pearl Gonzalez admitted she was pursued by a suitor who, despite already being committed, still tried to win her over.

Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña criticized the proposed 2026 national budget, pointing out that allocations for the Department of Public Works and Highways are nearly three times larger than those for the Department of Health.

Content creator and collector Boss Toyo shared that he tried nearly every possible job to make a living before discovering the potential of online content creation, which he saw as a way to boost his business and build his name.

Potato Corner co-founder Jose Magsaysay Jr. opens up about being an introvert, surviving personal struggles, and taking risks that transformed a small food cart into an international franchise empire.

Political pundit Ronald Llamas said the 2028 elections will be a matter of collective survival for the Marcoses, while the Dutertes face a fight for their political survival should they return to power.

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Atty. Jesus Falcis notes that Duterte loyalists are no longer united, with factions differing on their ideals moving forward.