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#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 ri...

#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...

#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 Phi...

#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 admi...

#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...

#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 wh...

#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...

#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 o...

#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 t...

#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 fo...

#ThoughtLeaders | As the Philippines chairs ASEAN 2026, ABAC leaders George Barcelon and Joey Concepcion confront investor doubts on governance—admitting “we don’t hide it” and warning that what happened in Congress was “a massive loophole.” They lay out how the private sector plans to push jobs, reforms, and an “open for business” message amid lingering public anger. #OneNews #Long #Conversation

#SafeHouse | “Kasi ngayon the Senate seems to be hedging on whether they will surrender the two.” As talk swirls around possible warrants, the editors break down what’s real, what’s “premature,” and why it could all come down to timing — “Bulagaan na lang eh.” Catch 'Safe House' every Wednesday, 7:00 PM on #LongConversation here on One News. #OneNews #LongConversation

#TheMensRoom | Award-winning theater and character actress Sue Prado joins #TheMensRoom for a wide-ranging conversation—from her UPLB beginnings and why theater training demands discipline, to how she entered showbiz through auditions and “blast text/Yahoo Groups” days. She also opens up about surviving a near-fatal car crash, rebuilding her life (including a stint in the BPO industry), and the tu...

#PolitikaAllTheWay | ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio breaks down why the flood control issue has become the “overarching” crisis in politics—and why he believes accountability now looks “selective” and even “negotiable.”He also rejects the “lesser evil” argument—saying both the President and Vice President must be held accountable—while calling out the double standard in the justice sys...

#ThoughtLeaders | MAP President Donald Lim says the Philippines has hit a “new all-time low”—and calls ASEAN chair year the country’s “final exam” to restore trust, competitiveness, and investor confidence through stronger governance and smarter tech use. #OneNews #Long Conversation

#SafeHouse | One News editors unpack a loaded label thrown into the conversation — “Dilaw n augaling DDS” — as they discuss how Ronald Llamas keeps landing in headlines, the role of catchphrases and “magaling siya magpa-viral,” and why political branding still shapes public perception. They also revisit the Senate plenary exchange that revived questions about the “China line,” backchannel diplomac...

#SafeHouse | As the year turns, political pundit Ronald Llamas lays down what he calls his New Year’s resolution for the government: real accountability and real reform. Llamas says public outrage will only grow if no “big fish” are jailed and if the proposed Anti-Dynasty Bill remains watered down. He explains why symbolic gestures are no longer enough, why January is critical, and how failure to...