In this episode, Christian Esguerra talks about the raging COVID-19 infections, which by Malacañang's own admission, are nearing the peak recorded in the Philippines in August last year. But just recently, President Duterte appeared to be downplaying the health crisis yet again, even if cases are projected to hit up to 11,000 daily if the current trend continues. 

He also talks about the Philippine National Police Debold Sinas who allegedly violated health protocols during a visit to Oriental Mindoro, the same day it was later announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. What do local authorities have to say about the alleged breach? Last year, Sinas held a birthday party while Metro Manila was in the middle of a strict pandemic lockdown. 

He then sits down with a human rights lawyer on a planned Supreme Court resolution requiring law enforcers to wear body cameras during the service of warrants. Will this be enough to prevent abuse?

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In this episode, Christian Esguerra goes deep into a possible vice presidential run for President Rodrigo Duterte, an idea being floated by members of his own political party while the Philippines is battling a new surge in COVID-19 cases. He also sits down with the Department of Health to help us better understand what's driving these new coronavirus infections and how far behind the country's vaccination drive is so far.

He then tackles last weekend's plebiscite for the proposed division of the province of Palawan, the first-ever vote held in the Philippines during the pandemic, and a rehearsal of sorts on how the Commission on Elections would handle the much bigger 2022 elections.

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In this episode, Christian Esguerra goes deep into this push by President Rodrigo Duterte's political party for him to run for vice president next year. What is the ruling PDP-LABAN party really up to? And what would a proposed tandem of Sara Duterte running for president, and her father possibly remaining in power as vice president, mean to Philippine democracy? 

He also talks to officials about the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. What's driving these new infections? And why should we all be worried even if many of us understandably are also battling with pandemic fatigue?

Here's a quick round up of the news you need to know.

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