#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.

#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.”

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#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 turns of fate that brought her back to acting full-time. The episode also dives into the realities behind casting culture, “pangako” moves, and why she believes these issues go beyond entertainment—because it can be “about power” and “control.”

#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 system, where ordinary citizens can be jailed over small amounts but powerful officials can shrug off massive controversies.The conversation also tackles the hunt for the “big fish,” the Blue Ribbon report controversy, the names being dragged into the flood control narrative, and Tinio’s challenge for Ombudsman Boying Remulla to prove independence by investigating Malacañang-linked officials.

#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 diplomacy, and what shifting timelines could mean for today’s West Philippine Sea narrative.

#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 act could push public anger beyond previous limits.

#TheViewFromManila | Leloy Claudio dives deep into the roots of corruption, the impunity that fuels it, and how the Philippines must break free from its economic mismanagement. From the dangerous legacy of neoliberalism to the urgent need for an industrial policy that taps into the country’s untapped potential, Claudio calls for a radical shift toward prosperity. Is it time to rethink history and create a new economic future?