#TheViewFromManila | Investment banker and Maharlika Investment Fund independent director Stephen CuUnjieng returns to Richard Heydarian for a wide-ranging conversation on why “anti-corruption” and “unity” rhetoric keeps winning—while competence and long-term policy lose. From why government spending still drives short-term growth to the myth of a “demographic dividend,” and why top talent is pushed out by an anti-excellence culture, CuUnjieng argues the real fix is incentives: meritocracy, competitive pay, and zero tolerance for incompetence.

#PolitikaAllTheWay | WR Numero President and CEO Cleve Arguelles breaks down why power, popularity, and impunity don’t last forever in Philippine politics.

From Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s alleged hiding, to the Duterte camp’s shrinking space outside Mindanao, and President Bongbong Marcos’ lowest ratings so far — Arguelles explains why elections are “math,” why accountability matters, and why 2028 could define not just leaders, but Filipinos’ daily lives and the country’s place in the world.

#TheMensRoom | Romnick Sarmenta explains why he refuses to campaign for anyone and why he won’t support celebrity candidates: for him, voting is personal — even his kids are told to study candidates and decide for themselves.

He also looks back on his That’s Entertainment days and Kuya Germs’ no-drama rule, how he was discovered as a child star at 4 years old, his “Ding” era in Darna, his life as a communications professor, and finally, his clarification on Sheryl Cruz.

#ThoughtLeaders | UN Young Champion of the Earth and Cacao Project founder Louise Mabulo shares how regenerative agroforestry, ancestral wisdom and technology are helping smallholder farmers move from survival to truly thriving — while inspiring the next generation to see agriculture as profitable, dignified and future-ready. #OneNews #Long Conversation

#SafeHouse | “Ronald, bakit wala ka? May ubo ka ba?”

One News editors poke fun at Ronald Llamas’ absence while dissecting the viral “ubo” incident involving former Comelec commissioner Rowena Guanzon — from cough etiquette and “cover your mouth” to what really counts as basic courtesy in public spaces. The panel then pivots to “slow news day” drama, online overreactions, and how small confrontations keep turning into national talking points.

#PolitikaAllTheWay | Jimmy Bondoc reveals that VP Sara “didn’t like” the calls for President Bongbong Marcos to resign, saying she preferred letting the administration finish its term. The episode also dives into his views on the ICC case against former President Duterte, alleged legislative corruption in the national budget, the growing secession sentiment in Mindanao, and why he believes Philippine politics is suffering from “mental inundation.”

#TheMensRoom | “Ayoko na. I don't want this life anymore.” Enrique Gil opens up about nearly walking away from showbiz after the pandemic — and how family, creative freedom, and producing eventually pulled him back.He also talks about his horror project shot in Taiwan (“Huwag niyong panoorin mag-isa”), the deeper comedy behind I Am Not Big Bird, why he avoids artists with bad attitudes on set, and the long-awaited return to teleseryes with Andrea Brillantes.

#ThoughtLeaders | DEPDEV Usec. Rosemarie G. Edillon explains how innovation, data governance, and stronger accountability systems can restore trust and drive long-term development. Filipinovation awardee Vanessa Villanueva-Popillo shows how virtual training and IP-driven solutions can scale nationwide. #OneNews #LongConversation

#SafeHouse | Ronald Llamas argues that the DTI Secretary’s controversial ₱500 Christmas challenge derailed the administration’s anti-corruption momentum, saying the clarification “was not a good idea” and only fueled public frustration. He explains why Pres. Bongbong Marcos must act, how the rallies reveal fractured messaging, and why January could bring a sharper political backlash.

Catch Safe House every Wednesday, 9:00 PM on #LongConversation here on One News.

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#PolitikaAllTheWay | Atty. Erin Tañada explains why the impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte must proceed, why the public deserves to hear the full evidence, and how the confidential funds issue and flood control scandal sharpen calls for accountability. He also lays out what this means for the political landscape heading into 2028.