#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 to play catch up. #OneNews #LongConversation

#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 Philippines’ long-term energy security.#OneNews #LongConversation

#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 administration.

#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 shoe collection in the Philippines takes more than just passion.

#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 whether confidence in the system can be restored. #OneNews #Long Conversation (Recorded: January 19, 2026)

#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 momentum was disrupted by the Taal eruption and the COVID-19 outbreak, and argues why changing the system remains “absolutely necessary.”

#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