It has been established that the alleged gunmen of the Bondi Beach massacre on December 14 were in the Philippines just weeks before they killed 15 people in a terrorist attack in Sydney. The father and son duo spent four weeks in the country, but authorities have yet to ascertain what exactly they did there despite unverified reports they received "military-style training."

On this episode of On Assignment With Me, I speak to an investigative journalist who went to Davao City – where the pair stayed. Carmela Fonbuena takes us on assignment with her, as she tells us what she discovered, and why the trip to the southern Philippines left her with more questions than answers.

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On this episode, I take you on assignment with me as I report from Bondi Beach after Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades. I bring you along as I update you on the latest news, share the mood in Sydney's iconic beach, and speak to a young Jewish Australian who calls Bondi home.

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On this first episode, I go solo to introduce myself and explain why I've decided to start this podcast. Then, I break an exclusive story about a luxury property owned by former House Speaker Martin Romualdez – a close ally of the Philippine president and a top government official – who has allegedly been linked to a massive corruption scandal that has rocked the country, accusations he denies. The recent controversy has triggered protests and widespread calls for accountability and transparency, starting with assets of elected officials.

You'll get a front row seat on how I did the investigation, and experience what it's like to be... On Assignment With Me.

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