Philippine Politics Now

Philippine Politics Now — Evening briefing for August 10, 2026.

Bryan covers today's headlines including habagat flooding across Luzon, Dagupan City's calamity declaration, the Baguio landslide, the delayed Duterte impeachment trial, Ramon Ang's stake in Lopez Holdings, the income tax exemption bill, and lower Meralco rates.

MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
The Daily Briefing: Start your day with the headlines that matter - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-daily-briefing
The Short List: The day's biggest stories in a tight, no-nonsense package - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-short-list

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — Weekly Briefing for August 10 2026

A recap of the week's biggest political and economic stories in the Philippines.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Cold Open
00:30 — Greeting & Network Shoutouts
01:15 — The Big Story: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (Day 12–25)
06:00 — In Other News: GDP Slowdown, World Bank Downgrade, Flood Control Corruption
09:00 — Weather: Tropical Depressions Luis & Maymay, Habagat Deaths
10:30 — Alex Eala: WTA Title & Canadian Open
11:30 — The Good News: Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, Pag-IBIG Audit, PWD Allowance
12:30 — The Not-So-Good News: Habagat Toll, Quiboloy Extradition, Maleta Boys Recantation
14:00 — The Bigger Picture: A Country in Triage
16:00 — Closing Thought
17:00 — Sign-Off

MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
Daily Briefing: Start your day with the headlines that matter — https://www.spreaker.com/show/daily-briefing
The Short List: The day's biggest stories in a tight, no-nonsense package — https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-short-list

Sources: Rappler, Inquirer, PhilStar, ABS-CBN, GMA, Manila Bulletin, CNN PH, One News

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — Evening Briefing for August 9, 2026 (Sunday)

CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Cold Open: Marikina River hits 2nd alarm
0:15 — Greeting & Network Shoutout
0:45 — THE BIG STORY: DOJ to Study US Extradition Request for Apollo Quiboloy
3:30 — IN OTHER NEWS: Maleta Boys Recantation, Marcos Sona Pledges, AI Hubs Debate, Alex Eala at Canadian Open
5:15 — THE BIGGER PICTURE: Pressure From Every Direction
6:00 — Closing Thought & Sign-off

Seven dead from habagat rains across Luzon. DOJ receives formal US request to extradite Apollo Quiboloy. Manila Rep. Abante demands maleta boys name the people behind their retracted affidavits. President Marcos acknowledges much work remains on Sona promises. Growing debate over AI data centers in the Philippines. Alex Eala advances at the Canadian Open despite a rolled ankle.

MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
The Daily Roast: Sharp takes on the week's biggest political moments - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-daily-roast
Impeachment Breakdown: In-depth coverage of every hearing, every motion, every twist - https://www.spreaker.com/show/impeachment-breakdown

---
Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!
Live stream: https://radio.hustlestudios.net/live
All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — Morning for August 9 2026

Your daily dose of Philippine political news, analyzed and presented for listeners across the archipelago.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Opening
1:30 — Morning Headlines
4:00 — Analysis & Commentary
6:30 — Closing

---
Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!
Live stream: https://radio.hustlestudios.ne...

#PhilippinePoliticsNow #PhilippineNews #HustleStudios

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Lead stories from the past 8 hours (afternoon developments). NBI probes honeytrap plot against Marcos admin. Maleta boys recantation reveals pattern of manufactured evidence. Ortega slams P5-M misinformation campaign on La Union flooding. PMA incorporates 342 new plebes. Coast Guard seizes P3-M smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — Morning Briefing for August 8, 2026 (Saturday)

CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Cold Open
0:15 — Greeting & Network Shoutout
0:45 — THE BIG STORY: GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2
4:00 — IN OTHER NEWS: Legarda & Leviste Leave Country, Ombudsman Files Graft vs Tarlac Rep
5:15 — THE GOOD NEWS: No Imminent Water Crisis in Metro Manila
5:45 — THE NOT-SO-GOOD NEWS: 93,155 Dengue Cases This Year
6:10 — THE BIGGER PICTURE: Economic Slowdown Meets Political Turbulence
6:30 — Closing Thought & Sign-off

MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
Daily Briefing: Your sharp morning briefing with the essential headlines you need to know - https://www.spreaker.com/show/daily-briefing
The Short List: The biggest stories of the day broken down in a quick, no-nonsense format - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-short-list

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — Evening Edition for August 7 2026.

Hosted by Bryan.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Cold Open — The Quiboloy Extradition Envelope
0:15 Greeting
0:30 The Big Story — Apollo Quiboloy Extradition Back on the Table
4:00 In Other News — Transport Strike Called Off, DPWH Inspections Bill, Motorcycle Taxi Registration
5:15 The Good News — Iloilo Rapid Response to Sugarcane Pest
5:45 The Not-So-Good News — RSSI Threat to Livelihoods
6:15 The Bigger Picture — Political Loyalty vs Legal Accountability
7:00 Closing Thought — Samuel Johnson Quote
7:15 Network Shoutout
7:25 Sign-Off

MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
Daily Briefing: The biggest Philippine news stories delivered every morning with sharp analysis — https://www.spreaker.com/show/...
The Short List: Get caught up on top stories in minutes — https://www.spreaker.com/show/...

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — daily (morning) episode for August 7 2026 Morning News. Philippine political news, analyzed and presented for listeners across the archipelago.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — daily (evening) episode for August 6 2026 Evening News. Philippine political news, analyzed and presented for listeners across the archipelago.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

Philippine Politics Now — daily (morning) episode for August 6 2026 Morning News. Philippine political news, analyzed and presented for listeners across the archipelago.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

Support independent conversations and accessible coverage of Philippine politics:

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support

Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or HustleStudios.

A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.