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Should a friendship be broken just because of politics? A discussion nearly one year after the 2022 Philippine national election, which according to some analyst, created levels of political polarization between supporters of then two leading presidential candidates – Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Leni Robredo. To discuss the topic, Brian Castillo is joined by Chino Carandang and Gabriel Sumague.

Groups against SIM registration file a petition before the Supreme Court to declare the SIM Registration Law unconstitutional. Meanwhile, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the SIM registration for 90 days after the April 26 deadline. To discuss the issue, Brian Castillo is joined by Ardee Guerrero, Campaign Head of Junk Sim Registration Network.

Forty-one percent (41%) of Filipinos are in favor of the proposals to amend the Philippine Constitution now, an increase of 10-percentage points from a similar survey conducted in September 2022, according to the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey.

To discuss the topic, Brian Castillo is joined by Charles Judiel Baynas, a constitutional reform advocate and National President of the Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition.

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the arrogant and snobbish government workers who are creating an atmosphere of fear and mistrust in public institutions, agencies and offices.

Tulfo filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 554 with an aim to craft and promote the "Anti-Taray" Bill that will impose tougher penalties on government workers guilty of misconduct, harassment, and even human rights violations.

Gabriela Women’s Party filed a measure that would allow women to take a paid two-day “menstrual leave” per month to employees both in the public and private sectors.

According to Gabriela, the bill seeks to provide women with the flexibility and support they need to manage their reproductive health without the fear of negative consequences such as losing pay, falling behind in work, or facing disciplinary action.

Malacañang on Monday, April 3, announces the locations of the four (4) additional Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites considered as ‘suitable and mutually beneficial’ for both the Philippines and the United States of America. EDCA is one of the mechanisms designed to bolster the alliance between the US and the Philippines under the Philippine-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT).

Adamson University Chemical Engineering student John Matthew Salilig died of blunt force trauma during the hazing ceremony conducted by Tau Gamma Phi in Biñan, Laguna. His body was later found by the police in a shallow grave in Imus, Cavite, on February 28, 2023.

Salilig’s case cannot be described as an isolated one and hazing is still a continuing issues in many schools in the country. To discuss the topic, Brian Castillo is joined by Triskelion Council of Quezon City Executive Secretary Vincent Camacho.