Philippine Politics Now

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Understand the decisions, debates, and power dynamics shaping the Philippines today. Philippine Politics Now is your essential daily guide to Philippine government, public policy, legislation, elections, and political affairs. We look beyond the headlines to explain what happened, why it matters, and how decisions made in Manila affect communities across the archipelago and Filipinos around the world. Through clear analysis and candid conversations with lawmakers, journalists, academics, advocates, and key newsmakers, the show examines legislative battles, governance challenges, grassroots movements, and the competing interests influencing the country’s future. Whether you closely follow Philippine politics or simply want reliable context for the stories dominating the news, Philippine Politics Now helps you understand the why behind the what. Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the show or HustleStudios. A HustleStudios Podcast Network production. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

  1. Aug 11

    Philippine Politics Now — Evening for August 11 2026

    Philippine Politics Now — Evening for August 11 2026 CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Cold Open 0:30 — Welcome + Network Shoutouts 2:00 — DOJ Files Grave Threats Case vs Sara Duterte 15:00 — P7.2-Trillion 2027 Budget Submitted 22:00 — Storm Death Toll Rises to 19 28:00 — Five Students Among Baguio Dead 33:00 — Quezon City Solar Schools 37:00 — Ateneo/Tab Baldwin Fine 40:00 — K to 12 Spiral Progression Removal 45:00 — Closing Thought 47:00 — End / HustleStudios Radio 24/7 SOURCES: Rappler — DOJ Grave Threats Filing Rappler — 2027 National Expenditure Program Rappler — NDRRMC Storm Death Toll Rappler — Baguio Landslide Student Deaths Rappler — QC Solar Panel Program Rappler — DOLE Ateneo/Baldwin Fine Rappler — K to 12 Spiral Progression Removal MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS: The Daily Roast: Sharp daily commentary on the biggest stories — https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-daily-roast Impeachment Breakdown: Deep dives into the Sara Duterte impeachment trial — https://www.spreaker.com/show/impeachment-breakdown Philippine Politics Now — Evening for August 11 2026 — by HustleStudios This episode was created with AI assistance. Original content reviewed by our team for platform compliance. #PhilippinePoliticsNow #HustleStudios #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.

  2. Aug 10

    Philippine Politics Now — Morning for August 11 2026

    Philippine Politics Now — Morning for August 11 2026 CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Cold Open: Senate doors open on impeachment trial 0:30 — Welcome + Network Shoutout 1:30 — THE BIG STORY: Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins 15:00 — Trial proceedings and legal arguments 20:00 — IN OTHER NEWS: Duterte-Marcos position negotiations 25:00 — Monsoon weather updates and class suspensions 30:00 — THE GOOD NEWS: Mitsubishi hybrid vehicle investment 35:00 — THE NOT-SO-GOOD NEWS: Colombia earthquake 40:00 — THE BIGGER PICTURE: Marcos-Duterte power dynamics 55:00 — Closing thought + sign-off 60:00 — End / HustleStudios Radio 24/7 SOURCES: Rappler — Sara Duterte impeachment trial coverage Inquirer — Duterte camp position negotiations report PAGASA — Southwest monsoon weather advisory ABS-CBN — Mitsubishi Philippines hybrid vehicle investment CNN Philippines — Colombia earthquake aftermath MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS: Daily Briefing: The day's top Philippine stories in a concise, easy-to-digest format — https://www.spreaker.com/show/... The Short List: A quick-hit roundup of the stories that matter most — https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Philippine Politics Now — Morning for August 11 2026 — by HustleStudios This episode was created with AI assistance. August 11 2026's top stories were sourced from 5 outlets, fact-checked, and narrated in a neutral voice. #PhilippinePoliticsNow #HustleStudios #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.

  3. Aug 10

    Philippine Politics Now — Evening for August 10 2026

    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.

  4. Aug 9

    Philippine Politics Now — Weekly Briefing for August 10 2026

    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.

  5. Aug 9

    Philippine Politics Now — Evening for August 9 2026

    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.

  6. Aug 8

    Philippine Politics Now — Morning for August 9 2026

    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.

  7. Aug 8

    Philippine Politics Now — Evening for August 8 2026

    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.

  8. Aug 7

    Philippine Politics Now — Morning for August 8 2026

    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.

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Understand the decisions, debates, and power dynamics shaping the Philippines today. Philippine Politics Now is your essential daily guide to Philippine government, public policy, legislation, elections, and political affairs. We look beyond the headlines to explain what happened, why it matters, and how decisions made in Manila affect communities across the archipelago and Filipinos around the world. Through clear analysis and candid conversations with lawmakers, journalists, academics, advocates, and key newsmakers, the show examines legislative battles, governance challenges, grassroots movements, and the competing interests influencing the country’s future. Whether you closely follow Philippine politics or simply want reliable context for the stories dominating the news, Philippine Politics Now helps you understand the why behind the what. Philippine Politics Now is an independent, nonpartisan podcast. Opinions expressed by guests and commentators are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the show or HustleStudios. A HustleStudios Podcast Network production. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philippine-politics-now--7095450/support.

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  • Creator
    HustleStudios Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © HustleStudios Podcast Network
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    Philippine Politics Now