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by Natashya Gutierrez
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  • Why the Powerful Don't Go to Jail in the Philippines. And How to Fix It.

    September 17, 2026 · 37 min

    It has been an eventful few weeks in Philippine politics and pursuing accountability. Martin Romualdez — former House Speaker and the President's own cousin — was arrested for plunder on September 7, 2026, over ₱7.44 billion in alleged…

  • A 'Frame-Up': The Philippines' Biggest Corruption Case Just Got Complicated

    August 26, 2026 · 38 min

    Former House Speaker and the president's cousin Martin Romualdez has responded to the allegations against him - and we break it all down in this episode. A falsified affidavit. Three recanted witnesses. A claim that the whole case was…

  • Explained: Shocking, New Evidence in the Flood Control Scandal

    July 29, 2026 · 31 min

    Suitcases of cash. A fake money-changer. Mansions and multi-million donations around the world. A new Supplemental Complaint-Affidavit just landed at the Philippine Office of the Ombudsman — and it adds fresh witnesses, new financial…

  • "I'm Not President of My Family": What Marcos' SONA Really Signals

    July 28, 2026 · 31 min

    Real accountability or political theatre? In this episode, we analyze President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's statements on the flood control corruption scandal in his recent State of the Nation address, including his announcement that charges…

  • A Nation Watching: The Alex Eala Effect

    July 8, 2026 · 47 min

    Sports star Alex Eala just made history — beating defending champion Iga Świątek to reach the second week of Wimbledon, the deepest any Filipino has ever gone in a Grand Slam. Veteran sports journalist TJ Manotoc joins us on this episode…

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  • Saving Siargao, Part 3: How corruption is destroying the environment

    June 11, 2026 · 34 min

    Government officials, business owners and developers have contributed to the destruction of Siargao's environment and natural beauty.  On this episode, we speak to Siargao-based anti-corruption advocate and resort owner Christophe Bariou…

  • Saving Siargao, Part 2: The secret crisis beneath the island's seas

    June 3, 2026 · 32 min

    There's a crisis lurking beneath Siargao's oceans. On this episode, we speak to Chie Defino of Ocean Tribe Philippines and go beneath the surface of Siargao's seas – to understand the island's environmental issues underwater. Siargao…

  • Saving Siargao, Part 1: The impact of mass tourism on the paradise island

    May 28, 2026 · 26 min

    On part 1 of our three-part series, our assignment is to understand the environmental impact of mass tourism on the island. On this episode, we speak to Analyn Dulpina, Kara Rosas, and Iris Aroa of Lokal Lab, a grassroots NGO focused on…

  • Introducing: Saving Siargao

    May 28, 2026 · 1 min

    Siargao Island is a tear-drop shaped island in Southern Philippines, widely known around the world for its surfing, beaches, and natural beauty. It's fast becoming one of the most popular islands in Asia, but it’s being touted as the next…

  • Exposing more NYC luxury properties tied to Martin Romualdez

    May 19, 2026 · 17 min

    EXCLUSIVE: Our latest investigation reveals two additional New York City properties have links to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. My assignment today is to investigate how documents, sources and new evidence ties Romualdez and his…

  • I did a week-long leadership course in Harvard: Here's what I learned

    May 4, 2026 · 27 min

    I'm back from a bit of a hiatus that included attending a week-long course at Harvard Kennedy School, on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century. In this episode, I recap my top three takeaways from the program, reflect on…

  • Maria Ressa: I live a life with no regrets

    February 23, 2026 · 10 min

    In this bonus episode, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa talks about some of her greatest learnings, how she reacts to the criticisms and online hate against her, and gives advice on how to live a life with no regrets. We also…

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I'm Natashya Gutierrez, an award-winning journalist and on this limited series podcast, I take you... On Assignment With Me. Join me as I explore global stories, meet trailblazers and newsmakers, and take you behind the scenes of my investigations. My journalistic curiosity meets intimacy on this assignment, and you're invited.