WITH DUE RESPECT (Season 2) | JULY 19, 2026 | Livestream

Overview

The livestream of “With Due Respect (Season 2)” (July 19, 2026) is a wide-ranging commentary show that centers on ongoing controversies in Philippine politics and legal proceedings—especially impeachment-related developments and related investigations.

Main points and arguments

1) Impeachment: whether the “BIR box” can still be opened

The hosts discuss the sealed BIR box, said to contain bank and tax records allegedly tied to Vice President Sara Duterte, and whether it can still be opened as part of the impeachment proceedings.

They frame the dispute as follows:

• House prosecution’s position: The impeachment court can order access and subpoena relevant documents. The records are needed to evaluate claims of unexplained wealth.

• Defense position: The prosecution’s request is criticized as a “fishing expedition.” Concerns are also raised about privacy and timing—including that the records are sought when the VP was not yet an impeachable official.

Attorney Benjamin Tolosa Jr. argues that the prosecution’s request is grounded in:

• the constitutional power of the impeachment court,
• applicable banking/AML-related legal exceptions during impeachment, and
• precedent from past impeachment proceedings—particularly earlier instances involving the impeachment process for former Chief Justice Corona.

Tolosa also clarifies that, for now, the prosecution has not formally written to the President to request consent to unseal the BIR documents. However, he notes that in past cases, consent processes have been used.

2) Alleged “6.7–7 billion” transactions and bank secrecy

A major portion of the show focuses on claims that financial documents and AMLC disclosures point to transactions totaling around PHP 6.7 billion (a figure repeated frequently in the subtitles).

As presented through Tolosa’s position, the core points are:

• The records are said to be specific and traceable (with bank accounts/branches already identified).
• The prosecution argues that transparency is necessary to test explanations and reconcile declared wealth versus income and banking activity.

Tolosa rejects the idea that data privacy / bank secrecy should block disclosure in an impeachment context, arguing:

• public officials have a different expectation of privacy, and
• impeachment is the highest accountability mechanism provided by the Constitution.

3) “Timing” and “selective investigation” issues around the SEA Games and NBI probe

The show links the impeachment discussion with commentary on the NBI investigation into alleged irregularities connected to the 2019 SEA Games and related entities.

A recurring theme is suspicion about timing—why investigations or announcements occur when they do, particularly amid heightened political scrutiny.

Attorney Jess Falcis (appearing later) argues that statements attributed to officials can function as:

• witness intimidation, or
• strategic positioning meant to influence testimony.

Falcis also claims that alleged selective investigative timing is politically motivated rather than purely procedural.

4) AI/propaganda controversy: China Daily video insulting Filipinos as monkeys

In a later “Deep Dive” segment, the hosts discuss a China Daily state-media AI video that portrays Filipinos as monkeys.

The commentary emphasizes:

• the AI/imagery as racist and demeaning, and
• the view that this propaganda reflects contempt, not evidence-based defense.

They also address Sen. Robin Padilla’s criticism of the Philippine Coast Guard’s transparency initiative on harassment in the West Philippine Sea, with the hosts asserting:

• transparency is legitimate,
• Padilla’s stance is inconsistent, and
• China’s narrative is being used to undermine international law and the rules-based order.

5) West Philippine Sea: “bullying,” arbitration, and international law

The hosts repeatedly connect the propaganda discussion to the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) award and international legal principles—invoking the UNCLOS framework.

They argue:

• China’s “nine-dash line” is not supported by international recognition, and
• arbitration results cannot be erased by propaganda campaigns.

They also warn that political shifts could affect how loyalties are expressed in the future (framed as a fear of potential policy reversal).

6) Other impeachment/legal mentions and accountability themes

The show briefly touches on additional impeachment/legal and accountability topics, including:

• Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s detention and the extension (raised alongside questions about appropriateness after hospitalization),
• references to past impeachment precedents and how senators previously handled evidence (contrasting restraint versus openness),
• broader themes of systemic corruption and calls for accountability.

Presenters / contributors

• Anthony Dino de Leon
• Richard Hay Daria no Malimali (Richard Hayari)
• Chesca Persia
• Carlo Flores
• Attorney Benjamin Tolosa Jr. (House Prosecution Legal Spokesperson; main guest in the BIR box discussion)
• Attorney Jess Falcis (guest; discusses SEA Games/NBI timing and related legal framing)
• Cleve Arguelles (mentioned as part of the show’s persona/segment references)
• Sandro Ochona (mentioned in the show’s broader programming lineup)
• Maan Kapal (mentioned in the show’s broader programming lineup)
• NBI Director Melvin Matibag (discussed, not as a presenter)
• Senator Rodante Marcoleta (discussed, not a presenter)
• Senator Allan Peter Cayetano (discussed)
• Senator Pia Cayetano (discussed)
• Senator Robin Padilla (discussed)
• China Daily / Chinese state media (discussed)
• Rear Admiral Jerry Tari / Jer Tari (discussed in relation to Coast Guard statements)
• Vice President Sara Duterte (discussed)
• BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) / AMLC (Anti-Money Laundering Council) (discussed)