Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, veteran Philippine journalist Christian Esguerra brings you the relevant facts and explains burning issues on politics and governance — because democracy dies in disinformation.

Ep. 32: Trillion Peso March vs Corruption

Listen to Christian Esguerra's conversation with Kiko Aquino Dee on the massive rally set on Sept. 21 against massive corruption.

09-15
38:57

Ep. 31: One-on-One with Senate President Tito Sotto

Listen to our wide-ranging discussion with Senate President Tito Sotto.

09-12
01:07:17

Ep. 30: BBM forms independent commission vs corruption

Does the new commission have real powers to go after infrastructure-related corruption?

09-11
32:03

Ep. 86: China vessels hit PH resupply mission to Ayungin

Maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal sits down with Christian Esguerra about the latest incident near Ayungin Shoal.

10-23
39:58

Ep. 7: One-on-One with Sonny Trillanes

Christian Esguerra and Sonny Trillanes discuss the plunder case against Sara Duterte.

12-12
45:20

Ep. 6: The devil in the details

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Chel Diokno on the anti-dynasty bill authored by Speaker Bojie Dy and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos.

12-12
27:39

Ep. 5: Is the new witness vs Sara Duterte credible?

Why should we believe Ramil Madriaga?

12-11
01:09:28

Ep. 4: Zaldy Co's Philippine passport cancelled

Paano kung may iba pang passport si Zaldy Co?

12-10
25:22

Ep. 3: Marcos Jr. pushes for anti-dynasty law

Does President Marcos Jr. really want a law banning political dynasties?

12-09
50:04

Ep. 2: New impeachment cases readied vs Sara Duterte

Christian Esguerra is joined by Barry Gutierrez and Edu Mansanas in this episode.

12-08
01:22:59

Ep. 1: Perjury complaint vs Marcoleta

Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Dino De Leon on the case filed against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

12-06
41:43

Ep. 100: SC orders gov't to return P60B to PhilHealth

Christian Esguerra speaks with former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.

12-05
34:51

Ep. 99: Ombudsman Remulla speaks with Christian Esguerra

Which 'big fish' will be put behind bars before Christmas in connection with the flood control scam?

12-04
37:11

Ep. 98: Babes Singson quits ICI

What's the impact of his resignation on the push to jail corrupt officials involved in the flood control scam?

12-03
25:07

Ep. 97: Flood control scandal hits BBM performance rating

Why is Marcos Jr. facing a backlash for an issue he had brought up during his last SONA?

12-03
28:16

Ep. 96: Where are the big fish in the flood control scandal?

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Leila De Lima.

12-03
27:21

Ep. 95: 'No work, no pay' dapat kay Bato?

Should this be a policy against absentee legislators?

12-02
26:54

Ep. 94: Can BBM hold on to power until 2028?

Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes on the political prospects for President Marcos Jr. amid the flood control scandal and the continuing destabilization efforts against him.

12-01
42:58

Ep. 93: Pwede na ba yung P500 pang-noche buena?

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about how big an insult the statement of the Trade Secretary is on ordinary Filipinos.

11-29
44:55

Ep. 92: Duterte loses ICI appeal for temporary release

What's next for Rodrigo Duterte after he lost his appeal for provisional release?

11-28
27:31

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