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. 75: Ombudsman Remulla speaks of legislators likely to be charged

Listen to Christian Esguerra's wide-ranging live interview with Ombudsman Boying Remulla, from possibly reviving the case against Sen. Joel Villanueva to holding former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez accountable.

10-27
01:04:17

Ep. 74: The 'secret' Ombudsman Martires decision

Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Dino De Leon on the 'secret' decision by Martires in favor of Joel Villanueva, a 2019 ruling that surprised even the current ombudsman,

10-23
46:33

Ep. 73: Fire at DPWH office amid corruption probe

What if documents relevant to the flood control investigation are intentionally burned? What can investigators do?

10-23
25:25

Ep. 72: Trillanes sues Bong Go for plunder

Trillanes describes Bong Go as the "mastermind" in this corruption scheme.

10-22
25:03

Ep. 71: The righteous indignation of Joel Villanueva

This episode talks about the righteous indignation of the senator, who is against facing corruption allegations.

10-20
01:03:12

Ep. 70: Ano ba ang laro ni Congress-meow?

Listen to this episode on the DDS push to remove BBM.

10-13
01:06:11

Ep. 69: P250-B unprogrammed fund, lusot sa Kamara

Why can't congressmen let go of this controversial allocation?

10-13
33:06

Ep. 68: One-on-One with Ombudsman Boying Remulla

Why were the Dutertes and their supporters so intent on blocking Boying Remulla's appointment as Ombudsman?

10-11
53:29

Ep. 67: So, kelan na ang ICC trial ni Digong?

What's next for Digong after the ICC rejected his petition for interim release?

10-10
46:51

Ep. 66: ICC junks Digong's push for interim release

Are Sara Duterte and the rest of the DDS also to blame for the ICC's rejection of her dad's request for temporary release?

10-10
23:12

Ep. 65: Will Chiz be held accountable?

Christian Esguerra speaks with Comelec chairman George Garcia on the poll body's investigation into campaign contributions received by several candidates from government contractors in the 2022 elections.

10-09
01:16:46

Ep. 64: Sen. Erwin Tulfo pushes for tax holiday

Does Tulfo's proposal really make sense?

10-08
42:15

Ep. 63: A Trillion Peso Movement

How do we sustain the indignation and demand for accountability in this massive corruption involving flood control projects?

10-08
27:28

Ep. 61: Who will replace Ping Lacson at Blue Ribbon Committee?

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Senate President Tito Sotto.

10-07
49:33

Ep. 60: Alan Cayetano proposes snap elections

Listen to this episode on Cayetano's idea to hold a snap election.

10-06
49:30

Ep. 59: Ping Lacson to quit as Blue Ribbon Committee chairman

Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas and Barry Gutierrez.

10-05
01:36:55

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