Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 8: The hunt for Bato dela Rosa 30.10.2026 50:48 ↓

Listen to this discussion on the P50-million bounty for Bato Dela Rosa's capture.

Ep. 7: Sandro Marcos' P4.3-B insertions under scrutiny 30.10.2026 47:57 ↓

Why does the President's son have more than 200 planned multi-purpose buildings and covered courts inserted in the 2027 budget bill?

Ep. 6: Ang mga congressmen na may pinakamaraming insertions 30.10.2026 40:06 ↓

Ken Abante of the People's Budget Coalition talks about the massive budget insertions by congressmen.

Ep. 5: POGOs are back--or did they ever leave? 30.10.2026 27:08 ↓

Former PAOCC director Winston Casio does realtalk on the scam hub operation despite a Philippine government ban.

Ep. 4: More than 7,000 insertions worth P190 billion? 30.10.2026 32:23 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Ken Abante of the People's Budget Coalition on the massive budget insertions by congressmen worth P190 billion in more tha. 7,000 projects.

Ep. 3: Toby Tiangco's issues with the House budget version 30.10.2026 29:30 ↓

Rep. Toby Tiangco explains the questionable provisions in the budget version passed by his colleagues.

Ep. 2: Can JV Ejercito fix the House budget version? 30.10.2026 37:47 ↓

Listen to our interview with Sen. JV Ejercito, chair of the finance committee, on the problematic items in the budget bill passed by the House.

Ep. 1: Cielo Magno to run for senator in 2028 15.10.2026 48:10 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with economist Cielo Magno on her decision to run for senator in 2028, and why Filipino voters deserve better options.

Ep. 100: The prosecution's big gamble 15.10.2026 24:26 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Terry Ridon.

Ep. 99: Sara Duterte's unexplained wealth 15.10.2026 47:43 ↓

The House prosecution team opted to drop 3 out of 4 charges against Sara Duterte, convinced that evidence on her unexplained wealth should be enough to secure a conviction.

Ep. 98: Robin Padilla, defense team target fraud audit expert 15.10.2026 44:34 ↓

Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro.

Ep. 97: Trillanes drops new bombshell vs. Sara Duterte 03.10.2026 1:10:12 ↓

After being dropped as prosecution witness, Trillanes drops fresh allegations against Sara Duterte.

Ep. 96: Why House prosecutors should be wary of Col. Lachica as witness 28.08.2026 50:05 ↓

Listen to this discussion with lawyer Domingo Cayosa on the risks of presenting Col. Dante Lachica as a witness in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Ep. 95: How Robin Padilla insulted our heroes 27.08.2026 50:04 ↓

Listen to our discussion on Sen. Robin Padilla's questions during Day 19 of the impeachment trial.

Ep. 94: Sara Duterte aide grilled over questionable disbursements 27.08.2026 28:26 ↓

Let's break down Day 19 of the impeachment trial with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.

Ep. 93: Sara Duterte tagged as mastermind of confidential fund 'scam' 27.08.2026 48:14 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with the lead House prosecutor, Rep. Jinky Luistro.

Ep. 92: Sino sina Antonio Pagong at Timon Andrew Pusa? 25.08.2026 45:15 ↓

This episode breaks down Day 17 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Ep. 91: Marcoleta's witness recants 22.08.2026 1:24:29 ↓

What happens now after Orly Guteza recanted his allegations against Rep. Martin Romualdez?

Ep. 90: Jonvic Remulla wants 'Robin Padilla' law amended 22.08.2026 47:23 ↓

Listen to our episode with Sec. Jonvic Remulla on the school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga.

Ep. 89: Sara Duterte's disbursing officer 22.08.2026 46:38 ↓

Sara Duterte's disbursing officer testifies as a hostile witness in her impeachment trial.

Ep. 88: Loren at Leandro, nasa Switzerland? 22.08.2026 50:29 ↓

Listen to our episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

Ep. 87: Sandro Marcos reveals Digong's 2022 'conditions' 22.08.2026 1:07:25 ↓

Rep. Sandro Marcos revealed Duterte's supposed conditions for supporting Marcos Jr. for president in 2022.

Ep. 86: Sara Duterte, kinasuhan na ng grave threats 22.08.2026 32:00 ↓

Himayin natin ang kasong grave threats laban may VP Sara Duterte.

Ep. 85: Why was Secretary Ralph Recto 'targeted'? 22.08.2026 27:18 ↓

Listen to our interview with lawyer Raymund Palad, who represents the talent manager who revealed the supposed character assassination plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Ep. 84: 'Leadership fund' for senators 22.08.2026 33:14 ↓

Let's discuss the so-called "leadership fund" between P500 million and P1 billion in DPWH fund allocations.