Christian Esguerra

Facts First with Christian Esguerra

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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.

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Christian Esguerra

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News

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 58: Sara Duterte lawyer defends her 'kill' remarks 08.07.2026

Let's break down what happened on Day 3 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Ep. 57: Jinky Luistro's moment 08.07.2026

Christian Esguerra sits down with lead House prosecutor Jinky Luistro on Day 2 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Ep. 56: Sara Duterte appears in Senate, not trial 08.07.2026

What was Sara Duterte up to when she showed up for a one-sentence press conference in the Senate on Day 2 of her impeachment trial?

Ep. 55: Marcoleta arrested over alleged plunder 07.07.2026

What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

Ep. 54: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins 07.07.2026

What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?

Ep. 53: Ombudsman files case vs. Marcoleta 03.07.2026

How strong is the evidence of plunder against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

Ep. 52: Is Sherwin Gatchalian up to the challenge? 03.07.2026

Can a non-lawyer ably preside over the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte?

Ep. 51: Is Marcoleta worth fighting for? 03.07.2026

Why did the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally for Marcoleta fizzle out?

Ep. 50: Nihilistic group influenced Tacloban shooters? 03.07.2026

Listen to this episode on how an online network is grooming minors to commit violence, self-harm, and mass shootings.

Ep. 49: Ombudsman to still file case vs. Marcoleta 02.07.2026

The Ombudsman says he will still file a plunder case against Marcoleta despite the massive Iglesia rally.

Ep. 48: Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins on July 6 02.07.2026

What to expect on Day 1 of the impeachment trial

Ep. 47: Unmasking the Iglesia rally 02.07.2026

What does the INC rally hope to achieve?

Ep. 46: Why Marcoleta only has himself to blame 02.07.2026

The Ombudsman is set to file a plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

Ep. 45: Sara Duterte's excuse--free speech 02.07.2026

Sara Duterte cites free speech to defend her threat against Marcos Jr.

Ep. 44: Anti-hazing raps vs. Ateneo coaches? 02.07.2026

Listen to this episode with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on the CIDG findings on the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

Ep. 43: Mike Defensor in trouble 02.07.2026

NBI Director Melvin Matibag explains the human trafficking case against Mike Defensor.

Ep. 42: Should PH lower minimum age of criminal responsibility? 02.07.2026

Criminal justice expect Raymund Narag joins Christian Esguerra.

Ep. 41: More Trillanes bombshell vs. Sara Duterte? 02.07.2026

Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes, who will testify in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.

Ep. 40: Is the Philippine juvenile law weak? 02.07.2026

Christian Esguerra sits with Tricia Oco of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council.

Ep. 39: Alan Cayetano's shortlived Senate presidency 18.06.2026

Let's look back at Alan Cayetano's shortlived and tumultuous Senate presidency.

Ep. 38: Chiz as impeachment trial presiding officer? 18.06.2026

Is it a good move to have Chiz Escudero preside over Sara Duterte's impeachment trial?

Ep. 37: Cayetano runs to the Supreme Court 18.06.2026

Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?

Ep. 36: Pati si Kiko dinamay sa 'maleta' story 18.06.2026

This episode explains why the "maleta" narrative has become laughable and even more outrageous.

Ep. 35: Joel Villanueva set to join Gatchalian bloc? 18.06.2026

Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?

Ep. 34: Lawyer Jesus Falcis suspended over 'vulgar' remarks 18.06.2026

Lawyer Jesus Falcis was suspended for one year over 'vulgar' remarks on social media.

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