Christian Esguerra
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.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 58: Sara Duterte lawyer defends her 'kill' remarks 08.07.2026 43:50
Let's break down what happened on Day 3 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Ep. 57: Jinky Luistro's moment 08.07.2026 41:59
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 29:14
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 53:46
What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?
Ep. 54: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins 07.07.2026 26:20
What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?
Ep. 53: Ombudsman files case vs. Marcoleta 03.07.2026 51:21
How strong is the evidence of plunder against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?
Ep. 52: Is Sherwin Gatchalian up to the challenge? 03.07.2026 36:34
Can a non-lawyer ably preside over the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte?
Ep. 51: Is Marcoleta worth fighting for? 03.07.2026 24:04
Why did the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally for Marcoleta fizzle out?
Ep. 50: Nihilistic group influenced Tacloban shooters? 03.07.2026 37:28
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 41:31
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 33:14
What to expect on Day 1 of the impeachment trial
Ep. 47: Unmasking the Iglesia rally 02.07.2026 48:33
What does the INC rally hope to achieve?
Ep. 46: Why Marcoleta only has himself to blame 02.07.2026 28:34
The Ombudsman is set to file a plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.
Ep. 45: Sara Duterte's excuse--free speech 02.07.2026 32:53
Sara Duterte cites free speech to defend her threat against Marcos Jr.
Ep. 44: Anti-hazing raps vs. Ateneo coaches? 02.07.2026 46:12
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 34:01
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 24:39
Criminal justice expect Raymund Narag joins Christian Esguerra.
Ep. 41: More Trillanes bombshell vs. Sara Duterte? 02.07.2026 42:44
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 32:38
Christian Esguerra sits with Tricia Oco of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council.
Ep. 39: Alan Cayetano's shortlived Senate presidency 18.06.2026 52:43
Let's look back at Alan Cayetano's shortlived and tumultuous Senate presidency.
Ep. 38: Chiz as impeachment trial presiding officer? 18.06.2026 32:05
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 31:08
Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?
Ep. 36: Pati si Kiko dinamay sa 'maleta' story 18.06.2026 30:26
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 44:04
Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?
Ep. 34: Lawyer Jesus Falcis suspended over 'vulgar' remarks 18.06.2026 28:25
Lawyer Jesus Falcis was suspended for one year over 'vulgar' remarks on social media.
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