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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Christian Esguerra
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 31: One-on-One with Senate President Tito Sotto 12.09.2025 1:07:17
Listen to our wide-ranging discussion with Senate President Tito Sotto.
Ep. 30: BBM forms independent commission vs corruption 11.09.2025 32:03
Does the new commission have real powers to go after infrastructure-related corruption?
Ep. 29: Sarah and Curlee Discaya as state witnesses? 10.09.2025 48:24
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Leila De Lima.
Ep. 28:Jinggoy at Joel V. idinawit sa flood control corruption 09.09.2025 1:05:07
Listen to this episode where Christian Esguerra is joined by Barry Gutierrez and Edu Mansanas.
Ep. 27: Chiz Escudero out as Senate President 08.09.2025 42:18
This episode talks about the removal of Chiz Escudero as his replacement by Tito Sotto as Senate President.
Ep. 26: The selective revelation of the Discayas 08.09.2025 34:31
Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Barry Gutierrez as they break down the bombshell testimony of Sarah and Curlee Discaya before the Senate blue ribbon committee.
Ep. 25: Star witness vs Duterte at the ICC 08.09.2025 18:49
How big is the decision of Royina Garma to testify vs Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court?
Ep. 24: Palace vs Congress 07.09.2025 1:04:18
Listen to this wide-ranging discussion between Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas.
Ep. 23: One on one with Sen. Tito Sotto 05.09.2025 1:02:10
Listen to our live interview with Sen. Tito Sotto days before he unseated Chiz Escudero as Senate president.
Ep. 22: Are congressmen protecting Rep. Zaldy Co? 04.09.2025 36:31
Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and Rep. Terry Ridon.
Ep. 21: Fr. Flavie Villanueva is 2025 Ramon Magsaysay awardee 03.09.2025 35:21
Christian Esguerra speaks with Duterte drug war critic, Fr. Flavie Villanueva, and his work for the poor that earned him Asia's top prize.
Ep. 20: Toby Tiangco says Rep. Zaldy Co has a lot of explaining to do 03.09.2025 25:44
Christian Esguerra speaks with Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, who claims Zaldy Co was behind P13.8 billion in budget insertions in the bicam.
Ep. 19: Contractor na campaign donor ni Chiz, may inamin... 02.09.2025 27:21
Listen to our discussion with Rep. Chel Diokno
Ep. 18: DPWH secretary resigns 31.08.2025 49:25
Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has been replaced by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.
Ep. 17: Leyte town mayor hits Goma's flood control project 31.08.2025 31:09
Christian Esguerra speaks with Mayor Bernie Tacoy, who wants an investigation into the flood control project, funded supposedly upon the initiative of Rep. Richard Gomez, in his town.
Ep. 16: Rep. Richard Gomez hits so-called 'media spin' 29.08.2025 48:04
Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talks about Goma's claim of a 'media spin' after reporters sought to take his side on a flood control issue in his congressional district.
Ep. 15: How to nail corrupt officials in flood control projects 29.08.2025 34:06
Christian Esguerra sits down with tax expert Mon Abrea.
Ep. 14: Lavish lifestyle of 'nepo babies' 28.08.2025 1:04:40
Christian Esguerra and Alan German talk about the lavish lifestyle of the so-called 'nepo babies.'
Ep. 13: Las Piñas congressman speaks up on infra projects in his city 28.08.2025 31:00
Listen to our episode with Rep. Mark Anthony Santos.
Ep. 12: Benjie Magalong willing to tell all on corrupt congressmen if... 19.08.2025 47:22
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Mayor Benjamin Magalong on corruption in flood control projects.
Ep. 11: Harry Roque's 'humba' controversy 18.08.2025 53:50
Listen to this discussion with Christian Esguerra, Abi Valte, and Ronald Llamas.
Ep. 10: Should Heidi Mendoza lead probe into flood control projects? 18.08.2025 35:28
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
Ep. 9: Robin Padilla staff under probe for alleged marijuana use in Senate? 15.08.2025 1:06:09
Listen to this discussion with Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.
Ep. 8: Resbak ni Leila De Lima 14.08.2025 41:51
De Lima's lawyer, Dino De Leon, explains why the former senator is going after government prosecutors who tried to revive criminal cases against her despite a court acquittal.
Ep. 7: Election lawyer discusses issue involving Chiz Escudero 14.08.2025 25:23
Election lawyer Romy Macalintal explains the law Escudero might have violated by receiving campaign money from a government contractor.
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