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.

Author

Christian Esguerra

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News

Podcast website

factsfirstpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 31: One-on-One with Senate President Tito Sotto 12.09.2025

Listen to our wide-ranging discussion with Senate President Tito Sotto.

Ep. 30: BBM forms independent commission vs corruption 11.09.2025

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

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Leila De Lima.

Ep. 28:Jinggoy at Joel V. idinawit sa flood control corruption 09.09.2025

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

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

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

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

Listen to this wide-ranging discussion between Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas.

Ep. 23: One on one with Sen. Tito Sotto 05.09.2025

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

Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and Rep. Terry Ridon.

Ep. 21: Fr. Flavie Villanueva is 2025 Ramon Magsaysay awardee 03.09.2025

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

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

Listen to our discussion with Rep. Chel Diokno

Ep. 18: DPWH secretary resigns 31.08.2025

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

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

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

Christian Esguerra sits down with tax expert Mon Abrea.

Ep. 14: Lavish lifestyle of 'nepo babies' 28.08.2025

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

Listen to our episode with Rep. Mark Anthony Santos.

Ep. 12: Benjie Magalong willing to tell all on corrupt congressmen if... 19.08.2025

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

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

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

Listen to this discussion with Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.

Ep. 8: Resbak ni Leila De Lima 14.08.2025

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

Election lawyer Romy Macalintal explains the law Escudero might have violated by receiving campaign money from a government contractor.

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