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. 6: Chiz Escudero admits getting campaign money from... 13.08.2025 33:14
Did Senate President Francis Escudero violate the law by accepting campaign money from a government contractor?
Ep. 5: What senators should have done 13.08.2025 32:11
Atty. Rene Sarmiento, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, says senators could have proceeded with the impeachment trial since the Supreme Court did not issue a restraining order.
Ep. 4: BBM names contractors who bagged biggest flood control contracts 11.08.2025 51:21
Listen to our interview with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza on BBM's presentation of the top 15 contractors that cornered more than 500 billion pesos in flood control projects since 2022.
Ep. 3: 2 Chinese vessels collide while harassing PH boat 11.08.2025 27:14
Listen to our interview with PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela.
Ep. 2: The face of dismay and resistance 08.08.2025 31:09
Christian Esguerra speaks with Kiko Dee, whose protest at the Senate gallery became the symbol of public dismay over the senators' move to archive the Sara Duterte impeachment case.
Ep. 1: Constitution framer reacts to Senate move on Sara Duterte impeachment case 08.08.2025 31:31
Listen to this episode with Atty. Christian Monsod, a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission.
Ep. 99: Rep. Jinky Luistro speaks up on Senate action on impeachment case 08.08.2025 23:26
Listen to our interview with Rep. Jinky Luistro
Ep. 98: Tito Sotto schools lawyers in Senate at impeachment debates 07.08.2025 1:07:07
Listen to our episode with Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto.
Ep. 97: Senate archives Sara Duterte impeachment case 06.08.2025 57:36
Listen to our post-Senate vote episode on the decision to archive the impeachment case against the Vice President.
Ep. 97: Risa Hontiveros gears up for Senate impeachment debate 05.08.2025 33:28
Listen to our episode with Sen. Risa Hontiveros.
Ep. 96: The graduation address that went viral 03.08.2025 1:14:00
Listen to this episode with historian Maris Diokno and know why every Filipino should read or watch her commencement address during the UP Manila graduation rites last July 22.
Ep. 95: Analyzing the Senate committee chairmanships 01.08.2025 55:36
Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about the committee assignments under Chiz Escudero.
Ep. 94: U.P. law professors speak out vs SC ruling 01.08.2025 36:15
Listen to our discussion on the statement by Justice Marvic Leonen's former colleagues at the UP College of Law on his controversial decision in favor of Sara Duterte.
Ep. 93: Interview with Tito Sotto 31.07.2025 1:04:07
Listen to Christian Esguerra's wide-ranging interview with Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto, from the Supreme Court decision on Sara Duterte's impeachment case to insertions in the national budget.
EP. 92: Digong, nilaglag na si Harry Roque? 31.07.2025 27:02
Listen to our episode on Nicholas Kaufman's statement urging Harry Roque to stop "interfering" in the ICC defense of Rodrigo Duterte.
Ep. 91: Constitution framer speaks up on SC ruling on Sara Duterte 30.07.2025 36:51
Christian Esguerra speaks with Atty. Rene Sarmiento, a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, on the SC ruling on Sara Duterte.
Ep. 90: Trillanes weighs in on SC ruling on Sara Duterte 29.07.2025 36:44
Sonny Trillanes insists it's not yet game over despite the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Sara Duterte.
Ep. 89: Toby Tiangco exposes House 'pork' 29.07.2025 44:57
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Toby Tiangco, who talks about questionable practices regarding 'ayuda' budget, and more, in the House of Representatives.
Ep. 88: Bam, Kiko officially joins Chiz's majority 28.07.2025 30:49
This episode discusses Bam and Kiko's decision to join the Senate majority, leaving Risa Hontiveros with the minority led by Tito Sotto.
Ep. 87: Why is Atty. Jesus Falcis so vocal about the SC ruling on Sara Duterte? 28.07.2025 38:42
Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Jesus Falcis, who's been vocal on social media about his criticism on the SC ruling.
Ep. 86: Leila De Lima hits SC ruling on Sara Duterte 26.07.2025 37:26
Christian Esguerra is joined by Rep. Leila De Lima as they discuss the legal and political implications of the SC ruling on Sara Duterte.
Ep. 85: Can Senate ignore Supreme Court ruling on Sara Duterte? 26.07.2025 27:09
Christian Esguerra is joined by Atty. Domingo Cayosa, former national president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
Ep. 84: Sara Duterte's gets favorable SC ruling 25.07.2025 1:02:25
Listen to our discussion on the SC ruling in favor of Sara Duterte.
Ep. 83: Bakit paborito ng mga pulitiko ang 'flood-control' projects? 24.07.2025 32:24
Listen to our discussion with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
Ep. 82: Interview with Sen. Risa Hontiveros 23.07.2025 42:26
Listen to our wide-ranging interview with Sen. Risa Hontiveros before the start of the 20th Congress.
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