Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 81: Robin Padilla's new bill on child offenders 21.07.2025 44:03 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Dr. Raymund Narag, a criminal justice expert, on a senator's push to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 10 years old.

Ep. 80: The Romualdez family and other political dynasties 20.07.2025 1:45:55 ↓

Christian Esguerra is joined by the Smiling Assassin Cielo Magno in this episode on the worsening problem of political dynasties in the Philippines.

Ep. 79: Tax expert explains new PH bank savings law 18.07.2025 28:52 ↓

Tax expert Mon Abrea joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act.

Ep. 78: House probe into Duterte's dolomite beach project 17.07.2025 42:05 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Terry Ridon on the upcoming congressional investigation into the controversial Manila Bay dolomite beach project.

Ep. 77: One-on-One with Usec. Claire Castro 16.07.2025 57:36 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro in this wide-ranging discussion.

Ep. 76: One-on-One with Sonny Trillanes 16.07.2025 42:41 ↓

Let's talk about the possible scenarios in Sara Duterte's impeachment case, with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.

Ep. 75: Uncertainties over the impeachment trial 15.07.2025 1:00:56 ↓

Edu Mansanas joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Ep. 74: In defense of Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan 15.07.2025 33:30 ↓

Public interest lawyer Dino De Leon defends Bam and Kiko amid criticism over their possible inclusion in the Senate majority of Chiz Escudero in exchange for committee chairmanships.

Ep. 73: One-on-One with Leila De Lima 14.07.2025 54:25 ↓

Rep. Leila De Lima joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on existing delaying tactics and roadblocks to Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Ep. 72: Can Sara Duterte avoid impeachment trial? 14.07.2025 32:42 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Joel Chua of the House Impeachment Prosecution Team.

Ep. 71: Ex-COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza corrects Sara Duterte's camp 13.07.2025 34:24 ↓

Listen to this episode explaining what an "unmodified opinion" actually means.

Ep. 70: Investigating the Villars' PrimeWater Corp. 11.07.2025 30:33 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Renee Co, who is seeking a congressional investigation into the Villar family's PrimeWater.

Ep. 69: Barry Gutierrez speaks out on Kiko & Bam 10.07.2025 44:45 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with human rights lawyer Barry Gutierrez.

Ep. 68: Trump hits PH with 20-percent tariff 10.07.2025 36:44 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with economist Noel Leyco.

Ep. 67: Will Kiko and Bam abandon Risa in the Senate minority? 09.07.2025 1:03:48 ↓

Will Kiko and Bam abandon Risa in the Senate minority?

Ep. 66: Will Kiko and Bam join the Senate majority? 09.07.2025 31:21 ↓

Liberal Party's Teddy Baguilat joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Ep. 65: Who can beat Sara Duterte in 2028? 07.07.2025 1:01:59 ↓

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about scenarios and possible contenders for the 2028 presidential election.

Ep. 64: Push for strict regulation of online gambling 07.07.2025 35:49 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña on his group's bill seeking to strictly regulate e-sugal.

Ep. 63: Coast Guard official sues DDS vlogger 07.07.2025 45:41 ↓

Listen to our interview with Commodore Jay Tarriela on his cyber libel case against a pro-Duterte vlogger.

Ep. 62: Why the ICC rejected Duterte's push to remove 2 judges 04.07.2025 26:40 ↓

Listen to our episode with ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti.

Ep. 61: Why online gambling should be strictly regulated 03.07.2025 58:10 ↓

Christian Esguerra interviews Sherwin Gatchalian on the senator's bill imposing stricter measures against online gambling platforms.

Ep. 59: Interview with Sen. Risa Hontiveros 03.07.2025 41:33 ↓

Sen. Risa Hontiveros talks about the recantation of a witness against Apollo Quiboloy.

Ep. 62: Sara Duterte's bank accounts 02.07.2025 52:16 ↓

Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains how the impeachment court can scrutinize the VP's bank accounts during trial.

Ep. 60: The search for a new Ombudsman 02.07.2025 47:09 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with public interest lawyer Dino De Leon on who should the next Ombudsman be.

Ep. 58: Interview with former Chief Justice Reynato Puno 17.06.2025 39:53 ↓

Did senators violate the Constitution and their own rules as an impeachment court when they remanded the articles of impeachment to the House of Representatives?