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.

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Christian Esguerra

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News

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factsfirstpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 57: Who's to blame for the failed wage hike bills? 17.06.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with labor leader Josua Mata on why the bills for a legislated wage increase were killed in the 19th Congress.

Ep. 56: Sino ang mga dapat mag-inhibit sa Sara Duterte impeachment trial 17.06.2025

This episode looks into the biases of certain senator-judges in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Ep. 55: Bato dela Rosa falls victim to AI-generated propaganda video 17.06.2025

Listen to our discussion on the AI-generated video shared by Sen. Bato dela Rosa to defend Vice President Sara Duterte.

Ep. 54: Should Digong be allowed temporary release? 17.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti.

Ep. 53: Tuloy pa ba ang impeachment trial ni Sara Duterte? 14.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with House prosecutor Jinky Luistro.

Ep. 52: Should impeachment presiding officer be changed? 13.06.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.

Ep. 51: Tito Sotto blasts Chiz Escudero's handling of impeachment proceedings 13.06.2025

Listen to this interview by Christian Esguerra with former Senate President and incoming senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.

Ep. 50: House prosecutor speaks up on Senate ruling 13.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's conversation with Rep. Joel Chua following the Senate's decision to return the articles of impeachment to the House.

Ep. 49: Senate vote on impeachment case angers public 11.06.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with veteran journalist Vergel Santos on the growing public outrage over the unusual move by senators to "return" the impeachment complaint against Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives.

Ep. 48: Leila De Lima condemns Senate vote remanding impeachment case 11.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's discussion with Rep. Leila De Lima.

Ep. 47: Are senators trying to save Sara Duterte? 11.06.2025

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas weigh in on the controversial Senate vote favoring Sara Duterte.

Ep. 46: Senators 'return' impeachment case to the House 11.06.2025

Lawyer Lorna Kapunan criticizes the move of senators to return the impeachment complaint against Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives.

Ep. 45: Sonny Trillanes weighs in on the delay in the impeachment trial 11.06.2025

What's really taking senators too long to start the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte?

Ep. 44: How long can senators delay the impeachment trial? 11.06.2025

What's really the game plan of the Senate under Chiz Escudero?

Ep. 43: What Sherwin Gatchalian thinks of the impeachment trial 11.06.2025

Listen to our interview with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

Ep. 50: House prosecutor speaks up on Senate ruling 11.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's conversation with Rep. Joel Chua following the Senate's decision to return the articles of impeachment to the House.

Ep. 42: Why is Chiz delaying the impeachment trial? 06.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's discussion with Barry Gutierrez.

Ep. 41: Public outrage over Senate's refusal to act on impeachment case 06.06.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's conversation with Teddy Casino and Ronald Llamas on the growing public discontent over the Senate's refusal to start the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.

Ep. 40: Why are senators dribbling the impeachment trial? 04.06.2025

Listen to this conversation between Christian Esguerra and public interest lawyer Dino De Leon.

Ep. 39: Koko Pimentel pushes Senate to convene as impeachment court 02.06.2025

Listen to our episode with Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.

Ep. 38: What are senators waiting for? 31.05.2025

A survey says majority of Filipinos want Sara Duterte to address impeachment charges. So, what are the senators waiting for?

Ep. 37: De Lima hits delay in impeachment trial 30.05.2025

Listen to our discussion with Rep. Leila De Lima on the delay in the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.

Ep. 36: Did BBM just save Sara Duterte? 29.05.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with Barry Gutierrez on the future of the impeachment trial following Marcos Jr.'s latest pronouncements.

Ep. 35: Is BBM afraid of the Dutertes? 29.05.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Edu Mansanas.

Ep. 34: Interview with Sonny Trillanes 29.05.2025

Why did BBM spoke out against Sara Duterte's impeachment again?

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