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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Ep. 58: Sara Duterte compares Digong with Ninoy Aquino 24.03.2025 1:37:05

Christian Esguerra sits down with Ronald Llamas and lawyer Barry Gutierrez.

Ep. 57: Imee Marcos dropped from BBM's senatorial slate? 23.03.2025 51:25

This episode talks about the fate of Imee Marcos in the senatorial ticker of her brother after she led a Senate hearing into the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte.

Ep. 56: Does Harry Roque deserve to be granted asylum? 23.03.2025 27:33

Canada-based immigration lawyer Lou Janssen Dangzalan explains the intricacies of the grant of political asylum.

Ep. 55: Are the evidence vs Duterte overwhelming? 23.03.2025 28:19

Listen to our episode with Gilbert Andres, an ICC-accredited lawyer and executive director of the Center for International Law.

Ep. 54: Forensic pathologist speaks up vs falsified death certificates 21.03.2025 51:48

Listen to our interview with Dr. Raquel Fortun on falsified death certificates of drug war victims to make it appear that they had died of natural causes. Fortun wants authorities to investigate these cases.

Ep. 53: Boying Remulla admits justice system failed drug war victims 21.03.2025 38:25

Listen to our one-on-one interview with Justice Secretary Boying Remulla.

Ep. 52: Imee Marcos holds Senate hearing in defense of Duterte 21.03.2025 55:06

In this riot of an episode, Christian Esguerra is joined by Atty. Barry Gutierrez and Edu Mansanas.

Ep. 51: Survey says majority of Filipinos want Duterte to be held accountable 21.03.2025 35:29

This episode with Atty. Kristina Conti talks about the new survey showing 51 percent of Filipinos want Duterte to be held accountable for the EJKs during his drug war.

Ep. 50: Kumusta na ang mga tunay na biktima? 19.03.2025 35:21

Christian Esguerra sits down with Paring Bert Alejo on the stories of the victims of Duterte's drug war.

Ep. 49: 'Zero chance' for Duterte to return to PH amid ICC case 19.03.2025 24:01

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

Ep. 48: Cop charged over viral online rant vs BBM 19.03.2025 18:47

Christian Esguerra sits down with Napolcom Commissioner Ralph Calinisan on the case of a policeman who posted videos attacking BBM while defending Duterte following the latter's arrest.

Ep. 47: Should Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra resign? 18.03.2025 30:14

Listen to our episode with Atty. Dino De Leon on the solicitor general's refusal to defend the government in the Supreme Court petition against Duterte's arrest.

Ep. 46: Duterte victims through the lens of Raffy Lerma 18.03.2025 26:07

Listen to this powerful interview with photojournalist Raffy Lerma, who documented Duterte's brutal drug war.

Ep. 45: Duterte is not the 'victim' here 18.03.2025 25:33

Listen to our episode with Fr. Albert Alejo on the "paawa" narrative of Duterte's supporters.

Ep. 44: Sen. Bato Dela Rosa feeling the heat after Duterte arrest? 17.03.2025 1:14:10

Listen to our episode with Edu Mansanas on the senator's outburst against BBM over Duterte's arrest.

Ep. 43: Pro-Duterte fake news spread following ICC arrest 17.03.2025 32:26

How should we deal with all the fake news being propagated by Duterte supporters following his arrest and turnover to the ICC?

Ep. 42: Uubra ba ang style ni Duterte sa ICC? 16.03.2025 1:05:27

Listen to our episode with lawyer Dino De Leon on the first appearance of Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC.

Ep. 41: Duterte playing the "victim" card 15.03.2025 1:00:03

Will his strategy work for Duterte? Christian Esguerra sits down with political strategist Alan German.

Ep. 40: Duterte's first appearance at the ICC 14.03.2025 24:39

This episode talks about Rodrigo Duterte's initial appearance at the ICC. Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Gilbert Andres, executive director of the Center for International Law and who is at The Hague.

Ep. 39: Duterte candidates to benefit from his arrest? 14.03.2025 31:04

Ronald Holmes of Pulse Asia Inc. joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Ep. 38: Fake news spreads amid Duterte arrest 14.03.2025 45:15

Christian Esguerra and veteran journalist Vergel Santos talk about the massive disinformation related to Duterte's arrest and detention at the ICC.

Ep. 37: Duterte hawak na ng ICC 13.03.2025 39:02

Listen to our episode on Rodrigo Duterte's detention at the International Criminal Court.

Ep. 35: Leila De Lima speaks up on Duterte's arrest 13.03.2025 39:52

This episode features a former senator, who was viciously persecuted under the Duterte administration.

Ep. 36: Dutertes now crying "due process" 13.03.2025 43:39

Human rights lawyer Barry Gutierrez joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on one big irony involving the Dutertes following the arrest of the former president.

Ep. 34: What awaits Duterte at the ICC? 12.03.2025 31:21

Christian Esguerra is joined by human rights lawyer Ruben Carranza on the arrest and detention of Rodrigo Duterte.