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. 8: Sara Duterte kinasuhan na 13.02.2025

Listen to this episode with former senator Sonny Trillanes.

Ep. 7: 'Enablers' in BBM's senatorial ticket 12.02.2025

In this episode, Christian Esguerra dissects BBM's speech endorsing his senatorial candidates.

Ep. 6: Can candidates be required to attend debates? 12.02.2025

Listen to our episode with Comelec chairman George Garcia.

Ep. 5: Erwin Tulfo atbp survey leaders, sigurado na ba? 11.02.2025

Listen to our episode with Pulse Asia's Ronnie Holmes, Ronald Llamas, and Alan German.

Ep. 4: Trillanes says pro-Duterte ex-general infiltrated other rally 29.01.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes.

Ep. 3: Sen. Bato hits Pinoys in favor of ICC probe of Duterte 28.01.2025

This episode explains why Bato dela Rosa's latest statement is ridiculous.

Ep. 2: Trump suspends US foreign aid 28.01.2025

How will this move by Trump affect the Philippines?

Ep. 1: Obese political dynasties in the Philippines 27.01.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on the worsening problem of political dynasties in the Philippines.

Ep. 100: Is Sara Duterte safe from impeachment -- for now? 26.01.2025

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about the prospect of the VP's impeachment before the May elections.

Ep. 99: Congressmen grill police colonel 24.01.2025

Congressmen finally face off with Col. Hector Grijaldo, who claimed in the Senate that two of their colleagues had tried to coerce him to confirm the allegations of Royina Garma against Rodrigo Duterte.

Ep. 98: Bakit naka-tengga ang Sara Duterte impeachment? 24.01.2025

Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel explains what's keeping the 3 impeachment cases against Sara Duterte from moving in the House of Representatives.

Ep. 97: How will Trump's policies affect the Philippines? 24.01.2025

Listen to our interview with Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez.

Ep. 96: Bill seeks firing squad vs corrupt PH officials 22.01.2025

Let's look into this proposed law and whether this makes sense at all.

Ep. 95: Is the world ready for Trump 2.0? 21.01.2025

Let's examine Donald Trump's pronouncements in his inaugural speech and the executive orders he signed on Day 1.

Ep. 94: The search for a real alternative 20.01.2025

Are Filipinos stuck between the Marcoses and the Dutertes? Is there a real alternative out there?

Ep. 93: BBM says Rodrigo Duterte lying about budget issue 20.01.2025

This episode looks into Rodrigo Duterte's allegation of blank entries in the 2025 national budget.

Ep. 92: Sara Duterte now thinking of running in 2028? 17.01.2025

Let's be honest. This is not even a surprise. Question is -- what kind of president would she be if elected?

Ep. 91: Congressman explains why Sara Duterte impeachment should proceed 16.01.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendana.

Ep. 90: The Drama of the OVP 16.01.2025

VP Sara Duterte released a statement saying her office no longer has budget for burial and medical assistance. But is this even part of her mandate?

Ep. 89: Is the Philippine POGO problem over? 15.01.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.

Ep. 88: Sara Duterte impeachment, malabo na? 14.01.2025

Mukhang ganun na nga. Ang mga dahilan kung bakit...

Ep. 87: Should BBM be worried about the INC rally? 13.01.2025

Let's talk about the massive INC rally against Sara Duterte's impeachment.

Ep. 86: The INC factor in impeaching Sara Duterte 12.01.2025

How big and how real really is the political influence of Iglesia Ni Cristo on politicians who will decide whether to impeach the Vice President?

Ep. 85: One-on-One with Atom Araullo 12.01.2025

Listen to our episode with journalist Atom Araullo, who won a landmark civil case against two red-taggers.

Ep. 84: Can Erwin Tulfo run for senator amid fake U.S. citizenship issue? 10.01.2025

Listen to our episode with Comelec Chairman George Garcia.

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