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. 33: Ateneo officials under fire over drowning incident 14.06.2026 40:58
Christian Esguerra is joined by sports law professor Al Agra on the possible cases that may be filed against coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo officials for the death of two athletes in a training camp in Aurora province.
Ep. 32: Private lawyers join House impeachment team 14.06.2026 33:56
Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro, the lead House prosecutor in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.
Ep. 31: How to recover the rest of the Marcos ill-gotten wealth 14.06.2026 26:04
Listen to this episode with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.
Ep. 30: Fresh 'destab' effort vs. BBM? 14.06.2026 56:49
Who's behind this so-called new destabilization effort against Marcos Jr. and how likely will it succeed?
Ep. 29: Ateneo's missteps in Aurora drowning incident 11.06.2026 33:01
Christian Esguerra sits down with PR man Alan German on his alma mater's response to the Aurora drowning incident that killed two student-athletes.
Ep. 28: NBI reveals 'very serious' threat to Senate 10.06.2026 59:32
Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.
Ep. 27: 2 Maleta Boys made a mistake in tagging Loren? 10.06.2026 1:18:58
Listen to this discussion among Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.
Ep. 26: Gatchalian tells Cayetano to 'accept the facts' 10.06.2026 31:37
Listen to our episode with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.
Ep. 25: When Loren called the 18 'maleta boys' a hero 10.06.2026 43:18
Listen to this episode on the "hearing" organized by ousted Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to present the narrative of the 18 'maleta boys.'
Eo. 24: The Amazing Maleta Story 10.06.2026 36:49
Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag on why it's difficult to believe the stories of the 18 'ex-bagmen.'
Ep. 23: What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano? 10.06.2026 55:16
What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?
Ep. 22: Alan Peter Cayetano ousted as Senate president 04.06.2026 43:40
Listen to our episode with Sen. Tito Sotto
Ep. 21: Alan Peter Cayetano holds Senate session hostage 04.06.2026 54:37
How will the Senate impasse end?
Ep. 20: Ex-ICC judge heads PH truth commission 04.06.2026 38:30
Listen to our episode with former ICC judge Raul Pangalangan
Ep. 19: Jinggoy Estrada arrested for alleged plunder again 02.06.2026 46:13
With Sen. Jinggoy Estrada arrested again for alleged plunder, what are the implications? Let's break down what this means for accountability in the flood control scandal, and how it impacts Cayetano's slim Senate majority ahead of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Ep. 18: Risa Hontiveros speaks up on Marcoleta's mansplaining 02.06.2026 34:21
Listen to our episode with Sen. Risa Hontiveros
Ep. 17: Robin Padilla redefines 'force majeure' 02.06.2026 51:03
Cayetano's bloc is pushing hard to amend a key Senate rule supposedly to benefit Bato and other senators who might be arrested.
Ep. 16: One-on-One with Cardinal Ambo David 27.05.2026 28:27
Listen to our interview with Cardinal Ambo David on the establishment of a truth commission on Duterte's drug war.
Ep. 15: Erwin Tulfo gets real on Cayetano majority 27.05.2026 31:44
Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Erwin Tulfo, who didn't hold back on fellow senators insisting on changing a key Senate rule.
Ep. 14: Marcoleta's legal woes 27.05.2026 49:32
Does Marcoleta only has himself to blame for his legal troubles?
Ep. 13: Imee Marcos presents propaganda video 27.05.2026 1:01:55
What is Imee Marcos up to this time?
Ep. 12: Rep. Jinky Luistro's big test 23.05.2026 43:54
House prosecutors brace for a grueling impeachment trial that could reshape the Philippine political landscape in 2028.
Ep. 11: Sa SALN kaya madale si Sara Duterte? 23.05.2026 35:50
A former Corona impeachment lawyer weighs in on the upcoming trial of Sara Duterte.
Ep. 10: Kumusta na si Pia Cayetano? 23.05.2026 58:38
Listen to this riot of an episode where Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jess Falcis and Ronald Trump.
Ep. 9: DOJ orders Bato's arrest 23.05.2026 19:04
Who will be held liable for helping Bato escape from the Senate?
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