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. 83: 4 out of 10 Filipinos favor impeaching Sara Duterte 09.01.2025

Listen to our episode with former Sen. Leila De Lima.

Ep. 82: The Controversial AKAP program 09.01.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian on the controversial social assistance program being used for patronage politics by congressmen and other politicians.

Ep. 81: The Story of Edgar Matobato 08.01.2025

Listen to our discussion with former senator Sonny Trillanes on the story of self-confessed DDS Edgar Matobato.

Ep. 80: China's 'monster ship spotted in PH waters 08.01.2025

What is this "monster ship" up to?

Ep. 79: Mayor Magalong sounds alarm on AKAP program 07.01.2025

Listen to our one-on-one interview with Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong about the controversial AKAP program created by congressmen.

Ep. 78: Tuloy pa ba ang impeachment ni Sara Duterte? 07.01.2025

Let's talk about the prospect of impeaching the VP at this time.

Ep. 77: Sara Duterte tinanggal sa National Security Council 06.01.2025

Listen to our episode on the removal by BBM of Sara Duterte from the National Security Council.

Ep. 76: Red flags in Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds 11.12.2024

Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza talks about red flags in how the Vice President used millions in confidential funds.

Ep. 75: Are congressmen afraid of Sara Duterte's vengeance? 11.12.2024

Rep. Joel Chua gets candid in this interview with Christian Esguerra.

Ep. 74: The 'Iglesia' factor in Philippine elections 09.12.2024

How much influence does the Iglesia Ni Cristo really wield during elections?

Ep. 73: The Philippines has a new Cardinal 08.12.2024

Christian Esguerra and Ronald Llamas talk about the elevation to the College of Cardinals of Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David.

Ep. 72: Congressmen hounded by pro-Duterte trolls 06.12.2024

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.

Ep. 71: Will you join a rally in support of Sara Duterte? 05.12.2024

Does the VP really have popular support after issuing a death threat against the President and amid the issues surrounding her alleged misuse of confidential funds?

Ep. 70: Second impeachment case vs Sara Duterte 04.12.2024

Activists from the Makabayan bloc file a second impeachment case to remove Sara Duterte as vice president.

Ep. 69: Sonny Trillanes talks about Sara Duterte impeachment 03.12.2024

Trillanes explains why Sara Duterte needs to be removed by impeachment.

Ep. 68: Did BBM really need Sara Duterte to win in 2022 03.12.2024

Pulse Asia Inc. president Ronald Holmes provides the data in this interview with Christian Esguerra.

Ep. 67: First impeachment case filed against Sara Duterte 02.12.2024

Christian Esguerra sits down with former senator Leila De Lima, spokesperson for the groups that filed the first impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Ep. 66: Marcos Jr. biglang dinaga sa Sara Duterte impeachment? 28.11.2024

Why did BBM tell congressmen not to proceed with any impeachment proceeding against the Vice President?

Ep. 65: People Power being exploited by Duterte supporters? 28.11.2024

Listen to our interview with Fr. Jerome Secillano, rector of the Edsa Shrine.

Ep. 64: Will the military heed Digong's call? 27.11.2024

Christian Esguerra sits down with a former AFP chief regarding Rodrigo Duterte's statement urging soldiers to withdraw support from President Marcos Jr.

Ep. 63: Marcos Jr. speaks up against Sara Duterte's threat 26.11.2024

What will President Marcos Jr. do next after the Vice President made a death threat against him?

Ep. 62: Sara Duterte, dapat na ba kasuhan? 26.11.2024

Listen to our discussion with lawyer Theodore Te on the possible criminal cases that may be filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Ep. 61: Sara Duterte threatens Bongbong Marcos 23.11.2024

Listen to our discussion with Ronald Llamas on Sara Duterte's latest meltdown.

Ep. 60: Sara Duterte goes ballistic 23.11.2024

VP Sara Duterte threatened to have President Bongbong Marcos Jr. , First Lady Liza Marcos, and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez assassinated if she is killed.

Ep. 59: Where is 'Mary Grace Piattos'? 22.11.2024

Listen to our episode with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza on the questionable receipts submitted by the office of Vice President Sara Duterte to liquidate her confidential funds.

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