Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 33: Two solons deny police colonel's allegation 29.10.2024 40:43 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abante on the Senate testimony of police colonel Hector Grijaldo.

Ep. 32: Duterte's 'defensive team' in the Senate 28.10.2024 43:53 ↓

Listen to this discussion on how some senators defended Rodrigo Duterte during the hearing on the former president's drug war.

Ep. 31: Duterte shows up in Senate hearing 28.10.2024 51:29 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes on the appearance of Rodrigo Duterte in the Senate inquiry into the former president's drug war.

Ep. 30: Was a police colonel coerced to confirm Duterte reward system? 28.10.2024 33:43 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Dan Fernandez about the allegations made in a Senate hearing by police colonel Hector Grijaldo.

Ep. 29: Did BBM look clueless in disaster briefing? 27.10.2024 1:20:51 ↓

Listen to our episode with political communication strategist Alan German on the viral video showing President Marcos Jr. seemingly clueless about what to do in connection with the devastation wrought by storm Kristine.

Ep, 28: Police 'hitmen' under scrutiny 25.10.2024 58:55 ↓

Listen to our discussion with Rep. Dan Fernandez, chair of the House Committee on Public Order, about the latest Quad Committee hearing. ''

Ep. 27: Col. Leonardo confirms Garma affidavits 24.10.2024 50:28 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abante on the new findings at the Quad Committee hearing.

Ep. 26: Rodrigo Duterte no-show in Quad Committee probe 23.10.2024 1:03:52 ↓

Are congressmen afraid of Rodrigo Duterte? Rep. Robert Ace Barbers joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Ep. 25: Why Col. Jovie Espenido linked De Lima 22.10.2024 55:11 ↓

This episode talks about police colonel Jovie Espenido's admission that, like Kerwin Espinosa, he had been instructed to link Leila De Lima to illegal drugs.

Ep. 24: What was Sara Duterte up to? 21.10.2024 1:01:29 ↓

Why hold a press conference in the first place? What was VP Sara Duterte up to?

Ep. 23: Did BBM really need Sara Duterte vs Leni in 2022? 20.10.2024 44:19 ↓

This episode looks into the actual survey numbers ahead of the 2022 presidential election.

Ep. 22: VP Sara Duterte goes ballistic in press conference 18.10.2024 1:03:35 ↓

What was VP Sara Duterte up to with her controversial press conference?

Ep. 21: Where did Sara Duterte spend her confidential funds? 18.10.2024 33:23 ↓

Rep. Joel Chua joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the COA's findings on how VP Sara Duterte spent her confidential funds.

Ep. 20: Bato wants to investigate... himself? 17.10.2024 48:48 ↓

Sonny Trillanes talks about Sen. Bato dela Rosa's push to suddenly probe Duterte's drug war, which he implemented as PNP chief.

Ep. 19: Plunder angle seen in PhilHealth fund transfer 17.10.2024 25:13 ↓

Christian Esguerra talks with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice, a petitioner in the new case questioning the transfer of P89.9 billion in PhilHealth funds.

Ep. 18: PAOCC readies criminal case vs Harry Roque 16.10.2024 1:00:48 ↓

How strong is the case being prepared by the PAOCC against Harry Roque?

Ep. 17: Filipinos reject pro-China candidates 15.10.2024 1:57:48 ↓

This episode looks into the results of a recent survey about how Filipinos feel about pro-China candidates.

Ep. 16: Should Rodrigo Duterte be charged in the Philippines? 14.10.2024 42:04 ↓

Is it time to file criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte here in the Philippines?

Ep. 15: Is Royina Garma telling the whole truth? 14.10.2024 36:39 ↓

Listen to our episode with Rep. Benny Abante on the explosive testimony of ex-PCSO general manager Royina Garma.

EP. 14: Garma links Duterte, Bong Go to reward system 12.10.2024 56:20 ↓

Christian Esguerra interviews Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on the bombshell testimony of Royina Garma versus Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Bong Go.

Ep. 13: Kerwin Espinosa clears Leila De Lima 12.10.2024 27:48 ↓

Leila De Lima talks about Kerwin Espinosa's admission that he was coerced by then PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa to link her to illegal drugs.

Ep. 12: P276-M civil case vs Marcoses dropped 11.10.2024 32:36 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.

Ep. 11: POGO 'big boss' arrested 10.10.2024 1:06:16 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio about the arrest of a POGO "big boss."

Ep. 10: Game show host Willie Revillame runs for the Senate 09.10.2024 41:00 ↓

Is Willie Revillame's "good heart" enough to make him win and, more importantly, be a competent senator?

Ep. 9: Ex-COA commissioner surprisingly runs for senator 09.10.2024 39:20 ↓

Why did former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza decide to run for senator in 2025?