Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 8: Will the Duterte dynasty finally fall? 08.10.2024 51:36 ↓

Are the Dutertes in danger of losing Davao City in the 2025 elections?

Ep. 7: Rodrigo Duterte running for Davao City mayor 07.10.2024 54:46 ↓

Why is the former president seeking to reclaim the Davao City mayoralty, which is currently held by his son Sebastian?

Ep. 6: Will Alice Guo seek reelection? 05.10.2024 1:19:03 ↓

Alice Guo's lawyer says the dismissed mayor will seek reelection in 2025. Will she actually do it?

Ep. 5: Vilma Santos trying to put up own political dynasty? 04.10.2024 1:02:31 ↓

Actress-turned-public servant Vilma Santos has been roundly criticized for seeking a gubernatorial post while her two sons are also running for Congress in 2025.

Ep. 4: Content creators join 2025 elections 03.10.2024 1:20:07 ↓

Ano'ng "K" ng mga social media content creators para tumakbo sa pagka-senador at iba pangn posisyon sa May 2025 elections?

Ep. 3: Is the Wesley Barayuga murder finally solved? 02.10.2024 1:07:50 ↓

This episode talks about the crucial testimony of a police colonel against former PCSO general manager Royina Garma on the murder of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga.

Ep. 2: The election circus has begun! 01.10.2024 1:35:22 ↓

Let's talk about the strengths and vulnerabilities of senatorial candidates in the 2025 elections, and the value of surveys.

Ep. 1: One-on-One with Chel Diokno 30.09.2024 1:14:14 ↓

Why did Chel Diokno opt to run for party-list representative instead of senator?

Ep. 100: Imee Marcos quits BBM's senate slate 29.09.2024 1:15:52 ↓

What will happen now to Sen. Imee Marcos as an "independent" candidate in 2025?

Ep. 99: Who is retired colonel Royina Garma? 28.09.2024 35:11 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Johnny Pimentel, who described a former police colonel close to Rodrigo Duterte as a "ruthless killer."

Ep. 98: Did Sara Duterte 'bribe' an ex-Deped official? 27.09.2024 51:22 ↓

Listen to our episode with Rep. Joel Chua on the allegation made by a former education undersecretary against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Ep. 97: Should Atty. Harry Roque be disbarred? 25.09.2024 54:57 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with a former Duterte official, who asked the Supreme Court to disbar Harry Roque.

Ep. 96: Trillanes hits Leni Robredo-Sara Duterte meeting 24.09.2024 54:29 ↓

Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.

Ep. 95: Why did Leni Robredo agree to meet with Sara Duterte? 23.09.2024 1:10:52 ↓

What's with the Leni-Sara meeting in Naga City?

Ep. 94: Why is Leila De Lima running for party-list representative? 23.09.2024 49:36 ↓

Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Leila De Lima.

Ep. 93: Harry Roque now a fugitive? 17.09.2024 56:24 ↓

Why are congressmen treating Harry Roque as a fugitive?

Ep. 92: Battle of broken 'UniTeam' narratives 16.09.2024 47:16 ↓

Political campaign strategist Alan German joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the furious back-and-forth between Duterte and Marcos supporters online.

Ep. 91: Duran Duran party for Marcos Jr. 15.09.2024 59:03 ↓

Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza and Christian Esguerra talk about the ethical and legal issues involved in the lavish birthday party thrown by "friends" for President Marcos Jr.

Ep. 90: Digong congratulated jail official over killing 13.09.2024 52:17 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on the congressional investigation into Duterte's drug war.

Ep. 89: Gatchalian zeroes in on Alice Guo's wealth 13.09.2024 27:32 ↓

Listen to our episode with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

Ep. 88: Tama bang bawasan ang budget ni Sara Duterte? 12.09.2024 1:35:14 ↓

Congressmen want to reduce Duterte's 2025 budget by more than P1 billion. Is this warranted?

Ep. 87: Time to impeach Sara Duterte? 11.09.2024 1:02:49 ↓

Former Sen. Sonny Trillanes says he's ready to file an impeachment case against Sara Duterte if congressmen won't make a move in the coming days.

Ep. 86: VP Sara Duterte boycotts budget briefing 10.09.2024 27:03 ↓

This episode looks into the attitude of VP Sara Duterte toward congressional scrutiny of her budget.

Ep. 85: Alice Guo appears before the Senate 10.09.2024 27:02 ↓

Did she finally tell the truth? Not really, says PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio.

Ep. 84: Who helped Apollo Quiboloy hide? 09.09.2024 1:27:16 ↓

This episode looks into possible charges to be filed against people who helped Apollo Quiboloy evade arrest.