Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 33: Harry Roque linked to raided POGO hub in Porac 11.07.2024 1:02:59 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organzied Crime Comission.

Ep. 32: Preview of the 2025 senatorial election 08.07.2024 1:50:03 ↓

Guest na naman ni Esguerra si Llamas. Haay.

Ep. 31: Trillanes files plunder case vs Duterte & Bong Go 05.07.2024 43:17 ↓

Does former Sen. Sonny Trillanes have a strong case vs Duterte and Sen. Bong Go?

Ep. 30: Marcos + opposition vs Dutertes in 2025? 05.07.2024 39:19 ↓

Lawyer Luke Espiritu hits the proposed alliance between the opposition and the Marcos administration against the Duterters in 2025.

Ep. 29: Nancy Binay vs Alan Peter Cayetano 04.07.2024 32:57 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Nancy Binay following her clash with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on the huge construction cost of the new Senate building.

Ep. 28: NCR workers get P35 daily minimum wage hike 03.07.2024 46:49 ↓

Is this enough? We spoke with Sonny Africa of IBON Foundation.

Ep. 27: Duterte denies 2 sons running for Senate in 2025 02.07.2024 1:33:11 ↓

What are the Dutertes up to? Listen to this episode.

Ep. 26: Who are the POGO protectors in the Philippines? 01.07.2024 1:01:34 ↓

Listen to this episode with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission.

Ep. 25: Real identity of Alice Guo exposed in NBI document 28.06.2024 43:15 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on how the real identity of Alice Guo was unmasked by various government agencies.

Ep. 24: Can the Dutertes control the Senate in 2025? 27.06.2024 1:36:22 ↓

Guest si Ronald Llamas.

Ep. 23: Leila de Lima vindicated 26.06.2024 1:04:56 ↓

Former Sen. Leila de Lima, who was viciously persecuted by Rodrigo Duterte, is finally vindicated after the court junked the third and last drug case against her.

Ep. 22: Three Dutertes eyeing the Senate in 2025 25.06.2024 45:39 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with former senator Sonny Trillanes.

Ep. 21: Walang Viber group ang Malacañang? 24.06.2024 1:32:24 ↓

This episode tackles the Marcos administration's mixed response to China's June 17 aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

Ep. 20: How should the Philippines respond to China's aggression? 21.06.2024 52:15 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with retired Navy Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong on the June 17 incident where a Filipino navy man lost his thumb following an attack from the China Coast Guard.

Ep. 19: Why are Filipino officials not leading modest lives? 21.06.2024 16:19 ↓

Here's a commentary on an important, but largely ignored, law telling Philippine government officials and employees to "lead modest lives" proportionate to their income.

Ep. 18: The education secretary the Philippines needs 20.06.2024 1:04:55 ↓

Catch our episode with economist and education reform advocate Cielo Magno.

Ep. 17: China attacks PH navy men en route to Ayungin Shoal 20.06.2024 56:05 ↓

China escalates tensions in the West Philippine Sea by attacking a Philippine Navy resupply mission. Maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Ep. 16: VP Sara Duterte finally quits Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet 20.06.2024 28:20 ↓

What's next for Sara Duterte? Will she now lead the so-called "opposition" to Marcos Jr.?

Ep. 15: Cases set to be filed vs Mayor Alice Guo 18.06.2024 1:07:44 ↓

Winston Casio, spokesman of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission, gives a candid overview of how bad the problem with POGO syndicates has become. Scary.

Ep. 14: Can the 'Dilawan' brand still be rehabilitated? 17.06.2024 1:29:48 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German on whether the so-called "Yellows' can still redeem their political brand in the Philippines.

Ep. 13: Shocking revelations about POGO syndicates 14.06.2024 47:50 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on shocking findings about the scale of influence of POGO syndicates in the Philippines.

Ep. 12: One-on-One with Leila De Lima 13.06.2024 1:16:57 ↓

Listen to this wide-ranging discussion with former senator Leila De Lima on the seeming irrelevance of the "legit" political opposition amid the breakup of the Marcos-Duterte 'UniTeam.'

Ep. 11: Dutertes defend Quiboloy over police raid 11.06.2024 56:18 ↓

While silent on China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea, the Dutertes have rushed to the defense of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy.

Ep. 10: Survey says 9/10 Filipinos distrust China 07.06.2024 1:23:39 ↓

This episode looks deep into why most Filipinos don't trust China.

Ep. 9: Congressmen finally probes Duterte drug war 06.06.2024 1:03:25 ↓

Pulitzer winner Manny Mogato joins Christian Esguerra to discuss the belated congressional investigation into Duterte's bloody war on drugs.