Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 8: One-on-One with Dick Gordon 05.06.2024 1:35:42 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with the senator who once led the inquiry into one of the biggest scandals during the Duterter administration.

Ep. 7: One-on-One with Comelec Chairman George Garcia 04.06.2024 54:06 ↓

The Philippine Commission on Elections promises improvements to ensure greater transparency in the 2025 midterm elections. This episode looks into these changes.

Ep. 6: What's next for the Senate's so-called 'Solid 7'? 04.06.2024 50:13 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator JV Ejercito on the recent Senate coup, China's agression in the West Philippine Sea and growing influence in Philippine politics.

Ep. 5: Marcos Jr. sends strong message to China 03.06.2024 1:12:48 ↓

This episode looks deep into President Marcos Jr.'s message regarding China's continuing aggression, during a recent security forum in Singapore.

Ep. 4: Can Comelec regulate deepfakes in 2025 elections? 31.05.2024 1:26:44 ↓

Listen to our discussion with data scientist Dominic Ligot.

Ep. 3: One-on-One with Sen. Risa Hontiveros 30.05.2024 41:43 ↓

This episode dives deep into the Philippine Senate's investigation into Mayor Alice Guo and the illegal activities of Chinese-run offshore gaming operations.

Ep. 2: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian warns vs money-laundering in POGOs 29.05.2024 1:04:36 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who lists down the illegal activities of the massive POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac.

Ep. 1: China imposes fishing ban in South China Sea 28.05.2024 59:09 ↓

Listen to this comprehensive discussion with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal.

Ep. 100: Migz Zubiri loses Senate presidency 20.05.2024 1:32:53 ↓

This episode dissects the removal of Juan Miguel Zubiri as senate president.

Ep. 99: Congressmen to probe Duterte drug war deaths 20.05.2024 23:11 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abanta, whose human rights committee will finally investigate deaths under Duterte's drug war.

Ep. 98: China threatens to arrest 'trespassers' in West PH Sea 19.05.2024 33:18 ↓

Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why China is now threatening to arrest civilians in the West Philippine Sea.

Ep. 97: Congressmen to investigate Duterte drug war 17.05.2024 36:12 ↓

What should we expect from the upcoming congressional investigation into killings under Duterte's drug war?

Ep. 96: Who is Mayor Alice Guo? 16.05.2024 47:57 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on the investigation into criminal activities linked to offshore gambling operations in a small Tarlac town, whose mayor's background is now under scrutiny.

Ep. 95: Marcos Jr. forms new human rights 'super body' 15.05.2024 1:06:43 ↓

What can we expect from Marcos Jr.'s new human rights body?

Ep. 94: BBM's new alliance targets Dutertes? 14.05.2024 56:37 ↓

Marcos Jr. has formed "Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas" ahead of the 2025 elections.

Ep. 93: 'PDEA leaks' witness confront Jinggoy on bribery conviction 13.05.2024 26:44 ↓

Listen to our one-on-one interview with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada

Ep. 92: One-on-One with Justice Tony Carpio 12.05.2024 39:53 ↓

Why is Escoda Shoal important to the Philippines?

Ep. 91: Did China wiretap conversation with PH commander? 10.05.2024 1:14:08 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Renato De Castro and a surprise guest in this episode.

Ep. 90: How should BBM deal with alleged ouster plot? 09.05.2024 1:21:38 ↓

Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas in this episode.

Ep. 89: Trillanes talks about alleged ouster plot vs BBM 08.05.2024 49:11 ↓

Former senator Sonny Trillanes joins Christian Esguerra in this wide-ranging interview.

Ep. 88: Why won't PH retaliate to China's water cannon attacks? 07.05.2024 54:28 ↓

Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why the Philippine Coast Guard is not returning the favor to the China Coast Guard's water cannon attacks on its vessels.

Ep. 87: Why is China bent on occupying Sandy Cay? 06.05.2024 53:47 ↓

Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains why China is bent on turning Sandy Cay, which is within the Philippines' territorial sea, into an artificial island.

Ep. 86: Duterte ally face House ethics complaint 03.05.2024 1:12:41 ↓

Rep. Bebot Alvarez, a Duterte ally, is facing an ethics complaint. This episode talks about the case amid the ongoing rift within the "Uniteam."

Ep. 85: Mga artista na gustong pumasok sa pulitika 02.05.2024 1:07:44 ↓

What do showbiz personalities have to offer if they get elected to public office? Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German.

Ep. 84: Mga pulitikong ginagawang career ang pulitika 01.05.2024 1:24:38 ↓

In this double-header, Christian Esguerra speaks with political scientist Jean Franco and economist Cielo Magno.