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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Ep. 33: Can the Philippines trust China? 22.01.2024 1:15:31

Guest si Ronald Llamas.

Ep. 32: P51B allocated for Paolo Duterte's district? 19.01.2024 49:11

Christian Esguerra speaks with Zy-za Suzara on the alleged P51 billion worth of projects allocated for the district of Rep. Paolo Duterte in Davao City.

Ep. 31: Do you trust those behind 'Cha-cha'? 19.01.2024 41:31

Christian Esguerra and lawyer Michael Henry Yusingco talk about the trust issues involved in the push to amend or revise the constitution.

Ep. 30: China insults Marcos Jr. over Taiwan 17.01.2024 34:43

Beijing told Marcos Jr. to "read more" after congratulating the new Taiwan president on his recent victory.

Ep. 29: Signature drive for charter change 16.01.2024 54:13

Where does President Marcos Jr. stand in this signature drive to amend the 1987 Constitution?

Ep. 28: Ang motibo sa charter change 15.01.2024 41:51

Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio joins Christian Esguerra in this episode on current moves to amend the 1987 Constitution.

Ep. 27: Why charter change may hurt the Dutertes 12.01.2024 45:09

Lawyer Barry Gutierrez joins Christian Esguerra in this episode on why revising the 1987 Constitution might work against the Dutertes' political interests.

Ep. 26: Should foreigners be allowed to own Philippine land? 11.01.2024 56:51

Economics professor Cielo Magno, a former finance undersecretary, joins Christian Esguerra.

Ep. 25: Framer of 1987 Constitution speaks up 10.01.2024 45:04

Lawyer Christian Monsod, a member of the 1987 Constitutional Commission, defends the current constitution against groups blaming it for many of today's problems in the Philippines.

Ep. 24: Do we really need to amend the 1987 Constitution? 09.01.2024 49:58

Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Edwin Lacierda about the current push to amend the 1987 Constitution.

Ep. 23: Cas Marcos Jr. and the Dutertes trust each other? 08.01.2024 41:29

This episode talks about the trust issues between members of the triumphant "UniTeam" during the 2022 elections.

Ep. 22: How safe are ICC witnesses vs Duterte? 05.01.2024 49:55

Lawyer Kristina Conti joins Christian Esguerra in this episode on how a possible case against former President Rodrigo Duterte is shaping before the International Criminal Court.

Ep. 21: Wala na bang ibang mapili sa Senado? 04.01.2024 1:13:18

This episode breaks down the results of a recent survey showing preferred senatorial candidates in 2025. Christian Esguerra speaks with veteran campaign strategist Alan German.

Ep. 20: Is Marcos Jr. now cooperating with the ICC vs Duterte? 03.01.2024 40:32

Former senator Sonny Trillanes joins Christian Esguerra in this episode on the likelihood that the ICC will issue an arrest warrant against ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.

Ep. 19: Is Marcos Jr. the target of destabilization? 02.01.2024 32:53

Veteran defense reporter Manny Mogato joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Ep. 18: China's temerity 22.12.2023 36:01

Where is China getting the temerity to blame the Philippines for the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea? Christian Esguerra speaks with retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio.

Ep. 17: Why did Comelec disqualify Smartmatic? 21.12.2023 53:11

Comelec chairman George Garcia explains why the poll body opted to disqualify Smartmatic Inc. from any election-related bidding.

Ep. 16: Marcos eyes 'paradigm shift' vs China's bullying 19.12.2023 47:00

What other options are available to the Philippines in dealing with China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea?

Ep. 15: Teddy Casiño sues SMNI hosts for "red-tagging" 18.12.2023 40:23

Activist and former Bayan Muna party-list congressman Teddy Casiño explains why he filed a civil suit against SMNI hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz.

Ep. 14: Sen. Robin Padilla wants more senators 15.12.2023 1:08:21

This episode breaks down Sen. Robin Padilla's proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution's political provisions

Ep. 13: PH ambassador to US hits China's bullying 14.12.2023 47:50

Philippine Ambassador to Washington Babe Romualdez explains how serious the escalating tensions are in the West Philippine Sea.

Ep. 12: Speaker Romualdez wants to amend the constitution 13.12.2023 53:34

This episode looks into the possible motives behind Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez's push to amend the 1987 Constitution by next year.

Ep. 11: Quiboloy's SMNI under congressional scrutiny 12.12.2023 50:46

Rep. France Castro talks about the franchise violations of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's SMNI.

Ep. 10: Should the Philippines expel China's ambassador? 11.12.2023 43:16

Christian Esguerra speaks with retired Navy Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong about the Ayungin and Scarborough incidents where the China Coast Guard attacked Philippine vessels using water cannons.

Ep. 9: The Philippine education crisis 09.12.2023 53:30

Christian Esguerra speaks with Dr. Allan Bernardo in this wide-ranging discussion on the Philippine education crisis.