Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Political strategist Ronald Llamas joins Christian Esguerra for a discussion on the rift between the Dutertes and House members.

Ex-senator Sonny Trillanes explains why the case against Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court is strong.

Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio explains the repercussions of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte's pro-China statements and positioning.

Is the UniTeam of the Marcoses and the Dutertes finally over?

Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte comes to the rescue of his embattled daughter over the issue of confidential funds.

Let's talk about the political implications of the House of Representatives' removal of confidential funds by civilian agencies, including those of Vice President Sara Duterte's. Ronald Llamas joins Christian Esguerra

What are the limits to courtesy extended to VIPs on the road? Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Abigail Valte, former deputy spokeswoman of the late President Noynoy Aquino, who campaigned against a "wang-wang" culture during his term.

Christian Esguerra sits down with cybersecurity expert Dominic Ligot on the hacking of data at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.

Former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno compares the confidential expenses of Davao City and Quezon City and explains how to prevent abuse of such funds.

Why did the approval ratings of President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte drop in the latest Pulse Asia survey?

Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio joins Christian Esguerra for a discussion on how to prevent abuse of confidential funds.

This episode looks deep into the decision of the House of Representatives to reject Vice President Sara Duterte's combined P650-million confidential fund request for the OVP and the Department of Education. Christian Esguerra sits down with former presidential political adviser Ronald Llamas.

Former Philippine state auditor Heidi Mendoza talks about ways to prevent abuse of confidential funds.

A Philippine airport security officer was caught swallowing $300 cash in an apparent effort to conceal the money stolen from a Chinese passenger. Christian Esguerra talks to Undersecretary Ma. O Aplasca, administrator of the Office for Transportation Security.

Commodore Jay Tarriela explains how the Philippine Coast Guard makes do with little resources, including a total of P117 million in intelligence funds from 2006 to 2023.

Are Filipinos experiencing "Martial Law fatigue"? Christian Esguerra speaks with public historian Xiao Chua on the 51st anniversary of Martial Law.

Atty. Barry Gutierrez, former spokesman of former Vice President Leni Robredo, explains why the transfer of P125 million from the Office of the President for VP Sara Duterte's confidential expenses in late 2022 was illegal. He also questions how the amount was spent in a very short time.

Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio returns to discuss the destructive effect of coral harvesting in Rosul Reef and Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

How does Sen. Imee Marcos figure in the current Marcos narrative under the presidency of her younger brother? Christian Esguerra sits down with political analyst Ronald Llamas.

Retired Navy Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong sets the record straight on disinformation being spread by China's propagandists on the West Philippine Sea.

Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio explains why the Philippines needs the US and other allies to deal with China in the West Philippine Sea.

Former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno talks about her stint under the Marcos administration, what drove her to resign recently, and why she has no regrets joining the government.

Christian Esguerra speaks with veteran journalist Vergel Santos about the new Grade 6 curriculum that omits mention of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in "dictatorship."

Christian Esguerra sits down with anti-graft advocate Heidi Mendoza and a budget specialist about the rising number of civilian government agencies seeking confidential funds.

Christian Esguerra speaks with former Senate President Franklin Drilon, who questioned the transfer of P125 million from the Office of the President for Vice President Sara Duterte's confidential funds in late 2022.