Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Does the Philippine government have a consistent strategy on the West Philippine Sea? Christian Esguerra speaks with security analyst Renato De Castro

Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Raymond Fortun, who took up the cause of a cyclist harassed by a dismissed ex-cop with a gun over a traffic incident in Quezon City.

Former Supreme Court Justice Tony Carpio explains why China's 2023 map is bogus.

Former senator Dick Gordon talks about the Ombudsman's plan to file criminal charges against former government procurement officials and officers of Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Inc. over an allegedly anomalous deal amounting to P4.1 billion.

Around 100 mayors, led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong of Baguio City, have launched a "movement" for good governance. Is this also a push for Magalong to run for president in 2028?

Christian Esguerra sits down with Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya of the National Security Council regarding China's influence operations on the West Philippine Sea.

Ambassador Babe Romualdez speaks out against China's alleged smear operations against him and other Philippine diplomats to silence them on the West Philippine Sea issue.

Christian Esguerra sits down with former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on combatting China's propaganda on the West Philippine Sea.

Fr. Flavie Villanueva explains the circumstances surrounding the killing of Jemboy Baltazar, who was supposedly mistaken by police in Navotas City for a suspect on the run. Will Jemboy's family get justice?

Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman, criticizes Filipinos, including some government officials and so-called "analysts," for serving as China's "mouthpiece" in the West Philippine Sea issue.

Ambassador Henry Bensurto Jr., former head of the Philippine foreign ministry's West Philippine Sea Center, explains the importance of Ayungin Shoal and the military outpost on a dilapidated navy ship there.

Christian Esguerra sits down with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on the Chinese Embassy statement blaming the Philippines over the water cannon incident near Ayungin Shoal.

Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza sits down with Christian Esguerra to explain how confidential and intelligence funds should be disbursed, spent, and audited.

How should the Philippine government respond to the water cannon incident involving China Coast Guard and a Philippine Coast Guard vessel on a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal?

Former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza talks about "Here Lies Love," the Broadway musical on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos and how, according to him, it "trivializes" the atrocities of the Marcoses.

How much did influencers earn in covert political operations during the 2022 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections? Christian Esguerra speaks with Fatima Gaw, who headed a multidisciplinary study on "influence operations."

Christian Esguerra sits down with criminal justice specialist Raymund Narag, who's being consulted by the Philippine justice department on how to decongest prisons.

Anti-graft crusader Heidi Mendoza joins Christian Esguerra for a frank discussion on the roots of corruption in government and why many Filipinos appear to have been desensitized to it.

This episode looks into the plight of Filipino farmers who are among the poorest in the country. Christian Esguerra sits down with agricultural economist Pablito Villegas.

In his SONA, President Marcos Jr. says the European Union's issues with the certification of Filipino seafarers have been resolved after 17 years. Former Angkla partylist representative Jess Manalo puts things in perspective.

This episode puts in context President Marcos Jr.'s rosy picture of the economy in his SONA. Economics lecturer Enrico Villanueva joins Christian Esguerra.

Listen to this comprehensive discussion on President Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address between Christian Esguerra and political analyst Ronald Llamas.

Christian Esguerra sits down with Atty. Gilbert Andres of the Center for International Law on whether it's time for the ICC to enter the picture.

What would happen if the Philippine government will continue to refuse to cooperate with the International Criminal Court? Christian Esguerra speaks with Dr. Aurora Parong, co-chair of the Philippine Coalition for the ICC.

Former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay joins Christian Esguerra for an honest discussion on red flags in the new P500-billion Maharlika Investment Fund.