Facts First with Christian Esguerra

The University of the Philippines School of Economics has released a paper detailing why the Maharlika Investment Fund is a bad idea.

What should be the priorities of new Philippine defense chief Gilbert Teodoro? Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Chester Cabalza.

This episode looks into the appointment of Dr. Ted Herbosa as President Bongbong Marcos' new health secretary.

Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Neri Colmenares on the controversial provisions of the Maharlika Investment Fund bill.

Christian Esguerra takes a break from political issues to sit down with his close friend Ronald Samson, a Vancouver-based artist involved in such movies as “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,” “Star Wars: Clone Wars,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” and “Matrix Reloaded." His latest project as lighting and compositing artist is "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."

Christian Esguerra speaks with Raymund Narag, an associate professor of criminal justice in the US and himself a former detainee, Narag is now helping the Philippine justice department on reforming the country's prison system.

Philippine senators held a marathon session to pass the Maharlika Investment Fund bill. Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Francis Escudero, who didn't participate in the voting but raised issues against the bill, particularly the lack of a study showing investment viability.

Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Jean Franco and political analyst Ronald Llamas about supposed cracks within the "Uniteam" of President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte.

Christian Esguerra sits down with DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on the planned food stamp program and the shutdown of private orphanage, Gentle Hands, over alleged violations.

Is a six-year term too short for a Philippine president? Should the 1987 Constitution be amended to allow the president to seek reelection?

What will happen to DZMM Teleradyo with ABS-CBN's joint venture with a firm connected with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?

What lessons can be drawn from the story of the 20-year-old student, who was praised online for supposedly receiving 30 scholarship offers from US and UK universities, but only to be derided when some netizens questioned the plausibility of his narrative?

This episode breaks down the sudden demotion of Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo followed by the resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte from Lakas-CMD.

This episode talks about GMRC for elected officials, taking off from the viral video showingSen. Robinhood Padilla combing his moustache in the middle of a Senate hearing.

An Ateneo study looks into several factors driving people's allegiance to authority, particularly in the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Christian Esguerra sits down with Chen San Pascual, Ph. D., of the University of the Philippines' Department of Communication Research.

Former senator Leila De Lima has been acquitted in one of two remaining drug cases leveled against her by the Duterte administration. Christian Esguerra speaks with one of her lawyers, Rolly Peoro.

This episode talks about May 2022 election losers who may end up working in the Marcos cabinet. Christian Esguerra is joined by former political adviser Ronald Llamas.

Christian Esguerra sits down with data scientist Dominic Ligot on the dangers of artificial intelligence as a weapon for disinformation.

Christian Esguerra sits down with Dr. Tony Leachon, who has been victimized by bogus online ads claiming he's endorsing milk that can "cure" diabetes. There's no cure for diabetes yet.

China's ambassador to the Philippines warns Manila against helping the Americans in case of an armed conflict over Taiwan.

Christian Esguerra sits down with NAMFREL's IT expert about ways to make the automated election system more transparent.

Catch our interview with former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on the state of the political opposition under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Christian Esguerra sits down with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal on how an armed conflict in Taiwan could drag the Philippines.

A new Pulse Asia survey shows more Filipinos admitting they very little or almost nothing about the Constitution. Should congressmen still insist on amending or revising the current charter?

Two Catholic priests explain why they engage a lot with people online -- even if they often get trolled in the process.