Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 58: A joke of a bill against political dynasties? 09.03.2026 30:14 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Chel Diokno.

Ep. 57: Ang kabastusan nina Bong Suntay at Ferdie Topacio 06.03.2026 47:47 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Jean Encinas-Franco and Alan German on the repulsive comments by a congressman and a DDS lawyer.

Ep. 56: Should Digong now brace for ICC trial? 06.03.2026 27:30 ↓

Lawyer Ruben Carranza explains what Digong's ICC case will likely proceed to trial.

Ep. 55: DDS pushing 'maleta' narrative 05.03.2026 56:15 ↓

Listen to this episode on what appears to be a coordinated amplification of the 'maleta' narrative.

Ep. 54: Sara Duterte asked to respond to mpeachment complaints 04.03.2026 46:30 ↓

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Jinky Luistro after the justice committee found that the two impeachment complaints against the vice president were "sufficient in substance."

Ep. 53: Ramil Madriaga's life in danger? 04.03.2026 26:43 ↓

Listen to our interview with the lawyer of Ramil Madriaga, an alleged former aide of Sara Duterte.

Ep. 52: Ang kabastusan ni Congressman Bong Suntay 03.03.2026 34:03 ↓

Listen to this episode on the lewd remarks of a Quezon City congressman on actress Anne Curtis during the House justice committee hearing on the impeachment complaints against Sara Duterte.

Ep. 50: A step closer to impeachment? 02.03.2026 1:11:10 ↓

Listen to this episode on the prospects of Sara Duterte's possible impeachment for a second time.

Ep. 49: Is Marcoleta a 'tsinador'? 28.02.2026 1:07:30 ↓

Listen to Christian Esguerra's one-on-one interview with Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

Ep. 48: Trillanes hit Baligod et. al. over 'expose' 27.02.2026 1:02:07 ↓

Listen to our interview with Sonny Trillanes on the expose by 18 alleged former soldiers, led by their lawyer Levi Baligod.

Ep. 47: Marcoleta threatens Carpio with 'treason' charge 16.02.2026 39:53 ↓

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Justice Tony Carpio on the Magallona vs. Ermita ruling, which is now being used by Marcoleta to assail him.

Ep. 46: Bong Go, Bato named as Duterte co-perpetrators 14.02.2026 51:54 ↓

Will Sen. Bong Go and 7 other alleged co-perpetrators be the subject of an ICC arrest warrant next?

Ep. 45: DFA takes swipe at Filipinos criticizing China 13.02.2026 35:52 ↓

Why is the DFA attacking Filipinos criticizing China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea?

Ep. 44: Duterte's game plan at the ICC 13.02.2026 28:51 ↓

The confirmation of charges hearings on Digong's case are set to begin on Feb. 23.

Ep. 43: Should Leni Robredo run for president in 2028? 12.02.2026 31:11 ↓

Should Leni Robredo challenge Sara Duterte for president in 2028?

Ep. 42: China hits back at Kalayaan officials 11.02.2026 48:03 ↓

Beijing has banned 16 Kalayaan town officials over a persona non grata resolution.

Ep. 41: Marcoleta hits back at Carpio and Batongbacal 11.02.2026 38:12 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal.

Ep. 40: Why is Cayetano targeting Tarriela? 10.02.2026 41:41 ↓

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Commodore Jay Tarriela.

Ep. 38: Is Sara Duterte threatened by Risa Hontiveros? 09.02.2026 58:11 ↓

Is Sara Duterte threatened by Risa Hontiveros?

Ep. 37: Justice Carpio schools Marcoleta on WPS issue 09.02.2026 26:24 ↓

Justice Tony Carpio sets the record straight on claims made by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on the Kalayaan Island Group and the West Philippine Sea.

Ep. 36: Will Sara Duterte be impeached again? 06.02.2026 42:25 ↓

What are the prospects of the House of Representatives impeaching Sara Duterte again?

Ep. 35: How to put an end to political dynaties 05.02.2026 45:37 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution on how to put an end to political dynasties.

Ep. 34: How Sotto averted a Senate coup 04.02.2026 42:05 ↓

How did Tito Sotto avert a Senate coup?

Ep. 33: China is the problem, not Commodore Tarriela 04.02.2026 28:02 ↓

Listen to this episode between Christian Esguerra and Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela, who has been the target of intense attacks by the Chinese Embassy in Manila.

Ep. 32: Why China wants to silence Jay Tarriela 28.01.2026 51:45 ↓

If China's so furious over statements by Commodore Jay Tarriela, he must be effective in leading the Philippine government's transparency initiative.