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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Christian Esguerra

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News

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factsfirstpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 31: China's 'defenders' in the Senate 27.01.2026

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas try to make sense of some senators' position that seems to favor China.

Ep. 30: An angry Chinese embassy 27.01.2026

Christian Esguerra sits down with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.

Ep. 29: The fate of BBM's impeachment case 26.01.2026

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Jinky Luistro, chairwoman of the House justice committee.

Ep. 28: Chinese embassy hits Edu Mansanas 26.01.2026

Why is the Chinese embassy attacking Philippine officials, including Edu Mansanas, who is not even one?

EP. 27: Trillanes weighs in on impeachment case vs BBM 23.01.2026

Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and former senator Sonny Trillanes.

Ep. 26: Sotto hits Marcoleta's 'minority report' 21.01.2026

Listen to Christian Esguerra's wide-ranging interview with Senate President Tito Sotto.

Ep. 25: Will Bong Revilla be convicted this time? 20.01.2026

Will Bong Revilla be convicted this time?

Ep. 24: Leviste presents 'Cabral Files' in Senate hearing 19.01.2026

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas discuss the resumption of the Senate probe into the flood control scandal.

Ep. 23: Impeachment case filed vs Bongbong Marcos 19.01.2026

Is there a strong basis to remove BBM via impeachment?

Ep. 22: How to catch a flood control 'big fish' 17.01.2026

Lawyer Dino de Leon explains how to put the flood control 'big fish' in jail.

Ep. 21: Why is China going after Commodore Jay Tarriela? 17.01.2026

Why is China going after Commodore Jay Tarriela?

Ep. 20: Bong Revilla faces criminal charges anew 16.01.2026

Bong Revilla faces criminal charges anew, this time in connection with a P92-M "ghost" flood control project.

Ep. 19: ICC eyes more witnesses vs Duterte 16.01.2026

Why is the ICC looking for more witnesses vs Rodrigo Duterte?

Ep. 18: Leandro Leviste solar energy firm fined P24B 15.01.2026

Christian Esguerra speaks with Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on the massive fine imposed on Rep. Leandro Leviste's solar energy firm.

Ep. 17: Jonvic Remulla reveals massive corruption at fire bureau 15.01.2026

Listen to this interview with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on the flood control scam and the massive corruption at the Bureau of Fire Protection.

Ep. 16: Will BBM survive 2026? 13.01.2026

Will President Marcos Jr. survive 2026?

Ep. 15: Baka si BBM pa ang ma-impeach? 12.01.2026

Christian Esguerra sits with Barry Gutierrez to break down the prospects of BBM being impeached.

Ep. 14: Is Cong. Egay Erice a DDS? 12.01.2026

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with LP's Egay Erice and the planned impeachment case against President Marcos Jr.

Ep. 13: Why BBM is losing the battle of narratives vs the Dutertes 08.01.2026

Christian Esguerra sits down with Alan German, Ronald Holmes, and Ronald Llamas.

Ep. 12: Will Duterte's ICC trial finally happen in 2026? 07.01.2026

Christian Esguerra and ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti talk about updates in the former president's case at The Hague.

Ep. 11: The woman who started the 'Open Bicam' campaign 06.01.2026

Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Cielo Magno, who started the 'Open Bicam' campaign.

Ep. 10: BBM signs P6.7-trillion budget for 2026 06.01.2026

Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian amid concerns over massive pork barrel allocations supposedly still present in the 2026 budget.

Ep. 9: Trillanes readies new case vs Sara Duterte 04.01.2026

What's in store for the Dutertes in 2026?

Ep. 8: Commodore Jay Tarriela responds to Sen. Robin Padilla 31.12.2025

Commodore Jay Tarriela responds to Sen. Robin Padilla's dangerous pronouncements on China's encroachment in the West Philippine Sea.

Ep. 7: One-on-One with Sonny Trillanes 12.12.2025

Christian Esguerra and Sonny Trillanes discuss the plunder case against Sara Duterte.

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