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. 6: The devil in the details 12.12.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Chel Diokno on the anti-dynasty bill authored by Speaker Bojie Dy and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos.

Ep. 5: Is the new witness vs Sara Duterte credible? 11.12.2025

Why should we believe Ramil Madriaga?

Ep. 4: Zaldy Co's Philippine passport cancelled 10.12.2025

Paano kung may iba pang passport si Zaldy Co?

Ep. 3: Marcos Jr. pushes for anti-dynasty law 09.12.2025

Does President Marcos Jr. really want a law banning political dynasties?

Ep. 2: New impeachment cases readied vs Sara Duterte 08.12.2025

Christian Esguerra is joined by Barry Gutierrez and Edu Mansanas in this episode.

Ep. 1: Perjury complaint vs Marcoleta 06.12.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Dino De Leon on the case filed against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

Ep. 100: SC orders gov't to return P60B to PhilHealth 05.12.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.

Ep. 99: Ombudsman Remulla speaks with Christian Esguerra 04.12.2025

Which 'big fish' will be put behind bars before Christmas in connection with the flood control scam?

Ep. 98: Babes Singson quits ICI 03.12.2025

What's the impact of his resignation on the push to jail corrupt officials involved in the flood control scam?

Ep. 97: Flood control scandal hits BBM performance rating 03.12.2025

Why is Marcos Jr. facing a backlash for an issue he had brought up during his last SONA?

Ep. 96: Where are the big fish in the flood control scandal? 03.12.2025

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Leila De Lima.

Ep. 95: 'No work, no pay' dapat kay Bato? 02.12.2025

Should this be a policy against absentee legislators?

Ep. 94: Can BBM hold on to power until 2028? 01.12.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes on the political prospects for President Marcos Jr. amid the flood control scandal and the continuing destabilization efforts against him.

Ep. 93: Pwede na ba yung P500 pang-noche buena? 29.11.2025

Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talk about how big an insult the statement of the Trade Secretary is on ordinary Filipinos.

Ep. 92: Duterte loses ICI appeal for temporary release 28.11.2025

What's next for Rodrigo Duterte after he lost his appeal for provisional release?

Ep. 91: Questions on Harry Roque's asylum application story 27.11.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with immigration law expert Lou Janssen Dangzalan on the Harry Roque's situation in The Netherlands.

Ep. 90: Sara Duterte says she's 'ready' to replace BBM 26.11.2025

It seems Sara Duterte can't wait to replace President Marcos Jr.

Ep. 89: Did Zaldy Co's lawyer try to blackmail BBM? 26.11.2025

Did Zaldy Co's lawyer try to blackmail BBM administration?

Ep. 88: Marcos Jr. won't spare cousin Martin Romualdez? 21.11.2025

Will former Speaker Martin Romualdez be charged with plunder in connection with the flood control scandal?

Ep. 87: Should Harry Roque be worried? 20.11.2025

An immigration lawyer talks about the indirect effect of Alice Guo's sentencing on Harry Roque's bid for political asylum in The Netherlands.

Ep. 86: Major Cabinet shakeup amid flood control scandal 19.11.2025

Let's talk about the removal of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.

Ep. 85: The Marcos sibling rivalry 19.11.2025

Christian Esguerra speaks with PR man Alan German on Imee Marcos' latest attacks on her younger brother, President Marcos Jr.

Ep. 84: What is Imee Marcos really up to? 18.11.2025

Ano ang tunay na agenda ni Imee Marcos sa pagbanat sa kapatid?

Ep. 83: One-on-One with Ombudsman Boying Remulla 16.11.2025

Remulla says arrest warrants will likely be out against senators, congressmen, and more by Dec. 15.

Ep. 82: What is Zaldy Co's game plan? 15.11.2025

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Leila De Lima on Zaldy Co's allegations against Marcos Jr. and Martin Romualdez.

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