Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Ep. 81: Ang mga makukulong raw before Christmas 13.11.2025 1:03:55 ↓

Sinu-sino kayang mga senador atbp sangkot sa flood control scandal ang makukulong bago mag-Pasko?

Ep. 80: Speaker Bojie Dy pushes for anti-political dynasty law 12.11.2025 50:27 ↓

Will an anti-political dynasty law pass in a Congress dominated by political clans and elites?

Ep. 79: Marcoleta's SALN and SOCE under scrutiny 11.11.2025 39:45 ↓

Do you buy Marcoleta's explanation on why he didn't identify his campaign donors in the May 2025 elections?

Ep. 78: Has the ICC ordered Bato's arrest? 08.11.2025 54:09 ↓

Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Kristina Conti on the reported issuance of an arrest order against Sen. Bato dela Rosa.

Ep. 77: Lessons from the Cebu flooding 06.11.2025 46:55 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Dr. Mahar Lagmay on the need for science-based, data-driven policy-making, especially to address the effects of typhoons and other natural calamities.

Ep. 76: Task Force to probe Villars 05.11.2025 45:49 ↓

Listen to this discussion on the upcoming investigation into the Villar family.

Ep. 75: Ombudsman Remulla speaks of legislators likely to be charged 27.10.2025 1:04:17 ↓

Listen to Christian Esguerra's wide-ranging live interview with Ombudsman Boying Remulla, from possibly reviving the case against Sen. Joel Villanueva to holding former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez accountable.

Ep. 74: The 'secret' Ombudsman Martires decision 23.10.2025 46:33 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Dino De Leon on the 'secret' decision by Martires in favor of Joel Villanueva, a 2019 ruling that surprised even the current ombudsman,

Ep. 73: Fire at DPWH office amid corruption probe 23.10.2025 25:25 ↓

What if documents relevant to the flood control investigation are intentionally burned? What can investigators do?

Ep. 72: Trillanes sues Bong Go for plunder 22.10.2025 25:03 ↓

Trillanes describes Bong Go as the "mastermind" in this corruption scheme.

Ep. 71: The righteous indignation of Joel Villanueva 20.10.2025 1:03:12 ↓

This episode talks about the righteous indignation of the senator, who is against facing corruption allegations.

Ep. 70: Ano ba ang laro ni Congress-meow? 13.10.2025 1:06:11 ↓

Listen to this episode on the DDS push to remove BBM.

Ep. 69: P250-B unprogrammed fund, lusot sa Kamara 13.10.2025 33:06 ↓

Why can't congressmen let go of this controversial allocation?

Ep. 68: One-on-One with Ombudsman Boying Remulla 11.10.2025 53:29 ↓

Why were the Dutertes and their supporters so intent on blocking Boying Remulla's appointment as Ombudsman?

Ep. 67: So, kelan na ang ICC trial ni Digong? 10.10.2025 46:51 ↓

What's next for Digong after the ICC rejected his petition for interim release?

Ep. 66: ICC junks Digong's push for interim release 10.10.2025 23:12 ↓

Are Sara Duterte and the rest of the DDS also to blame for the ICC's rejection of her dad's request for temporary release?

Ep. 65: Will Chiz be held accountable? 09.10.2025 1:16:46 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with Comelec chairman George Garcia on the poll body's investigation into campaign contributions received by several candidates from government contractors in the 2022 elections.

Ep. 64: Sen. Erwin Tulfo pushes for tax holiday 08.10.2025 42:15 ↓

Does Tulfo's proposal really make sense?

Ep. 63: A Trillion Peso Movement 08.10.2025 27:28 ↓

How do we sustain the indignation and demand for accountability in this massive corruption involving flood control projects?

Ep. 62: Boying Remulla is new Ombudsman 07.10.2025 42:53 ↓

This episode talks about the possible reasons why President Marcos Jr. appointed Boying Remulla as Ombudsman.

Ep. 61: Who will replace Ping Lacson at Blue Ribbon Committee? 07.10.2025 49:33 ↓

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

Ep. 60: Alan Cayetano proposes snap elections 06.10.2025 49:30 ↓

Listen to this episode on Cayetano's idea to hold a snap election.

Ep. 59: Ping Lacson to quit as Blue Ribbon Committee chairman 05.10.2025 1:36:55 ↓

Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas and Barry Gutierrez.

Ep. 58: Lawyer files ethics complaint vs Chiz Escudero 03.10.2025 18:48 ↓

Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Marvin Aceron, who filed an ethics complaint against Chiz Escudero.

Ep. 57: One-on-One with Rep. Chel Diokno 03.10.2025 26:18 ↓

Listen to our discussion on the controversy over non-functioning health facilities by the Department of Health worth billions of pesos.