Christian Esguerra
Facts First with Christian Esguerra
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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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 56: Sotto Senate presidency in trouble? 02.10.2025 1:11:24
Is there a brewing coup to replace Senate President Tito Sotto?
Ep. 55: Senators ask ICC to allow Digong house arrest 02.10.2025 30:58
Will the ICC even bother to take note of the Senate resolution seeking a house arrest for Rodrigo Duterte?
Ep. 54: Are Bato and Bong Go next in ICC arrest warrant list? 01.10.2025 1:13:07
Listen to this episode with former Senator Sonny Trillanes.
Ep. 53: Chiz wants lawyer critical of him disbarred 29.09.2025 48:10
Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Jess Falcis, who is facing a disbarment complaint before the Supreme Court.
Ep. 52: One-on-One with Franklin Drilon 29.09.2025 26:30
Listen to this conversation with former Senate President Franklin Drilon on the raging scandal involving billions of pesos in flood control funds.
Ep. 51: Chiz rants vs Romualdez on Senate floor 29.09.2025 29:57
Listen to Christian Esguerra's commentary and analysis of Chiz Escudero's speech about a so-called "script" masterminded by Martin Romualdez to shift the blame in the flood control mess.
Ep. 50: Ping reveals P100-B Senate insertion 28.09.2025 1:03:42
How will Sen. Ping Lacson's revelation affect the behavior of his fellow senators and the course of the Blue Ribbon Committee investigation into flood control corruption?
Ep. 49: Magalong quits Independent Commission for Infrastructure 28.09.2025 43:34
Christian Esguerra sits down with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
Ep. 48: Credible ba ang surprise witness ni Marcoleta? 26.09.2025 1:28:15
This episode looks closely into the credibility of Marcoleta's surprise witness in the last Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.
Ep. 47: Chiz, Martin Romualdez tagged in flood control corruption 25.09.2025 48:55
Listen to this episode on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing where separate witnesses tagged Sen. Chiz Escudero and Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez in the flood control scandal.
Ep. 46: The story of Alvin Karingal 25.09.2025 26:26
Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Maria Sol Taule about the arrest of more than a hundred people, who allegedly took part in the Mendiola riot last Sept. 21.
Ep. 45: Jinggoy, Kiko Pangilinan clash over 'plunder' remarks 24.09.2025 50:51
Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and lawyer Dino De Leon.
Ep. 44: 3 counts of murder vs Duterte at the ICI 24.09.2025 25:51
Listen to this episode with lawyer Kristina Conti on the charges recommended by the ICC prosecutor against Rodrigo Duterte.
Ep. 43: Henry Alcantara tags Jinggoy, Joel, Bong Revilla, Zaldy Co in corruption scandal 22.09.2025 1:06:43
Listen to this episode on the latest Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on corruption involving flood control projects.
Ep. 42: Sinu-sino pa ang ikakanta ni Brice Hernandez 22.09.2025 40:02
Christian Esguerra speaks with the lawyer of Brice Hernandez following Henry Alcantara's decision to finally speak up and tag Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva, Bong Revilla, and Zaldy Co in massive corruption involving flood control projects.
Ep. 41: One-on-One with ex-Budget Sec. Butch Abad 21.09.2025 1:06:05
In this episode with Christian Esguerra, former Budget Sec. Butch Abad talks about questionable realignments in the national budget over the years, and key reforms that should be done by Congress before it's too late.
Ep. 40: Vice Ganda, minura ang mga korap na opisyal 21.09.2025 29:54
Listen to our episode on the furious Sept. 21 rallies against massive corruption in government.
Ep. 39: One-on-One with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian 21.09.2025 35:43
Christian Esguerra speaks with the chairman of the Senate finance committee on reforms in the 2026 national budget to make it difficult for corrupt legislators and other government officials to pocket billions of pesos in taxpayer money.
Ep. 38: Jinggoy, Joel Villanueva confront ex-DPWH engineer 18.09.2025 56:45
Listen to this episode on the latest Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on massive corruption involving flood control projects.
Ep. 37: Speaker Martin Romualdez steps down 17.09.2025 1:10:57
Listen to this episode on the removal of BBM's cousin as House speaker.
Ep. 36: Rodrigo Duterte not fit to stand trial in the ICC? 17.09.2025 17:33
Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Dino De Leon on the latest in Duterte's case before the International Criminal Court.
Ep. 35: 'Ghost' flood control projects in Quezon City 17.09.2025 34:59
Christian Esguerra sits down with Mayor Joy Belmonte, who blew the whistle on at least 66 ghost flood control projects in Quezon City.
Ep. 34: The war that BBM started vs corruption 16.09.2025 51:32
Listen to Christian Esguerra's discussion with Usec. Claire Castro.
Ep. 33: BBM says Speaker Martin, Rep. Zaldy Co won't be spared in probe 15.09.2025 53:38
Listen to this discussion between Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas.
Ep. 32: Trillion Peso March vs Corruption 15.09.2025 38:57
Listen to Christian Esguerra's conversation with Kiko Aquino Dee on the massive rally set on Sept. 21 against massive corruption.
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