Facts First with Christian Esguerra
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.
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.
Ep. 8: The hunt for Bato dela Rosa
Episodes
Listen to this discussion on the P50-million bounty for Bato Dela Rosa's capture.
Why does the President's son have more than 200 planned multi-purpose buildings and covered courts inserted in the 2027 budget bill?
Ken Abante of the People's Budget Coalition talks about the massive budget insertions by congressmen.
Former PAOCC director Winston Casio does realtalk on the scam hub operation despite a Philippine government ban.
Christian Esguerra speaks with Ken Abante of the People's Budget Coalition on the massive budget insertions by congressmen worth P190 billion in more tha. 7,000 projects.
Rep. Toby Tiangco explains the questionable provisions in the budget version passed by his colleagues.
Listen to our interview with Sen. JV Ejercito, chair of the finance committee, on the problematic items in the budget bill passed by the House.
Christian Esguerra sits down with economist Cielo Magno on her decision to run for senator in 2028, and why Filipino voters deserve better options.
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Terry Ridon.
The House prosecution team opted to drop 3 out of 4 charges against Sara Duterte, convinced that evidence on her unexplained wealth should be enough to secure a conviction.
Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro.
After being dropped as prosecution witness, Trillanes drops fresh allegations against Sara Duterte.
Listen to this discussion with lawyer Domingo Cayosa on the risks of presenting Col. Dante Lachica as a witness in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Listen to our discussion on Sen. Robin Padilla's questions during Day 19 of the impeachment trial.
Let's break down Day 19 of the impeachment trial with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.
Christian Esguerra speaks with the lead House prosecutor, Rep. Jinky Luistro.
This episode breaks down Day 17 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
What happens now after Orly Guteza recanted his allegations against Rep. Martin Romualdez?
Listen to our episode with Sec. Jonvic Remulla on the school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga.
Sara Duterte's disbursing officer testifies as a hostile witness in her impeachment trial.
Listen to our episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.
Rep. Sandro Marcos revealed Duterte's supposed conditions for supporting Marcos Jr. for president in 2022.
Himayin natin ang kasong grave threats laban may VP Sara Duterte.
Listen to our interview with lawyer Raymund Palad, who represents the talent manager who revealed the supposed character assassination plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
Let's discuss the so-called "leadership fund" between P500 million and P1 billion in DPWH fund allocations.
A new survey shows Leni Robredo can beat Sara Duterte in a one-on-one presidential race in 2028. True?
Robin Padilla and Imee Marcos take turns in defending Sara Duterte and grilling a COA witness.
Listen to this episode with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
House prosecutor Lorna Kapunan described Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds as a 'scam.'
Why did Ping Lacson reject a proposed 'ceasefire' with Alan Peter Cayetano?
Listen to this discussion on the impeachment court's scrutiny of Sara Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.
Listen to this discussion on the Philippine involvement in the Pax Silica initiative, with economist Cielo Magno.
Listen to this discussion on Day 10 of the impeachment trial with Rep. Joel Chua.
Sen. Pia Cayetano is facing an ethics case filed by women's group over a spliced video trolling and twisting the statements of Rep. Chel Diokno.
Listen to this wide-ranging discussion on some of the most pressing problems in Philippine education, with Dr. Karol Mark Yee, executive director of EDCOM 2.
What grade will you give the President in his latest SONA?
Listen to this episode on why Sen. Pia Cayetano should not get away with a spliced video twisting a key exchange between her brother and Rep. Chel Diokno in the impeachment trial.
Listen to our interview with House impeachment prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan.
This episode looks into Alan Peter Cayetano's Facebook live attacking Ping Lacson, among other claims and insinuations, on the eve of a crucial Senate impeachment trial vote.
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Atty. Michael Poa, spokesman of Sara Duterte's defense team.
Let's discuss what's fundamentally wrong with the honorable senator's statement that condemned China's video portraying Filipinos as monkeys, but pinned the blame on Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela.
Rep. Terry Ridon explains why the VP's bank records should be scrutunized by the impeachment court.
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on a China Daily AI video portraying Filipinos as monkeys.
Let's break down Day 6 of the impeachment trial.
Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jojo Lacanilao in breaking down Day 5 of the impeachment trial.
Christian Esguerra is joined by House prosecutor Joel Chua.
Here's a look at how certain senators have been showing their biases in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
The former NBI cybercrime division chief tells the impeachment court why Sara Duterte's threat remarks were serious and real.
Christian Esguerra speaks with a former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines on the first three days of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
What exactly did Zuleika Lopez mean with this ominous message?
