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Every week, 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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    Latest episodes from Facts First with Christian Esguerra

    Ep. 68: Sara Duterte impeachment hearings begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 41:18


    Is Sara Duterte planning to run to the Supreme Court again?

    Ep. 67: That 'grenade' of a content creator named Lovely Granada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 46:27


    Christian Esguerra sits down with Lovely Granada, a highly talented content creator who's now the subject of attacks by the DDS.

    Ep. 66: Tax the rich amid the crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 41:48


    Tax expert Mon Abrea explains why taxing the rich at this time won't work.

    Ep. 65: What has Sara Duterte done vs. corruption?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 55:53


    Christian Esguerra, pinagtyagaang i-guest si Edu...ward Mansanas.

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    Ep. 64: Marcos Jr.'s biggest crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 30:20


    Christian Esguerra speaks with economist Noel Leyco on the government's response to the crisis.

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    Ep. 63: Erice says Sara Duterte sure to be impeached again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 34:54


    Rep. Edgar Erice explains why Sara Duterte will likely be impeachment again.

    Ep. 62: What is Sara Duterte ignores impeachment hearings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 33:26


    Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Jinky Luistro on the upcoming impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

    Ep. 61: Gov't rolls out 'ayuda' for drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 29:48


    Christian Esguerra speaks with DSWD Sec. Rex Gatchalian on the cash assistance program for drivers amid the crisis.

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    Ep. 60: Sara Duterte responds (or didn't) to accusations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 26:55


    Christian Esguerra sits down with Dean Mel Sta. Maria on Sara Duterte's reply ad cautelam to the impeachment complaints against her.

    Ep. 59: Sara Duterte, pabibo sa gitna ng Iran conflict?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 55:31


    Himayin natin ang mga tila pabibo remarks ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa gitna ng tensyon sa Middle East.

    Ep. 58: A joke of a bill against political dynasties?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 30:14


    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Chel Diokno.

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    Ep. 57: Ang kabastusan nina Bong Suntay at Ferdie Topacio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 47:47


    Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Jean Encinas-Franco and Alan German on the repulsive comments by a congressman and a DDS lawyer.

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    Ep. 56: Should Digong now brace for ICC trial?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 27:30


    Lawyer Ruben Carranza explains what Digong's ICC case will likely proceed to trial.

    Ep. 55: DDS pushing 'maleta' narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 56:15


    Listen to this episode on what appears to be a coordinated amplification of the 'maleta' narrative.

    Ep. 54: Sara Duterte asked to respond to mpeachment complaints

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 46:30


    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Jinky Luistro after the justice committee found that the two impeachment complaints against the vice president were "sufficient in substance."

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    Ep. 53: Ramil Madriaga's life in danger?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 26:43


    Listen to our interview with the lawyer of Ramil Madriaga, an alleged former aide of Sara Duterte.

    Ep. 52: Ang kabastusan ni Congressman Bong Suntay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 34:03


    Listen to this episode on the lewd remarks of a Quezon City congressman on actress Anne Curtis during the House justice committee hearing on the impeachment complaints against Sara Duterte.

    Ep. 50: A step closer to impeachment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 71:10


    Listen to this episode on the prospects of Sara Duterte's possible impeachment for a second time.

    Ep. 49: Is Marcoleta a 'tsinador'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 67:30


    Listen to Christian Esguerra's one-on-one interview with Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

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    Ep. 48: Trillanes hit Baligod et. al. over 'expose'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 62:07


    Listen to our interview with Sonny Trillanes on the expose by 18 alleged former soldiers, led by their lawyer Levi Baligod.

    Ep. 47: Marcoleta threatens Carpio with 'treason' charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 39:53


    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Justice Tony Carpio on the Magallona vs. Ermita ruling, which is now being used by Marcoleta to assail him.

    Ep. 46: Bong Go, Bato named as Duterte co-perpetrators

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 51:54


    Will Sen. Bong Go and 7 other alleged co-perpetrators be the subject of an ICC arrest warrant next?

    Ep. 45: DFA takes swipe at Filipinos criticizing China

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 35:52


    Why is the DFA attacking Filipinos criticizing China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea?

    Ep. 44: Duterte's game plan at the ICC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 28:51


    The confirmation of charges hearings on Digong's case are set to begin on Feb. 23.

    Ep. 43: Should Leni Robredo run for president in 2028?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 31:11


    Should Leni Robredo challenge Sara Duterte for president in 2028?

    Ep. 42: China hits back at Kalayaan officials

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 48:03


    Beijing has banned 16 Kalayaan town officials over a persona non grata resolution.

    Ep. 41: Marcoleta hits back at Carpio and Batongbacal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 38:12


    Christian Esguerra sits down with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal.

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    Ep. 40: Why is Cayetano targeting Tarriela?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 41:41


    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Commodore Jay Tarriela.

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    Ep. 38: Is Sara Duterte threatened by Risa Hontiveros?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 58:11


    Is Sara Duterte threatened by Risa Hontiveros?

    Ep. 37: Justice Carpio schools Marcoleta on WPS issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 26:24


    Justice Tony Carpio sets the record straight on claims made by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on the Kalayaan Island Group and the West Philippine Sea.

    Ep. 36: Will Sara Duterte be impeached again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 42:25


    What are the prospects of the House of Representatives impeaching Sara Duterte again?

    Ep. 35: How to put an end to political dynaties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 45:37


    Christian Esguerra speaks with one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution on how to put an end to political dynasties.

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    Ep. 34: How Sotto averted a Senate coup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 42:05


    How did Tito Sotto avert a Senate coup?

    Ep. 33: China is the problem, not Commodore Tarriela

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 28:02


    Listen to this episode between Christian Esguerra and Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela, who has been the target of intense attacks by the Chinese Embassy in Manila.

    Ep. 32: Why China wants to silence Jay Tarriela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 51:45


    If China's so furious over statements by Commodore Jay Tarriela, he must be effective in leading the Philippine government's transparency initiative.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 44:47


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

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    Ep. 30: An angry Chinese embassy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 32:23


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 50:59


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

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    Ep. 28: Chinese embassy hits Edu Mansanas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 38:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 61:08


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 62:31


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 67:36


    Will Bong Revilla be convicted this time?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 61:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 33:15


    Is there a strong basis to remove BBM via impeachment?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 49:36


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 30:45


    Why is China going after Commodore Jay Tarriela?

    Ep. 20: Bong Revilla faces criminal charges anew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 62:16


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 31:05


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

    Ep. 18: Leandro Leviste solar energy firm fined P24B

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 44:43


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 41:40


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 65:31


    Will President Marcos Jr. survive 2026?

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