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.

  • 35 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep. 77: How long can Sara Duterte avoid the House?

    Christian Esguerra and lawyer Jesus Falcis talk about the impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

    1 April 2026, 4:21 am
  • 44 minutes 18 seconds
    Ep. 76: Imee hits BBM in Holy Week message

    What is Sen. Imee Marcos up to in her latest tirade against President Bongbong Marcos?

    31 March 2026, 4:13 am
  • 34 minutes 35 seconds
    Ep. 75: SC review Comelec ruling on Chiz Escudero

    Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Marvin Aceron on the petition to review the Comelec ruling that favored Chiz Escudero on the P30-million campaign donation he got from a government contractor.

    31 March 2026, 4:11 am
  • 40 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep. 74: Who's really politicking during the oil crisis?

    Christian Esguerra and Edu...ward Mansanas in the house.

    30 March 2026, 4:10 am
  • 30 minutes 32 seconds
    Ep. 73: Is work-from-home a good idea?

    Christian Esguerra is joined by Jose Ramon Albert of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies for a conversation on the impact of WFH arrangements on ordinary workers during the oil crisis.

    30 March 2026, 4:08 am
  • 39 minutes 37 seconds
    Ep. 72: Luistro explains 'mini trial'

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Gerville Luistro on efforts to stop the impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

    28 March 2026, 4:07 am
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Ep. 71: Will the Supreme Court step in again?

    Watch this episode on the new petition asking the Supreme Court to stop the House impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

    27 March 2026, 4:06 am
  • 30 minutes 4 seconds
    Ep. 70: Trillanes to testify in Sara Duterte impeachment hearing

    How strong is Sonny Trillanes' evidence on Sara Duterte's alleged bank accounts?

    27 March 2026, 4:04 am
  • 21 minutes 49 seconds
    Ep. 69: Should Marcos Jr. strike an oil deal with China?

    Christian Esguerra interviews Justice Tony Carpio on the challenges of dealing with China for a possible oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea.

    27 March 2026, 4:03 am
  • 41 minutes 18 seconds
    Ep. 68: Sara Duterte impeachment hearings begin

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

    25 March 2026, 2:37 pm
  • 46 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep. 67: That 'grenade' of a content creator named Lovely Granada

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

    25 March 2026, 2:36 pm
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