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Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Christian Esguerra

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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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  1. Ep. 1: Cielo Magno to run for senator in 2028

    · 48 min · S11 E1

    Christian Esguerra sits down with economist Cielo Magno on her decision to run for senator in 2028, and why Filipino voters deserve better options.

  2. Ep. 100: The prosecution's big gamble

    · 24 min · S10 E100

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Terry Ridon.

  3. Ep. 99: Sara Duterte's unexplained wealth

    · 48 min · S10 E99

    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.

  4. Ep. 98: Robin Padilla, defense team target fraud audit expert

    · 45 min · S10 E98

    Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro.

  5. Ep. 97: Trillanes drops new bombshell vs. Sara Duterte

    · 1 h 10 min · S10 E97

    After being dropped as prosecution witness, Trillanes drops fresh allegations against Sara Duterte.

  6. Ep. 96: Why House prosecutors should be wary of Col. Lachica as witness

    · 50 min · S10 E96

    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.

  7. Ep. 95: How Robin Padilla insulted our heroes

    · 50 min · S10 E95

    Listen to our discussion on Sen. Robin Padilla's questions during Day 19 of the impeachment trial.

  8. Ep. 94: Sara Duterte aide grilled over questionable disbursements

    · 28 min · S10 E94

    Let's break down Day 19 of the impeachment trial with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.

  9. Ep. 93: Sara Duterte tagged as mastermind of confidential fund 'scam'

    · 48 min · S10 E93

    Christian Esguerra speaks with the lead House prosecutor, Rep. Jinky Luistro.

  10. Ep. 92: Sino sina Antonio Pagong at Timon Andrew Pusa?

    · 45 min

    This episode breaks down Day 17 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

  11. Ep. 91: Marcoleta's witness recants

    · 1 h 24 min · S10 E91

    What happens now after Orly Guteza recanted his allegations against Rep. Martin Romualdez?

  12. Ep. 90: Jonvic Remulla wants 'Robin Padilla' law amended

    · 47 min

    Listen to our episode with Sec. Jonvic Remulla on the school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga.

  13. Ep. 89: Sara Duterte's disbursing officer

    · 47 min · S10 E89

    Sara Duterte's disbursing officer testifies as a hostile witness in her impeachment trial.

  14. Ep. 88: Loren at Leandro, nasa Switzerland?

    · 50 min

    Listen to our episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

  15. Ep. 87: Sandro Marcos reveals Digong's 2022 'conditions'

    · 1 h 07 min

    Rep. Sandro Marcos revealed Duterte's supposed conditions for supporting Marcos Jr. for president in 2022.

  16. Ep. 86: Sara Duterte, kinasuhan na ng grave threats

    · 32 min · S10 E86

    Himayin natin ang kasong grave threats laban may VP Sara Duterte.

  17. Ep. 85: Why was Secretary Ralph Recto 'targeted'?

    · 27 min

    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.

  18. Ep. 84: 'Leadership fund' for senators

    · 33 min · S10 E84

    Let's discuss the so-called "leadership fund" between P500 million and P1 billion in DPWH fund allocations.

  19. Ep. 83: Should Leni Robredo go for it?

    · 48 min · S10 E83

    A new survey shows Leni Robredo can beat Sara Duterte in a one-on-one presidential race in 2028. True?

  20. Ep. 82: Robin, Imee grill COA witness

    · 51 min · S10 E82

    Robin Padilla and Imee Marcos take turns in defending Sara Duterte and grilling a COA witness.

  21. Ep. 81: Sara Duterte's questionable confidential fund expenses

    · 32 min · S10 E81

    Listen to this episode with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.

  22. Ep. 80: Lorna Kapunan on Sara Duterte confidential funds: scam!

    · 36 min · S10 E80

    House prosecutor Lorna Kapunan described Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds as a 'scam.'

  23. Ep. 79: Ping rejects 'ceasefire' with Alan Peter Cayetano

    · 52 min · S10 E79

    Why did Ping Lacson reject a proposed 'ceasefire' with Alan Peter Cayetano?

  24. Ep. 78: Marcos Jr. OKs release of Sara Duterte tax records

    · 45 min · S10 E78

    Listen to this discussion on the impeachment court's scrutiny of Sara Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.

  25. Ep. 77: The promise and perils of Pax Silica

    · 31 min · S10 E77

    Listen to this discussion on the Philippine involvement in the Pax Silica initiative, with economist Cielo Magno.

  26. Ep. 76: Ex-Landbank officials testify on 'unusual' bank withdrawals

    · 34 min · S10 E76

    Listen to this discussion on Day 10 of the impeachment trial with Rep. Joel Chua.

  27. Ep. 75: Ethics complaint vs. Pia Cayetano

    · 28 min · S10 E75

    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.

  28. Ep. 74: The worsening Philippine education crisis

    · 38 min · S10 E74

    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.

  29. Ep. 73: Did BBM pass or fail in his 5th SONA?

    · 1 h 00 min · S10 E73

    What grade will you give the President in his latest SONA?

  30. Ep. 72: Pia Cayetano trolls Chel Diokno

    · 42 min · S10 E72

    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.

  31. Ep. 71: One-on-One with Atty. Amando Ligutan

    · 46 min · S10 E71

    Listen to our interview with House impeachment prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan.

  32. Ep. 70: Ping Lacson vs Alan Peter Cayetano

    · 39 min

    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.

  33. Ep. 69: Inconvenient questions for Sara Duterte

    · 47 min · S10 E69

    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Atty. Michael Poa, spokesman of Sara Duterte's defense team.

  34. Ep. 68: Robin Padilla blames Tarriela for China's racist video

    · 1 h 02 min · S10 E68

    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.

  35. Ep. 67: Will senators open Sara Duterte's bank records?

    · 29 min · S10 E67

    Rep. Terry Ridon explains why the VP's bank records should be scrutunized by the impeachment court.

  36. Ep. 66: To China, Filipinos are monkeys

    · 32 min · S10 E66

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on a China Daily AI video portraying Filipinos as monkeys.

  37. Ep. 65: Cayetanos question NBI probe of 2019 SEAG

    · 50 min · S10 E65

    Let's break down Day 6 of the impeachment trial.

  38. Ep. 64: Robin Padilla's moment

    · 31 min

    Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jojo Lacanilao in breaking down Day 5 of the impeachment trial.

  39. Ep. 63: Prosecution won't present Zuleika Lopez anymore

    · 34 min · S10 E63

    Christian Esguerra is joined by House prosecutor Joel Chua.

  40. Ep. 62: Their bias is showing

    · 57 min · S10 E62

    Here's a look at how certain senators have been showing their biases in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

  41. Ep. 61: Ex-NBI cybercrime chief takes witness stand

    · 30 min · S10 E61

    The former NBI cybercrime division chief tells the impeachment court why Sara Duterte's threat remarks were serious and real.

  42. Ep. 60: Wasted moments in Sara Duterte's trial

    · 24 min · S10 E60

    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.

  43. Ep. 59: Prepare for 'Typhoon Inday'

    · 1 h 19 min · S10 E59

    What exactly did Zuleika Lopez mean with this ominous message?

  44. Ep. 58: Sara Duterte lawyer defends her 'kill' remarks

    · 44 min · S10 E58

    Let's break down what happened on Day 3 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

  45. Ep. 57: Jinky Luistro's moment

    · 42 min · S10 E57

    Christian Esguerra sits down with lead House prosecutor Jinky Luistro on Day 2 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

  46. Ep. 56: Sara Duterte appears in Senate, not trial

    · 29 min · S10 E56

    What was Sara Duterte up to when she showed up for a one-sentence press conference in the Senate on Day 2 of her impeachment trial?

  47. Ep. 55: Marcoleta arrested over alleged plunder

    · 54 min · S10 E55

    What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

  48. Ep. 54: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins

    · 26 min · S10 E54

    What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?

  49. Ep. 53: Ombudsman files case vs. Marcoleta

    · 51 min · S10 E53

    How strong is the evidence of plunder against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

  50. Ep. 52: Is Sherwin Gatchalian up to the challenge?

    · 37 min · S10 E52

    Can a non-lawyer ably preside over the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte?

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