Facts First with Christian Esguerra
Politics
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Politics
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://factsfirstpodcast.com
Episodes
Ep. 18: DPWH secretary resigns
8/31/2025
Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has been replaced by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.
Duration:00:49:25
Ep. 17: Leyte town mayor hits Goma's flood control project
8/31/2025
Christian Esguerra speaks with Mayor Bernie Tacoy, who wants an investigation into the flood control project, funded supposedly upon the initiative of Rep. Richard Gomez, in his town.
Duration:00:31:09
Ep. 16: Rep. Richard Gomez hits so-called 'media spin'
8/29/2025
Christian Esguerra and Edu Mansanas talks about Goma's claim of a 'media spin' after reporters sought to take his side on a flood control issue in his congressional district.
Duration:00:48:04
Ep. 15: How to nail corrupt officials in flood control projects
8/29/2025
Christian Esguerra sits down with tax expert Mon Abrea.
Duration:00:34:06
Ep. 14: Lavish lifestyle of 'nepo babies'
8/28/2025
Christian Esguerra and Alan German talk about the lavish lifestyle of the so-called 'nepo babies.'
Duration:01:04:40
Ep. 13: Las Piñas congressman speaks up on infra projects in his city
8/28/2025
Listen to our episode with Rep. Mark Anthony Santos.
Duration:00:31:00
Ep. 12: Benjie Magalong willing to tell all on corrupt congressmen if...
8/19/2025
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Mayor Benjamin Magalong on corruption in flood control projects.
Duration:00:47:22
Ep. 11: Harry Roque's 'humba' controversy
8/18/2025
Listen to this discussion with Christian Esguerra, Abi Valte, and Ronald Llamas.
Duration:00:53:50
Ep. 10: Should Heidi Mendoza lead probe into flood control projects?
8/18/2025
Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.
Duration:00:35:28
Ep. 9: Robin Padilla staff under probe for alleged marijuana use in Senate?
8/15/2025
Listen to this discussion with Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.
Duration:01:06:09
Ep. 8: Resbak ni Leila De Lima
8/14/2025
De Lima's lawyer, Dino De Leon, explains why the former senator is going after government prosecutors who tried to revive criminal cases against her despite a court acquittal.
Duration:00:41:51
Ep. 7: Election lawyer discusses issue involving Chiz Escudero
8/14/2025
Election lawyer Romy Macalintal explains the law Escudero might have violated by receiving campaign money from a government contractor.
Duration:00:25:23
Ep. 6: Chiz Escudero admits getting campaign money from...
8/13/2025
Did Senate President Francis Escudero violate the law by accepting campaign money from a government contractor?
Duration:00:33:14
Ep. 5: What senators should have done
8/13/2025
Atty. Rene Sarmiento, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, says senators could have proceeded with the impeachment trial since the Supreme Court did not issue a restraining order.
Duration:00:32:11
Ep. 4: BBM names contractors who bagged biggest flood control contracts
8/11/2025
Listen to our interview with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza on BBM's presentation of the top 15 contractors that cornered more than 500 billion pesos in flood control projects since 2022.
Duration:00:51:21
Ep. 3: 2 Chinese vessels collide while harassing PH boat
8/11/2025
Listen to our interview with PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela.
Duration:00:27:14
Ep. 2: The face of dismay and resistance
8/8/2025
Christian Esguerra speaks with Kiko Dee, whose protest at the Senate gallery became the symbol of public dismay over the senators' move to archive the Sara Duterte impeachment case.
Duration:00:31:09
Ep. 1: Constitution framer reacts to Senate move on Sara Duterte impeachment case
8/8/2025
Listen to this episode with Atty. Christian Monsod, a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission.
Duration:00:31:31
Ep. 99: Rep. Jinky Luistro speaks up on Senate action on impeachment case
8/7/2025
Listen to our interview with Rep. Jinky Luistro
Duration:00:23:26
Ep. 98: Tito Sotto schools lawyers in Senate at impeachment debates
8/6/2025
Listen to our episode with Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto.
Duration:01:07:07