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. 77: How long can Sara Duterte avoid the House?
4/1/2026
Christian Esguerra and lawyer Jesus Falcis talk about the impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.
Duration:00:35:27
Ep. 76: Imee hits BBM in Holy Week message
3/31/2026
What is Sen. Imee Marcos up to in her latest tirade against President Bongbong Marcos?
Duration:00:44:18
Ep. 75: SC review Comelec ruling on Chiz Escudero
3/31/2026
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.
Duration:00:34:35
Ep. 74: Who's really politicking during the oil crisis?
3/30/2026
Christian Esguerra and Edu...ward Mansanas in the house.
Duration:00:40:27
Ep. 73: Is work-from-home a good idea?
3/30/2026
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.
Duration:00:30:32
Ep. 72: Luistro explains 'mini trial'
3/28/2026
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Gerville Luistro on efforts to stop the impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.
Duration:00:39:37
Ep. 71: Will the Supreme Court step in again?
3/27/2026
Watch this episode on the new petition asking the Supreme Court to stop the House impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.
Duration:01:26:07
Ep. 70: Trillanes to testify in Sara Duterte impeachment hearing
3/27/2026
How strong is Sonny Trillanes' evidence on Sara Duterte's alleged bank accounts?
Duration:00:30:04
Ep. 69: Should Marcos Jr. strike an oil deal with China?
3/27/2026
Christian Esguerra interviews Justice Tony Carpio on the challenges of dealing with China for a possible oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea.
Duration:00:21:49
Ep. 68: Sara Duterte impeachment hearings begin
3/25/2026
Is Sara Duterte planning to run to the Supreme Court again?
Duration:00:41:18
Ep. 67: That 'grenade' of a content creator named Lovely Granada
3/25/2026
Christian Esguerra sits down with Lovely Granada, a highly talented content creator who's now the subject of attacks by the DDS.
Duration:00:46:27
Ep. 66: Tax the rich amid the crisis?
3/24/2026
Tax expert Mon Abrea explains why taxing the rich at this time won't work.
Duration:00:41:48
Ep. 65: What has Sara Duterte done vs. corruption?
3/24/2026
Christian Esguerra, pinagtyagaang i-guest si Edu...ward Mansanas.
Duration:00:55:53
Ep. 64: Marcos Jr.'s biggest crisis
3/23/2026
Christian Esguerra speaks with economist Noel Leyco on the government's response to the crisis.
Duration:00:30:20
Ep. 63: Erice says Sara Duterte sure to be impeached again
3/21/2026
Rep. Edgar Erice explains why Sara Duterte will likely be impeachment again.
Duration:00:34:54
Ep. 62: What is Sara Duterte ignores impeachment hearings?
3/20/2026
Christian Esguerra speaks with Rep. Jinky Luistro on the upcoming impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.
Duration:00:33:26
Ep. 61: Gov't rolls out 'ayuda' for drivers
3/19/2026
Christian Esguerra speaks with DSWD Sec. Rex Gatchalian on the cash assistance program for drivers amid the crisis.
Duration:00:29:48
Ep. 60: Sara Duterte responds (or didn't) to accusations
3/19/2026
Christian Esguerra sits down with Dean Mel Sta. Maria on Sara Duterte's reply ad cautelam to the impeachment complaints against her.
Duration:00:26:55
Ep. 59: Sara Duterte, pabibo sa gitna ng Iran conflict?
3/8/2026
Himayin natin ang mga tila pabibo remarks ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa gitna ng tensyon sa Middle East.
Duration:00:55:31
Ep. 58: A joke of a bill against political dynasties?
3/8/2026
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Chel Diokno.
Duration:00:30:14