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. 100: Migz Zubiri loses Senate presidency
5/20/2024
This episode dissects the removal of Juan Miguel Zubiri as senate president.
Duration:01:32:53
Ep. 99: Congressmen to probe Duterte drug war deaths
5/20/2024
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abanta, whose human rights committee will finally investigate deaths under Duterte's drug war.
Duration:00:23:11
Ep. 98: China threatens to arrest 'trespassers' in West PH Sea
5/19/2024
Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why China is now threatening to arrest civilians in the West Philippine Sea.
Duration:00:33:18
Ep. 97: Congressmen to investigate Duterte drug war
5/17/2024
What should we expect from the upcoming congressional investigation into killings under Duterte's drug war?
Duration:00:36:12
Ep. 96: Who is Mayor Alice Guo?
5/16/2024
Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on the investigation into criminal activities linked to offshore gambling operations in a small Tarlac town, whose mayor's background is now under scrutiny.
Duration:00:47:57
Ep. 95: Marcos Jr. forms new human rights 'super body'
5/15/2024
What can we expect from Marcos Jr.'s new human rights body?
Duration:01:06:43
Ep. 94: BBM's new alliance targets Dutertes?
5/14/2024
Marcos Jr. has formed "Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas" ahead of the 2025 elections.
Duration:00:56:37
Ep. 93: 'PDEA leaks' witness confront Jinggoy on bribery conviction
5/13/2024
Listen to our one-on-one interview with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
Duration:00:26:44
Ep. 92: One-on-One with Justice Tony Carpio
5/12/2024
Why is Escoda Shoal important to the Philippines?
Duration:00:39:53
Ep. 91: Did China wiretap conversation with PH commander?
5/10/2024
Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Renato De Castro and a surprise guest in this episode.
Duration:01:14:08
Ep. 90: How should BBM deal with alleged ouster plot?
5/9/2024
Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas in this episode.
Duration:01:21:38
Ep. 89: Trillanes talks about alleged ouster plot vs BBM
5/7/2024
Former senator Sonny Trillanes joins Christian Esguerra in this wide-ranging interview.
Duration:00:49:11
Ep. 88: Why won't PH retaliate to China's water cannon attacks?
5/7/2024
Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why the Philippine Coast Guard is not returning the favor to the China Coast Guard's water cannon attacks on its vessels.
Duration:00:54:28
Ep. 87: Why is China bent on occupying Sandy Cay?
5/5/2024
Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains why China is bent on turning Sandy Cay, which is within the Philippines' territorial sea, into an artificial island.
Duration:00:53:47
Ep. 86: Duterte ally face House ethics complaint
5/2/2024
Rep. Bebot Alvarez, a Duterte ally, is facing an ethics complaint. This episode talks about the case amid the ongoing rift within the "Uniteam."
Duration:01:12:41
Ep. 85: Mga artista na gustong pumasok sa pulitika
5/1/2024
What do showbiz personalities have to offer if they get elected to public office? Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German.
Duration:01:07:44
Ep. 84: Mga pulitikong ginagawang career ang pulitika
4/30/2024
In this double-header, Christian Esguerra speaks with political scientist Jean Franco and economist Cielo Magno.
Duration:01:24:38
Ep. 83: China attacks Philippine vessels with water cannons again
4/29/2024
What would it take to stop China's harassment of Philippine vessels within the Philippine exclusive economic zone?
Duration:01:09:43
Ep. 82: Should the Philippines sue China again?
4/28/2024
Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio talks about the legal options available to the Philippines in the face of China's increasing aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
Duration:00:46:06
Ep. 81: Deepfake victimizes Marcos Jr.
4/25/2024
Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Jenny Domino, who is part of the Facebook Oversight Board, about ways to combat AI-generated disinformation.
Duration:01:40:35