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. 41: Duterte playing the "victim" card
3/15/2025
Will his strategy work for Duterte? Christian Esguerra sits down with political strategist Alan German.
Duration:01:00:03
Ep. 40: Duterte's first appearance at the ICC
3/14/2025
This episode talks about Rodrigo Duterte's initial appearance at the ICC. Christian Esguerra speaks with lawyer Gilbert Andres, executive director of the Center for International Law and who is at The Hague.
Duration:00:24:39
Ep. 39: Duterte candidates to benefit from his arrest?
3/14/2025
Ronald Holmes of Pulse Asia Inc. joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
Duration:00:31:04
Ep. 38: Fake news spreads amid Duterte arrest
3/14/2025
Christian Esguerra and veteran journalist Vergel Santos talk about the massive disinformation related to Duterte's arrest and detention at the ICC.
Duration:00:45:15
Ep. 37: Duterte hawak na ng ICC
3/13/2025
Listen to our episode on Rodrigo Duterte's detention at the International Criminal Court.
Duration:00:39:02
Ep. 35: Leila De Lima speaks up on Duterte's arrest
3/13/2025
This episode features a former senator, who was viciously persecuted under the Duterte administration.
Duration:00:39:52
Ep. 36: Dutertes now crying "due process"
3/13/2025
Human rights lawyer Barry Gutierrez joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on one big irony involving the Dutertes following the arrest of the former president.
Duration:00:43:39
Ep. 34: What awaits Duterte at the ICC?
3/12/2025
Christian Esguerra is joined by human rights lawyer Ruben Carranza on the arrest and detention of Rodrigo Duterte.
Duration:00:31:21
Ep. 33: Nasaan ang "due process" kay Kian delos Santos
3/12/2025
Christian Esguerra speaks with the uncle of a 17-year-old boy, who was murdered by cops during Duterte's bloody drug war.
Duration:00:23:27
Ep. 32: After Duterte, who will the ICC order arrested next?
3/11/2025
Christian Esguerra sits down with Ronald Llamas on the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte and those who might come next.
Duration:00:56:11
Ep. 31: 'Sa wakas, nahuli na rin ang berdugo'
3/11/2025
Christian Esguerra sits down with Sonny Trillanes on the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duration:00:39:36
Ep. 30: Will Duterte be arrested?
3/10/2025
This episode looks at the different scenarios for former President Rodrigo Duterte if the ICC orders his arrest.
Duration:00:54:48
Ep. 29: Will Duterte face the ICC?
3/9/2025
Christian Esguerra sits down with former justice secretary Leila De Lima on the reported issuance of an ICC arrest warrant against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.
Duration:00:33:08
Ep. 28: ICC arrest warrant out vs Rodrigo Duterte
3/9/2025
Listen to our episode on the reported issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duration:00:41:39
Ep 27: Pro- and ant-impeachment senatorial candidates
3/6/2025
Listen to our discussion on a new survey about whether voters will go for candidates in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, and on their stand on other issues.
Duration:00:44:03
Ep. 26: What do Filipino voters look for in their senatorial candidates?
3/5/2025
Edu Mansanas joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
Duration:01:33:41
Ep. 25: Koko Pimentel drafts impeachment rules
3/4/2025
Christian Esguerra sits down with Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, who took the challenge of a fellow senator and prepared the draft rules for Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Duration:00:49:46
Ep. 24: TV contestant unfamiliar with Comelec
3/3/2025
Listen to our episode on a viral video about a TV contestant who didn't seem to have an idea of the important job of the Comelec.
Duration:00:56:57
Ep. 23: Can 1M signatures push senators to start impeachment trial?
3/2/2025
Listen to our episode with Fr. Flavie Villanueva about a new signature drive to push senators to begin impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.
Duration:00:52:40
Ep. 22: The long wait for the impeachment trial
2/27/2025
Listen to our episode with former congressman Barry Gutierrez about the proposed schedule of the impeachment trial.
Duration:00:55:10