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Facts First with Christian Esguerra

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

    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.

  2. 999

    Ep. 59: Prepare for 'Typhoon Inday'

    What exactly did Zuleika Lopez mean with this ominous message?

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

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

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    Ep. 57: Jinky Luistro's moment

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

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

    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?

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    Ep. 55: Marcoleta arrested over alleged plunder

    What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

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    Ep. 54: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins

    What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?

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    Ep. 53: Ombudsman files case vs. Marcoleta

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

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

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

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    Ep. 51: Is Marcoleta worth fighting for?

    Why did the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally for Marcoleta fizzle out?

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    Ep. 50: Nihilistic group influenced Tacloban shooters?

    Listen to this episode on how an online network is grooming minors to commit violence, self-harm, and mass shootings.

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    Ep. 49: Ombudsman to still file case vs. Marcoleta

    The Ombudsman says he will still file a plunder case against Marcoleta despite the massive Iglesia rally.

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    Ep. 48: Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins on July 6

    What to expect on Day 1 of the impeachment trial

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    Ep. 47: Unmasking the Iglesia rally

    What does the INC rally hope to achieve?

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    Ep. 46: Why Marcoleta only has himself to blame

    The Ombudsman is set to file a plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

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    Ep. 45: Sara Duterte's excuse--free speech

    Sara Duterte cites free speech to defend her threat against Marcos Jr.

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    Ep. 44: Anti-hazing raps vs. Ateneo coaches?

    Listen to this episode with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on the CIDG findings on the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

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    Ep. 43: Mike Defensor in trouble

    NBI Director Melvin Matibag explains the human trafficking case against Mike Defensor.

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    Ep. 42: Should PH lower minimum age of criminal responsibility?

    Criminal justice expect Raymund Narag joins Christian Esguerra.

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    Ep. 41: More Trillanes bombshell vs. Sara Duterte?

    Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes, who will testify in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 40: Is the Philippine juvenile law weak?

    Christian Esguerra sits with Tricia Oco of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council.

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    Ep. 39: Alan Cayetano's shortlived Senate presidency

    Let's look back at Alan Cayetano's shortlived and tumultuous Senate presidency.

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    Ep. 38: Chiz as impeachment trial presiding officer?

    Is it a good move to have Chiz Escudero preside over Sara Duterte's impeachment trial?

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    Ep. 37: Cayetano runs to the Supreme Court

    Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?

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    Ep. 36: Pati si Kiko dinamay sa 'maleta' story

    This episode explains why the "maleta" narrative has become laughable and even more outrageous.

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    Ep. 35: Joel Villanueva set to join Gatchalian bloc?

    Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?

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    Ep. 34: Lawyer Jesus Falcis suspended over 'vulgar' remarks

    Lawyer Jesus Falcis was suspended for one year over 'vulgar' remarks on social media.

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    Ep. 33: Ateneo officials under fire over drowning incident

    Christian Esguerra is joined by sports law professor Al Agra on the possible cases that may be filed against coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo officials for the death of two athletes in a training camp in Aurora province.

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    Ep. 32: Private lawyers join House impeachment team

    Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro, the lead House prosecutor in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 31: How to recover the rest of the Marcos ill-gotten wealth

    Listen to this episode with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.

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    Ep. 30: Fresh 'destab' effort vs. BBM?

    Who's behind this so-called new destabilization effort against Marcos Jr. and how likely will it succeed?

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    Ep. 29: Ateneo's missteps in Aurora drowning incident

    Christian Esguerra sits down with PR man Alan German on his alma mater's response to the Aurora drowning incident that killed two student-athletes.

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    Ep. 28: NBI reveals 'very serious' threat to Senate

    Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

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    Ep. 27: 2 Maleta Boys made a mistake in tagging Loren?

    Listen to this discussion among Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.

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    Ep. 26: Gatchalian tells Cayetano to 'accept the facts'

    Listen to our episode with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.

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    Ep. 25: When Loren called the 18 'maleta boys' a hero

    Listen to this episode on the "hearing" organized by ousted Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to present the narrative of the 18 'maleta boys.'

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    Eo. 24: The Amazing Maleta Story

    Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag on why it's difficult to believe the stories of the 18 'ex-bagmen.'

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    Ep. 23: What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?

    What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?

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    Ep. 22: Alan Peter Cayetano ousted as Senate president

    Listen to our episode with Sen. Tito Sotto

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    Ep. 20: Ex-ICC judge heads PH truth commission

    Listen to our episode with former ICC judge Raul Pangalangan

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    Ep. 19: Jinggoy Estrada arrested for alleged plunder again

    With Sen. Jinggoy Estrada arrested again for alleged plunder, what are the implications? Let's break down what this means for accountability in the flood control scandal, and how it impacts Cayetano's slim Senate majority ahead of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 18: Risa Hontiveros speaks up on Marcoleta's mansplaining

    Listen to our episode with Sen. Risa Hontiveros

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    Ep. 17: Robin Padilla redefines 'force majeure'

    Cayetano's bloc is pushing hard to amend a key Senate rule supposedly to benefit Bato and other senators who might be arrested.

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    Ep. 16: One-on-One with Cardinal Ambo David

    Listen to our interview with Cardinal Ambo David on the establishment of a truth commission on Duterte's drug war.

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    Ep. 15: Erwin Tulfo gets real on Cayetano majority

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Erwin Tulfo, who didn't hold back on fellow senators insisting on changing a key Senate rule.

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    Ep. 14: Marcoleta's legal woes

    Does Marcoleta only has himself to blame for his legal troubles?

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    Ep. 13: Imee Marcos presents propaganda video

    What is Imee Marcos up to this time?

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    Ep. 12: Rep. Jinky Luistro's big test

    House prosecutors brace for a grueling impeachment trial that could reshape the Philippine political landscape in 2028.

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    Ep. 11: Sa SALN kaya madale si Sara Duterte?

    A former Corona impeachment lawyer weighs in on the upcoming trial of Sara Duterte.

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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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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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