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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. 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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    Ep. 10: Kumusta na si Pia Cayetano?

    Listen to this riot of an episode where Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jess Falcis and Ronald Trump.

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    Ep. 9: DOJ orders Bato's arrest

    Who will be held liable for helping Bato escape from the Senate?

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    Ep. 8: No Supreme Court TRO for Bato

    What happens now that the SC didn't stop the ICC arrest warrant against Bato Dela Rosa?

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    Ep. 7: PNP findings show Senate not under attack

    Let's look more deeply into the PNP findings that belied Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's version of the May 13 incident in the Senate.

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    Ep. 6: Is Bato now a fugitive?

    Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains why Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa is now a fugitive.

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    Ep. 5: Cayetano's 'majority of one"

    How long can the Bible-quoting Alan Peter Cayetano hold on to his slim Senate majority?

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    Ep. 4: Can senators be 'politicall neutral' in impeachment trial?

    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with House prosecutor Terry Ridon ahead of the impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 3: Will Alan Peter Cayetano be replaced as Senate President?

    Will Alan Peter Cayetano lose the Senate Presidency after his tumultuous first week at the helm?

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    Ep. 2: NBI chief belies Cayetano version of Senate shooting

    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

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    Ep. 1: Trillanes hits Cayetano over Bato escape

    Listen to this episode with Sonny Trillanes.

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    Ep. 100: Bato's Senate escape scripted?

    New Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has a lot of explaining to do over the suspicious shooting incident in the Senate and Bato's escape.

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    Ep. 99: Questions on the Senate shooting incident

    Was it a false flag operation to allow Bato Dela Rosa to sneak out of the Senate building where he had been essentially trapped pending the service of the arrest warrant against him?

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    Ep. 98: Bato’s cowardice

    Christian Esguerra explains why Bato Dela Rosa, a fugitive from the ICC, is dragging the Senate as an institution down with him.

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    Ep. 97: Is Cayetano committing a crime by protecting Bato?

    Listen to Christian Esguerra’s episode with Atty. Lorna Kapunan.

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    Ep. 96: De Lima says Bato a ‘coward’

    Listen to Christian Esguerra’s conversation with Rep. Leila De Lima

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    Ep. 95: The brazen ouster of Tito Sotto

    Pro-Sara Duterte senators succeed in removing Senate President Tito Sotto ahead of her impeachment by the House.

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    Ep. 94: Sara Duterte impeached again

    But the real battle will be in the Senate, which is now controlled by her allies.

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    Ep. 93: Duterte fires Nicholas Kaufman

    Why did Rodrigo Duterte drop Kaufman ahead of his ICC trial?

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    Ep. 92: Sara Duterte claims she’s not vindictive

    Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas and Barry Gutierrez.

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    Ep. 91: PGMN founder nabbed for alleged extortion

    Listen to our episode on the arrest of Franco Mabanta.

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    Ep. 90: Rodrigo Duterte headed for ICC trial

    When will Rodrigo Duterte's ICC trial for crimes against humanity finally start?

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    Ep. 89: How to investigate Sara Duterte's bank transactions

    Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza explains how Sara Duterte's bank transactions can be scrutinized.

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    Ep. 88: The vindication of Sonny Trillanes

    Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes, who testified before the House impeachment hearing on Sara Duterte.

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    Ep. 87: Sara Duterte likely to face Senate impeachment trial?

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Jinky Luistro, chairwoman of the House justice committee, on the latest revelations on Sara Duterte.

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    Ep. 86: Martin Romualdez breaks silence and issues a warning

    Did the former House speaker just threaten to tell all on the flood control scandal?

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    Ep. 85: P6.7B bank transactions of Sara Duterte, husband bared

    Where did all that flow of money to and from the bank accounts of Sara Duterte and her husband come from, based on the AMLC report presented at the House impeachment hearing?

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    Ep. 84: Leni Robredo not running for president in 2028?

    This episode talks about the former VP's statement that she would prefer to seek reelection as Naga City mayor in 2028.

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    Ep. 83: The complicated case of Zaldy Co

    An immigration law expert explains the scenarios and complications of bringing the fugitive Zaldy Co back to the Philippines.

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    Ep. 82: Baste Duterte for president in 2028?

    Let's talk about the so-called Plan B by the DDS in case Sara Duterte is unable to run for president in 2028.

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    Ep. 81 : COA orders Sara Duterte to return P375M in confidential fund

    Rep. Terry Ridon speaks with Christian Esguerra on the latest COA notice of disallowance on Sara Duterte's confidential fund.

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    Ep. 80: Kailan mapapauwi si Zaldy Co?

    Former congressman Zaldy Co is said to have been arrested in the Czech Republic, but what are the chances that he would be sent home to face criminal charges against him?

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    Ep. 79: Ramil Madriaga testifies in impeachment hearing

    Of all the allegations against Sara Duterte, the VP opted to respond to this claim by Ramil Madriaga. Why?

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    Ep. 78: Saan dinala ni Sara Duterte ang P73M confidential fund?

    Christian Esguerra speaks with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza on the notice of disallowance on Sara Duterte's confidential funds.

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    Ep. 77: How long can Sara Duterte avoid the House?

    Christian Esguerra and lawyer Jesus Falcis talk about the impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

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    Ep. 76: Imee hits BBM in Holy Week message

    What is Sen. Imee Marcos up to in her latest tirade against President Bongbong Marcos?

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    Ep. 75: SC review Comelec ruling on Chiz Escudero

    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.

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    Ep. 74: Who's really politicking during the oil crisis?

    Christian Esguerra and Edu...ward Mansanas in the house.

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    Ep. 73: Is work-from-home a good idea?

    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.

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    Ep. 72: Luistro explains 'mini trial'

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Gerville Luistro on efforts to stop the impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

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    Ep. 71: Will the Supreme Court step in again?

    Watch this episode on the new petition asking the Supreme Court to stop the House impeachment hearings on Sara Duterte.

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    Ep. 70: Trillanes to testify in Sara Duterte impeachment hearing

    How strong is Sonny Trillanes' evidence on Sara Duterte's alleged bank accounts?

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    Ep. 69: Should Marcos Jr. strike an oil deal with China?

    Christian Esguerra interviews Justice Tony Carpio on the challenges of dealing with China for a possible oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea.

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    Ep. 68: Sara Duterte impeachment hearings begin

    Is Sara Duterte planning to run to the Supreme Court again?

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    Ep. 67: That 'grenade' of a content creator named Lovely Granada

    Christian Esguerra sits down with Lovely Granada, a highly talented content creator who's now the subject of attacks by the DDS.

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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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