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.
Facts First with Christian Esguerra
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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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Publishing Since
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Ep. 70: Ping Lacson vs Alan Peter Cayetano
<p>This episode looks into Alan Peter Cayetano's Facebook live attacking Ping Lacson, among other claims and insinuations, on the eve of a crucial Senate impeachment trial vote. </p>
July 20, 2026
Ep. 69: Inconvenient questions for Sara Duterte
<p>Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Atty. Michael Poa, spokesman of Sara Duterte's defense team. </p>
July 20, 2026
Ep. 68: Robin Padilla blames Tarriela for China's racist video
<p>Let's discuss what's fundamentally wrong with the honorable senator's statement that condemned China's video portraying Filipinos as monkeys, but pinned the blame on Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela. </p>
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