Facts First with Christian Esguerra

On Day 40 on the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, the first defense witness is under fire for his inconsistent testimony and demeanor. House prosecutor Lorna Kapunan joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.

Christian Esguerra speaks with Dean Ralph Sarmiento on why he backed out as witness in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Listen to this episode with lead House prosecutor Gerville Luistro.

Let's discuss this idea floated by Ted Failon, economist Cielo Magno running for president in 2028

Listen to this discussion on the P50-million bounty for Bato Dela Rosa's capture.

Why does the President's son have more than 200 planned multi-purpose buildings and covered courts inserted in the 2027 budget bill?

Ken Abante of the People's Budget Coalition talks about the massive budget insertions by congressmen.

Former PAOCC director Winston Casio does realtalk on the scam hub operation despite a Philippine government ban.

Christian Esguerra speaks with Ken Abante of the People's Budget Coalition on the massive budget insertions by congressmen worth P190 billion in more tha. 7,000 projects.

Rep. Toby Tiangco explains the questionable provisions in the budget version passed by his colleagues.

Listen to our interview with Sen. JV Ejercito, chair of the finance committee, on the problematic items in the budget bill passed by the House.

Christian Esguerra sits down with economist Cielo Magno on her decision to run for senator in 2028, and why Filipino voters deserve better options.

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Terry Ridon.

The House prosecution team opted to drop 3 out of 4 charges against Sara Duterte, convinced that evidence on her unexplained wealth should be enough to secure a conviction.

Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro.

After being dropped as prosecution witness, Trillanes drops fresh allegations against Sara Duterte.

Listen to this discussion with lawyer Domingo Cayosa on the risks of presenting Col. Dante Lachica as a witness in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

Listen to our discussion on Sen. Robin Padilla's questions during Day 19 of the impeachment trial.

Let's break down Day 19 of the impeachment trial with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.

Christian Esguerra speaks with the lead House prosecutor, Rep. Jinky Luistro.

This episode breaks down Day 17 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

What happens now after Orly Guteza recanted his allegations against Rep. Martin Romualdez?

Listen to our episode with Sec. Jonvic Remulla on the school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga.

Sara Duterte's disbursing officer testifies as a hostile witness in her impeachment trial.

Listen to our episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

Rep. Sandro Marcos revealed Duterte's supposed conditions for supporting Marcos Jr. for president in 2022.

Himayin natin ang kasong grave threats laban may VP Sara Duterte.

Listen to our interview with lawyer Raymund Palad, who represents the talent manager who revealed the supposed character assassination plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Let's discuss the so-called "leadership fund" between P500 million and P1 billion in DPWH fund allocations.

A new survey shows Leni Robredo can beat Sara Duterte in a one-on-one presidential race in 2028. True?

Robin Padilla and Imee Marcos take turns in defending Sara Duterte and grilling a COA witness.

Listen to this episode with former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza.

House prosecutor Lorna Kapunan described Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds as a 'scam.'

Why did Ping Lacson reject a proposed 'ceasefire' with Alan Peter Cayetano?

Listen to this discussion on the impeachment court's scrutiny of Sara Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth with lawyer Jojo Lacanilao.

Listen to this discussion on the Philippine involvement in the Pax Silica initiative, with economist Cielo Magno.

Listen to this discussion on Day 10 of the impeachment trial with Rep. Joel Chua.

Sen. Pia Cayetano is facing an ethics case filed by women's group over a spliced video trolling and twisting the statements of Rep. Chel Diokno.

Listen to this wide-ranging discussion on some of the most pressing problems in Philippine education, with Dr. Karol Mark Yee, executive director of EDCOM 2.

What grade will you give the President in his latest SONA?

Listen to this episode on why Sen. Pia Cayetano should not get away with a spliced video twisting a key exchange between her brother and Rep. Chel Diokno in the impeachment trial.

Listen to our interview with House impeachment prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan.

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.

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Atty. Michael Poa, spokesman of Sara Duterte's defense team.

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.

Rep. Terry Ridon explains why the VP's bank records should be scrutunized by the impeachment court.

Christian Esguerra sits down with Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on a China Daily AI video portraying Filipinos as monkeys.

Let's break down Day 6 of the impeachment trial.

Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jojo Lacanilao in breaking down Day 5 of the impeachment trial.

Christian Esguerra is joined by House prosecutor Joel Chua.

Here's a look at how certain senators have been showing their biases in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

The former NBI cybercrime division chief tells the impeachment court why Sara Duterte's threat remarks were serious and real.

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.

What exactly did Zuleika Lopez mean with this ominous message?

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

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

What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?

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

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

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

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

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

What to expect on Day 1 of the impeachment trial

What does the INC rally hope to achieve?

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

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

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

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

Criminal justice expect Raymund Narag joins Christian Esguerra.

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

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

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

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

Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?

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

Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?

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

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.

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

Listen to this episode with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.

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

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.

Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

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

Listen to our episode with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.

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

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

What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?

Listen to our episode with Sen. Tito Sotto

How will the Senate impasse end?

Listen to our episode with former ICC judge Raul Pangalangan

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.

Listen to our episode with Sen. Risa Hontiveros

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

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

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

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