Ep. 62: Was Sonny Trillanes right all along?
Listen to this one-on-one interview with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.
Aug 21, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 62
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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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Ep. 61: Interview with Sen. Risa Hontiveros
Sen. Risa Hontiveros talks about Vice President Sara Duterte's outburst when asked about the P10 million she was seeking for a children's book bearing her name.
Aug 21, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Ep. 60: Sara Duterte, Risa Hontiveros face off in the Senate
Vice President Sara Duterte launched into a political tirade when asked by Sen. Risa Hontiveros about what her children's book -- which she wanted government funding worth P10 million -- was all about.
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Ep. 59: Alice Guo slips out of the Philippines
How will Philippine authorities catch Alice Guo?
Aug 19, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Ep. 58: Jimmy Guban tags Pulong Duterte et al.
Is witness Jimmy Guban credible? Listen to our interview with Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
Aug 19, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Ep. 57: The 'godfather' of POGO syndicates
Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, talks about efforts to identify the complex network of POGO syndicates in the Philippines.
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Ep. 56: The problem with the PhilHealth fund transfer
Listen to our discussion with economist Cielo Magno on the problem with the transfer of P89.9 billion in "excess" PhilHealth funds
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Ep. 55: The woman who took on Harry Roque
Meet Batangas congresswoman Gerville Luistro, who went viral for her sharp questions that cornered lawyer Harry Roque during the congressional investigation into POGO syndicates.
Aug 08, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Ep. 54: The Carlos Yulo Family Saga
This episode with PR specialist Alan German talks about ways to better handle the family drama surrounding Paris Olympics double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo.
Aug 07, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Ep. 53: Pro-Marcos or pro-Duterte?
A recent survey showed an increase in the number of Filipinos identifying themselves as pro-Marcos while the number of Duterte supporters supposedly decreased. But are these the only choices?
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Ep. 52: Harry Roque to be charged -- PAOCC
The spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission explains why former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque will be among those to be charged in connection with the government's investigation into POGO syndicates.
Aug 06, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Ep. 51: Harry Roque's possible legal liability
Christian Esguerra sits down with corporate and trial lawyer Enrique "Buko" dela Cruz on the possible charges that former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque can face in connection with his alleged involvement in POGO syndicates.
Aug 05, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Ep. 50: The PhilHealth fund transfer controversy
Dr. Tony Leachon, a public health reform advocate, explains everything that's wrong with transferring close to P90 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Ep. 49: Road to Risa Hontiveros 2028?
Are preparations underway to push Sen. Risa Hontiveros for president in 2028?
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Ep. 48: Is the ICC closing in on Rodrigo Duterte?
Catch this episode with former Sen. Antonio Trillanes.
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Ep. 47: Chinese fugitive nabbed in Benguet house linked to Harry Roque
PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio explains how authorities learned that the house in Tuba, Benguet -- where a Chinese fugitive and another Chinese national were arrested -- was "owned" by former Duterte spokesman Harry Roque.
Jul 29, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Ep. 46: VP Sara Duterte hits PNP chief over reduced security detail
Why does Sara Duterte have a special police security detail in the first place when there was the old Presidential Security Group?
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Ep. 45: Where are BBM's touted 5,500-plus flood control projects?
Public budget analyst Zy-za Suzara reveals the enormous budget allocated for flood control projects over the years. But are ordinary Filipinos enjoying their supposed benefits?
Jul 26, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Ep. 44: Bakit ang tindi ng baha sa Metro Manila?
Christian Esguerra speaks with Prof. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resiliency Institute and NOAH Center.
Jul 25, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Ep. 43: Marcos reverses Duterte policy on POGO
Listen to this comprehensive discussion on how the Marcos administration should implement the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Ep. 42: Beware of fake video of Marcos Jr.
Christian Esguerra sits down with a Carlos Nazareno of democracy.net.ph on the fake video of BBM being circulated online by Duterte supporters.
Jul 23, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 42
EP. 41: Facts First 'avengers' weigh in on BBM's SONA
In this riot of an episode, Christian Esguerra assembled the following Facts First regulars for a post-SONA special: Cielo Magno, Ronnie Holmes, Alan German, and Ronald Llamas
Jul 22, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Ep. 40: What to expect in BBM's 2024 SONA
Christian Esguerra speaks with Ronald Llamas and economist Cielo Magno on the eve of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s SONA.
Jul 21, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Ep. 39: Magpakatotoo kaya si BBM sa SONA?
This episode talks about President Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address. amid the political noise coming mainly from what used to be his "uniteam" with Vice President Sara Duterte.
Jul 19, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Ep. 38: Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to ban political dynasties
Christian Esguerra sits down with political science professor Julio Teehankee on an actor-turned-senator's push to ban political dynasties in the Philippines.
Jul 18, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Ep. 37: What to expect from Marcos Jr.'s 2024 SONA
Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Michael Henry Yusingco of the Ateneo Policy Center on the upcoming State of the Nation Address of President Marcos Jr.
Jul 16, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Ep. 36: Philhealth loses P90-B excess funds to nat'l gov't
This is a big issue that people should understand. We spoke with former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno.
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Ep. 35: Making sense of surveys on senatorial preferences
Christian Esguerra is joined by campaign strategist Alan German, political pundit Ronald Llamas, and pollster and political science professor Ronnie Holmes in this riot of an episode.
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Ep. 34: How PH should deal with China's long game
On the eve of the anniversary of the Philippines' arbitral victory over China, Christian Esguerra sits down with Ambassador Henry Bensurto Jr., the unsung hero who studied the legal philosophy and bases that led to the filing of the case against Beijing in 2013.
Jul 11, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Ep. 33: Harry Roque linked to raided POGO hub in Porac
Christian Esguerra sits down with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organzied Crime Comission.
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 33
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