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Facts First with Christian Esguerra

Every week, 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. 91: 'Does Marcos Jr. understand the economy?'

Ep. 91: 'Does Marcos Jr. understand the economy?'

IBON Foundation executive director Sonny Africa questions the new Philippine president's understanding of how the econom... Read more

12 Jul 2022

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Ep. 90: Historian Ambeth Ocampo pushes back vs trolls

Ep. 90: Historian Ambeth Ocampo pushes back vs trolls

Prof. Ambeth Ocampo, one of the most popular and highly respected historians in the Philippines today, is under attack f... Read more

11 Jul 2022

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Ep. 88: One-on-one with Mareng Winnie Monsod

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