FACTS
Ep. 54: In the mind of Marcos Jr. supporters
In this episode, former Philippine senator Antonio Trillanes talks about his recent dialogue with a group of voters to better understand their support for the son of the later dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who’s running for president in May.
In this episode, former Philippine senator Antonio Trillanes talks about his recent dialogue with a group of voters to better understand their support for the son of the later dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who’s running for president in May.
#FactsFirstPodcast
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.
EPISODES
Ep. 45: The Fake Story of the Tallano gold
Disinformation is rampant in the upcoming Philippine elections. This episode sets the record straight about the fake story of the Tallano gold, the supposed source of the Marcos wealth and which would supposedly be distributed to Filipinos if the son of the late dictator wins the presidency in 2022. Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down with historian Michael Charleston Chua on why the story making the rounds on social media is FAKE.
Ep. 44: Group seeks party-list seat after ABS-CBN shutdown
Multi-awarded screenwriter and poet Jerry Gracio explains why he organized the “Kapamilya” party-list group, and why Duterte’s shutdown of the Philippines’ largest media network on free TV and radio should be a major campaign issue in the 2022 elections.
Ep. 43: Ex-political ally wants to end Duterte dynasty in Davao City
A former Duterte ally is coming out of retirement from politics to challenge the president’s son, Sebastian Duterte, for Davao City’s mayoralty in 2022. Ruy Elias Lopez, 61, a former congressman and a practicing lawyer, explains why he’s standing up to the Duterte dynasty in his city.
Ep. 42: Tax the rich & other hard solutions from Walden Bello
In this episode, professor Walden Bello, the socialist vice presidential candidate in the Philippines, speaks with journalist Christian Esguerra about the difficult solutions he and his presidential candidate, Leody De Guzman, are offering to voters in 2022.
Ep. 41: Why did Sara Duterte settle for VP run?
This episode looks into Sara Duterte’s decision to run for VP when many were expecting her to gun for the presidency, the cracks among Duterte and Marcos supporters, and what these could mean in the 2022 Philippine elections.
Ep. 40: Challenging the Dutertes
In this episode, longtime peace and development worker Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana talks about why she decided to run against the eldest son of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for a congressional seat in Davao City, which the Dutertes have ruled for nearly 35 years. Maglana outlines her campaign platform and why she believes she has a good chance of beating the incumbent Duterte.
Ep. 39: Cartoonists fight back vs Marcos disinformation
Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down with 3 influential political cartoonists — Tarantadong Kalbo, Isang Tasang Kape, and Cartoonist Zach — on how they use their art to fight disinformation and historical distortion by supporters of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos
Ep. 38: LGBTQ in the Bangsamoro
Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down the head of the Bangsamoro LGBTQ Network, and the human rights chief of the Bangsamoro on the plight of the LGBTQ community under the new autonomous region in the southern Philippines.
Ep. 37: Isko Moreno’s campaign platform
This episode looks into the campaign platform of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, his track record, and how he compares with other candidates in the 2022 presidential election in terms of experience, competence, and track record.
Ep. 36: Why Samira Gutoc was hurt by Isko’s attacks vs Leni
In this frank conversation with Christian Esguerra, senatorial candidate Samira Gutoc explains why she felt bad about Mayor Isko Moreno’s “below-the-belt” attacks on Vice President Leni Robredo, her initial choice for president, but why she will stick with Moreno in the 2022 elections.
