"[T]here has been recorded human rights abuses in the country, and that affects the perception of people, perceived level of corruption in the public sector, how they're managing," said Transparency International regional coordinator Urna Ulziikhuu.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nestled right inside Hernando Guanlao's home in Makati City is a library where anyone can give and take books as they please. The former accountant calls it Reading Club 2000. This is Mang Nanie’s story.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fourth episode of "Alagang Handa," we travel to Batangas to meet the heroes and victims of the Taal Volcano eruption in 2020. Discover how volunteers and government officials ensured the well-being of animals affected by the calamity and demonstrated compassion and resilience in the face of adversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allegations made by three witnesses presented by Senator Risa Hontiveros outline a pattern of sexual abuse perpetrated by Quiboloy and aided by some of his followers within his Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In its initial arguments before the International Court of Justice, South Africa highlights statements of top Israeli officials repeatedly calling for genocide in Gaza which they now deny.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlos Conde, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, discusses the current state of human rights in the Philippines. Listen to the end. Conde also talks about the case of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the killings related to Duterte’s drug war.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take a nostalgic journey through the streets of Mandaluyong and discover the connections between jeepney routes and the history of the communities they create.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine Statistics Authority reveals that our fisherfolk comprise the poorest sector in the country, with one in three of them living below the poverty line. In this episode, Teka Teka explores the struggles faced by the fisherfolk of the Visayas. Beyond the challenges of sea life, they reel with the impact of natural calamities, threats of displacement from reclamation projects, increased competition and intimidation by commercial fishers, and a lack of government support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing the Constitution has been a regular exercise of almost every administration. In this episode, economist Cielo Magno and political analyst Ronald Llamas help us break down new motivations and potential consequences surrounding attempts to amend the 1987 Constitution.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The commute to, from, and around Metro Manila is punishing. In this episode, we unpack the car-centrism in our culture and government policies—how it tests our cities (and our sanity). We also explore alternative transportation options.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For better or for worse, migration shapes the Philippines. Climate change makes things even more complicated.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death for Filipinas. Dr. Efren Domingo says it's possible to eradicate it.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the deep bond between the Danao community and their poultry. It's not just a livelihood; it's a companionship that becomes apparent as we delve into the measures taken to ensure the safety of both humans and animals during crises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we delve into the shift toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation. From government officials, industry experts, and advocates, we find out what are the motivations behind embracing e-mobility, as well as its challenges and opportunities.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An estimated 80,000 barangay health workers have been let go after the October 2023 village vote. Let’s talk about the impact of when the community’s primary healthcare providers are suddenly terminated and replaced with the barangay captain’s allies and relatives?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This will mark the first known local investigation of the embattled megachurch leader despite a pending warrant for his arrest in the US.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With no laws to regulate the marketing of high-sugar, high-sodium foods to children, can the Philippines protect itself from an epidemic of diabetes, obesity, and kidney diseases? PumaPodcast partners with ImagineLaw and Gugma to explore the life-threatening consequences of marketing tactics that cede no ground.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carcar City, Cebu is famous for its Lechon Baboy. But when typhoon Odette struck, markets were empty. Local lechon vendors were forced to roast their pigs in advance, at least those they were still able to save. Many farmers ended up losing their hogs to the flood as they needed to evacuate and leave their farm animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Marcos and Duterte governments are but the latest administrations accused of avoidance, denial, and inaction despite a recent United Nations call for the Philippines to acknowledge, honor, and deliver justice for Japan’s sex slaves in World War II.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Program for International Student Assessment or PISA laid bare a harsh reality about the Philippine education system. We look into the continuing challenges for our teachers and students alike.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court's decision is a victory for Taguig, but it raises questions about the future of the residents of the Embo barangays.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officials and advocates reflect on their efforts to make labor migration safe and fair for Filipino women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From job ads to headhunters, companies invest a lot in recruiting new hires. But what are they doing to make them stay?Research shows that onboarding should be more than a powerpoint presentation on a company’s mission and vision. Learn how onboarding can be crucial to an employee’s job satisfaction, and why the process should always be a collaborative one.Featuring the insights of the founder and CEO of Scale Experts, Pam Baluyo. Listen to the full episode of "How your onboarding process can create belonging" from the podcast The Imaginable Workplace:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fJ84zP9sklNyW2nOENOWE?si=SHAY4eWYT0yN5CHBPRwnwwThe Imaginable Workplace is brought to you by Haraya Coaching, in partnership with PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We check in on the decades-long effort to recover the Marcos family's ill-gotten wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take you into a press conference organized by the United Nations — where humanoid robots controlled by artificial intelligence took center stage to discuss the future of their own emerging technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we take our absence from The Economist’s crony-capitalism index in 2023 as a sign of improvement? Not quite, says political analyst Michael Yusingco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most New Year’s resolutions place fitness as a top priority. But how do you keep your fitness up way past a resolution’s average lifespan of 3-4 months? In this Teka Teka News feature, we’re sharing an episode from the podcast 5 Minutes Lang.In this episode, DJ and host Bea Fabregas Ramos shares with host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos how she balances fitness with motherhood. Follow 5 Minutes Lang here:https://open.spotify.com/show/7LrJN13plLO5oz352fF2vK?si=8a72bbd88a124cbf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the hidden stories and rich history of La Loma Cemetery in this delightful audio walking tour. Join Franco Luna from PumaPodcast as he takes you through the intriguing past of one of the Philippines' oldest cemeteries.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second half of our Teka Teka News special, we review the major sounds of the year from July to December 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Filipino travelers, 2023 started disturbingly quiet. In this two-part special, Teka Teka News reviews the major sounds of the year that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linya-Linya co-founder Ali Sangalang shows how his training as a poet helped him launch a shirt company that resonated with the everyday Filipino. Listen to this snippet from his interview in the podcast A Better Normal to learn about “the business of truth-telling”—and why being good is good business.Listen to the full episode of "Sukat at Tugma: Linya Linya's Ali Sangalang shows how poetry can fuel business and movements" here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we explore 20 things that supposedly matter most to Filipinos, according to a recent study by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. We'll talk to experts about how these values have been shaped by our history and culture, and what they mean for our future.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mika Ortega from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks about the moveable middle, the persuadable public in human rights communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world’s eyes have been drawn from Ukraine to the unfolding disaster in the Middle East. But the toll of Russia’s invasion continues to mount as it stands to enter its third year.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we try to answer the questions Why is corruption so deeply rooted? What are the potential consequences of weak institutions, lack of transparency, and vested interests?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under the PUV Modernization Program, drivers are required to organize themselves into cooperatives. It’s meant to consolidate operations, help spread out the cost of buying modernized jeepneys, and also streamline the routes. So why are they so angry about it? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law lecturer and political analyst Michael Yusingco called it unconstitutional for senators to use the budget process to influence how government bodies perform their mandate.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitals not sharing vital patient data can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and even life-threatening consequences. With HL7 Philippines’ Louie Cruz, we explore how technology can bridge the gap, enabling hospitals to collaborate seamlessly and ultimately improve healthcare for all Filipinos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roby Alampay and Veronica Uy interview Mindanews editors Bobby Timonera and Froilan Gallardo to delve deeper into the December 3 bomb attack at Mindanao State University in Marawi. The attack left four dead and 46 injured. In this episode, Teka Teka explores its impact on the Mindanao peace process and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region's future. We discuss the incident's implications and the pressing, longer-term questions it raises for Mindanao and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Beijing-educated expert weighs in on how the ruling Communist Party weighs security in the Indo-Pacific.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mika Ortega from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks about the moveable middle, the persuadable public in human rights communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the rich influences of Chinese, Malay, and Spanish cuisines to the city's commitment to sustainable gastronomy, here’s a look at the story behind Iloilo's prestigious recognition as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a grim story behind the decision to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women every November 25. The state of women’s safety around the world is equally grim. United Nations officials say there’s a roadmap to fixing it.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Arthur Lascañas, former member of the Davao Death Squad, not only repeats the testimony he made against former President Rodrigo Duterte at the Philippine Senate seven years ago. He makes new explosive allegations. He also dares his former boss to face him at the International Criminal Court.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 100,000 people are in Dubai until December 12 to discuss the urgent need for global action to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, extreme weather events, melting glaciers, and the consequences of these phenomena for our planet.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The plebiscite is over and the people have spoken, but there’s a lot we can learn from the intricate dynamics of urbanization and the clash of perspectives in San Jose del Monte City, which just grappled with the decision to remain a first-class component city rather than transition to a highly-urbanized city.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UP School of Economics lecture was entitled “PH: What Could Have Been, What Can Be Done?” In this episode, Prof. Ernesto Pernia, Economic Planning Secretary during President Duterte’s administration, talks about the profound impact of rapid population growth on the nation's economic trajectory.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All eyes were on China and the US at this year’s  Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. Here’s what you need to know.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Gerald Dela Cruz, a typewriter craftsman based in Manila. In this episode of Teka Teka News, Gerald walks us through the history, decline, and enduring passion for typewriters in the Philippines. Discover how these once-ubiquitous machines are preserved and cherished by a few craftsmen like Gerald.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spread positivity and cheer this Christmas starting with yourself. In this Teka Teka feature, we’re sharing an episode from the podcast 5 Minutes Lang, brought to you by Love, Bonito.  In this episode, content creator and body-positive advocate Say Tioco talks to host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos about overcoming body insecurities. Follow 5 Minutes Lang here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rise of AI has sparked concerns about losing, among other things, 85 million jobs by 2025 according to the World Economic Forum. In this episode, we explore the Bletchley Declaration, a groundbreaking initiative signed by 28 countries, including the Philippines, to ensure that technology serves humanity, not the algorithm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have over 1,600 public libraries all over the country. In this episode, we talk about these public spaces that have been largely replaced by coffeeshops as a space for quiet reading and homework. We also share the other important roles that libraries play in our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan have been forced to move away from the coast and their livelihoods. Now they're safer from typhoons but are still struggling to make ends meet. The government admits they didn't have to be moved so far.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the fragmented nature of water management and the territorial politics surrounding it. From the looming threat of the Kaliwa Dam to the voices of the Dumagat-Remontados tribe opposing its construction, we uncover the complex layers of this water crisis.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Generally peaceful ang election sa buong bansa, bagamat may mga iilang insidente ng karahasan na nangyari lalong-lalong sa Bangsamoro,” Comelec commissioner George Garcia told the media. But what he didn’t mention was that the the Bangsamoro elections took a dark turn in 2023, becoming the bloodiest in a decade.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2022, the MMDA recorded a staggering 72,000 vehicle crashes in the metropolis. In this episode, a psychologist answers the question: what is it about cars that makes even the nicest people turn nasty behind the wheel?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people who make their living in the West Philippine Sea weigh in on President Marcos Jr.’s new policy direction.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, PumaPodcast and Danwatch take a closer look at the issues plaguing the Philippine government’s permanent housing program in Tacloban, a coastal city ravaged by Haiyan over a decade ago. We ask: What happened to the money – over a billion dollars –  pledged by governments and institutions around the world to Haiyan’s survivors? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High cost of farm inputs, El Niño, climate change, and disruptions in global food supply chain are some of the challenges facing Philippine agriculture. Let’s get to know the man stepping into the role of Agriculture Secretary–his unique position, his corporate ventures, and his plans for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On November 15, 2010, acclaimed botanist Leonard Co and his companions were shot dead by Philippine Army soldiers who mistook them for insurgents. Thirteen years later, justice eludes the families as legal proceedings linger without resolution.In this episode, we remember Co’s life and the legacy he left behind for the scientific community. This was from “Leonard Co: A Taxonomy of Justice,” a three-part series of Teka Teka, with support from Internews’ Earth Journalism Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government websites have fallen victim to hacking seemingly one after the other in the past few months. This puts our personal data at risk. Why are these attacks happening, and what can we do about it?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iconic revolutions that both resulted in the return of a free press took place just three years apart in the Philippines and the Czech Republic. But three decades later, the countries find themselves on opposite ends of this year’s Press Freedom Index.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, let’s look into the vulnerabilities of the Philippine healthcare system that were laid bare during the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this eye-opening episode of Teka Teka News, we unravel a distressing tale of child abuse within an armed, secretive cult in Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Hear the harrowing experiences of three children who escaped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines, the government vowed to "Build Back Better." Ten years later, the residents of Tacloban, a highly urbanized city right on the region's coast, are still reeling.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18-year-old Bianca Bustamante is the first woman signed by McLaren as a driver. Discover her journey from Laguna to the world stage, and her dream to break the glass ceiling in Formula 1 racing.Listen to the full episode of Go Hard Girls here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marikina shoemakers were once the face of a thriving industry and cultural institution. Today, they’re struggling to make ends meet in a digital, post-pandemic wave. Workers are leaving in droves, and the old guard is slowly giving way to new, factory-made methods. We checked up on them to see how they’re doing.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Cielo Magno, former undersecretary at the Department of Finance and current professor at the UP School of Economics, says "madali lang mag-monitor ng budget ng gobyerno." How easy? It's in the title of this episode. If you can listen to this podcast, you already literally have the power at your fingertips. Websites for the Commission on Audit and the Bureau of Local Government Finance: coa.gov.ph and blgf.gov.phCatch the online workshop on tracking government budgets with Teka Teka and Dr. Magno on November 7, 5 pm, on Youtube: youtube.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our day practically begins and ends with our trusty cellphones. That’s why losing one can be a real rollercoaster. So, in this episode of Teka Teka News, we're gonna talk about what to do if that ever happens. We've got your back with some solid steps to keep your data safe and hopefully reunite you with your phone. Plus, we'll toss in some handy tips to steer clear of this situation in the first place!For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, we sit down with World Press Photo winner Kimberly dela Cruz.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its iconic cobblestone streets, kalesas, and historical monuments make Intramuros a sight to behold at daytime. But when the sun goes down, the walled city takes on a different vibe. What have these walls seen? And what horrors have our ancestors succumbed to? The hosts of What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted get a glimpse through a dark history tour of Intramuros.Featuring an extract from “Surviving one night in Intramuros with B Canapi”. Follow What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pxz4JZj5g6MtI6ZTeySlu?si=7dadfaaac68c4898 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the hidden stories and rich history of La Loma Cemetery in this captivating audio walking tour. Join Franco Luna from PumaPodcast as he takes you through the intriguing past of one of the Philippines' oldest cemeteries.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine Eagle Center and D’Bone Collector Museum in Davao City both promote environmental awareness and conservation. PumaPodcast producer Nina Torralba recalls her recent visit to both places and how they highlight the importance of our wildlife in different ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, PumaPodcast's Roby Alampay sits down with journalist and author Patricia Evangelista. They discuss her book, 'Some People Need Killing,' which chronicles and reflects on Filipinos' six bloody years under President Rodrigo Duterte. (Warning: Strong Language in this episode.)'Some People Need Killing' is published by Random House.Listen to PumaPodcast's 'Tokhang Sa Tokhang' here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Driven away from Scarborough Shoal, thousands of fishers from Zambales are turning to Masinloc-Oyon Bay, the first marine protected area in Central Luzon.This presents a lot of problems. But an island community not far away offers a solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Air pollution has become so bad in Metro Manila that for several days in September and October we’ve been enveloped by visible smog. It affects everyone who breathes, but affects more severely those who spend a lot of time outdoors like students, riders, and pedestrians. In this episode, we find out more about the connection between our environment and our well-being, and what we can do to keep the air we breathe clean and ourselves healthy.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Te Talks, human rights lawyer Ted Te discusses the Anti-Terrorism Law in the Philippines and its implications for human rights defenders. He compares the cases of two individuals who have been designated as terrorists under the law: former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and community doctor Naty Castro to illustrate the dangers of the law and the government’s preferred method of implementation. Te argues that the law is being used to silence dissent and erode human rights protections.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United Nations is calling on countries to ban these “inherently cruel” items entirely. It’s also calling for the regulation of law enforcement tools that are often used as instruments of torture.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the brain drain of engineers from the Philippines, and how this is affecting the country's ability to respond to disasters and address the needs of its people. We also talk about the working conditions of engineers in government, and why many of them are choosing to move to the private sector or abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the DSWD, being poor isn’t enough to get government support — you can be on the edge of poverty and still get delisted from their social welfare program. These are the challenges faced by families who have been delisted from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nobel Committee’s recognition of Narges Mohammadi comes on the heels of the largest feminist and anti-regime protests the country has seen in decades.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve received this message, we’re sure. Something along the lines of, "Congratulations! You've been selected. Just complete a few simple tasks, and you'll get paid." Two thoughts immediately come to mind, yes? One, “Hindi niyo ako maloloko!” But then, also: “I wonder what’s on the other side of this link?” Our friend. let’s call her “Mandy”, is a regular hardworking Filipino like you and me. And she fell victim to these scams. She clicked, and now she’s sharing the story of two harrowing days, so hopefully you can stop being curious and never touch that link ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of making housing more affordable in the Philippines. We hear from government officials, housing experts, and community leaders about the government’s 4PH housing program, the impact of high land prices, and the importance of community participation in housing solutions.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Lebak, a coastal town in Sultan Kudarat, a bantay-dagat called “Batoy” has made it his mission to protect mangroves. A buffer against strong waves, mangroves also help mitigate climate change by being a carbon sink. They are also nurseries for marine life.In Lebak, community-managed mangrove forest provides food and livelihood for residentsFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s never too late to discover a new passion. At 49 years old, Pinay nurse Julie Uychiat became the first Filipino to finish the World Marathon Challenge, winning four of its seven marathons. An amazing feat for someone who started running five years earlier!This International Day of the Girl, let’s listen to a preview of the upcoming Go Hard Girls episode that features Julie’s story and her partnership with Anna Balcells, the founder and president of Kalipay Negrense Foundation.Catch the full episode as it releases this October 13. Follow Go Hard Girls here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health awareness has come a long way in the past decade, but many companies still struggle to put it into practice. What can leaders do to secure this universal human right for their employees?Featuring the valuable insights of psychotherapist, Patrick Gamo, and human resource business partner for Zuellig Pharma, Jen Garcia. Listen to the full episode of "Imagine an office that supports your mental health" from the podcast The Imaginable Workplace hereThe Imaginable Workplace is brought to you by Haraya Coaching, in partnership with PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year after the murder of radioman Percival Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, his family is still waiting for justice. The chilling effect on the media also persists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Pass the Mic, we hear from a pioneering group of Filipinas studying in China to become renewable energy engineers.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How inclusive are we, really, towards the LGBTI community today? New data by Syn & Strat that reveals the stark contrast between public acceptance of LGBTQ+ celebrities and the challenges faced by the broader community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, three women share their cycling stories in Metro Manila such as the challenges women face when they hit the road, from systemic hurdles to safety concerns and social stigmas that affect their mobility. But it's not all bad news – they also share the perks of cycling, like practicality and that feeling of freedom.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leptospirosis cases have more than doubled with the constant rains over the past few months. Let’s listen as the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Bureau walks us through what people can do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s a public school teacher who happened upon artifacts from centuries ago and decided to preserve them. A decade later, he’s a self-taught archaeologist, museum curator, and history researcher keeping the stories — and his school — alive. In this episode, meet teacher Wilven Infante.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve heard about it all your life. With every typhoon and with every dry spell, the Sierra Madre enters the national conversation. But there’s a lot you don’t actually know about it. Here’s why we should care to learn more.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind Palau’s breathtaking sceneries are environmentally-conscious people leading by example. In line with World Tourism Day’s theme of green investments, let’s learn about the conservation lifestyle that turned a small country into a big inspiration for sustainability.Featuring snippets from our conversation with Elchung Hideyos and Iseko Willyander, two outstanding youth from Palauan environmental organization, Ebiil Society. Listen to the full episode of "Conserving coral reefs in Palau'' from the podcast Climate-smart Fisheries hereThis episode of Climate-smart Fisheries was brought to you by Rare, an international conservation NGO that inspires change so people and nature thrive.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitals not sharing vital patient data can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and even life-threatening consequences. With HL7 Philippines’ Louie Cruz, we explore how technology can bridge the gap, enabling hospitals to collaborate seamlessly and ultimately improve healthcare for all Filipinos.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Washington Post's "Searching for Maura," a team of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans tells the long-forgotten story of an Igorot woman from Suyoc, Benguet.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Bank says online gig workers now make up 12% of the global workforce and that demand is even higher in developing nations.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We revisit the story of Star Torres, whose parents were detained and tortured under the Marcos dictatorship. If you want to hear more stories like Star's check out our series The Memory Project where we voice the first-hand accounts of martial law victims hereFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve read about her tragic experience. But now listen directly to the voice and testimony of Elvie Vergara, the domestic worker who endured abuse and exploitation from her employers in Mindoro, from Elvie herself.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study estimates that top national candidates spent up to P1.5 billion to fund covert influence operations ahead of the 2022 elections. Fatima Gaw, the study’s lead researcher, breaks down her team’s findings and tells us what it all means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The practice of parliamentary courtesy was recently invoked to end the budget presentations for the Office of the Vice President and the Office of the President at the House of Representatives. We talk to political scientist Arjan Aguirre about what it actually is and why it is being criticized by some lawmakers.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the next International Coastal Cleanup Day draws near, we remember the contributions of the late marine scientist Dr. Miguel Fortes who passed away in April of this year. Dr. Fortes saw the beauty in ordinary seagrass—the so-called “lungs of the sea”—sharing its importance in sustaining local communities and defending us from climate change.Featuring snippets of our 2021 interview with Dr. Fortes in "Saving seagrasses in the Philippines", an episode from the podcast Climate-smart Fisheries. Listen to the full episode hereThis episode of Climate-smart Fisheries was brought to you by Rare, an international conservation NGO that inspires change so people and nature thrive.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helweena Sadorra’s plan to graduate from her dream school, the University of the Philippines, was delayed by 18 years. Listen to her tell @BellaPerezRubio that story on the latest episode of Pass the Mic.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we dive deep into the recent executive order that set a price ceiling on rice in the Philippines.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we discuss the heartbreak that was the Gilas Pilipinas World Cup games. We talk about the team's performance, the criticism they faced, and the future of Philippine basketball. We also hear from new head coach Tim Cone and point guard Kiefer Ravena.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been 10 reported abductions so far during President Marcos Jr.’s presidency. The families of the disappeared believe they were abducted by state agents and continue to urge the government to surface their loved ones.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Teka Teka News takes a look at the family affected by the Welcome Rotonda road rage incident. We hear from the son of the cyclist who was attacked, about how the incident has impacted his family. We also discuss the questions that remain about the case, and the implications for the cycling community.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United Nations declared September 7 as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.In this episode, we ask: Can rapid urban development coexist with environmental conservation, while promoting human well-being?Listen to Ayala Land’s head of sustainability Manny Blas, sustainability manager Anna Gonzales, and board member Art Corpuz, who is also an urban ang regional planner.Here’s the link to the full episode from our other podcast, Estate of MindFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we explore 20 things that supposedly matter most to Filipinos, according to a recent study by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. We'll talk to experts about how these values have been shaped by our history and culture, and what they mean for our future.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawmakers and civil society groups argue that riders working for multiple motorcycle taxi companies makes it difficult to monitor the data from the companies and could lead to safety issues. But riders say that multihoming is necessary to make ends meet. Something will have to give. In this episode, we take you inside a day in the life of a delivery rider.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those closest to Susan “Toots” Ople, the pioneering migrant workers secretary, laud her as a tireless champion of overseas Filipino workers.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we discuss the bizarre case of the chicken bones that were mistaken for human remains inside the septic tank of the New Bilibid Prison. We'll also talk about the implications of this incident for the prison system in the Philippines.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As more foreign films and series on streaming are dubbed in Filipino, Pinoys continue to remain divided on them. In celebration of Buwan ng Mga Wika, voice actor and dub writer Nina Torralba reflects on the importance of making Filipino dubs—and making them well.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook groups have become a venue for parents to put their babies up for adoption, and for prospective adopters to find a child to bring home. Behind this story of desperation is a legal, yet lengthy process that the government is trying to correct.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Metro Manila’s last remaining municipality, and how Pateros may yet upset Taguig and Makati in the fight over BGC and the EMBO barangaysFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate National Heroes Day by immersing yourself in the reenactment of a major event in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The Siege of Lipa coincides with the Philippine Independence in Kawit, Cavite, and has been largely overlooked in history.Learn more about this significant event through snippets from "A Time Traveller’s Guide To the History Of Lipa,” by our other podcast What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted, which you can access hereThis episode was produced by Nina Torralba, recorded in Intramuros by Pidoy Blanco, and edited by Joe Salcedo.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daisy delos Santos, both a public school teacher and parent, reflects on the push to revert back to the old June to March school calendar.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cities all over the world are catching the 15-minute city wave, and Metro Manila’s local governments are no exception. But that brings with it an entirely new set of problems for the urban sprawl we live in today. Canwe actually make it happen?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Historical Commission of the Philippines senior researcher Ian Alfonso discusses his new book “ Dogs in Philippine History” with historian Xiao Chua.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 3 years of COVID lockdowns, the largest youth sports event in the Philippines finally resumed. In host city Marikina, student-athletes from 17 regions across the country all came together, promoting sportsmanship, discipline, excellence, and fair play. In this episode we get a glimpse of the young Filipino athlete’s journey through the aspirations of an eleven year-old student-athlete and her coach from Davao.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four decades since Ninoy Aquino’s assassination, a crucial piece remains hidden from the public: the Aviation Security Command (AVSECOM) van that took his body away. What stories can this van tell us, and how can they help in our vow to #NeverForget?Listen to how MemCom executive director Carmelo Crisanto and his team are fighting to preserve this important artifact of martial law history.Featuring snippets from "Ninoy Aquino's last moments: Inside the AVSECOM van", from our other podcast What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted. Listen to the full episode hereThis episode of What’s AP? was hosted by Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco, produced by Nina Torralba, and edited by Joe Salcedo.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This World Humanitarian Day, we remember Filipino health heroes like Juan Flavier, who revolutionized public health through relatability and a disarming sense of humor.In this snippet from the podcast Bago Ang Lahat, we revisit his life through his autobiography and anecdotes from children Joy Flavier-Alampay and Dr. Jondi Flavier, and colleague Dr. Susy Mercado.Listen to the full episode of “Juan Flavier overcame childhood bullying and revolutionized public health” hereBago Ang Lahat is a podcast of the Youth Leadership for Democracy, or YouthLed, a project of The Asia Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development. Powered by PumaPodcast. The episode was hosted by Kat Ventura and Sam Madriaga, written and produced by Tricia Aquino, and edited by Carl Sayat.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we talk about what to do when you lose your phone. We'll discuss the steps you should take to protect your data and get your phone back, as well as some tips on how to prevent losing your phone in the first place.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We relive the glory of Filipinas’ win against New Zealand. Let’s feel proud again as the national anthem plays at the end of that match. And let’s acknowledge how big of a deal that was. In this episode, we also answer the question: what’s next for the country’s women football players?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kusa palang dinisbar ng Supreme Court si Gadon. Why does this matter? In this episode, Atty. Ted Te talks about the significance of Gadon’s disbarment for repeatedly cursing journalist Raissa Robles.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about the upcoming FIBA games - and the possibility of a Filipino player making it to the NBA. From Kai Sotto to the lessons from other basketball countries, let’s take a closer look at where we stand on the world stage.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more comic book writers are looking beyond superheroes as role models for the youth. To commemorate International Youth Day, we are sharing a conversation with writer Bambi Eloriaga-Amago from our other podcast, Philippinerds. Listen to the full episode of “What makes Pinoy komiks one of a kind?” hereFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling the scorching heat in Metro Manila? You're not alone. In this episode, we delve into the alarming reality of July being declared the hottest month on record globally. Experts have been sounding the alarm for years, and now the evidence is undeniable: the Earth is heating up at an unprecedented rate.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can see as far ahead as we can look back to our past. Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Today we try to view with fresh eyes the ancients who wow’d Magellan and his crew in featured snippets from “The Bling of Our Ancestors”, an episode from What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted. Listen to the full episode from What’s AP? hereFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we revisit the case of Efren Morillo, the lone survivor of a police raid that killed four of his friends in Payatas, Quezon City, on August 21, 2016. Efren's testimony is at the heart of the first case to challenge President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign, and it could be the key to the International Criminal Court's investigation into the drug war.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We check in on the decades-long effort to recover the Marcos family's ill-gotten wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can the hearing impaired enjoy theater? In this episode, we listen to their needs for access to entertainmentFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world's largest humanitarian organization is being forced to cut back on its assistance due to low funds.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Commission on Elections is planning to allow internet voting for overseas Filipino workers in the 2025 national elections. The Center for Migrant Advocacy has concerns about the internet voting system, even as it says OFWs would welcome the system–as long as they understand it first.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent the Marcos administration a clear message by meeting with former President Rodrigo Duterte, says an analyst researching Beijing politics.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aside from Carmona, a total of 1,485 other towns are also looking to become a city. In this episode of Teka Teka News, we talk to Raphael Montes of the UP Center for Local and Regional Governance about the requirements for this upgrade. We also discuss the different definitions of a city and the implications of Carmona's cityhood.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take stock of foreign policy under President Marcos Jr. so far, and ask: Why did it form such a small part of his second report to the nation?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the face of global events such as the Ukraine conflict and the ongoing pandemic, inflation has become a major concern. From soaring costs of production for farmers to the fluctuating prices of essentials like rice, meat, and vegetables, we explore the real impact on everyday Filipinos.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to how women judges came to outnumber men judges in Africa and what obstacles they overcame to get there. What lessons can they teach us here in the Philippines?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we discuss the latest data on the fight against AIDS, and what it will take to end the pandemic once and for all. We hear from Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, as well as Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, about the challenges and opportunities to ending AIDS in the Philippines.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As President Ferdinand Marcos Junior  prepared to deliver his second State of the Nation Address, Teka Teka News spoke with farmers, workers, commuters, and educators to ask: What is it REALLY like - surviving, living in, and loving the Philippines?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Education shapes the future of 30 million public school students. Let’s listen to a teacher with three decades of experience enumerate the lessons she’s learned on the ground about Philippine education.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, let’s explore the country's newest tourism campaign slogan, "Love the Philippines" —and see what it says about the tourism industry in the country as a whole.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The institutional opposition within the Philippine political structure has been either co-opted or shrunk to the barest minimum to have an impact on policy directions. Will the cracks in the supermajority and between the camps of President Marcos and Vice-President Duterte develop into a full-blown political divorce? We asked opposition leaders in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Here’s their take on the State of the Philippine Opposition.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president and concurrent agriculture secretary's first year in office saw the soaring prices of basic goods and several smuggling and importation controversies. Despite this, an agriculture group says producers have felt improvements in their day-to-day lives.Should Marcos appoint an agriculture secretary already?SpotifyYoutubeFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take you on a journey of regular commuters, revealing the challenges they face daily. From congested streets to overcrowded trains, we explore the true state of transportation in our country. Discover the experiences, frustrations, and hopes of those who rely on our transport system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take you into a press conference organized by the United Nations — where humanoid robots controlled by artificial intelligence took center stage to discuss the future of their own emerging technologies.All the ways tech is breaking our brains and how humans can fix itSpotifyYoutubeFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political analyst Michael Yusingco says Marcos' tenure as agriculture chief may be the longest concurrent post held by a sitting Philippine president, which he explains as bad for governance.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is science literacy low among Filipinos? That might not just be the case–at least according to science communication experts. They say that the way science is communicated and improving scientific mindsets are also important.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-profile inmate Jad Dera admitted he was able to go on detention escapades six times. Nakapag medical checkup, joyride sa Tagaytay, at date sa Cavite. Kumain pa ng bulalo kasama ang security officers niya. Parang turistang preso ‘no? Here’s what senators found at a hearing with Jad Dera and the NBI.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve received this message, we’re sure. Something along the lines of, "Congratulations! You've been selected. Just complete a few simple tasks, and you'll get paid." Two thoughts immediately come to mind, yes? One, “Hindi niyo ako maloloko!” But then, also: “I wonder what’s on the other side of this link?” Our friend. let’s call her “Mandy”, is a regular hardworking Filipino like you and me. And she fell victim to these scams. She clicked, and now she’s sharing the story of two harrowing days, so hopefully you can stop being curious and never touch that link ever.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has a long history of taking in foreign nationals in need of help. But this new ask from the US has raised the eyebrows of some senators, security officials, and stakeholders.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real problem of humanity is that we have paleolithic emotions or brains, medieval institutions, and godlike technology, says Harvard sociobiologist E.O. Wilson. Therein also lies the set of solutions.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A viral Twitter thread on road safety got the Quezon City government to repair pedestrian lanes in a school zone along Katipunan Avenue. It’s a story about the importance of both mobility infrastructure and political participation. In this episode, we spoke to Francis Caiga, the political science graduate behind the constructive tweets.Para Po! May tumatawid na bataFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital nomad visas are the new trend in Southeast Asia, allowing people to combine work and travel in exotic locations. But are these visas really a good thing? We’re joined by KBR editor-in-chief Citra Prastuti as we delve into the pros and cons of digital nomad visas and the impact of the surge in foreign workers on work, tourism, and economic growth.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The drug war killings haven’t stopped. In fact, the researchers behind the last remaining database tallying the killings say they haven’t even slowed under President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Tokhang sa TokhangFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court's decision is a victory for Taguig, but it raises questions about the future of the residents of the Embo barangays.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of two Ukrainian men and their Filipina wives highlights the ongoing disaster of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joza Nada from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks gives her insights on the creatives industry in relation to their work with civil society organizations. Follow Give A Hoot on SpotifyArtcard photo source: Rare Philippines Facebook page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Asian LGBTQIA+ rights advocates share their life stories in a series of talks powered by the Hague Project Peace and Justice Foundation. Listen to the trials and triumphs of Charlene Liu, co-founder of Shanghai PRIDE, and Yuli Kim Director of Program Development at Workplace Pride.One step forward, 2 steps back for LGBTQIA+ rights across Southeast Asia this yearFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study shows four Filipino children are killed each day in road crashes. Know the factors that contribute to this alarming statistic in this episode of Teka Teka: Para Po.Sarao Motors reimagines a “King of the Road” fit for the timesPara Po: Kumusta si kuya bus driver?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent Senate hearing on Cebu Pacific saw firsthand accounts of horror stories from passengers and industry experts. Find out the causes of their overbooking, website glitches, and other major issues.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apat na taon nang itinatag ang Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Kumusta na sila? Bakit concerned tayong mga hindi taga-BARMM sa success ng mga kapatid natin  dito? Listen to Balangkas ng Bukas here.Visit Peace here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s remembered as the supposed laggard of his PMA class who went on to become a military icon and chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. But there’s so much more to the late Pong Biazon’s story. We hear all about his life from his biographer Eric Ramos and veteran reporter Apa Ongpin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Manila Central Post Office was burnt by fire on May 22, 2023. But is it actually gone for good? Diego Gabriel Torres, president of Renacimiento Manila takes us on an audio walking tour of the area surrounding the post office.Listen to 'The sound of heritage conservation' hereFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the nation commemorates the 162nd birth anniversary of Jose P. Rizal, historian Ambeth Ocampo talks us through how he settled a long-running debate over Rizal’s height, his penchant for weightlifting, and the value of continuing to learn about our national hero after all these years.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this Teka Teka feature, we introduce to you the 5 youth leaders we interviewed for our new podcast, Kasama sa Pagbabago. Get to know the stories of Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga, MK Bertulfo, Nekka Abueva, Samuel Madriaga, and PJ Hernandez, and how starting small led to each of them making a big impact on their communities.Listen to Kasama sa Pagbabago here.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayon, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has been under Alert Level 3 since June 8, which means that an eruption is possible within days or weeks. Meanwhile, Taal and Kanlaon Volcanoes are also under Alert Level 1. Therefore, we have 3 volcanoes showing signs of unrest — all at the same time. We asked volcanologists to help us understand why this is so. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The drama at House of Representatives (HoR) continues after former PGMA is demoted for allegedly trying to unseat Speaker Martin Romualdez. Pumapodcast senior editor Veronica Uy and political analyst Arjan Aguirre talk about the implications of the power play.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six years after the Marawi Siege, a reparation package for its survivors is finally underway. Although this compensation package has been a long time coming, Marawi residents are already seeing likely hiccups in its implementation.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why and how did the Philippines shift its Independence day from June 12 to July 4 and back again? In this episode, we feature the episode from the show What’s AP?: Araling Panlipunan Rebooted entitled, “UNdependence Day: Because it’s not as simple as waving a flag”.Listen to the full episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From little-known television latecomer to bonafide cultural institution, Eat Bulaga has become more than just a TV show – it's now a part of Filipino culture. UP professors Jun Austria and LJ Sanchez dissect the world's longest-running noontime variety show in this episode of Teka Teka News.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Efren Domingo, president of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, talks us through the roadmaps and roadblocks to eradicating cervical cancer.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government wants half of our energy needs to be fulfilled by renewable sources by 2040. What factors are hastening this transition, and what is holding it back? Is there anything we ordinary citizens can do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On May 12, a Muntinlupa court acquitted Leila de Lima of another drug charge. The former senator, who is in her sixth year of detention, is now one step closer to freedom and vindication. FLAG lawyer and criminal law professor, Atty. Ted Te, talks us through one legal remedy available to her: suing for "malicious prosecution."For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility executive director Melinda De Jesus weighs in on Teleradyo's closure and ABS-CBN's new partnership with House Speaker Martin Romualdez's Prime Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maharlika Investment Fund inches closer into law after the Senate swiftly passed the bill. Now that it’s only a matter of time before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the bill, many are questioning what will be the wealth fund’s impact on Filipinos.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s the story of how a P667-million contract for the delivery of laptops to public schools was awarded to a small logistics company with no experience. The laptops were supposed to help public school teachers around the country, but many of them never arrived. Instead, they were found being sold in retail stores.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inquirer Sports’ editor Francis Ochoa talks about the inspiring stories that came out of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games from the Philippine team.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brownout! When it comes to the electricity that keeps our gadgets running, a lot of factors are at play. Let’s talk about supply, and the competition we face with other countries with the same demand as—or higher than—we do.https://pcij.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists say that global warming is inevitable at this point. It’s now a question of how bad this can get, and how much of this can we stop. We feature the last episode from Ang Ating Kwentong Klima, a four-part series from our other podcast A Better Normal, and see how we can create more urgency in combating climate change.Listen to the rest of the episode of A Better Normal here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fleeing an empire, a near-shipwreck, and an accidental discovery – or so goes the myth of how the first Lebanese immigrants arrived in the Philippines. Lebanese Honorary Consul Joseph Assad tells us their story.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May, Thai citizens headed to the polls for only the second time since the current government seized power through a military coup in 2014. A record number of voters turned out for the opposition, giving the progressive Move Forward party the most seats in parliament. Khunthida Rungrungkiat, a former deputy leader of Future Forward Party, joins us for a conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mahalaga ang liquefied natural gas projects sa Pilipinas dahil palaki nang palaki ang energy needs natin. Pero paano kung napipinsala naman ang kalikasan dahil sa pag-operate ng mga ito? Puntahan natin ang Verde Island Passage, na katabi ng Batangas, kung saan maraming power plants.https://pcij.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2020, the Duterte government banned the deployment of Filipino workers to Kuwait over the death of a Filipino domestic worker. Earlier this May, the government of Kuwait suspended the visas of hundreds of OFWs, leaving many stranded and unable to return home or to work. This diplomatic standoff is having a devastating impact on Filipino workers, who are caught in the middle.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has been in an education crisis for a while, but we’re only just now beginning to see its effects, including our standing in the world. Ayon sa World Population Review, Filipinos have an average IQ of 81.64—which is below average. In this episode, listen to what experts have to say about the implications of this report for the Philippine education system.Listen to the Usapang Econ episode ‘MaJoHa’, senyales ba ng learning crisis?’ by following this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Island communities like the Boholanos in Danajon Bank are among the most vulnerable to climate change. But with their long history with precarious environments, these communities can and already are addressing climate change. Learn why it’s crucial to listen to their expertise and allow them more ownership of their own livelihoods.Listen to the rest of the episode of A Better Normal here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being ranked the fourth most crony-capitalist country by The Economist in 2021, the Philippines drops off the latest edition of the crony-capitalism index entirely.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven years after the first tokhang-related killing, what have we learned about why people use drugs? Researchers and medical doctors Gideon Lasco and Vincen Gregory Yu let us in on their newest findings.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As artificial intelligence is deployed in workplaces all around us, could AI and automation actually replace BPO and service workers in the Philippines? An economist weighs in to answer the nagging questions at the back of our head – we also asked ChatGPT!For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Senator Leila de Lima is now one step closer to freedom. Her lawyer tells us what it was like to be in the courtroom and gives us a status update on her last drug case.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marikina shoemakers were once the face of a thriving industry and cultural institution. Today, they’re struggling to make ends meet in a digital, post-pandemic wave. Workers are leaving in droves, and the old guard is slowly giving way to new, factory-made methods. We checked up on them to see how they’re doing.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning photographer Kimberly Dela Cruz on the "excruciating" work of covering the drug war.Listen to Pass the Mic Episode 1 here and Tokhang sa Tokhang Season 2 hereFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deeply ingrained Christianity has long shaped and steered Philippine society and politics. In the last administration, bishops loudly denounced Duterte’s deadly war on drugs. But some denominations were notably quiet despite the bloodshed. Sociologist Jayeel Cornelio explains where this divergence stems from, and prompts an examination of how we practice the Christian values of justice, redemption, forgiveness of sin.Listen to Tokhang sa Tokhang here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Empowering the youth through education and civic engagement is crucial for building a better future. But academics say it starts at school, and our institutions aren’t quite there yet. Listen to what the National College of Public Administration and Governance had to say.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around this time last year, it was unclear if President Marcos would be able to step foot on US soil without getting arrested. Last week, he received full military honors at the Pentagon on his first official visit to Washington D.C.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Ang Ating Kwentong Klima, a four-part series from our other podcast A Better Normal, we surface stories of climate change in hopes of inspiring action. Listen to a snippet from part 2, which discusses climate change’s effects on agriculture, and why we should prioritize giving better support to farmers.Listen to the full episode of A Better Normal here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Batangas City coast touches the Verde Island Passage—dubbed the Amazon of the oceans for being the center of the center of the world’s marine biodiversity. But residents are abandoning their means of livelihood; their traditional fishing grounds are deteriorating as more and more energy projects populate the area. This is part one of a series with the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism.https://pcij.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things will get worse before they get better, weather bureau PAGASA warns.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court is revisiting the character of its oath for incoming lawyers. Let’s dissect their new oath line by line with Atty. Ted Te.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic has caused many to shift industries, and now other countries are taking our…bus drivers. In this episode, a manager of a bus company, a transport economist, and a bus driver discuss the alarming shortage of bus drivers in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"They say…Russians run away from war but you have to be patriotic for your country…But [the] thing is you don't have to be [a] patriot this way when you have to kill your brothers or they might kill you."For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filipinos with unregistered SIM cards may lose access to social media sites in the next three months.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Popular support fueled the Duterte administration’s so-called “war on drugs.” And a group of lawyers and advocates say labels like 'addict' and 'criminal' are harmful — and why it’s high time to focus on drug use as a health issue.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A power struggle in Sudan's military reaches its breaking point, redirecting the country's journey to democracy and plunging millions into violence and chaos. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foreign nationals are being trafficked and coerced into defrauding people online. One smuggled Indonesian shares his harrowing story at a Senate hearing, shedding light on the insidious transnational online operations.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines is among the most at risk of the impacts of climate change. How are Filipino communities adapting to something that threatens to change their cultural identities and practices? By doubling down on them. In commemoration of Earth Day, we give you snippets from part 1 of the four-part series Ang Ating Kwentong Klima from our other podcast, A Better Normal.Listen to the full episode of A Better Normal here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 2022, police hauled off with 6.7 billion pesos worth of shabu in a drug bust. A low-ranking police official who was part of that operation was later jailed for stealing 42 kilos of the 990-kilo loot—allegedly as part of his and his cohorts’ reward. Today we’ll hear Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and PNP chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. swap allegations of misconduct. Listen to what they would both agree on.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario died at the age of 83 on April 18, 2023. He will be remembered as an ardent defender of the West Philippine Sea who took China to court…and won.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new normal feels like becoming numb to news of minor surges, but Manila is considering bringing back mask mandates to curb the growing number of cases in the nation’s capital. Here’s what experts have to say about the COVID-19 trends so far this year, and what can be prescribed from the numbers.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Marcos says the Philippines is in the middle of a water crisis. As the threat of El Niño looms, experts weigh in on the state of water management in the country.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iconic San Nicolas district in Manila City has some of the only remaining ancestral houses left in the Philippines that survived World War 2. Listen to their histories in this walking tour with Stephen John Pamorada of The Heritage Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dra. Aira Cassandra Castro topped the medical board exams among 2,900 examinees around the country–despite battling rheumatic heart disease most of her life. Now she’s determined to help improve healthcare in the provinces.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The annual Balikatan or “shoulder-to-shoulder” exercises between Washington and Manila kicked off on a larger scale than ever this week. The stakes have never been this high.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, the government has been preparing to shift more money and power to LGUs. But concerns over their capacity to absorb larger functions persist.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the recent boom of Filipino ballers going international, Allana Lim was already playing across Asia. But not many know her name, because the first Filipina basketball import has never told her story like this—until now. In this episode, Allana opens up about her childhood in Cebu, owning her identity as a lesbian athlete, and the risks she took to make history.Listen to the full episode of Go Hard Girls here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the height of the pandemic, many trisikad drivers lost their livelihood, pushing their wives to help find other sources of income. In this episode takeover by Kasama sa Pagbabago, women empowerment champion Nekka Abueva tells us how her initiative equips these women with financial know-how as well as awareness of their rights.Listen to the full episode of Kasama sa Pagbabago here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In just 10 years since learning jiu-jitsu, Meggie Ochoa has become a world champion and multi-gold medalist. Despite this incredible achievement, Meggie measures success not in medals, but in impact—using sports to empower children who survived abuse. Here, she talks about finding your purpose and how athletes can build communities.Listen to the full episode of Go Hard Girls here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains.Listen to the full episode of What's AP here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If left alone, culture can grow in unexpected ways – even in ways you don’t want. In this episode takeover by The Imaginable Workplace, Haraya Coaching managing partner Jackie Cañiza and PumaPodcast tech lead Carl Sayat share how intentionality is important in building a company’s culture.Listen to the full episode of The Imaginable Workplace here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are at least 19 reclamation projects in the Manila Bay area, all meant to create more urban space in the Metro. But how will these affect the surrounding communities? In this episode takeover by Usapang Econ, environmental economics expert Gem Castillo, and economists Cherry Madriaga and Maien Vital, explain the pros and cons of reclamation.Listen to the full episode of Usapang Econ here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wearable therapy robot developed by engineers from the De La Salle University campus in Laguna won its first international patent in Singapore. Our reporter Franco Luna puts the Agapay exoskeleton to the test.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A UN panel ruled that the Philippine government violated their rights by failing to give them adequate reparation, support and recognition. (Trigger warning: violence, war atrocities)For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It looks like a traditional jeepney, but it certainly doesn’t sound like one. We visited the factory of the iconic Sarao Motors in Las Piñas to check out a proudly Philippine-made modern jeepney that’s quietly making inroads.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a years-long, comprehensive review, a United Nations panel of top climate scientists says we’re approaching our last chance to avert a climate crisis.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves, a key suspect in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo, refuses to come home and answer questions–then turns to social media to float a conspiracy theory against him.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An immigration officer grilled a Filipina solo traveler for hours, causing her to miss her flight. But thanks to TikTok, she got an apology–and became the voice of frustrated travelers everywhere.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In its latest Philippine Jobs Report, the World Bank warned that Filipino youth aged 15 to 24 were being left out of the post-pandemic labor market recovery.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Members of the Women Diplomats Network of the European Union (WEDIN EU) share how they made it to the top against all odds–and how they plan to pave the way for other women in foreign service.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is in hot water after claims surfaced that enforcers were paying off informants with the same drugs they confiscated.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delia Albert, the Philippines’ first and only female foreign secretary, reflects on our success at advancing women’s rights – and how much further we have to go.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not just streaming platforms–lawmakers are looking to ban video games “unfit for public consumption” too. Will that really solve problems over violence and addiction?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this the start of another financial crisis? The stunning implosion of SVB and Signature Bank in the US has caused major shockwaves in the global banking system once more. What does this mean for Philippine lenders (and our money)?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singapore's government published an unflinching review of its COVID-19 response–the good, the bad and the ugly included–as the world marks the pandemic’s third anniversary.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly two million deaths per year are related to excessive sodium consumption. And the World Health Organization says states are not doing enough to cut salt intake and save their populations. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a 28-year-old law against hazing, fraternities continue to be able to recruit on campus–and secretly carry out brutal initiation rites. What else needs to change?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The actress’ new manager stirred up a heated debate when he suggested that Liza was denied a chance at Hollywood because of a 10-year contract with ABS-CBN. Is it really that unheard of elsewhere?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under the PUV Modernization Program, drivers are required to organize themselves into cooperatives. It’s meant to help spread out the cost of buying the modernized jeepneys, and also streamline the routes. So why are they so angry about it?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine Sportswriters’ Association names Hidilyn Diaz Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, an incredible achievement by any standard. On International Women's Day, we look back at her journey and struggles to reach the pinnacle of weightlifting.Click here for the full episode of Go Hard Girls with Hidilyn Diaz.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tanker carrying 800,000 liters of industrial oil is now fully submerged off the coast of Mindoro, endangering vast swathes of coral reefs, mangroves and marine life.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Citing growing Chinese aggression in the region, analysts make the case for trilateral security cooperation between the Philippines, the US, and Japan. But what does that entail?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 For the better part of 2022, white onions were either not available, or wildly overpriced. It got so bad onions turned into a meme. And the Philippines made headlines around the world again, for selling onions pricier than meat. How did it get to this point? We finally decided to go to Nueva Ecija ourselves to find out.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senate is debating MTRCB's years-long request to regulate online streaming platforms. But renowned filmmakers like Carlos Siguion-Reyna and Erik Matti staunchly oppose broadening the agency's mandate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Bongbong Marcos commemorate the 37th anniversary of the revolution that ousted his father? How did we, as a country? Aries Arugay, chair of the Political Science Department at UP, talks us through the symbolism of it all.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunlife recently announced that domestic and common-law partners, as well as same-gender partners, could now be enrolled as qualified dependents under its new HMO policy. Two financial advisers — who are also an LGBT couple — say this means there is hope for LGBT rights in the Philippines. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president of Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Meah Ang See, breaks down the history of racism against the Chinese in the Philippines–and what the community is doing about itFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take you on an audio walking tour of the Panciteria Macanista de Buen Gusto, a Spanish-era restaurant made famous by our national hero–before it gets demolished. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine shocked the world when it held off a Russian invasion that analysts expected to last mere days. But the country has paid a high price and continues to look to democracies, including the Philippines, for support. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Transportation just spent P12 billion to buy 120 new train cars to help commuters, only to discover the wagons were faulty and leaking once they got here. But wait — haven’t we seen this before? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After hosting one of the Metro’s first protected bike lanes during the pandemic, Makati announced on February 10 that bike lanes along Ayala Avenue would soon be converted to shared lanes with public vehicles. In contrast, Quezon City is ramping up its cycling infrastructure. We head down to both cities and investigate.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines, one of the world’s top providers of nurses, is quite ironically facing a nursing shortage itself. Some countries are so desperate, they’re offering scholarships for Filipino nurses to finish their studies abroad. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filipina women continue to face cultural and logistical barriers to pursuing reproductive health, and the pandemic has only made things harder. Jess De Mesa, co-founder of Kindred Health, shares her perspective on femtech and improving health outcomes for women.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even with one of the longest shorelines in the world, the Philippines has to bring in roughly 93% of our salt needs. What went wrong here?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvard Business School graduate Rebecca Kersch talks about TANGapp, the remittance service she founded for Filipino migrant workers and their families.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Criminal Court has greenlit an investigation into killings under the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, but the Marcos government has made it clear it has no intention of cooperating. So how will they be able to gather evidence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even the strongest athletes need support. Runner Lexi Noval talks about the importance of having a dependable community in improving athletes’ overall growth. Listen to the full episode of Go Hard Girls hereBetter together: How Lexi Noval found her community in fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dumodoble yung paghihirap namin”: This year marks a decade since Yolanda tore through Tacloban City, but residents we spoke to say their nightmares are far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Marcos grants the U.S. access to four more Philippine military sites, to counter Chinese aggression in the region.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy–these are just some of the nominees for the first-ever Grammy Awards for best score soundtrack for video games. It’s about time, we say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is aiming to build one million houses per year, to stave off growing homelessness. But progress has been slow. Mardi Mapa-Suplido, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philippines, talks us through what you can do to help.  Interested to learn more? Click here.https://www.habitat.org.ph/build-with-us-2  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teen racer Bianca Bustamante is blazing a trail as she chases her Formula 1 dreams with support from the W Series. Listen to the full episode on Go Hard Girls here:Chasing the F1 dream: The rise of racer Bianca Bustamante Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through the magic of AI and text-to-speech software, Roby Alampay chats with ChatGPT. And yes, may rap pa sa dulo. Listen to this before you submit your homework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to mount a successful Oscar campaign? How much money do you need to woo Academy voters? A Congressional hearing shines the spotlight on why local films keep getting snubbed by the Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte paints a dismal picture as she lays out the Basic Education Report for 2023. A dire lack of facilities, an incompetent K-12 curriculum, and overburdened teachers–here’s what the Marcos administration has vowed to do to address each one. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been thinking of investing but are afraid to take that leap? Here’s the episode for you, from an equally-rattled young person: We asked an expert all the questions you’re too afraid to ask about the different kinds of investments.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting February, banks will now be able to charge you three percent per month for any unpaid outstanding balance. Bawas swipe na ba muna? We talk to financial consultant Chinkee Tan and economist Jonathan Ravelas about what you can do to avoid getting buried in debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across industries, waves of workers continue to quit their jobs because many companies don’t provide adequate remote-work support, according to a study by Sprout Solutions. But there’s plenty of good news too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first nine months of 2022, COVID-19 was no longer one of the leading causes of mortality in the country, underscoring the big strides we’ve taken since 2020. But what else is killing us? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Ressa and Rappler are cleared of four counts of tax evasion shortly after President Marcos is asked about the case in Davos, Switzerland. President Marcos said he had an inkling of what was coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the space of two weeks, President Marcos’ administration has had to replace three key officials in Defense. And analysts say there may be more “rigodon” at the top later on, now that the 1-year ban on losing candidates is about to expire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Foreign Affairs took offense when a Ukrainian diplomat revealed that the war-torn country has been asking for a call with President Marcos for months. What really happened? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roby Alampay goes on an African safari with his family, post-pandemic lockdowns - and they are humbled to learn, the animals, the plants, the land didn't miss any of us at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report by Oxfam International found that income inequality around the world worsened in the last two years of the pandemic. And the rich-poor divide in the Philippines, to no one’s surprise, is among the worst in the region.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Habitat for Humanity’s accelerator program incubates startups that are trying to address the housing crisis using cutting-edge technology—and the most creative of materials.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once upon a time, the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was valued at $32 billion. But turns out, it was all just “really old-fashioned embezzlement”.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filipino conservationists gathered recently to celebrate their wins, but also talk about the massive challenges they’ve taken on. Spanning ocean conservation, reforestation and renewable energy, listen to just a few of their inspiring stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Marcos will travel to Davos, Switzerland, next week to rub elbows with the world's richest and most powerful. This will be his 8th trip abroad since he assumed office. What are we getting out of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 600 generals and colonels heeded the DILG’s call to submit their courtesy resignation, as the government tries to rid the police force of drug links. But wait, haven’t we seen this play out before?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A drawn-out debacle over the US House speakership highlights the deep fissures within the Republican Party. So much so that headlines are now calling the GOP “a hot mess”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After just 84 days in detention, the son of Justice Secretary Boying Remulla, who was found with almost 900 grams of a high-grade marijuana called kush, was acquitted. Did justice take its own course?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Marcos makes China his first state visit outside of ASEAN, signaling its importance in his foreign policy direction. And yet, the latest polls show Filipinos remain distrustful of Beijing’s intentions.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolly de Leon is the first Filipino to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the prestigious Golden Globes. The road to get there was long and hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A “technical glitch” with the NAIA’s air traffic management system canceled and delayed hundreds of flights and ruined New Year for thousands of travelers. Actually, it was more than just a glitch.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Education launched the “Learner Rights and Protection Office” website and national hotline for victims of sexual harassment and abuse. So far, it’s slow going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts say China is battling the largest case surge ever after abruptly lifting its zero-Covid policy. That left countries grappling with the same question from three years ago: Should we be tightening our borders?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s what we tuned into this year, what changed our lives, and what we think you should listen to as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mika Ortega from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks about channeling emotions from the 2022 elections towards healthy communication and nation building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No longer a fresh grad, PumaPodcast’s audience engagement staffer reflects on her first year on the job and the things that made her stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As more PBA players are accused of violence against women, women’s groups have been calling for change. But have we included the men in the discussion? Sports reporter and creator of the “Go Hard Girls” podcast Ceej Tantengco shares a personal message to “the good men” within the sports industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Javier, CEO of PumaPodcast and co-host of The Imaginable Workplace, spends a lot of time thinking about how to make work and society better, and how managers and business leaders can advance progressive values in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kat Ventura, co-host and producer of the Catch Me If You Can podcast, shares her reflections on the online polarization aggravated by the 2022 elections, and ways we can rebuild ties with family during the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherry Madriaga, co-host of the Usapang Econ podcast, discusses the alarming rise of prices of goods and services this year, and what the government can do to ease inflation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the Trade Department, P500 may be enough budget for noche buena–for a family of up to five. Bale, ganito raw ang puwedeng breakdown (may sukli ka pa!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rights activist talks us through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the debate over legal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community across Southeast Asia in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senators Cynthia Villar and Raffy Tulfo get into a heated exchange over our shrinking farmlands. Villar, a billionaire developer, says: Where will our people live if we don’t build them subdivisions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iconic singer-songwriter and sugar businessman Jose Mari Chan celebrated his heritage and shared stories from his youth while receiving another lifetime achievement award.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baguio journalist Frank Cimatu was convicted of cyber libel over an old Facebook post against then-Agri Secretary Manny Piñol–reigniting the debate over the country’s libel laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lawyer weighs in on the sanctions levied by the US against Apollo Quiboloy – the founder of Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, SMNI owner, and spiritual adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The “crown jewel” of Philippine railways was supposed to start excavating in mid-December, but once again, right-of-way issues are, well, getting in the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Monetary Fund says “the worst is yet to come”. It sees a global recession taking root early next year. Is there anything vulnerable countries like the Philippines can do now to prepare?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the first female coach in the PBA, Mau Belen has broken many glass ceilings. But despite her long list of achievements, she found herself excluded from the 3x3 Gilas Team…even though it’s full of her players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawmakers are pushing for the lifetime validity of the ID cards of persons with disabilities.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beep cards aren’t being sold at some train stations anymore, due to what the DOTr calls a supply chain issue. But guess what, you can get them online—if you’re willing to pay more.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new House bill is moving through Congress at lightning speed, which could see the country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund set up before the end of the year. But there are red flags. So many red flags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s it like to go through no-scalpel vasectomy? And what does this have to do with the health of one’s partner? For Dr. Jondi Flavier, long-time advocate, and JPaul Marasigan, father of one, give us the lowdown, plus a few laughs.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies show Filipinos are all-in on the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Who are they rooting for? And are we #TeamRonaldo or #TeamMessi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relishing in the fame of his hit Netflix movie, Baron says he’s using this second chance to push for a more holistic approach to drug addiction. Lucky for him, the government is listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For most of this year, Filipinos either survived without white or yellow onions, or paid a lot more for them. And yet our neighbors in Southeast Asia, though grappling with high global inflation too, are not seeing the shortages or sky-high prices we are. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 isn’t the only pandemic we’re facing. Recent studies found that the pandemic-induced mental health crisis among Filipino youth never went away even as pandemic restrictions were lifted: it only got worse.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, we learn how everyone from personnel in barangay health stations to ophthalmologists in city hospitals, to people from private foundations, to researchers at biotech companies, can work together to save our vision.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Teka Teka News team takes you on an immersive audio tour of the Komikero Komiks Museum, which reopened its doors in September after pandemic restrictions forced its closure in March 2020. What can these comic books tell us about our history and culture?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Architect Mia Quimpo shares how tropical architecture can be the answer to making our homes and urban centers more disaster-resilient.Looking back on tropical architecture for future-forward spacesFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Vice President Kamala Harris renews the superpower’s commitment to the Philippines on a highly charged trip to Palawan. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Risa Hontiveros says she unearthed a plot by Chinese syndicates that recruits Filipino workers, in turn forcing them to lure foreigners into dubious cryptocurrency schemes.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bill is proposing to tax all online services and subscription-based streaming services to raise much-needed public revenues. Problem is, experts say the burden will only be passed on to consumers.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former US President Barack Obama holds his foundation’s first Democracy Forum in New York, with activists and leaders like former VP Leni Robredo sharing their hard-won insights. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For World Diabetes Day, we speak to Johanah Co, who has been living with diabetes for 21 years. From constantly checking her blood sugar to planning the food she eats, she lets us in on her daily routine, and tells us what we can do to make life easier for people like her.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stakes couldn't be higher for the Philippines as the world deliberates on climate compensation at the UN's climate summit this year. We speak to Atty. Tony La Viña, a climate justice advocate who was part of the Manila Observatory's delegation to COP27.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the world population crossed a staggering milestone: 8 billion humans. And the symbolic 8 billionth baby was actually born here in the Philippines, at least according to the Population Commission.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a perennial issue year after year: the families of overseas Filipino workers have to wait months to get their balikbayan boxes for Christmas. Or sometimes it does arrive, spoiled and looted.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a male-dominated sport, how do we create more opportunities for women and inspire more girls to take a step and be part of change? First female PBA coach Mau Belen, women’s advocate Mariana Lopa, and PWD athlete Kat Tan discuss their experiences and strategies in transforming the women's basketball landscape in the Philippines. Go Hard GirlsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carljoe Javier gives his thoughts on how society looks at art, film and music. And how this affects public support–or feeds the lack thereof. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few countries take Christmas as seriously as the Philippines – but with inflation set to peak this December, Filipinos are in for a sparse holiday season. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Percy Lapid’s killers are finally facing charges after an up-and-down investigation, but the bigger questions remain: How could a kill order have come from inside the national penitentiary? What’s wrong with our prison system?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Harvard, disinformation researcher Jonathan Ong and former Vice President Leni Robredo discuss concrete ways to counteract malevolent influence campaigns in the country.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Usapang Econ podcast returns for another season! Listen to economists JC Punongbayan and Cherry Madriaga as they talk about what it will take to improve the agriculture sector of the Philippines.Listen to Usapang EconSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all wish to live in ideal cities where we have better transportation systems, easier access to our needs and more space to grow our talents. In this podcast episode we help you paint a clearer picture of that ideal estate, especially when it comes to giving culture a physical space in our society.Listen to Estate of Mind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to have gender equality in volleyball and empower the next generation of players? In this episode takeover by Go Hard Girls, host and women's advocate Ceej Tantengco talks to Creamline Cool Smashers player Jia de Guzman in celebration of International Day of the Girl.Listen to Go Hard Girls  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MapaKalamidad.ph believes that when we share what we see, everyone can stay informed to avoid danger and to reduce risk together. In this episode takeover by A Better Normal podcast, we talk about how we can map out our own rescue during calamities.Listen to A Better NormalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than two million Filipinos have visual impairments as of 2018, according to the Philippine Eye Disease Study by the Philippine Eye Research Institute. In this episode takeover by A Better Normal podcast, ophthalmologist Dr. Jubaida Aquino talks about how to avoid blindness through early screening.Listen to A Better Normal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We listen in on the annual Jaime V Ongpin Seminar, as notable journalists discuss the challenges of working in an era marked by impunity and disinformation.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, President Xi Jinping cemented himself as the most powerful leader China has seen in decades. He now has virtually unchecked control of the whole country. In this episode, we ask: What does this mean for the Philippines?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The police kill one black person every four hours in Brazil, and they are two and a half times more likely to shoot a black person to death in the US. Affected communities tell their countries’ leaders at the UN Human Rights Council: “Do more, and do it fast.”For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make-A-Wish Philippines executive director Aleah Ortiz walks us through what we can do to help make children’s wishes come true–and arm them with a little bit of hope for the future. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Full speed ahead,” President Marcos directed the Department of Transportation at his first State of the Nation Address. Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista outlines how he plans to carry that out. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Widespread backlash has forced the senator to quickly walk back his comment on banning Korean dramas. But he did get an important discussion going: what can we do to help the local entertainment industry? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The high-profile illegal drug case against Juanito Jose Remulla III has once more shone a spotlight on the justice system. Will it treat the justice secretary’s eldest son the same way it treats thousands of low-level drug offenders?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What used to be a P200 fare for a 15-kilometer trip can now set you back around P800. We’re sure you noticed it too. What is the LTFRB doing about this?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Completely unacceptable.” Some members of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations called the government out over how long former senator Leila de Lima has been incarcerated even without a verdict, and the plight of thousands of other persons deprived of liberty.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first 100 days of a presidency are watched carefully because they often set the tone for the rest of the term. We listen in as the Stratbase ADR Institute holds a forum to discuss the wins and the missteps of the current administration. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. heralded his hundredth day in office by inviting controversy and questions over his decision to fly to watch the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore in the middle of a crisis. In this op-ed podcast, Roby Alampay reflects on why it should all matter to Filipinos. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dressed in her Sunday best for a plane ride, an older lady would tell a stranger through her limited English what was going on back home in Iran. "Iranian people, very good. Government bad." But the winds of change are blowing.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another day, another journalist killed with impunity. It’s gotten to a point where the embassies of Canada and the Netherlands have had to issue statements warning of a “chilling effect” on local media.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this excerpt of Catch Me If You Can, sociologist Andoy Evangelista and film director Rod Singh talk about the role of the LGBTQIA+ community in the 2022 elections. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WEnergy Global has a dream: use smart microgrid systems to bring clean, reliable electricity to more than 30,000 people in Palawan. Kids want to keep studying, and mothers want to open their sari-sari stores a little longer. Except…red tape is getting in the way.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid acclaim for her recent Time100 Impact Award, Broadway star Lea Salonga urged more support for pandemic-hit creative industries. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many questions, but we home in on the two biggest ones: Can a president just up and leave without informing the country or leaving someone in charge? And were public funds or resources used for this trip?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New data aggregated by Packworks from sari-sari stores tells an interesting story about why sales of hygiene and self-care products–and not canned food–spike immediately after major disasters.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers warn that a subvariant of Omicron is demonstrating an alarming ability to dodge immunity. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this excerpt of Catch Me If You Can, we hear from the person behind the Twitter alter account @supernegatrona as he talks about how he influenced the presidential bid of VP Leni Robredo.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time and time again, the Sierra Madre breaks the megastorms rolling in from the Pacific Ocean before they hit us in Luzon. Super Typhoon Karding was just the latest example.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A panel of history professors sounds the alarm over what students are learning – or not learning – about Martial Law. President Marcos Jr. attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week, marking a triumphant return to the city – and his mother’s extravagant ways. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Marcos Jr. attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week, marking a triumphant return to the city – and his mother’s extravagant ways. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez is now presidential chief of staff, after resigning in the wake of the sugar fiasco. Wait, what’s the difference? Won’t he be doing the same job, more or less? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go behind the scenes of an outfit that was creating attack memes against Bongbong Marcos during the 2022 elections. Listen to excerpts of the new episode of Catch Me If You Can with Jonathan Ong.Listen to Catch Me If You Can Episode 4: Trolls for LeniSpotifyApple podcasts   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The victim was arrested shortly after the declaration of Martial Law in September 1972. He was ordered to give his captors information about the CPP/NPA which he didn't have, under threat of being beheaded just like a man in another cell; and of his friend being killed. "I demanded to have a lawyer represent me, but they claimed they were the law since martial law was already declared then," he wrote. He was freed in 1973, but by the 1990s, when he executed his affidavit, he said he still carried the scars of torture. "All that I seek now is truth and justice, just like the fate of my fellow ex-detainees, dead and alive."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The victim, an engineering student, had been called to the school president's office one afternoon in 1982. Little did he know that this would deliver him into the hands of the police. He would be in prison for more than a year on charges of rebellion and inciting to sedition, which would later be dismissed for lack of evidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"...I was still in Brgy Binanggaran, Calbiga, Samar, a military operation consisting of 11 people passed by our house. They called me to come down from our house. They proceeded to investigate me about the NPA's whereabouts and where they were hiding. They kept on insisting even when I told them I had no idea, and since they were not convinced of my denials they eventually beat me up." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hindi ako makakain at napasuka pa dahil sa ginawa nilang pambabastos at pagyurak sa dangal ng aking pagkababae," reads the affidavit of this victim who was detained from 1972 to 1973. "Labis na galit, takot (na ma-rape), gutom, puyat, pananakit ng katawan, at pagkahabag sa sarili ang naramdaman ko noon."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In some parts of the world, Queen Elizabeth II’s death has sparked not grief and sympathy–but demands for the return of prized jewels and artifacts, which they say the British looted.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Silingan Coffee, the staff will serve you their bestselling hazelnut latte along with–if you’re willing to listen–a story or two about how their family members were killed mercilessly in the name of Duterte’s drug war. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 50th anniversary of Martial Law, the daughter of detainees and torture survivors tells her family’s story. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local basketball officials are copping criticism over their insistence that Filipino talent playing for overseas teams hurts the local leagues. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ll give it away: the POGO companies. They’re back, and more ruthless than ever. But why are they kidnapping each other’s workers? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Told to cooperate unless he wanted the same fate as others to befall him - like having to "eat and drink the contents of a toilet bowl and being electrocuted" - a man from Angeles City nevertheless received beatings from members of the Philippine Constabulary when they captured him in 1973. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Sa pagbaba ko pa lamang ng aming hagdanan ay naramdaman ko na lamang na may biglang pumalo sa aking batok at ako ay napasubsob sa lupa. Habang patungo kami sa mga nakaparadang sasakyan nila ay may sumipa sa akin, may sumuntok, at pinompyang ang aking tenga. Pilit din na sinubo sa aking bibig ang dulo ng baril," reads the affidavit of a man who was imprisoned from 1973 to 1974.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This mediaman didn't just suffer broken ribs and burns and wounds on his face and ears. After his 1983 arrest in Cagayan de Oro City, his captors "even let me urinate in a litro bottle of Coke and poured it on my head," his affidavit says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1977, after publishing "The Conjugal Dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos", Primitivo Mijares went missing while his youngest son Boyet was kidnapped and brutally murdered. Mrs. Priscilla Mijares wrote in her affidavit, "Information reaching my family were to the effect that during the torture of my son, the father was made to appear by torturers to witness his son's agony."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At just 17 years old, Alex Eala became the first Filipino to bag a singles Grand Slam. Like many Filipino athletes looking to make their country proud, the government offered little help – but she dedicated her win to Philippine tennis all the same. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We started the year at around the 51 levels against the dollar, and now 58 is very much a reality. What is going on?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The “human resources manager” who keeps texting about a job offer now knows your name. Was there another data leak? Are the telcos selling our information?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The school that went viral for announcing its closure on the very first day of classes proves once more that the business of education can be brutal.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By now we are familiar with what happens to Martial Law victims in captivity. But what about after they're released? This man who was imprisoned from 1982 to 1984 was eventually found innocent of charges against him. Freedom, however, meant living in poverty. "Our children were not able to attend school and I could not find any good job anymore... [it was] very hard to start a new life again."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"CHDF Cuevas punched me on the chest several times, then pulled his 38 caliber pistol and whipped me on the stomach, then on the mouth. My mouth was already bleeding and my two front tooth dropped to the ground. It was so painful that I almost fainted," reads this affidavit of a farmer who was accused of being a member of the New People's Army, and jailed for four months in 1983, under the Marcos dictatorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"He just threatened me by saying that there were drugs which could make me talk. Then he removed his revolver, a .45 caliber, and loaded it. And I prayed, 'This is it Lord. Let me die right away. Make it quick'," reads this affidavit from a priest in Quezon City, who would be detained on and off for from 1973 to 1977 after being captured by the Philippine Constabulary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cotabato farmer was picked up by the military in 1976, killed, then thrown into the river. His relatives found his corpse three days later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned historian Ambeth Ocampo talks us through how he settled a long-running debate over Rizal’s height (and penchant for weightlifting!)–and the value of continuing to learn about our national hero after all these years. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Restrictive school haircut policies that affect mostly LGBTQIA+ students have stirred up debate in recent months. We speak to Ryan Silverio, executive director of the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus, about how this has impacted the community.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we really in the throes of a sugar crisis, or is this just an “artificial” shortage caused by hoarding? The government and sugar industry groups can’t seem to agree. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exiled Afghan journalist reflects on the Taliban's takeover of her country and the challenges posed by her new life as a refugee. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you sit in the car waiting out Monday rush-hour traffic, are you looking around to see where the cameras are? Don’t worry, the No Contact Apprehension Policy is suspended for now. This is why it’s been so contentious.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The victim spent her loneliest Christmas and New Year behind bars. Her affidavit reads, "Nakatulong din kahit papaano ang snap election [ng 1986] sa akin. Nang pumunta si Marcos noong kampanya sa Lucena ay ako ang parang ginawa niyang kasangkapan upang ipakita na may mabuti siyang kalooban. Sinabi niya mismo sa stage na pinalalaya na ako kahit ako'y nagkasala. Nakikinig ako noon sa radyo at sabi ko ay wala akong kasalanan."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Pinagbubugbog siya... magmula noon ay nagkasakit na ang tatay ko at nagsuka ng dugo at binigyan siya ng first aid treatment ng Philippine Red Cross.... Magmula noon ay hindi na siya nakapagtrabaho at nanghina na ang kanyang katawan," reads this affidavit of a son whose father was taken by authorities while they were having dinner in their Pampanga home in 1976.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I recalled there must have been hundreds of them inside the gymnasium. So day and night until December 22, 1974, he stayed in that filthy, cramped, unhealthy condition; while his wife and five younger children suffered too at home, deprived of his income during the eight months he was incarcerated…his condition deteriorated and he died on October 30, 1980,” reads the affidavit of a banker’s bereaved wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hindi nila ako nilubayan ng katatanong kung ako'y kaanib sa subersibong organisasyon, at samantalang ako'y tinatanong ay dinanas ko ang halos lahat ng uri ng pagpapahirap. Kasama na rito ang paglubog sa akin sa drum na puno ng tubog na patuwad akong inilulubog, at kapag ako'y halos patay na ay saka lamang ako iaahon," reads the affidavit of a man who was imprisoned for nine months in 1978. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We already know that climate change is a threat to the way we live. So how can we design the spaces we move around in so that future generations can still enjoy the same resources we do?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Philippines marks its first-ever National Press Freedom Day, we ask: How free is the Philippine press exactly?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 12, 2022, a decades-old religious order to kill renowned author Salman Rushdie was almost realized when he was repeatedly stabbed in front of a live audience in upstate New York. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the first meeting of the Senate public information and mass media panel, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles gives us a glimpse of what state media might look like in the coming years. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An expose by VICE alleged a “culture of sexual abuse that thrived for decades” at the Philippine High School for the Arts. But they are far from the first school to have been thrust into the spotlight over harassment. What can we do about it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Labing-isang pilay lahat ang kanyang nakamtan na hanggang ngayon ay kanyang pinagdurusahan. Dahil dito hindi nila maayos-ayos ang kanilang pamumuhay," reads a Cotabato farmer's affidavit. He had been captured in in 1984, and though he was freed after five days, his wounds lasted for over a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The twenty residents and celebrants of a wedding festival were simultaneously shot to death inside a mosque of Ganta, Datu Piang, Maguindanao," reads this affidavit of two celebrants who had survived a massacre of Muslim Filipinos in 1974. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Nakaranas ako ng suntok, sampal, tadyak, hampas ng baril at sinturon at kahoy. Naranasan ko rin ang ilublob ang aking ulo sa maruming inidoro sa kasilyas, ang kumain ng katakut-takot na sili, ang lumuhod sa monggo, ang maging alipin nila, at iba't iba pang uri ng pagmamalabis na nakapagpapababa ng pagkatao ko," reads the affidavit of an activist who was detained for three months and put on community confinement for another six in 1972. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 16-year-old girl was just washing her family's clothes near a deep well in their barangay in Maguindanao when military men snatched her away. Neighbors heard pleas for help, then gunshots. It was only when the perpetrators had left that they were able to rush to her "dead naked body... with some knife and several bullet wounds".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The silence rang loud on August 21 as Ninoy Aquino Day came and went with no acknowledgment from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. But this is just one of many awkward dates that the dictator’s son will have to face in his term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 25, we commemorate the anniversary of the mass exodus of Rohingya from Myanmar. Bangladesh has opened its borders to more than a million Rohingya people but after five years the humanitarian response has become increasingly unsustainable. Doctors without Borders Dir. Paul McPhun give his insights from the “hospital on the hill”, Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A contentious vaping bill lapsed into law last month despite strong opposition from the Department of Health and medical experts. What’s at stake? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spoiler: they were all purchased by the procurement service of the Department of Budget and Management, under one man–Lloyd Christopher Lao. What is it with this agency and its problematic deals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Teka Teka news and What’s AP team as they visit the AVSECOM van that was used to transport the bodies of Ninoy Aquino and Rolando Galman shortly after the former senator was killed on the tarmac of the Manila International Airport on August 21, 1983. Rotting in a junkyard for decades, what secrets does the van hold? What stories may it still tell?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"My son, my husband and I (both blindfolded) would be brought to a common visiting room for a supposedly 'two-hour' visit, but somehow the military guards always reduced this to one-hour or less.... On several occasions, although my son had a high fever, he forced himself to visit us because if he did not come, I and my husband will not be able to meet," reads this affidavit of a woman who was imprisoned with her husband from 1974 to 1977, under the Marcos dictatorship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Usually, when Western firms open shop in Asia, they send down expatriates–who often hadn’t even been to the country they’re leading. But Bain and Co., a global management consultancy, decided to do it differently. They repatriated Patricia Nichol instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The landmark deal between two of the country’s networks has drawn a lot of support and scrutiny alike. Can they convince regulators a partnership is “in the service of the Filipino”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senators are now asking: Why did we ever choose China over Japan when it came to important transport projects? Despite the hype, three railways didn’t see the light of day under Duterte because Beijing left us hanging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The congressional hearings on the January 6 attack on the US Capitol have made for compelling TV – garnering an average of 13.1 million views. But, with former President Donald Trump looking likely to run again in 2024, we ask: Have they changed anyone's mind? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Memory Project gears up for the 50th anniversary of the Dictator Marcos' declaration of Martial Law. We're trying to keep the memories of human rights victims alive. Will you help?Message us at tekateka@pumapodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An award for books chosen by Filipino readers returns after a seven-year hiatus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play-to-earn games promised lifelines when the economy collapsed because of the pandemic. But Chad de Guzman, who reported on the Axie Infinity phenomenon for Time magazine, finds that it has, contrary to promise, left Filipinos in debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study gives us the vibe check we’ve always needed: how inclusive are we, really, towards the LGBTI community today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kumusta ang mga katutubo? 25 years since the enactment of IPRA, the empowerment and benefits are clear, but fundamental - and ironic - challenges persist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent trip to Taiwan “poked the panda”, as liberal Western media put it. But in this part of the world, Beijing’s anger is no laughing matter. What does all this mean for the Philippines?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a lawyer’s garage in 2012, Tricia Aquino and a handful of journalists pored over thousands of affidavits of Martial Law victims, photocopying them and preserving them under what they called “The Memory Project”. Warning: Some segments of this podcast are disturbing, graphic, and could be triggering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the new government has no intention to see the Philippines returning as a party to the International Criminal Court. What does this mean for victims of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs - and for human rights in the Philippines?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Fidel V. Ramos – a prominent EDSA figure and longtime public servant – died on July 31 at the age of 94. Listen in as a veteran reporter recalls covering the military man who ushered in a time of stability, peace, and economic progress in the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has its first case of monkeypox, less than a week after the World Health Organization called the outbreak a global health emergency. Don’t panic. Listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says Filipinos should just get bigger wallets once the new polymer bills roll out. But, spoiler alert, Pinoys fold their bills. And they have their reasons. Listen here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a few months ago, Olympian EJ Obiena wasn’t sure if or when he could represent the Philippines on the global stage again. Then on July 25, the pole vaulter made history when he snagged for the country its first world championship medal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another earthquake generates another tragedy - and much fretting over our vulnerable heritage structures. But Filipino specialists in 3D laser scanning are creating literal backup files of some of our most important and vulnerable sites, preserving blueprints for resilience, rehabilitation, and stronger foundations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the Teka Teka news team discuss Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism finds that 5 national candidates spent more than P2 billion each on campaign ads, way above what the Comelec permits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not just for the dance videos. During the election, people turned to TikTok for news. But short videos layered with earworms have also become powerful platforms for disinformation. What is TikTok doing to fight this, and to stay credible?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco talks about why we should celebrate–not fear–Pinoy basketball players going overseas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent post by economist JC Punongbayan sparked fiery debate over whether or not we can still classify farming as a key pillar of the economy. He tells us why it’s time to throw out that misconception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another nationwide dengue outbreak has health experts urging the government to lift the ban on the controversial vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But if the Marcos administration refuses to participate in the potential investigation, what else can the victims of Oplan Tokhang do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysts urge President Marcos Jr. to revitalize US-Philippine relations and be more assertive in dealing with China’s maritime behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have words we fear. Many still can't say it out loud: "President Ferdinand Marcos Jr." On the other side of it, he also couldn't bring himself to utter these at his inaugural address: "Corruption". "Human Rights". How do we move forward from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He cursed the oligarchs publicly and vowed to destroy them because they were “what ails Philippine society”. It turns out that the former president only had a select few in mind – and he also paved the way for others to rise to the oligarchy in his time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte campaigned on a hardline stance against mining in the Philippines. But in the end, open-pit mines made a comeback. What happened?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte launched a thousand headlines when he declared the country’s “separation” from the U.S. and a move towards a more independent stance. But his six years in office saw a pivot to China that analysts say reaped hardly any benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember when President Rodrigo Duterte promised to cut travel time from Cubao to Makati to just five minutes? We take a closer look at the promised “golden age of infrastructure”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I hate gambling”, former President Duterte declared shortly after he came to power. And yet, gaming firms had their heyday in his time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity can take many forms, from ability to gender to even socioeconomic class. But how do we make sure everyone in the team feels included? Learn how Canva Philippines makes differences work to its advantage, straight from country manager Yani Hornilla-Donato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first act vetoing the bill creating the Bulacan Airport Economic Zone made a lot of people unhappy–but the local communities are cheering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the return of live shows, the theatre community made its home online. Veteran actor Jeremy Domingo talks about how online play readings helped theatre professionals and fans cope with the loss of live shows during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free rides on EDSA buses have been extended until December. But transport groups and commuters alike aren’t exactly cheering. What’s wrong with this picture?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final days of President Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency, Rappler lost yet another battle. The SEC upheld an order to shut down the news site. Where does it go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty-six years after a popular uprising forced his family to flee the Philippines and its seat of power, Marcos Jr. returns in victory as the Republic of the Philippines' 17th president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theater has returned before live audiences, and after two years of the pandemic, putting on a show has become a different experience. Playwright and producer Juan Ekis takes us behind the scenes of this year’s Virgin LabFest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

60 international observers were on the ground across eight regions in the Philippine on election day. And they concluded that the 2022 national polls were not really “fair, free or honest”. This is why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of unwanted animals continue to live and die on the streets–and PETA says the problem is getting out of hand, with the pandemic forcing people to abandon their pets. And no, pounds aren’t the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysts weigh in as the peso plummets to a low not seen since 2005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To many, he's part man, part relic. Someone who seems to have found a way to cheat time – and maybe even consequences. This year, at the age of 98, Juan Ponce Enrile returns to public service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surge na naman? The DOH says no, preferring to call it a “continuous increase.” But what does that even mean, exactly? Let’s hear what health authorities have to say about the recent uptick in coronavirus cases.https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criminal law professor Atty. Ted Te walks us through what he says are three key mistakes the PNP made in the handling of that viral SUV hit-and-run case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 edition of the Digital News Report finds that Filipinos’ trust in the news overall is up–but a significant portion of the population is starting to avoid it. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A proud Dabawenya, a proud Mindanaoan, and a proud Filipino.” Let’s listen in on the inauguration of the incoming Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coffee is part of many Filipinos' everyday lives—so how is the local coffee industry doing today? We look at the problems and the potential of Pinoy coffee with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mindanao Pride president Hamilcar Chanjueco Jr. talks about the pride movement in the Philippines and the laws which the community hopes to see passed in Congress, finally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning photojournalist Ezra Acayan talks about his day trailing Dr. Raquel Fortun, one of only two forensic pathologists in the Philippines, for a New York Times photo essay as she tries to find answers in the bones of exhumed drug war victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The jockeying for Senate leadership in the early days after the polls closed was rife with intrigue and gossip. How did Majority leader Migz Zubiri edge out Sen. Cynthia Villar? Is there going to be a supermajority coalition for president-elect Marcos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-elect Bongbong Marcos was beloved on the campaign trail for vowing to slash the prices of our beloved staple. But can he do it, at a time when runaway inflation has become a problem everywhere?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman point-blank whether President-elect Bongbong Marcos will be allowed Stateside, despite a standing contempt order worth $353 million.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After defending their gold medal at the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam, the Gilas Pilipinas Women met members of the Girls Got Game Born Ready Basketball Camp. Here's how they're inspiring the next generation of Filipina ballers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outgoing health secretary Francisco Duque III made it to the end of his term, despite a turbulent last few years. He's stepping down at a time when life has returned to normal, but leaves behind some big unfinished business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get to know the former chief of staff and spokesperson of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and the incoming executive secretary of the Republic of the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An expert argues that the decades-old AFP Modernization Program should be scrapped entirely to make way for a policy that better addresses the threats the Philippines faces today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Agriculture Department is warning of a food crisis in the second half of the year, exacerbated by a string of global events. Which means restaurants have had to get creative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get to know Press Secretary-to-be Trixie Cruz-Angeles and her plans for the PCOO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It isn't just Martial Law. Across several PumaPodcast episodes, historian Sab Schnabel talks us through the many instances of historical distortion in our past–beginning with the Philippine-American War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the US, there is an uproar over a leaked document indicating that the legal right to abortion may soon no longer be available to women. Local activist Shiph Belonguel warns that these rollbacks on women's reproductive rights could have massive implications for Filipinas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're all accomplished and distinguished gentlemen. But they're taking over a battered economy, with debt that's sky high. Can they see us through this slump?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disinformation researchers Jonathan Ong and Jace Cabañes followed top trolls and discovered how they use anonymous accounts, meme pages and parody accounts to reach their target audience. Listen to this excerpt from our new podcast called “Catch Me If You Can”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

113-year-old Rizal, Leni's NPA husband, and a whole lot of other ridiculous myths propagated online. We talk to Vera Files fact-checker and researcher Rick Berdos about some of the most persistent ones he's had to debunk.https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is monkeypox, how does it spread, and what is the government doing about it? Health authorities answer all our questions.https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a series of interviews following his appointment as incoming justice secretary, Cavite Rep. Boying Remulla shares his thoughts on media and the free press. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why has it been so hard to trust police autopsies, especially when it comes to victims of the so-called war on drugs? Dr. Raquel Fortun, one of only two forensic pathologists in the Philippines, weighs in. https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petitioner Atty. Ted Te breaks down the legal battle which they brought to the Supreme Court to void the candidacy of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Is there precedent? Will they succeed?https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTeka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, the Philippines is struck by an average of 20 typhoons, leaving thousands of casualties behind. You can't fight nature, but the next president can still do a lot to protect the most vulnerable communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday rush hour na naman. Have you ever been so desperate to get home you were forced to take a habal-habal or been fetched by a volunteer rider? According to the LTFRB, you've patronized an illegal colorum vehicle. So what's the problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Filipinos abroad are still struggling to come to terms with Marcos Jr.'s win. We talk to someone in the Big Apple about how this election played out for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte–what kind of surprises will that bring? Experts and advocates weigh in on the incoming VP's imminent tenure at the Department of Education and her plans for mandatory ROTC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Online influencers played a much bigger role in this year's elections. But do you know that some of them were paid big bucks to endorse candidates? Disinformation researcher Professor Jonathan Ong of Harvard University talks about the lucrative business of paid influencers in a new podcast called “Catch Me If You Can”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mahilig ka bang mag-extra rice? Well, scientists project that this may be a thing of the past if we continue with business-as-usual despite the climate crisis. Not only might we become food-insecure, but this could also lead to conflicts and some 300,000 more deaths due to starvation by 2050.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more films are streaming on Netflix in Filipino. Dubbing director and producer Rudolf Baldonado Jr. talks about the important work that goes into making a good dub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son and namesake of the late dictator, is the presumptive next president of the Philippines. How is he going to fix the economy? What will his first hundred days look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ang pagod mula sa botanteng hatinggabi nang lumabas sa presinto, ang pagpoprotesta sa harap ng Comelec, ang talumpati ng nangungunang kandidato... Pakinggan ang audio diary ng PumaPodcast team ngayong May 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ang pag-alok ng sample ballots sa labas ng presinto, ang "beep" ng temperature check papasok nito, ang paghingi ng paliwanag sa poll workers para sa sirang machines... Pakinggan ang audio diary ng PumaPodcast team ngayong May 9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comelec has observed more senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women registering to vote. Are we finally ready for a more inclusive and accessible election this time around? We visit two of these satellite polling places ahead of election day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Duterte administration winds down, at least two key witnesses of the Department of Justice have recanted their testimonies against jailed Senator Leila de Lima. Why are they only speaking up now? And what impact will this have on her case? We speak to De Lima lawyer Rolly Peoro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After six years–six years of continued killings and harassment of journalists, of trolling and self-censorship, of being denied access to sources and information–we look back and assess the damage left behind by the Duterte administration, just in time for World Press Freedom Day on May 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to guarantee the voting public a free and honest election? SharePhil organized a forum with Comelec and poll watchdogs to discuss exactly this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's singing, dancing, prize money and free food. There's also not much talk about their platform, or how they will achieve unity. Camille Elemia tells us what she's learned in the months trailing the Uniteam candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, writer Bambi Eloriaga-Amago talks about her comic book Doobiedoo Asks, which tells the story of how her family adapted to raising a son with autism. What does it mean to be inclusive of people on the autism spectrum?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines is vulnerable not just to the effects of climate change—think stronger typhoons, and in the unlikeliest of places—but also to global events that affect power supply. Which is why the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change matter to us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community pantry, but in public transport? Here's how social media users mobilized to bring stranded commuters home during Holy Week's commuter hell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disinformation researcher Professor Jonathan Ong of Harvard University unmasks the typical online troll in a new podcast called “Catch Me If You Can”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 Wall Street is just one of the four opulent New York buildings Ferdinand Marcos bought for his wife Imelda–using Filipino taxpayers' money. We take you there, guided by former PCGG Commissioner Atty. Ruben Carranza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're called LEOSATs, and they can deliver data faster and at higher bandwidths. Here's how soon we can expect Elon Musk's satellite broadband company to set up shop here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People are still scratching their heads over that last-minute Easter Sunday press conference called by three of the lagging presidential candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrots from China coated with chemicals to make it last a month. Onions and cabbages declared as pastries. Vegetable smuggling in the Philippines has been around for years. Why can't we put a stop to it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advocates have long said that road collisions involving cyclists aren't just accidents–they're a result of poor infrastructure and policies. We speak to Anton Siy and MMDA's Bong Nebrija, about what needs to be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's been in government more than 50 years, and was supposed to retire from public life. But then came a call from good friend Manny Pacquiao. What will an Atienza vice presidency look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's an activist, scholar and former lawmaker. And in his words, he's running to prevent a “Marcos-Duterte axis of evil”. What will a Bello vice presidency look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's a cardiologist turned social media influencer running alongside Manila mayor Isko Moreno. And he seems obsessed about nuclear war. What will an Ong vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a farmer, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has put agriculture front and center in the campaign. But what has he done for the industry in his more than 2 decades of public service? What will a Pangilinan vice presidency look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solving the country's drug problem has always been Senator Tito Sotto's advocacy, and he will lead the fight against it, if elected. But he also comes with a long history of making sexist remarks and is known for opposing the Reproductive Health Bill. What will a Sotto vice presidency look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aside from wanting to enforce mandatory military service and carrying on with the war on drugs, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has no clear and concrete platform. Or at least, she hasn't articulated them. What will a Duterte vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning photojournalist Ezra Acayan talks about shooting Balikatan 2022, which transported him (almost) to the set of a war film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inequality and corruption remain huge challenges, even after six years of the Duterte administration–and yet surveys show many Filipinos would still vote for authoritarian rulers. Why? And what is at stake in the 2022 election?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinasabing ang Omicron XE ay ‘recombinant of the variants BA.1 and BA.2'. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng recombinant?If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 68-year-old man was recently hanged in Singapore. And there are reports execution notices for death-row inmates are surging. In fact, a mentally disabled man could be up next. What lessons can the Philippines take from the city state's punitive drug policies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top Moro leader Mujiv Hataman worries a Marcos presidency could derail peace efforts in Mindanao. But the Bangsamoro Organic Law has been enacted, and in 2025 they will be able to elect their own officials. Can the new president really change all that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indonesian-Chinese writer Jesse Sutanto talks about her inspiration for the nosey aunties in her sought-after debut novel ‘Dial A for Aunties'--which will be adapted into film for Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent spate of distributed denial of service attacks on the websites of news outlets across the country has alarmed the industry. It's never been this intense before, they say. Who's behind it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BPO workers are up in arms about the government's order to have them return to the office beginning April 1. The industry, after all, grew even in lockdown. Can both sides work out a compromise?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As far as foreign investors are concerned, not all presidential candidates are created equal. Here's what analysts say they're hoping for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've come a long way, but there's still miles to go. From being called “sweetheart” in Congress to being labeled in school for speaking up about sex, these are the real-life experiences of Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Dr. Rica Cruz, and Amina Swanepoel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran photojournalist Ezra Acayan shares the story behind his now-iconic shot of the Pasig mega-rally of Vice President Leni Robredo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By some stroke of fate, we have a situation where all the incumbent commissioners who will manage the 2022 election are appointees of the current president, whose daughter and sons are candidates. Is that legal? Atty. Ted Te breaks it down. Follow Te Talks by Ted Te wherever you listen to podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ano ang ibig sabihin pag lumipat na tayo sa pinakamababang alert level? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Comelec and Smartmatic were summoned to the Senate for a closed-door session over allegations of a security breach. Was there really a hack?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History was made after the Philippines qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.  We speak to Cam Rodriguez and Inna Palacios of the Women's National Football team about this historic feat, and what needs to change for the next generation of athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is studying the idea of shifting the country to a 4-day work week, to help workers save on gas. Payag ka ba?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Squid Game actors made history at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year when they swept the best actor categories. They follow a growing list of Korean creatives who have broken barriers. How did K-entertainment do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whatever happened to that lavish mansion Imee Marcos lived in when she was studying at Princeton University in the US? You know, the one her father bought using public funds. We take you there, guided by former PCGG Commissioner Atty. Ruben Carranza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you see on your feed is only what the algorithm wants you to see. In short, Big Tech companies have a big say in how you view the world–even more so during election years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts at the SharePhil “Boto Mo, Kinabukasan Natin” forum–Dindo Manhit, Gang Badoy Capati, Bo Sanchez–discuss who the Filipino voter is, and what it will take to convince them to vote wisely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Whatever, just send it. Wala namang mangyayari,” is what Filipino author Eliza Victoria told her agent sometime during the pandemic. Well, may nangyari. Two of her books are now about to be published and sold around the world. Here's how it happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Philippine Revolution in 1896 to the EDSA Revolution in 1986, the youth have always been at the forefront of change. In this day and age, is youth activism still important? Ang kabataan pa rin ba ang pag-asa ng bayan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More subsidies! Cut excise taxes! Amend the oil deregulation law! These are the usual refrains during oil price shocks, as what we are experiencing now. But this is why the solution isn't as simple as politicians–especially those on the campaign trail–would have you believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countries like South Korea and Israel have started rolling out 4th doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine. Kailangan pa ba ito? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many ‘sabungeros' and cockfighting aficionados have been mysteriously disappearing since last year. Police say it's all linked to e-sabong, where big money is involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two full years since the pandemic forced us all to go digital, the elderly and the disabled are still having trouble getting their legally-mandated discounts when shopping online. So we started asking questions. For the full report, check out Teka Teka Explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you make history come alive? American podcast network Wondery produced a fascinating series on the Philippine-American War that is so immersive you can imagine yourself right there in that moment.  Check out American History Tellers: Philippine-American WarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as Vladimir Putin can't accept the sovereignty of Ukraine, so can't Beijing tolerate Taiwan's independence. Is Taiwan next? And should the Philippines stay neutral about this war?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Hong Kong battles its fifth COVID-19 surge, domestic workers in the city have found themselves homeless, jobless, and denied treatment at hospitals. But why is the Philippine government downplaying the situation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Pandora Papers of 2021, comes another massive leak, this time involving Credit Suisse. And among the names was the lady who helped Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos launder money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A Serbian journalist who lived through his country being bombed 23 years ago says there's no “best-case scenario” for Ukraine in this conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose ‘Ka Pepe' Diokno was no ordinary human rights defender. He helped thousands of political detainees and victims of human rights abuses during the darkest days in our history. On the 36th anniversary of the People Power revolution, let's get to know the Father of Human Rights in the Philippines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is our right to an opinion truly absolute? Here's what an election commissioner, an activist, and a sociologist think. Listen to our #PumaPangulo series on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oibFMP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mass gatherings are likely to drive superspreader events. But with the onset of the campaign period for presidential elections, how can this be avoided? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#AkoSiLenlen went viral on social media after opponents of presidential candidate Leni Robredo criticized her for claiming to work 18 hours a day. But is there some truth in an 18-hour work day? And what percentage of the workforce take part in this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four presidential bets said the answer to China is to seek the help of ASEAN–and take on Beijing as a bloc. Guess what–it's been done before, and nothing's happened. Our analysts, Greg Poling and Sean King, break down why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not the first time an asteroid was named after a Filipino, but it's the first time a Pinoy doctor lent his name to one! This is why Dr. Jett Aguilar was given that honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The protected bike lanes that QC rolled out were born from the undergraduate thesis of a civil engineering student. Now an operations officer with the city government, Ramir Angeles argued successfully that a bike lane should not follow roads meant for cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comelec has observed more senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women registering to vote. But just how far away are we from an inclusive and accessible election for our vulnerable sectors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“They know which content was read by whom and when, and they know when somebody reacted a certain way,” says Gemma Mendoza, head of research at Rappler, on how data mining has become part of the political arsenal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ka Leody de Guzman wants to bring radical change to the Philippines by establishing a socialist government. What would that look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day one of the election campaign period is always about the symbols and narratives. What were the presidential candidates trying to project this time around?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a closer look at the huge toll the EJ Obiena-PATAFA row has exacted on the families of those involved. And what gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz has to say about the whole mess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When does a pandemic become an endemic? And where is covid headed? Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the endemic covid scenario. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. keeps warning of an invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and has pulled out some of its diplomatic families. Yet instead of cheering its so-called savior, Kyiv has itself been trying to send a message: Ukraine is not the Titanic! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The decades-old health care problem in poor provinces and far-flung areas remains unaddressed. Healthcare units are still under-equipped, under-staffed and inaccessible. How are the presidential candidates proposing to fix this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photojournalist Ezra Acayan shares the story behind his picture of a vaccination center in San Juan City back in June 2021. The photo of journalists bearing over a woman getting a covid shot shows the humor, irony, and struggle photojournalists face while covering the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VaxCert, StaySafe, S-Pass, etc. As we enter the third year of this pandemic, why is there still no unified system for contact tracing and checking vaccination status? Let's ask MMDA and DILG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do fully vaxxed travelers still need to be isolated in a quarantine facility? And how many negative RT-PCR tests do travelers need to take? Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the travel protocols starting February 1, 2022. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retiring Comelec Commissioner Rowena “Bing” Guanzon is going out all guns blazing, spending her last few days in office in a very public showdown against her fellow Commissioner. What are they fighting about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Telecommunications Commission has farmed out the frequencies ABS-CBN once held to allies of President Duterte. How did that happen? Where does the network go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, Australia intercepted and turned over an authentic Igorot steel-and-wood axe dating back to the early- to mid-20th century.This weapon was used by ethnic tribes to cut off the heads of their enemies. How did this precious artifact end up on foreign soil?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think you are only subject to political ads on Facebook and YouTube, look again. As in, look closely at your e-commerce and mobile game homepages.For the full report, follow Teka Teka Explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dok DJ, babakunahan na daw ang mga 5 to 11 year olds, safe po ba ito?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy walks you through the process. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a candidate runs for office and receives much more money than he spends, what happens to the rest of the donations? And why is it the candidate who's leading in the polls always gets the most money?If you want to know more about the contenders and their platforms, listen to our #PumaPangulo: The 2022 Presidential Candidates series on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oibFMP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists aren't known to exaggerate, yet they say the 2022 elections is a make-or-break moment for us. Why? What's at stake? And who can get us out of this mess?If you want to know more about the contenders and their platforms, listen to our #PumaPangulo: The 2022 Presidential Candidates series on Spotify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When fake news is so easily created and shared, telling the truth isn't optional. PumaPodcast together with VERA Files, and the help of some artists, have launched the #KailanganTotoo campaign to arm social media users with reliable fact-checking resources. Learn more in this episode with artist CJ de Silva-Ong and theater actor Bibo Reyes.Episode art by Cj De Silva-Ong.Click here for the VERA Files fact-checking tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year was met with global travel chaos, as thousands of flights around the world, including in the Philippines, got cancelled–leaving countless passengers stranded or fuming. What on earth is going on??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I recently tested positive for covid, how long after I'm fully recovered should I get my booster shot?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us a crash course on immunology! If you have questions like this, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JC Punongbayan of Usapang Econ talks about the cost of RT-PCR tests and the missed opportunities for mass testing.For more Usapang Econ episodes, listen here https://spoti.fi/3fB7w1q See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A month after the disaster ripped through the regions, many volunteers working on the ground say help is still sorely lacking. In some places, the promised government assistance has not arrived. They need your help. Check out the links below to find out how you can donate. Lokal Lab https://www.lokalsiargao.com/donate-2NVC Foundation https://www.nvcfoundation-ph.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From “You're on mute”, to sirens signaling another ambulance rushing to the hospital, to triumphant grunts at the Tokyo Olympics, to Typhoon Odette's howling winds, these were some of the sounds we heard last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new mobile survey reveals what Filipinos think of the war on drugs, and how they would want it carried out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are considered close contacts? And when should I get tested for covid? Dr. DJ Bandoy walks us through the different stages from the time of exposure, to getting tested, and then isolating at home or in a quarantine facility. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An SWS survey on the Filipino youth reveals what's important to them, their aspirations, and how they strive to become agents of change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've made owning your first condo a New Year's resolution this year, listen to these tips from Joey Roi Bondoc of Colliers Philippines and Tek Samaniego, the property section editor of the Inquirer, first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From dalgona coffee to sushi bake, the pandemic has given us interesting quarantine food trends. What will 2022 cook up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Typhoon Odette has left several areas in Visayas and Mindanao in catastrophe. Thousands of residents remain homeless, the power supply is still down in many areas, and the damage on agriculture and infrastructure are massive.Send your donations to survivors of Typhoon Odette here:Caritas Manila Ayala FoundationAteneoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new infections. Exactly how bad is the post-holiday COVID surge? And does the spike in cases have anything to do with the new omicron variant? Dok DJ Bandoy crunches the numbers for us in this episode.If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SWS has conducted its largest survey on human rights to figure out how Filipinos think, feel, and act when it comes to human rights. Let's look at the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year is the perfect time to get your finances on the right track after splurging during the holidays. Here's where to get started–and how you can stick to them year round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice President Leni Robredo is aiming to become the third female president of the Philippines. This is what a Robredo administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Senator Bongbong Marcos says he can unify Filipinos, despite his family history. This is what a second Marcos administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao is up for the greatest fight of his life in the political arena. This is what a Pacquiao administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Isko Moreno says he can replicate his accomplishments in the City of Manila across the entire Philippines. This is what a Moreno (or Domagoso) administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second time around, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is running for President. This is what a Lacson administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every December, we hear the familiar tune of "Christmas in our Hearts" ringing in the air. Together with ethnomusicologist Dr. Lara Mendoza, let's break down how Jose Mari Chan became the king of Pinoy Christmas songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional Filipino food may not be as ‘traditional' as you think. At the same time, there's so much local food to discover. Let's hear it from two experts in indigenous produce and Filipino feasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You read that figure right. Twenty. Who are these companies? And what's it going to take to cut back their enormous plastic waste footprint? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than a million people in the Philippines are now into Axie Infinity, the Pokemon-like game that lets you earn cryptocurrencies. What is it? How much do people earn? Is it a Ponzi scheme? We dive in with Luis Buenaventura and Gabby Dizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was nearly 3 decades in the making, but the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever built is launching on Dec 22. It's called the James Webb Space Telescope, and promises to rewrite what we know about Physics and our universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all ninongs and ninangs! Still looking for a gift for your inaanak? Fear not! Booklaban hosts Shani Tan and Gege Cruz talk to special education teach Eleanor Bahrami-Hessari about books to give for kids this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Tis the season to be careful! With the looming Omicron threat, Dr. DJ Bandoy gives his tips for a COVID-free Christmas. When is it a good time to go to the malls? Which Christmas parties should I avoid?  If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.comDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than 5 months to go till we elect a new administration. But election is also peak season for attacks, harassment and threats–especially against the media. What can journalists do to protect themselves while out in the field?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We feel you–you have this overwhelming urge to spend on something, to treat yourself for putting up with so much throughout this pandemic. But wait. Here's the smarter way to spend that extra moolah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 10, 2021, Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov officially added “Nobel Prize-winning journalists” to their titles. They bested more than 300 other candidates from all over the world. Why did the Nobel Committee see fit to highlight the plight of journalism during a global pandemic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of a special Human Rights Day report, we'll tell what happened to Lady Ann "Icy" Salem, the editor of Manila Today who was wrongfully imprisoned after police planted firearms in her apartment. Though in hiding, she's agreed to speak to us about an important project she's about to launch–the Digital Safehouse, an online resource for fellow journalists under attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Human Rights Day, we show you what it's like to be the subject of a warrantless arrest; to be harassed for your work; to be held incommunicado for days; and then to actually lose one's safety and privacy online--through the eyes of a journalist who risked a lot to tell us the truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neighboring countries in Southeast Asia are gearing up for the next step to end the pandemic: vaccine manufacturing. But the Philippines has yet to create vaccines of our own. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the challenges and the importance of vaccine manufacturing.If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A world that is more equal for women and men is farther away thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. One organization is working on closing the gender gap by paying special attention to boys and young men. How do they do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davao City mayor and vice-presidential aspirant Sara Duterte's stronghold is referred to as the “Solid South”, a bloc her running mate Bongbong Marcos is also hoping to tap. But history tells us Mindanaoans never voted for the same presidential candidates as one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has styled himself a number of ways, including the bombastic “Appointed Son of God”. But here on Earth he's been charged with sex trafficking and abuse of underage girls in the US. We take a look back at how he and his sect came to be.Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atty. Estelito Mendoza, known as “the lawyer of last resort'' has been hired by presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos as he faces a slew of disqualification cases. How did Mendoza come to be known as the guy to call for cases that seem hopeless?Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Omicron more transmissible? Are covid vaccines effective against it? Dr. DJ Bandoy tackles the big questions about the newly reported variant of concern. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.comAlso, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pole vault star EJ Obiena and the Philippine Track and Field Association are locked in a bitter row after PATAFA accused Obiena of serious crimes. Yet the federation has always known Obiena was struggling with paperwork. Why couldn't they have done something sooner?Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 3-day National Vaccination Drive is underway. Pagpasok kasi ng December, gagawin na raw mandatory ng IATF ang COVID-19 vaccines sa mga workers na on-site ang trabaho. Why is it so hard to incentivize people to get their shots?Also, check out the Usapang Econ podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FZdIvgDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website: www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The terms laid out in the Glasgow Climate Pact aren't just words for us Filipinos. Our country is among the most vulnerable to the disastrous effects of climate change. But how come we still don't have a seat at the head table? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. But what the last 20 months of the pandemic has shown is that domestic violence in the Philippines remains a pervasive problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists worldwide are watching the recent surge of covid cases happening in the UK. From July to October, the UK has had 3 million cases. This despite 79.5% of its population having been vaccinated. What is causing the surge this time? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains.  If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 12 years since the Maguindanao massacre and for over a decade now, journalists and the families of the brutally slain have been working to make sure that the horrors of November 23, 2009 are not forgotten. But why is it important to remember? And what happens if we forget?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the age of disinformation, should we let mainstream media outlets get away with packaging sponsored content as real news? The recent brouhaha over the SM Mall of Asia “stolen globe” incident offers some lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On World Toilet Day, take a moment to honor the workers who have to go house-to-house in the poorest communities to check that people are answering the call of nature hygienically--so that we all keep food- and waterborne diseases at bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadly pagdating sa bakuna walang forever. Dr. DJ Bandoy tells you everything you need to know before getting that third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Have questions about COVID-19? Email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a daily basis, the DOH removes duplicate cases from the COVID-19 tally and many “recoveries” are re-tagged as “deaths”. How could this still be happening, almost two years into the pandemic?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NTF-ELCAC has been unable to give a satisfactory accounting of how it spent its money in 2021. Now it faces a huge budget cut from the Senate, and might even be abolished altogether. What can America's many wars teach us about the true cost of conflict?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For months, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte kept denying she was considering running for a national post in the 2022 election. At the 11th hour, she changed her mind to heed the “relentless call” from her supporters. But did she ever really change her mind, or was this part of the plan all along?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 months after the first lockdown, cinemas have finally reopened. Do you still remember what it's like to sit in a big, dark, cold room with strangers? Is it safe to go back in now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has suffered 10 consecutive weeks of oil price hikes. It's become such a heated topic that the presidential candidates have jumped into the fray. Their populist rhetoric of suspending fuel excise taxes--is that really the answer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti-covid pill manufacturer, Merck, and the Medicines Patent Pool have entered a licencing agreement to offer international access for molnupiravir. What does this mean for low to middle income countries? And, can anti-covid pills be used to replace vaccines? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis Uy now owns 90% of the Malampaya gas field. Why did the government allow his company, which has no experience in exploration, to take over? And why, if the reserves are depleting soon, is he willing to go deep in debt to buy it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, the Ampatuans had gotten away with all kinds of atrocities. Not just land-grabbing and corruption, but even abductions, torture, sexual assault, bombings, and murder by chainsaw. But their crime on November 23, 2009 was just too gruesome to be covered up. Now they had to deal with something they weren't used to—being held accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than one Cynthia in the tragic and infuriating tale of the Maguindanao massacre. And the other Cynthia was there from the time the crime was planned to the time the perpetrators were trying to cover it up.For more on this story, listen to Super Evil: A Beautiful Place to Die, an Inquirer Podcast, powered by PumaPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.