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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 thr...

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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok 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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok 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: Facebook Instagram Twi...

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:&n...

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...

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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok 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 fro...

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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok 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 H...

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.

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 th...

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 pref...

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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok 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: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok 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...

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: Facebook Instagram Tw...

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 residents For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these...