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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 f...

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....

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Ac...

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/3def1dP Discover a new po...

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/3def1dP Discover a new podcast today on Puma...

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.com Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dP Discover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (li...

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/3def1dP Discover a new podcas...

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/3FZdIvg Discover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website: www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts   See omnystu...

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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...

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 mor...