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Have you heard of #Guontiveros? While some of us want to see the dismissed Bamban mayor brought to justice, one set of the internet sees Alice Guo and Risa Hontiveros as their OTP. Hear more in Bella Perez-Rubio’s interview with CX Roque, lead analyst at Social Signals. From the "Teka Teka" podcast. For more stories like this, subscribe to Teka Teka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

How does a fast food chain contribute to social change? Ma. Gisela Tiongson takes us through how the Jollibee Group Foundation is using its resources to fight hunger, support farmers, and uplift communities. Hear how they’re making a lasting impact on Filipino families and farmers in this episode from the "A Better Normal" podcast. This episode is part of a 5-part series in collaboration with Push...

This R2R co-founder is also a spreadsheet geek! Apart from managing the fashion social enterprise, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz is also a finance consultant! She shares her tips for how to create a realistic budget and stick to it! Spoiler: You don’t have to give up your lil treat—wag mo lang araw-arawin. From the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For more bite-sized pieces of advice, subscribe to 5 Minutes Lang....

When was the last time you consulted with your dermatologist? Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos is here to bust skincare myths and explain why you don't have to include every viral product in your routine. Get the lowdown on how to treat your skin right as Liz chats with The Nerdy Derma. From the "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo" podcast. For more stories from the Philippine beauty industry, subscribe to "Pro...

Tune in as Lio Mangubat, creator of "The Colonial Dept.", chats with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos about his new book, "Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves." Together, they nerd out about the importance of telling stories from the colonial period and making Philippine history accessible and engaging. From the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted" podcast. For more stories from Philippine history, subscribe t...

How can we balance modern agriculture with cultural heritage? Ego Lemos from Timor Leste, emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that respects indigenous practices while promoting sustainability. Learn about his work with Permatil and how it showcases the potential of community-driven solutions in this episode from the "Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit" podcast. Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit is a podca...

Carlos Conde, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, discusses the United Nation initiative to investigate the war on drugs and how the Philippine government’s resistance to cooperate has led to the program’s failure. From the "Teka Teka" podcast. For more conversations on news that matters to you, subscribe to Teka Teka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What inspires you to give back to your community? Jun Godornes of World Vision Philippines explains how their globally-guided mission is tailored to address the specific challenges faced by Filipinos. Discover how their community-centered approach empowers kids to take charge of their own futures. From the A Better Normal podcast. This episode is part of a 5-part series in collaboration with Pushp...

One perk of solo travel? You get to explore a different side of yourself! Home Buddies and Hangout Buddies mayora Frances Cabatuando shares tips on being adventurous (and safe!) during your solo trips. Hear her conversation with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos in this episode from the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For more bite-sized pieces of life advice, subscribe to 5 Minutes Lang ! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Curious about how Ellana Mineral Cosmetics stays true to sustainability and customer needs? Tune in as founder Theresa Carbonel-Buenaflor shares how Ellana's commitment to clean beauty goes hand in hand with their being cruelty-free and eco-friendly. From "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo" For more stories from the Philippine beauty industry, subscribe to "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo." Hosted on...

Decades later, artifacts from Ninoy Aquino's death have fallen into disrepair—some forgotten, even lost. This Ninoy Aquino day, revisit this episode from the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted" where the team visit the van that brought Ninoy home. Also listen to: The Ninoy Aquino Spy Thriller For more stories from Philippine history, subscribe to What's AP? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

When Dr. Ravi Kannan R. learned that many cancer patients couldn’t return to the hospital due to financial constraints, he and his team created systems rooted in empathy and trust to offer care at little or no cost. Listen to this 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee discuss how community-driven healthcare is transforming lives and making healthcare a right, not a privilege, on Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit. Ep...

Whether we're talking about Biden, Trump, Duterte, or the Marcoses, the faces and family names up for elections have one thing in common: They’re old. In this episode of Teka Teka…Thoughts, Roby Alampay, Carl Javier, and Bella Perez-Rubio discuss why we allow old leaders, values, and voters to shape our views and the outcomes. For more conversations on news that matter to you, subscribe to Teka Te...

For most of us, plastic is just plastic. But there's a lot involved in its collection and segregation before it can be recycled. Waste worker Yolly Cadilo shares a day in her life sorting garbage, and Paul Orpiada of Plastic Bank-Philippines discusses how we can support both formal and informal waste workers and do more for the environment in this episode of A Better Normal. This episode is the se...

Some jobs we have today didn’t exist 20 years ago. But we’re doing them because over time, we acquired skills that taught us how. PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier chats with Ceej Tantengco about how transferable skills and a growth mindset has taken him from teaching, to owning a bar, and now leading a company. From the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For bite-sized pieeces of advice, subscribe to 5 Minutes...

Finding your color palette can open up new and unexpected ways for you to present your best self to the world. Color and image consultant Ingrid Nieto-Pagulayan shares how color analysis can also be a means for self discovery. From "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo" For more stories from the Philippine beauty industry, subscribe to "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Inspired by a day spent with children scavenging for and selling scraps, Korvi Rakshand and his friends created programs and platforms to provide accessible education and empowerment for the youth of Bangladesh. The 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee shares the JAAGO Foundation’s story on Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit. Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit is a podcast by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, powered by Pu...

In an experiment, Karol Ilagan and her team booked 10 rides across Metro Manila every hour from 6am to midnight for a week. They found that Grab rides consistently had surge fees, and high fares didn't always result in shorter wait times. Hear more of her findings in Part 2 of “Bakit ang mahal ng Grab?” on Teka Teka. This podcast was produced by PumaPodcast in partnership with PCIJ, Commoner, and...

Being promoted to a leadership role comes with a new set of responsibilities, including adopting a fresh approach to team dynamics. Haraya Coaching’s Jackie Cañiza and PumaPodcast’s Carl Javier share insights on knowing when to take and when to relinquish control, so you can avoid becoming a meme of a manager. Hear all about it in this episode from "The Imaginable Workplace." For more on how to bu...

In the first episode of "Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit," 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Miriam Coronel-Ferrer discusses the pivotal role women play in peacebuilding. She also talks about their growing confidence to redefine power and drive change in times of crisis. Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit is a podcast by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, powered by PumaPodcast. For stories of transformative leadershi...

Magkano ang ginagastos mo sa Grab araw-araw? In her research, journalist Karol Ilagan booked a GrabCar nearly every hour for an entire week. In this special series for Teka Teka, she shares her findings about the ride-hailing app's opaque algorithm to answer, “Bakit ang mahal ng Grab?” From the "Teka Teaka" podcast. This podcast was produced by PumaPodcast in partnership with PCIJ, Commoner, and t...

Jowang-jowa ka na ba, but don’t know where to start? Voice over artist and “Paano Kung” podcast host Joelle is joins Ceej Tantengco-Malolos to talk about about taking risks in love and how to “landi responsibly.” From the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For more bite-sized pieces of advice, subscribe to 5 Minutes Lang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are witnessing unprecedented aggression in the West Philippine Sea from China, the world's largest maritime force. Reporter Bella Perez-Rubio asks defense researcher Jennifer Oreta what we should know about the June 2024 Ayungin Shoal clash in this episode from the "Teka Teka" podcast. For explainers on current events, subscribe to Teka Teka, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

“Deserve natin makahanap ng makakashade-match sa atin!” Vlogger-turned-brand founder Mae Layug shares how her passion for supporting communities, through both makeup and her advocacies, drives the growth of GRWM Cosmetics. Hear her inspiring story on the"Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo." podcast. For more stories from the Philippine beauty industry, subscribe to "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo." Ho...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation continues to uphold the late Philippine President’s legacy by celebrating transformative leadership in Asia. There are over 300 Magasaysay awardees to be inspired by. Let’s get you started with the 2023 laureates. Listen to “Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit'' on your podcast app, coming this July! Subscribe so you don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...