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We know Cheche Lazaro to be an icon of investigative journalism, but before she opened the eyes of Filipinos to the world around them, her family did the same for her. Hear her story from Probe Media Foundation executive director Yasmin Tang and the legend herself in this episode from the "Bago Ang Lahat" podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In January 2022, the Philippine Women's National Football Team qualified for the 2023 FIFA World Cup—a first in Philippine history! Midfielder Cam Rodriguez and goal keeper Inna Palacios talk about the team's journey to this momentous event, the challenges they had to face, and how we can support athletes like them in reaching more milestones. From the "Go Hard Girls" podcast. See omnystudio.com/l...

There was sufficient evidence, an arrest was made, and the perpetrators were detained. It should sound like the end of the story, but in the Philippines, detainment doesn't always lead to a prison sentence. From the "Modus" podcast, a PumaPodcast production made bossible by International Media Support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Many Philippine heritage sites are in danger of being taken over by big businesses in the name of "progress". Take a walking tour of the Chinoy neighborhood of San Nicolas, and listen in on the its rich history that locals are trying to protect. from the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted" podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Women's status in society has come a long way in the past few decades, but there is still so much to learn and unlearn in the way we view women's rights. Senator Risa Hontiveros is joined by Ami Swanepoel, Dr. Rica Cruz, and Sabrina Laya Gacad to discuss what they've seen on the ground and their plans to empower people of all genders to be part of the solutions. From the "Kung gusto Mo ng Pagbabag...

Happy Pride! Today is the first in-person Pride March in the Philippines since the 2020 lockdowns, kaya throwback muna to a time when an LDR was your only choice. Hear how R and A's love transcended distance and community quarantines in this episode from the "Meet LGBTQute" podcast. Watch out for season 2, coming soon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Being a doctor before going into public office, Juan Flavier revolutionized public healthcare. Before that, he was a young boy who overcame schoolyard bullying and excelled academically. In this episode, his children Joy and Jondi share anecdotes about the late Secretary of Health. From the "Bago ang Lahat" podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Work is stressful enough without the added office drama. In episode 1 of "The Imaginable Workplace" podcast, hear first-hand accounts from employees and learn what you can do about it from Jackie Cañiza, managing partner at Haraya Coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines is the only country to have a face shield mandate. And everyone's least favorite pandemic accessory, the one that was proven not to deter the virus, made certain people very wealthy. Wealthy enough to by sports cars worth tens of millions of pesos. And one of them had the audacity to run for public office in the 2022 elections. From the "Modus" podcast See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Coffee found the perfect home in the Philippines when it was brought over during the Spanish period. Coffee experts Bryan Garrido and Aaron Llavore take us through the humble bean's history and how much it's impacted Pinoy culture. From the What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Medical examiners, medico-legal officers, and forensic pathologists are nowhere near being the same things. But the PNP has taken the stand that the lines are blurred as long as one is a medical doctor. After the controversy surrounding the Jonson and Dacera cases, Filipinos are reminded that improving the state of forensic autopsies in the country is an important step to achieving justice. From t...

What's the difference between a score and a soundtrack? How do you go about putting them together? Award-winning film scorer, musical director, and musician Francis De Veyra shares his favorite film soundtracks and talks about why movies can't be without their respective soundtracks. From the "Aux Lang" podcast by Inquirer Podcasts, powered by PumaPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Maliban sa magandang boses, ano pa ba ang kailangan para manalo sa singing contest? Alamin kasama ni multi-talent competition winner Zsaris at si Fernando Austria Jr., isang broadcast communication professor mula sa UP Diliman. Powered by PLDT Home . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is an abundance of information at our fingertips. The real problem is figuring out how to find the truth and use it to our advantage. Veteran journalist Sheila Coronel, together with young change makers Atom Araullo, Xyza Cruz-Bacani, Reb Atadero, and Kat Ventura talk about truth in the digital age and how they're using truth in their medium to inspire others. From the "Kung Gusto Mo ng Pagb...

Consumers have been patronizing more and more small businesses over their regular big brand go-tos. But what gives MSMEs the edge over their mainstream competitors? Butterboy Bakery's Hilder Demetrio and Jayson So, and content strategist Minette Lagman of Propelrr talk about the modern consumer's mindful habits. From the "A Better Normal" podcast. Powered by PLDT Home Biz . https://pldthome.info/P...

Happy Pride Month! Sin and Pam met when they were in separate relationships. After a chance meeting and time to get to know each other, they realized that the love they were looking for was just a few moves away. From the "Meet LGBTQute" podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colonization would have us believe that Filipinos' pre-colonial ancestors were savages, wearing little else than a bahag. But the truth is, they were master goldsmiths, decked out head to toe with gold! Dr. Nina Capistrano-Baker of the Ayala Museum takes us to see the golden treasures of the Kingdom of Butuan. From the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan" podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Lahat ng business may strategy kung paano makakuha ng customers. Sa huling episode, napag-usapan ang "nudging"—isang technique na nagbibigay ng incentives sa customer para maenganyohan silang maging loyal sa kanila. Pero may dark side rin ito. Ipapaliwanag ni Jeff Arapoc at Cherry Madriaga ang "dirty nudge." From the "Usapang Econ" podcast, powered by PLDT Home Biz. https://pldthome.info/PP_...

Disinformation doesn't start and end with the people behind the profiles. Someone's pulling the strings. Prof. Jonathan Ong and his "Architects of Networked Disinformation" co-author Prof. Jason Cabañes interviewed "Grace" at the bar of a 5-star hotel, which happens to connect to her luxury apartment. She's the one talking to clients and sending down instructions. From the "Catch Me If You...

They say one man's trash is another's treasure. And humans have always loved collecting and displaying the things they love. Things like coins, stamps, band merch, toys, and more, are all worth something to someone. The nerds talk to local collectors Bella Toledo, Pam Pastor, Misha Lecaros, and anthropology professor Bobot Jocano about how individuals and society benefit from this hobby. From the...

Isang tanong para sa mga may-ari ng MSME, how do you get loyal customers? Ipapaliwanag ni Jeff Arapoc at Cherry Madriaga ang "Nudging" isang konsepto ng behavioral economics na makakatulong. From the "Usapang Econ" podcast, powered by PLDT Home Biz. https://pldthome.info/PP_UsapangEcon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With followers in the thousands, or even millions, internet personalities wield a lot of power. They can get hired to promote anything from restaurants, to clothing brands, and yup, even politicians. So how are personal accounts being turned into campaign tools? Carnegie Fellow Jonathan Ong and journalist Kat Ventura talk to digital marketing consultant and Tiktok comedian Baus Rufo to find out. F...

It's been 40 years since anime and manga first reached the Philippines. Since then many Filipino creatives have been inspired to tell their own stories in similar ways. Hear more about it with former Questor EIC Bambi Eloriaga-Amago and Anime Corner writer Jeff Agonoy. From the "Philippinerds" podcast by Smart and powered by PumaPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted...

Human rights lawyer Ted Te discusses how in order to make change, activism and advocacy need to go hand in hand. Together with young changemakers Atty. Ross Tugade, economist Maien Vital, and coalition organizer Ken Abante, they go over how much has changed since Te's days, and how far we still need to go. From the "Kung Gusto Mo ng Pagbabago: The Chito Gascon Leadership Series"  See omnystud...

When Pharmally Pharmaceuticals, an unknown company with practically no profits worth noting suddenly bags a government contract, you've got to wonder how. Its executives were friends with Michael Yang—President Duterte's ex-economic adviser, and a powerful man with even more powerful connections. From the "Modus" podcast, a PumaPodcast production made possible by International Media Support....