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Every Holy Week, millions of Filipino Catholics celebrate one of the most sacred occasions in their faith. While the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping them in their homes this year, Church leaders and their flock are finding ways to observe Lenten traditions through the internet. There are online retreats, regular Masses, and even livestreams of the Pabasa ng Pasyon.  Pero teka muna... ano nga ba...

Frontliners are the heroes of our battle against COVID-19, but medical professionals have been incredible all throughout history. In this episode for Araw ng Kagitingan, hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco honor the 77 American nurses who were abandoned in the Philippines in World War 2—and continued to serve in the face of unspeakable danger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumap...

OK pa kayo? Psychologists Dr. Honey Carandang, Dr. Caring Tarroja, and Dr. Ron Resurreccion discuss the risks and rewards for our quarantined households. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naranasan mo na bang matapat sa frontline o malagay sa isang posisyon na kailangan ang iyong tulong o serbisyo? If so, you know that being a frontliner can be exhausting, but also rewarding.  We are rewarded for giving, for putting ourselves on the line. But rarely are we taught how to fill up the tank so that we can keep giving without burning out.  Sa episode na ito, we will learn self...

Sa panahon ng krisis, napakadaling isantabi ang pakikipagkapwa-tao. Tayo ay nagiging makasarili. At nakakalimutan natin kung gaano tayo ka-connected. Sa meditation na ito, pagninilayan natin ang konsepto ng oneness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From allowing the arrest of local officials to putting a stop to false information online, is the Bayanihan Act a step in the right direction? Atty. Ted Te talks to constitutional lawyers Gwen De Vera and Dan Gatmaytan from the University of the Philippines College of Law. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted...

"Hindi nga ba kami essential? Ang services na binibigay namin ay hindi ganoon kahalaga?" BPO employee "Midnight" shares his story of transitioning to work from home, and acknowledges the efforts of "hidden frontliners" whose services we are reliant on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Filipinos working abroad face a dual challenge: worrying about their own safety while feeling helpless to protect loved ones back home. Based in London, Joaquin Malolos shares his struggle - and how he found a sense of purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

During this COVID-19 quarantine, many couples are stuck with each other at home, 24/7. And it can take a toll on any relationship. So here is some advice from Rica Cruz, a sex and relationships therapist, and the host of Conservative Ako. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Human rights lawyer Ross Tugade had just moved to Turin, Italy for studies before the outbreak began. Alone and under lockdown in her apartment, Ross tells us about the struggles of being away from home at this difficult time—and what keeps her going.  If you or someone you know are dealing with mental health issues, talk to someone about it. You may also call the Department of Health's Natio...

Sa special episode na ito tatalakayin ng Usapang Econ team (kasama nina Roby Alampay at Dr. Miharu Kimwell) kung paano binago ng COVID-19, quarantines, at physical distancing ang buhay ng mga Pilipino. Note: This was recorded on March 19. Some figures are outdated. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acas...

School's out, summer is just around the corner, and the kids are stuck at home. Eight-year-old Gael and six-year-old Nacho talk about COVID-19, and what they've been doing while quarantined at home. Here's how you can keep safe according to them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

A doctor, who's also a father and a husband, worries about the lack of personal protective equipment (PPEs) in the frontlines.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hindi naman namin sila mayakap dahil sa social distancing... naisip namin na i-serenade na lang sila."  The Medical City Ortigas head nurse Alexis Agacite Mago shares the struggles health workers face in and out of the hospital, and the songs that get them through tough times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. H...

Sa panahon ng COVID-19, baka nakakaramdam ka ng takot, galit, at pag-aalala. O ano pa mang "masamang" damdamin. Dapat ba nating isawalang bahala ito at mag-think positive na lang? Sa meditation na ito, alamin natin kung paano natin haharapin ang mga emosyong ito. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast....

Mahirap, nakakapagod, at nakakatakot ang pinagdadaanan natin ngayon. Kaya ito ang aming handog: Meditation Muna. Isang series ng guided meditations para sa lahat ng open dito. Hosted by Jali Fernando, isang yoga at meditation teacher. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

A veterinarian talks about their initiatives to continue delivering services to our furry friends, but acknowledges the limitations, as well.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took two hours for his "pawrents" to bring Kenny the cat to the veterinarian, on foot. But when they got there, they faced another challenge: getting his blood tested. It would have to be sent elsewhere for them to get results. In the end, there was nothing more that could be done for Kenny the cat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener f...

With hospitals filled with COVID-19 cases, how can doctors care for all their other patients? By turning even parking lots into makeshift clinics, as this surgeon's experience goes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A frontliner in a government hospital worries not just for herself, but for her parents, too. "I can imagine 'yung stress nila, doble 'yung fear nila, kasi 'yung anak nila alam nilang sasabak sa giyera na kulang ang gamit, kulang ang sandata." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

"Bayanihan is at work now more than ever," says development worker Wynona Galvez, who is part of the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership. Their fundraiser for health workers in government hospitals and barangays has allowed them to distribute personal protective equipment and food and care packages to over 1,500 frontliners in just two weeks.  That's thanks to dono...

What's it actually like to have COVID-19? A couple positive for the virus takes us along the physical, mental, and emotional roller coaster ride. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pumapodcast/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to a daughter's farewell... "My dad's eyes sparkle kahit na he's sick. He was crying, but there was that sparkle. He could hear me from outside. I was singing this hymn...Should I just sing?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the President need to ask Congress for Emergency Powers? Or is a declaration of a state of Public Health Emergency enough? And...our takeaways from the movie Contagion in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologists discuss the psychosocial implications and challenges - and opportunities - in these abnormal times. First installment in what we hope to be a special series on Mental Health under COVID Quarantine. - Produced by Roby Alampay. Production assisted by Marc Casillan, Kat Ventura, Christine Chung, George Ampil, and Maisie Joven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted...