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You shouldn’t have to be rich, or leave your province, to be an artist! Meet Gabriel Villaruel, Artistic Director of Pintakasi, a dynamic organization of artists hailing from Alabat, Quezon. Gab shares insights about blending strategy with humanity in order to bring your advocacies to life. In this episode, hear how Gab, through Pintakasi, is making a difference by bringing art to their island. Fr...

One person's trash is a woman's gift to her community! In this episode from the "Teka Teka News" podcast, listen to the stories of women who are cashing in on solid waste to raise up their families, communities, and fellow women. This episode was made with the support of the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines. For more stories like this, subscribe to Teka Teka News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Poverty deprives Badjao communities of opportunities to break the cycle. Meet Melvin Yagong and Edriane Casipong, members of Tawi-Tawi Sanib Pwersa Kabataan. On Kasama sa Pagbabago, they discuss how they've taken "Project Kiyum" from distributing hygiene kits, to opening doors for Badjaos to access education and government services. – “Kasama sa Pagbabago” is a podcast by YouthLedPH—a project of T...

With every punch, Filipina boxers are redefining strength. Tune in to Teka News as sports psychologist Marcus Manalo shares how Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas qualifying for the 2024 Olympics can inspire a new generation of women boxers. For more news, subscribe to Teka Teka News on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2024, we are no longer saying “Men are trash”! If we want more men to advocate for women, we need to educate and invite them to become allies in a way that isn’t confrontational. Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos breaks down how we can break barriers together on this new episode of A Better Normal. For more stories of creativity and innovation, subscribe to A Better Normal Hosted on Aca...

Ever wondered how a group of volunteers tackled low voter registration numbers in MIMAROPA? Meet Irish Santiago, who spearheaded 'Rehistro Mindoro' with Adhika PH to uplift her community. Listen to how Irish is empowering the youth to take ownership of their futures in the season premiere of Kasama sa Pagbabago. – “Kasama sa Pagbabago” is a podcast by @YouthLedph and powered by PumaPodcast. For mo...

If you’ve had chickenpox before, you’re at risk of developing shingles. In this episode from the Teka Teka News podcast, hear how this debilitating infection could be triggered and how you can prevent complications. For more news, subscribe to Teka Teka News on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creatives, don’t be scared of diving into business; entrepreneurs, don’t shy away from embracing creativity! As a longtime comic book creator and now president of Pushpin Visual Solutions, Elbert Or can say that it’s important to embrace both. From the "A Better Normal" podcast. For more stories on creative entrepreneurship, subscribe to A Better Normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Navigating difficult conversations is a crucial, but necessary part of growing up. Join former VJ and TV host Kat Alano as she bravely shares her journey of standing up against violence. Together with UN Women, we remind everyone that there is #NoExcuse for violence. From the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For more bite-sized pieces of advice, subscribe to 5 Minutes Lang . Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Pusang gala? Or the cat distribution system at work? Here are some tips on how to do your part in controlling the stray cat population in your neighborhood. From the "Teka Teka News" podcast. For more stories like this, subscribe to Teka Teka News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women entrepreneurs are proving time and again that the start up space isn’t just for bros. As part of A Better Normal’s #WomensMonth lineup, Carl Javier chats with Candice Quimpo and Niña Terol, co-founders of Imaginable Impact, about the importance of building a community for women founders. For more stories on creative entrepreneurship, subscribe to A Better Normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

“Omg, we have ice hockey in the Philippines?” Yes! Yes, we do. In October, the Go Hard Girls team laced up their skates to join in on the World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend festivities! Host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos chats with members of the Philippine Women’s National Hockey Team about how they’re growing the sport for more girls to discover and enjoy. From the "Go Hard Girls" podcast. Hear from more f...

Sabi nila, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” so that’s what these young people did! In the new season of Kasama sa Pagbabago, we’ve got a new host and a new pack of young changemakers who are serving their communities. Get episodes of Kasama sa Pagbabago as soon as they drop by subscribing to their feed! – “Kasama sa Pagbabago” is a podcast by @YouthLedph—a project of The Asia Foundati...

"Isipin mo, tawang-tawa ka sa joke mo. Tapos nung ginawa mo sa stage, walang tumawa." Yikes! Comedy Manila founder and KoolPals host, GB Labrador, chats with Carl Javier about building a community of comedians that grows with their audience. From the "A Better Normal" podcast. Subscribe to "A Better Normal" for more conversations with creative entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Survivors and academics agree that the government has not fulfilled its promise to 'build back better.' What do housing officials have to say about it? What are our next steps? Find out on the last of the three-part series, “10 Years After Typhoon Haiyan,” from the "Teka Teka News" podcast. This podcast was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and Danwatch. For more stories like thi...

In 2013, typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda, displaced over 4 million people. Ten years later, many remain in substandard housing. Let's look into what happened to the money – over a billion dollars – pledged by governments and institutions around the world to Haiyan’s survivors in this episode from the "Teka Teka News" podcast. This podcast was developed with the support of Journalismfund E...

10 years ago, Typhoon Yolanda ravaged Eastern Visayas. In this first episode of this special series by Teka Teka News, we check in on the storm’s survivors in Tacloban City – and the government’s promise to Build Back Better. This podcast was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and Danwatch. For more stories like this, subscribe to Teka Teka News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Former PCGG Commissioner Atty. Ruben Carranza helps us uncover the details behind 40 Wall Street—one of four opulent New York City buildings gifted by Ferdinand Marcos to wife Imelda, funded by Filipino taxpayers. From the "Teka Teka News" podcast. For more stories like this, subscribe to Teka Teka News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a piece of history to see and experience helps to keep us from forgetting. In this episode, we uncover the AVSECOM van, a museum in the making, and the tireless efforts of a small team dedicated to safeguarding martial law history. Join MemCom executive director Chuck Crisanto as he guides Sab and Ceej into the very van that once carried Ninoy Aquino's body, From the "What's AP? Araling Pan...

How did you learn about Martial Law in school? In this 2022 episode from the "Teka Teka News" podcast, panel of history professors sounds the alarm over what students are learning – or not learning – about some of the darkest days in contemporary Philippine history. For more stories like this, subscribe to Teka Teka News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does the illegitimate son of a wealthy mestizo lawyer and an illiterate widow become one of the most controversial and influential figures in modern Philippine history? Roby Alampay dives into 100 years of Juan Ponce Enrile and the Philippines in this episode from the "Teka Teka News" podcast. This episode was co-produced by Probe Archives, a collection of raw footage and documentaries since i...

"I’m going to be a smart girl, mom, please support me to continue studying." In the last episode of "Rasminah, the Last Victim," hear the story Sanita, whose advocacy empowered her to refuse several arranged marriages, pursue her education, and create a system that prevents child marriages at a village level. Listen to the entire series on Rasminah, the Last Victim. This podcast is the English ada...

Giving difficult feedback doesn't have to be a scene out of a telenovela! Having an office culture that nurtures individuals’ growth assures all parties involved that it will be taken in stride. Hear how Jun Cabochan puts this into practice at Pandayan Bookshop in this episode from "The Imaginable Workplace." Want to transform your work culture? Subscribe to The Imaginable Workplace. Hosted on Aca...

Mel Alcaraz, Head of Podcasts at Anima Podcasts, and CEOs Alan Fontanilla (The Pod Network) and Carl Javier (PumaPodcast) come together to discuss growing the PH podcasting industry, fostering creativity in business, and reaching local audiences. Hear what they’ve learned from advocating for this new platform on this episode of A Better Normal. Subscribe to the A Better Normal podcast to get into...

Ida, a motorcycle taxi driver, struggles to send her children to school. Though her eldest daughter is among the top five students in her class, Ida hopes for a good marriage to secure her daughter’s education. This belief has passed through generations. Listen to this mother and daughter’s story in this episode of “Rasminah, the Last Victim” Listen to the entire series on Rasminah, the Last Victi...