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Remember when Facebook took down Twinmark’s network of social media pages. How did that all come about? And a few years on, what have we learned from the incident? Disinformation researcher Jonathan Ong and journalist Kat Ventura dive deep into one of the most exceptional journalistic investigations in the Philippine disinformation economy, as they sit down with journalist Warren De Guzman and one...

"Sinong gustong magtago sa ref ngayong summer na? Bad news: it’ll just get worse. Temperatures in the Philippines can rise by high as 2.3°C by 2065 if we don’t curb our emissions. In the last installment of the "Ang Ating Kwentong Klima" miniseries on A Better Normal, we ask what the future look like, and how can we shape it today. “Ang Ating Kwentong Klima” is a special series under A Better Norm...

WFH and thriving! That’s MK’s goal for her fellow moms who take care of their families while making their careers WERK. Hear how she built her online community, Filipina Home-Based Moms on this episode of the "Kasama sa Pagbabago" podcast. Kasama sa Pagbabago is a podcast by the Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed), a project of the Asia Foundation and the US Agency for International Developm...

“Adik ‘yun.” The negative connotations and stigma around the word “adik” have only worsened under Duterte's drug war. How can we begin to unpack such a loaded word? Gideon Lasco and Roby Alampay dig into this term and its effects on a new episode of the "Tokhang sa Tokhang" podcasts. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our islands draw visitors near and far because of their beauty. But behind these crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches are stories of livelihoods threatened and customs disrupted. How can communities here thrive in the face of climate change? This is the third of a four-part series under the A Better Normal podcast called "Ang Ating Kwentong Klima." This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lop...

Get an introduction to the Bangsamoro Organic Law by tracing the history of Muslim Mindanao with Professor Tirmizy Abdullah, a historian from Mindanao State University. From the arrival of Islam, to significant events in recent history, this is season 1 of "Balangkas ng Bukas": a new podcast that looks into the events that ignited the changes we see and enjoy today. Balangkas ng Bukas is a podcast...

The first Filipino basketball import was a woman! Allana Lim shares the story of the many sports she tried out before discovering basketball, how she remained resilient while navigating her career abroad, staying true to herself, and how she is blazing a trail for the next generation of players on the "Go Hard Girls" podcast. Subscribe to Go Hard Girls so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast...

Masarap ba ang ulam mo? Ang hindi nakakatakam: how food actually gets to our table. Hear the stories of our farmers, and what we can do to put them at the heart of the conversation. This is the second of a four-part series under the A Better Normal podcast called "Ang Ating Kwentong Klima." This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation, in partnership with Asi...

80 years after World War 2, Filipina “comfort women” are still fighting for recognition and justice from both the Japanese government and our own. Hear the lolas' stories firsthand and learn how you can support their cause in this episode from the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted" podcast. Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and may be disturbing to some listener...

Paano ba baguhin ang mundo? Sa totoo lang, mahirap at matagal! Pero kapag nagawa, sulit lahat ng pagsisikap, diba? Alamin natin ang mga natatagong kuwento sa likod ng reporma sa "Balangkas ng Bukas" podcast. Sa season one, tatalakayin natin ang Bangsamoro Organic Law. Balangkas ng Bukas is a podcast by the Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed), a project of the Asia Foundation and the US Agenc...

The 2022 Philippine national election had a lot of people taking a stand—even the ones you least expected. Jonathan Ong and Kat Ventura bring in two adult content creators to ask how—and why—they’ve used their racy content to send a message. From the "Catch Me If You Can" podcast. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around the time the rains come, some indigenous groups perform "Panalawahig" to seek the protection and guidance of water deity Pamulalakaw. But when climate change makes the weather unpredictable, these traditions are at risk. Listen to the first of “Ang Ating Kwentong Klima”, a special series under A Better Normal. This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptati...

Multitasker yarn? At the start of the pandemic, Nekka Abueva saw that the trisikad drivers in her neighborhood had lost their source of income, kaya gumawa siya ng programa para sa kanila even while she was studying. But she had bigger plans, and that included empowering their wives. Kasama sa Pagbabago is a podcast by the Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed), a project of the Asia Foundation...

Ask a Filipino what they need to play basketball and it’s a short list: a ring, a ball, friends, and the quintessential ice tubig. Sa PumaPodcast, it’s that, plus our new show! Join New York Times bestselling author Rafe Bartholomew as he shares what he’s discovered in following the evolution of Philippine basketball culture, how the country’s become a basketball nation, and more on The Global Bou...

The drug wars in the Philippines didn't start with Duterte. They have been waged by different administrations throughout the decades. In this episode, Roby Alampay and Gideon Lasco look into the roots of brutal campaigns and the factors that enabled them. From the "Tokhang Sa Tokhang" podcast. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join sports reporter Ceej Tantengco in a conversation with Meggie Ochoa, a jiu-jitsu world champion who measures success not in medals, but in the impact she creates. Meggie shares her inspiring story of using sports to empower children who survived abuse. In this episode of the Go Hard Girls podcast, discover how athletes can build communities and find their purpose beyond their sport. Subscribe...

Company culture isn’t a memo from management, it's something that the whole team contributes to and builds together. On the season finale of "The Imaginable Workplace," Jackie Cañiza and Mia Domingo of Haraya Coaching discuss the significance of intentionally creating a thriving company culture, and members of the PumaPodcast team share their observations on how the company has grown in a year of...

Beyond the official body count of Duterte's war on drugs are the countless families left behind, struggling to cope with the loss of their loved one. In episode 2 of Tokhang sa Tokhang, Roby Alampay and Gideon Lasco speak with these survivors and delve into the road they face in trying to move on without justice. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Teka Teka Explains team travels to Bongabon, Nueva Ecija to talk to the farmers, traders and drivers responsible for supplying the country with onions. Is there really a shortage? Paano naging “pang-mayaman” ang sibuyas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multitasker yarn? At the start of the pandemic, Nekka Abueva saw that the trisikad drivers in her neighborhood had lost their source of income, kaya gumawa siya ng programa para sa kanila even while she was studying. But she had bigger plans, and that included empowering their wives. Hear her story on Kasama sa Pagbabago: https://tinyurl.com/5n8mv66z Kasama sa Pagbabago is a podcast by the Youth L...

“In an ideal world, the country will have moved on from a very simplistic conversation about drugs.” But here we are. The exhumation of the bodies of those killed during Duterte's War on Drugs sheds light on the reality of their circumstances. In the season premiere of Tokhang Sa Tokhang season 2, Roby Alampay and Gideon Lasco discuss what their stories tell us about our understanding of drug use...

During the Spanish era, plazas were centers of life—they were open spaces present in every municipality with amenities for commerce, socialization, and recreation. Sound familiar? Hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco speak to Prof. Nestor Castro and the folks at SM to find out how malls have become our modern-day plazas. This episode is from the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted" podcast, p...

Saan ba nakakahanap ng true love ngayon? For Richelle Verdeprado, nasa advocacy work ang sikreto! From helping students in need through a Facebook donation drive, to founding a foster home for children in need, the path ultimately led to her husband, with whom she shares her causes. Goals! From the "Kasama sa Pagbabago" podcast. Kasama sa Pagbabago is a podcast by the Youth Leadership for Democrac...

It’s been seven years since former president Rodrigo Duterte unleashed his nationwide War on Drugs. President Bongbong Marcos now picks up where he left off. Where was that, exactly, and more important, where will the new administration take the campaign? Roby Alampay and Gideon Lasco continue and widen the conversation. From the "Tokhang sa Tokhang" podcast. Subscribe so you never miss an episode...

Sinu-sino nga ba ang apektado sa reclamation? Is there a right way to do it? On their season finale, the Usapang Econ team ask Gem Castillo of Economy and Environment Group Philippines how the government can balance economic development with environmental protection. From the "Usapang Econ" podcast, powered by Open Society Foundations. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See a...