Teka Teka

Senator Leila de Lima has finally been cleared of all drug charges after six long years in detention. The former senator has been vindicated, but will those responsible ever answer for the years she lost behind bars? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UNAIDS estimates that only 43 percent of Filipinos living with HIV are receiving treatment, while only 63 percent know they are HIV-positive. Three PLHIVs tell Teka Teka what they think will encourage more PLHIVs to come forward and receive life-saving care. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Roby Alampay talks to Elma Sandoval about media ownership in the Philippines and why knowing who owns the companies that bring Filipinos news matters.  Know more about the media ownership monitoring project here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a sudden turn of events, Vice President Sara Duterte resigned as Education Secretary and Vice Chairperson of the government’s anti-communist task force. In this episode of Teka Teka, Carl Javier, Roby Alampay, and Bella Perez-Rubio discuss the move's implications for the current administration and the Marcos-Duterte campaign promise of unity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The Philippines is facing the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Western Pacific. With 59,000 people living with HIV, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa highlights an alarming rise in cases, particularly among young people. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Malaysian fact-checking firm talks us through the innovative ways they're combating misinformation and disinformation in the region. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An iconic Wall Street skyscraper tells a story of corruption, greed, and persisting inequality from the Marcos dictatorship in the 1980s to Donald Trump today. Marcos makes his United Nations debut...after checking in at the ultra-posh Carlyle Hotel his mother loved For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

For 24 years, the Filipino LGBTQ+ community has called for the passage of a SOGIE Equality Bill. But Senate President Chiz Escudero said an “anti-discrimination” bill has a bigger chance of passing. Can this alternative bill measure give queer Filipinos the protection they need? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See a...

World Vision Philippines interim director Jun Godornes talks about how he got started with the humanitarian group and tells the story of how children came up with a simple but inspired solution that ended a long-running conflict between Muslims and Christians in a Mindanao community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two comics behind the huge comedy podcast KoolPals break down Manila’s vibrant standup scene. A Better Normal For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The peso dropped to an 18-month low versus the US dollar. Why? And what does it mean when the peso is weak? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said that the Philippines produces 2.7 million tons of plastic waste every year. Another PumaPodcast program, A Better Normal, looks at new ways Filipino organizations and local governments are trying to reduce plastic waste. A Better Normal For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast....

The Freedom Memorial Museum is facing a four-year delay. Here’s why that matters. Freedom Memorial Museum Walkthrough Part 1 Youtube Spotify For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a civilian-led flotilla set sail for Scarborough Shoal, we explore how Chinese propaganda tried to shape narratives and influence perceptions about China, about the Philippines, and about its claimed territories. We speak with Tim Niven, Research Lead at DoubleThink Lab, to uncover the tactics of what he calls "Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference" or FIMI, and learn how 2 million...

🎙️ Step back in time with us! In this episode, we're joined by @90skabaklaan to explore the golden era of Philippine pop culture. From memorable Filipino TV series and films to unforgettable TV commercials, let's relive the magic of the late 80s and 90s together. 🇵🇭✨ #Podcast #90sNostalgia #Throwback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An audio tour exhibit run by the Human Rights Violations Victims Memorial Commission features artwork, memorabilia, and insight from survivors of the Marcos dictatorship. MemCom For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it irresponsible pet ownership or an unregulated breeding industry? We delve into the perplexing problem of overflowing animal shelters in the Philippines Part 1: Youtube Spotify For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court has ruled that red-tagging, vilification, labeling, and guilt by association endanger a person's right to life, liberty, or security, potentially warranting the issuance of a writ of amparo. However, will this new decision effectively put an end to red-tagging? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin Michael Garcia, founder and chairman of a polling firm, explains why surveys matter even when their results are maddening. Part 1 For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society estimated that around 12 million stray cats and dogs roamed our streets. With the whopping number of strays in the country, animal welfare advocates urge future pet owners to look beyond pet shops and breeders for their fur-ever companion. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast...

In celebration of Heritage Month, we take a nostalgic journey through the streets of Mandaluyong and discover the connections between jeepney routes and the history of the communities they create. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist JC Punongbayan breaks down the renewed push for charter change, the Maharlika fund, and our ongoing education crisis. Part 1 For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aviation consultancy firm Skytrax ranked NAIA as the world’s third worst airport. Can a new operator turn things around? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WR Numero Research's CEO Robin Garcia walks us through the polling firm's new and innovative public opinion survey. You can sign up for WR Numero Research's mailing list to access their latest surveys for free. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the heels of his The Outstanding Young Men award, JC Punongbayan talks about the need to make economics more accessible to the general public – and all the ways he’s tried to do it. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.