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Fil-Am nurse Julie Uychiat has conquered the Sahara Desert — running 250 kilometers over 6 days! One of her secrets to running success? Keeping a journal. Listen to the original episode, “Julie Uychiat: The First Filipino to run a marathon in 7 continents” on the Go Hard Girls podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

P-pop's continuous rise is astounding and deserves our attention. Resident P-Pop experts Ela Robles and Maisie Joven chats with ThoughtBubbles’ Bubbles Magpayo on what’s happening in P-Pop (BBC did a short feature on them recently on their Tiktok account), what makes them tick and how else we as Filipinos can support them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we delve into the water resource management strategies of Metro Manila, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur as they face the challenges of El Niño. Local journalists looked into the water situation in their communities and share the solutions they're implementing to ensure a sustainable water supply for their residents. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:  ...

The choices we make about food and their consequences may seem personal but they aren’t – at least not entirely. Here’s why. 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 trilateral summit held at the White House this April 2024 was the first of its kind and marked the beginning of closer cooperation between the three countries on a long list of pressing issues. 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 psychologist explains why road rage caused most of the 72,000 vehicle crashes in Metro Manila in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Washington Post's "Searching for Maura," a team of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans tells the long-forgotten story of an Igorot woman from Suyoc, Benguet. 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 this episode, explore the story of Metro Manila's struggle with water scarcity in 2019 and the impact of El Niño in 2024. Delve into the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the quest for a sustainable water future in one of Asia's bustling cities. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Artists are often among the first victims of crisis and oppressive regimes. But they have even less protection than the journalists, lawyers, and activists who face similar threats. 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 this episode of Thought Bubbles, host Bubbles Magpayo dives into the world of Korean reality TV with Physical 100, a show that challenges the best of the best physically fit individuals in South Korea. Joined by Pumapodcast producer and Kasama sa Pagbabago host Maisie Joven, they talk about the show's impact, especially inspiring viewers to rethink their own fitness routines. Hosted on Acast. S...

Oya Arriola of Wise Owl discusses the Commune program with Nini Oñate from Dakila, a collective focused on human rights advocacy. Find out how the program tries to sustain relationships beyond specific projects or campaigns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As early as 1976, the Department of Health aimed to control pertussis cases through its routine vaccination program. So why is the illness making a comeback? 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.

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is wanted by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and both Houses of Congress of the Philippines, among others. In the midst of all his legal woes, the head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ appoints former President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte as property administrator of the Davao-based religious sect. Why did he choose the tough-talking populist politician? Hosted on Acast....

The deadline for filing taxes is often seen as a daunting task, but a CPA and tax consultant demystifies the process to show us that filing our taxes is much easier than it looks. 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.

Kuha Sa Tingi is a refill and reuse initiative that involves sari-sari stores, suppliers, and local governments with the hope of ending the plastic crisis in the Philippines. In this episode, we dive deep into the results of its pilot implementation in Quezon City and San Juan City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Survivors of the 2017 Marawi siege have filed over 6,000 compensation claims worth P9.1 billion. In this episode, a resident describes their long and winding road to rebuilding their city. 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 Marcos and Duterte governments are but the latest administrations accused of avoidance, denial, and inaction despite a recent United Nations call for the Philippines to acknowledge, honor, and deliver justice for Japan’s sex slaves in World War II. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

A researcher from DAHAS, the country’s sole drug war tally, says propaganda and neglect from the Marcos administration have allowed the drug war killings to run rampant in Davao City. It has also prevented the public from knowing exactly how many have been killed. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

The work they’re doing, supported by USAIDClean Cities Blue Ocean and partners like Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, is critical to keeping their neighborhoods – and our oceans – clean. It also provides reliable sources of income to them and their communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can’t stop talking about Taylor Swift. In this first episode of Thought Bubbles, our own Bubbles Magpayo talks with Teka Teka reporters Bella Perez-Rubio and Ed Faraon as she hosts her own segment on pop culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel influencer BJ Carreon says he's visited every Philippine province and 35 countries. Here's what he's learned over the years. 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 this episode of Teka Teka News, we explore the government's efforts to protect Filipino sailors amid ongoing violence in the Red Sea, and its implications for them and their families. 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.

From the rich influences of Chinese, Malay, and Spanish cuisines to the Iloilo City's commitment to sustainable gastronomy, here’s a look at the story behind its prestigious recognition as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patreng Non dealt with her fair share of hunger as a child and as a college student. When the pandemic hit, she used her years of anger and optimism to build a movement that would sweep across the country when it was most needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We should decolonize our food. One of those colonial influences we can own is chocolate. Chocolate has become essential to our culture and we grow it ourselves. So what do we need to do to consider the Philippines as the height of good chocolate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.