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Roby Alampay and Veronica Uy interview Mindanews editors Bobby Timonera and Froilan Gallardo to delve deeper into the December 3 bomb attack at Mindanao State University in Marawi. The attack left four dead and 46 injured. In this episode, Teka Teka explores its impact on the Mindanao peace process and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region's future. We discuss the incident's implications and the pressi...

A Beijing-educated expert weighs in on how the ruling Communist Party weighs security in the Indo-Pacific.  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.

Mika Ortega from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks about the moveable middle, the persuadable public in human rights communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the rich influences of Chinese, Malay, and Spanish cuisines to the city's commitment to sustainable gastronomy, here’s a look at the story behind Iloilo's prestigious recognition as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 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.

There’s a grim story behind the decision to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women every November 25. The state of women’s safety around the world is equally grim. United Nations officials say there’s a roadmap to fixing it. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

In this episode, Arthur Lascañas, former member of the Davao Death Squad, not only repeats the testimony he made against former President Rodrigo Duterte at the Philippine Senate seven years ago. He makes new explosive allegations. He also dares his former boss to face him at the International Criminal Court. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitte...

Almost 100,000 people are in Dubai until December 12 to discuss the urgent need for global action to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, extreme weather events, melting glaciers, and the consequences of these phenomena for our planet. 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 plebiscite is over and the people have spoken, but there’s a lot we can learn from the intricate dynamics of urbanization and the clash of perspectives in San Jose del Monte City, which just grappled with the decision to remain a first-class component city rather than transition to a highly-urbanized city. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitt...

The UP School of Economics lecture was entitled “PH: What Could Have Been, What Can Be Done?” In this episode, Prof. Ernesto Pernia, Economic Planning Secretary during President Duterte’s administration, talks about the profound impact of rapid population growth on the nation's economic trajectory. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Ho...

All eyes were on China and the US at this year’s  Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. Here’s what you need to know. 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.

Meet Gerald Dela Cruz, a typewriter craftsman based in Manila. In this episode of Teka Teka News, Gerald walks us through the history, decline, and enduring passion for typewriters in the Philippines. Discover how these once-ubiquitous machines are preserved and cherished by a few craftsmen like Gerald.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spread positivity and cheer this Christmas starting with yourself. In this Teka Teka feature, we’re sharing an episode from the podcast 5 Minutes Lang, brought to you by Love, Bonito.   In this episode, content creator and body-positive advocate Say Tioco talks to host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos about overcoming body insecurities. Follow 5 Minutes Lang here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

The rise of AI has sparked concerns about losing, among other things, 85 million jobs by 2025 according to the World Economic Forum. In this episode, we explore the Bletchley Declaration, a groundbreaking initiative signed by 28 countries, including the Philippines, to ensure that technology serves humanity, not the algorithm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have over 1,600 public libraries all over the country. In this episode, we talk about these public spaces that have been largely replaced by coffeeshops as a space for quiet reading and homework. We also share the other important roles that libraries play in our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan have been forced to move away from the coast and their livelihoods. Now they're safer from typhoons but are still struggling to make ends meet. The government admits they didn't have to be moved so far.  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, we explore the fragmented nature of water management and the territorial politics surrounding it. From the looming threat of the Kaliwa Dam to the voices of the Dumagat-Remontados tribe opposing its construction, we uncover the complex layers of this water crisis. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See...

"Generally peaceful ang election sa buong bansa, bagamat may mga iilang insidente ng karahasan na nangyari lalong-lalong sa Bangsamoro,” Comelec commissioner George Garcia told the media. But what he didn’t mention was that the the Bangsamoro elections took a dark turn in 2023, becoming the bloodiest in a decade. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Tw...

In 2022, the MMDA recorded a staggering 72,000 vehicle crashes in the metropolis. In this episode, a psychologist answers the question: what is it about cars that makes even the nicest people turn nasty behind the wheel? 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 people who make their living in the West Philippine Sea weigh in on President Marcos Jr.’s new policy direction.  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, PumaPodcast and Danwatch take a closer look at the issues plaguing the Philippine government’s permanent housing program in Tacloban, a coastal city ravaged by Haiyan over a decade ago. We ask: What happened to the money – over a billion dollars –  pledged by governments and institutions around the world to Haiyan’s survivors?  For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us...

High cost of farm inputs, El Niño, climate change, and disruptions in global food supply chain are some of the challenges facing Philippine agriculture. Let’s get to know the man stepping into the role of Agriculture Secretary–his unique position, his corporate ventures, and his plans for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Inst...

On November 15, 2010, acclaimed botanist Leonard Co and his companions were shot dead by Philippine Army soldiers who mistook them for insurgents. Thirteen years later, justice eludes the families as legal proceedings linger without resolution. In this episode, we remember Co’s life and the legacy he left behind for the scientific community. This was from “Leonard Co: A Taxonomy of Justice,” a thr...

Government websites have fallen victim to hacking seemingly one after the other in the past few months. This puts our personal data at risk. Why are these attacks happening, and what can we do about 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.

Iconic revolutions that both resulted in the return of a free press took place just three years apart in the Philippines and the Czech Republic. But three decades later, the countries find themselves on opposite ends of this year’s Press Freedom Index. 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...

In this episode of Teka Teka News, let’s look into the vulnerabilities of the Philippine healthcare system that were laid bare during the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.