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In this episode of Pass the Mic, we hear from a pioneering group of Filipinas studying in China to become renewable energy engineers.  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.

How inclusive are we, really, towards the LGBTI community today? New data by Syn & Strat that reveals the stark contrast between public acceptance of LGBTQ+ celebrities and the challenges faced by the broader community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, three women share their cycling stories in Metro Manila such as the challenges women face when they hit the road, from systemic hurdles to safety concerns and social stigmas that affect their mobility. But it's not all bad news – they also share the perks of cycling, like practicality and that feeling of freedom. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Face...

Leptospirosis cases have more than doubled with the constant rains over the past few months. Let’s listen as the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Bureau walks us through what people can do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s a public school teacher who happened upon artifacts from centuries ago and decided to preserve them. A decade later, he’s a self-taught archaeologist, museum curator, and history researcher keeping the stories — and his school — alive. In this episode, meet teacher Wilven Infante. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast...

You’ve heard about it all your life. With every typhoon and with every dry spell, the Sierra Madre enters the national conversation. But there’s a lot you don’t actually know about it. Here’s why we should care to learn more.  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.

Behind Palau’s breathtaking sceneries are environmentally-conscious people leading by example. In line with World Tourism Day’s theme of green investments, let’s learn about the conservation lifestyle that turned a small country into a big inspiration for sustainability. Featuring snippets from our conversation with Elchung Hideyos and Iseko Willyander, two outstanding youth from Palauan environme...

Hospitals not sharing vital patient data can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and even life-threatening consequences. With HL7 Philippines’ Louie Cruz, we explore how technology can bridge the gap, enabling hospitals to collaborate seamlessly and ultimately improve healthcare for all Filipinos. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted...

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.

The World Bank says online gig workers now make up 12% of the global workforce and that demand is even higher in developing nations. 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.

We revisit the story of Star Torres, whose parents were detained and tortured under the Marcos dictatorship.  If you want to hear more stories like Star's check out our series The Memory Project where we voice the first-hand accounts of martial law victims here For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

You’ve read about her tragic experience. But now listen directly to the voice and testimony of Elvie Vergara, the domestic worker who endured abuse and exploitation from her employers in Mindoro, from Elvie herself. 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 study estimates that top national candidates spent up to P1.5 billion to fund covert influence operations ahead of the 2022 elections. Fatima Gaw, the study’s lead researcher, breaks down her team’s findings and tells us what it all means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The practice of parliamentary courtesy was recently invoked to end the budget presentations for the Office of the Vice President and the Office of the President at the House of Representatives. We talk to political scientist Arjan Aguirre about what it actually is and why it is being criticized by some lawmakers. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Tw...

As the next International Coastal Cleanup Day draws near, we remember the contributions of the late marine scientist Dr. Miguel Fortes who passed away in April of this year. Dr. Fortes saw the beauty in ordinary seagrass—the so-called “lungs of the sea”—sharing its importance in sustaining local communities and defending us from climate change. Featuring snippets of our 2021 interview with Dr. For...

Helweena Sadorra’s plan to graduate from her dream school, the University of the Philippines, was delayed by 18 years. Listen to her tell @BellaPerezRubio that story on the latest episode of Pass the Mic.  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 dive deep into the recent executive order that set a price ceiling on rice in the Philippines. 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 discuss the heartbreak that was the Gilas Pilipinas World Cup games. We talk about the team's performance, the criticism they faced, and the future of Philippine basketball. We also hear from new head coach Tim Cone and point guard Kiefer Ravena. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast....

There have been 10 reported abductions so far during President Marcos Jr.’s presidency. The families of the disappeared believe they were abducted by state agents and continue to urge the government to surface their loved ones. 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.

This episode of Teka Teka News takes a look at the family affected by the Welcome Rotonda road rage incident. We hear from the son of the cyclist who was attacked, about how the incident has impacted his family. We also discuss the questions that remain about the case, and the implications for the cycling community. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram...

The United Nations declared September 7 as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. In this episode, we ask: Can rapid urban development coexist with environmental conservation, while promoting human well-being? Listen to Ayala Land’s head of sustainability Manny Blas, sustainability manager Anna Gonzales, and board member Art Corpuz, who is also an urban and regional planner. Here’s the...

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we explore 20 things that supposedly matter most to Filipinos, according to a recent study by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. We'll talk to experts about how these values have been shaped by our history and culture, and what they mean for our future. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tikto...

Lawmakers and civil society groups argue that riders working for multiple motorcycle taxi companies makes it difficult to monitor the data from the companies and could lead to safety issues. But riders say that multihoming is necessary to make ends meet. Something will have to give. In this episode, we take you inside a day in the life of a delivery rider. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find...

Those closest to Susan “Toots” Ople, the pioneering migrant workers secretary, laud her as a tireless champion of overseas Filipino workers. 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 discuss the bizarre case of the chicken bones that were mistaken for human remains inside the septic tank of the New Bilibid Prison. We'll also talk about the implications of this incident for the prison system in the Philippines. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...