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Dra. Aira Cassandra Castro topped the medical board exams among 2,900 examinees around the country–despite battling rheumatic heart disease most of her life. Now she’s determined to help improve healthcare in the provinces. 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 annual Balikatan or “shoulder-to-shoulder” exercises between Washington and Manila kicked off on a larger scale than ever this week. The stakes have never been this high. 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.

For years, the government has been preparing to shift more money and power to LGUs. But concerns over their capacity to absorb larger functions persist. 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.

Before the recent boom of Filipino ballers going international, Allana Lim was already playing across Asia. But not many know her name, because the first Filipina basketball import has never told her story like this—until now. In this episode, Allana opens up about her childhood in Cebu, owning her identity as a lesbian athlete, and the risks she took to make history. Listen to the full episode of...

At the height of the pandemic, many trisikad drivers lost their livelihood, pushing their wives to help find other sources of income. In this episode takeover by Kasama sa Pagbabago, women empowerment champion Nekka Abueva tells us how her initiative equips these women with financial know-how as well as awareness of their rights. Listen to the full episode of Kasama sa Pagbabago here . Hosted on A...

In just 10 years since learning jiu-jitsu, Meggie Ochoa has become a world champion and multi-gold medalist. Despite this incredible achievement, Meggie measures success not in medals, but in impact—using sports to empower children who survived abuse. Here, she talks about finding your purpose and how athletes can build communities. Listen to the full episode of Go Hard Girls here . Hosted on Acas...

In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains. Listen to the full episode of What's AP here . Hosted on...

If left alone, culture can grow in unexpected ways – even in ways you don’t want. In this episode takeover by The Imaginable Workplace, Haraya Coaching managing partner Jackie Cañiza and PumaPodcast tech lead Carl Sayat share how intentionality is important in building a company’s culture. Listen to the full episode of The Imaginable Workplace here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

There are at least 19 reclamation projects in the Manila Bay area, all meant to create more urban space in the Metro. But how will these affect the surrounding communities? In this episode takeover by Usapang Econ, environmental economics expert Gem Castillo, and economists Cherry Madriaga and Maien Vital, explain the pros and cons of reclamation. Listen to the full episode of Usapang Econ here ....

A wearable therapy robot developed by engineers from the De La Salle University campus in Laguna won its first international patent in Singapore. Our reporter Franco Luna puts the Agapay exoskeleton to the test. 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 UN panel ruled that the Philippine government violated their rights by failing to give them adequate reparation, support and recognition. (Trigger warning: violence, war atrocities) 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.

It looks like a traditional jeepney, but it certainly doesn’t sound like one. We visited the factory of the iconic Sarao Motors in Las Piñas to check out a proudly Philippine-made modern jeepney that’s quietly making inroads. 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.

After a years-long, comprehensive review, a United Nations panel of top climate scientists says we’re approaching our last chance to avert a climate crisis. 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.

Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves, a key suspect in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo, refuses to come home and answer questions–then turns to social media to float a conspiracy theory against him. 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 immigration officer grilled a Filipina solo traveler for hours, causing her to miss her flight. But thanks to TikTok, she got an apology–and became the voice of frustrated travelers everywhere. 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 its latest Philippine Jobs Report, the World Bank warned that Filipino youth aged 15 to 24 were being left out of the post-pandemic labor market recovery. 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.

Members of the Women Diplomats Network of the European Union (WEDIN EU) share how they made it to the top against all odds–and how they plan to pave the way for other women in foreign service. 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 Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is in hot water after claims surfaced that enforcers were paying off informants with the same drugs they confiscated. 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.

Delia Albert, the Philippines’ first and only female foreign secretary, reflects on our success at advancing women’s rights – and how much further we have to go. 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.

It’s not just streaming platforms–lawmakers are looking to ban video games “unfit for public consumption” too. Will that really solve problems over violence and addiction? 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 this the start of another financial crisis? The stunning implosion of SVB and Signature Bank in the US has caused major shockwaves in the global banking system once more. What does this mean for Philippine lenders (and our money)? 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.

Singapore's government published an unflinching review of its COVID-19 response–the good, the bad and the ugly included–as the world marks the pandemic’s third anniversary. 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.

Nearly two million deaths per year are related to excessive sodium consumption. And the World Health Organization says states are not doing enough to cut salt intake and save their populations. 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.

Despite a 28-year-old law against hazing, fraternities continue to be able to recruit on campus–and secretly carry out brutal initiation rites. What else needs to change? 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 actress’ new manager stirred up a heated debate when he suggested that Liza was denied a chance at Hollywood because of a 10-year contract with ABS-CBN. Is it really that unheard of elsewhere? 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.