Teka Teka

Former President Fidel V. Ramos – a prominent EDSA figure and longtime public servant – died on July 31 at the age of 94. Listen in as a veteran reporter recalls covering the military man who ushered in a time of stability, peace, and economic progress in the Philippines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has its first case of monkeypox, less than a week after the World Health Organization called the outbreak a global health emergency. Don’t panic. Listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says Filipinos should just get bigger wallets once the new polymer bills roll out. But, spoiler alert, Pinoys fold their bills. And they have their reasons. Listen here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a few months ago, Olympian EJ Obiena wasn’t sure if or when he could represent the Philippines on the global stage again. Then on July 25, the pole vaulter made history when he snagged for the country its first world championship medal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another earthquake generates another tragedy - and much fretting over our vulnerable heritage structures. But Filipino specialists in 3D laser scanning are creating literal backup files of some of our most important and vulnerable sites, preserving blueprints for resilience, rehabilitation, and stronger foundations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Listen to the Teka Teka news team discuss Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism finds that 5 national candidates spent more than P2 billion each on campaign ads, way above what the Comelec permits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not just for the dance videos. During the election, people turned to TikTok for news. But short videos layered with earworms have also become powerful platforms for disinformation. What is TikTok doing to fight this, and to stay credible? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco talks about why we should celebrate–not fear–Pinoy basketball players going overseas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent post by economist JC Punongbayan sparked fiery debate over whether or not we can still classify farming as a key pillar of the economy. He tells us why it’s time to throw out that misconception.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another nationwide dengue outbreak has health experts urging the government to lift the ban on the controversial vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But if the Marcos administration refuses to participate in the potential investigation, what else can the victims of Oplan Tokhang do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysts urge President Marcos Jr. to revitalize US-Philippine relations and be more assertive in dealing with China’s maritime behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have words we fear. Many still can't say it out loud: "President Ferdinand Marcos Jr." On the other side of it, he also couldn't bring himself to utter these at his inaugural address: "Corruption". "Human Rights". How do we move forward from here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He cursed the oligarchs publicly and vowed to destroy them because they were “what ails Philippine society”. It turns out that the former president only had a select few in mind – and he also paved the way for others to rise to the oligarchy in his time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte campaigned on a hardline stance against mining in the Philippines. But in the end, open-pit mines made a comeback. What happened? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte launched a thousand headlines when he declared the country’s “separation” from the U.S. and a move towards a more independent stance. But his six years in office saw a pivot to China that analysts say reaped hardly any benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember when President Rodrigo Duterte promised to cut travel time from Cubao to Makati to just five minutes? We take a closer look at the promised “golden age of infrastructure”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I hate gambling”, former President Duterte declared shortly after he came to power. And yet, gaming firms had their heyday in his time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity can take many forms, from ability to gender to even socioeconomic class. But how do we make sure everyone in the team feels included? Learn how Canva Philippines makes differences work to its advantage, straight from country manager Yani Hornilla-Donato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first act vetoing the bill creating the Bulacan Airport Economic Zone made a lot of people unhappy–but the local communities are cheering.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the return of live shows, the theatre community made its home online. Veteran actor Jeremy Domingo talks about how online play readings helped theatre professionals and fans cope with the loss of live shows during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free rides on EDSA buses have been extended until December. But transport groups and commuters alike aren’t exactly cheering. What’s wrong with this picture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final days of President Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency, Rappler lost yet another battle. The SEC upheld an order to shut down the news site. Where does it go from here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty-six years after a popular uprising forced his family to flee the Philippines and its seat of power, Marcos Jr. returns in victory as the Republic of the Philippines' 17th president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.