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In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, writer Bambi Eloriaga-Amago talks about her comic book Doobiedoo Asks , which tells the story of how her family adapted to raising a son with autism. What does it mean to be inclusive of people on the autism spectrum? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines is vulnerable not just to the effects of climate change—think stronger typhoons, and in the unlikeliest of places—but also to global events that affect power supply. Which is why the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change matter to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Community pantry, but in public transport? Here's how social media users mobilized to bring stranded commuters home during Holy Week's commuter hell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disinformation researcher Professor Jonathan Ong of Harvard University unmasks the typical online troll in a new podcast called “Catch Me If You Can”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 Wall Street is just one of the four opulent New York buildings Ferdinand Marcos bought for his wife Imelda–using Filipino taxpayers' money. We take you there, guided by former PCGG Commissioner Atty. Ruben Carranza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're called LEOSATs, and they can deliver data faster and at higher bandwidths. Here's how soon we can expect Elon Musk's satellite broadband company to set up shop here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People are still scratching their heads over that last-minute Easter Sunday press conference called by three of the lagging presidential candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrots from China coated with chemicals to make it last a month. Onions and cabbages declared as pastries. Vegetable smuggling in the Philippines has been around for years. Why can't we put a stop to it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advocates have long said that road collisions involving cyclists aren't just accidents–they're a result of poor infrastructure and policies. We speak to Anton Siy and MMDA's Bong Nebrija, about what needs to be done.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's been in government more than 50 years, and was supposed to retire from public life. But then came a call from good friend Manny Pacquiao. What will an Atienza vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's an activist, scholar and former lawmaker. And in his words, he's running to prevent a “Marcos-Duterte axis of evil”. What will a Bello vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's a cardiologist turned social media influencer running alongside Manila mayor Isko Moreno. And he seems obsessed about nuclear war. What will an Ong vice presidency look like?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a farmer, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has put agriculture front and center in the campaign. But what has he done for the industry in his more than 2 decades of public service? What will a Pangilinan vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solving the country's drug problem has always been Senator Tito Sotto's advocacy, and he will lead the fight against it, if elected. But he also comes with a long history of making sexist remarks and is known for opposing the Reproductive Health Bill. What will a Sotto vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Aside from wanting to enforce mandatory military service and carrying on with the war on drugs, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has no clear and concrete platform. Or at least, she hasn't articulated them. What will a Duterte vice presidency look like?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning photojournalist Ezra Acayan talks about shooting Balikatan 2022, which transported him (almost) to the set of a war film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inequality and corruption remain huge challenges, even after six years of the Duterte administration–and yet surveys show many Filipinos would still vote for authoritarian rulers. Why? And what is at stake in the 2022 election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinasabing ang Omicron XE ay ‘recombinant of the variants BA.1 and BA.2'. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng recombinant? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 68-year-old man was recently hanged in Singapore. And there are reports execution notices for death-row inmates are surging. In fact, a mentally disabled man could be up next. What lessons can the Philippines take from the city state's punitive drug policies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top Moro leader Mujiv Hataman worries a Marcos presidency could derail peace efforts in Mindanao. But the Bangsamoro Organic Law has been enacted, and in 2025 they will be able to elect their own officials. Can the new president really change all that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indonesian-Chinese writer Jesse Sutanto talks about her inspiration for the nosey aunties in her sought-after debut novel ‘Dial A for Aunties'--which will be adapted into film for Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent spate of distributed denial of service attacks on the websites of news outlets across the country has alarmed the industry. It's never been this intense before, they say. Who's behind it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BPO workers are up in arms about the government's order to have them return to the office beginning April 1. The industry, after all, grew even in lockdown. Can both sides work out a compromise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As far as foreign investors are concerned, not all presidential candidates are created equal. Here's what analysts say they're hoping for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've come a long way, but there's still miles to go. From being called “sweetheart” in Congress to being labeled in school for speaking up about sex, these are the real-life experiences of Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Dr. Rica Cruz, and Amina Swanepoel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.