Teka Teka

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.

Veteran photojournalist Ezra Acayan shares the story behind his now-iconic shot of the Pasig mega-rally of Vice President Leni Robredo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By some stroke of fate, we have a situation where all the incumbent commissioners who will manage the 2022 election are appointees of the current president, whose daughter and sons are candidates. Is that legal? Atty. Ted Te breaks it down. Follow Te Talks by Ted Te wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Ano ang ibig sabihin pag lumipat na tayo sa pinakamababang alert level?  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.

Both Comelec and Smartmatic were summoned to the Senate for a closed-door session over allegations of a security breach. Was there really a hack? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History was made after the Philippines qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.  We speak to Cam Rodriguez and Inna Palacios of the Women's National Football team about this historic feat, and what needs to change for the next generation of athletes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is studying the idea of shifting the country to a 4-day work week, to help workers save on gas. Payag ka ba? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Squid Game actors made history at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year when they swept the best actor categories. They follow a growing list of Korean creatives who have broken barriers. How did K-entertainment do it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whatever happened to that lavish mansion Imee Marcos lived in when she was studying at Princeton University in the US? You know, the one her father bought using public funds. 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.

What you see on your feed is only what the algorithm wants you to see. In short, Big Tech companies have a big say in how you view the world–even more so during election years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts at the SharePhil “Boto Mo, Kinabukasan Natin” forum–Dindo Manhit, Gang Badoy Capati, Bo Sanchez–discuss who the Filipino voter is, and what it will take to convince them to vote wisely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Whatever, just send it. Wala namang mangyayari,” is what Filipino author Eliza Victoria told her agent sometime during the pandemic. Well, may nangyari. Two of her books are now about to be published and sold around the world. Here's how it happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Philippine Revolution in 1896 to the EDSA Revolution in 1986, the youth have always been at the forefront of change. In this day and age, is youth activism still important? Ang kabataan pa rin ba ang pag-asa ng bayan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More subsidies! Cut excise taxes! Amend the oil deregulation law! These are the usual refrains during oil price shocks, as what we are experiencing now. But this is why the solution isn't as simple as politicians–especially those on the campaign trail–would have you believe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Countries like South Korea and Israel have started rolling out 4th doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine. Kailangan pa ba ito?  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.

Many ‘sabungeros' and cockfighting aficionados have been mysteriously disappearing since last year. Police say it's all linked to e-sabong, where big money is involved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two full years since the pandemic forced us all to go digital, the elderly and the disabled are still having trouble getting their legally-mandated discounts when shopping online. So we started asking questions.  For the full report, check out Teka Teka Explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you make history come alive? American podcast network Wondery produced a fascinating series on the Philippine-American War that is so immersive you can imagine yourself right there in that moment.    Check out American History Tellers: Philippine-American War See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as Vladimir Putin can't accept the sovereignty of Ukraine, so can't Beijing tolerate Taiwan's independence. Is Taiwan next? And should the Philippines stay neutral about this war? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Hong Kong battles its fifth COVID-19 surge, domestic workers in the city have found themselves homeless, jobless, and denied treatment at hospitals. But why is the Philippine government downplaying the situation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Pandora Papers of 2021, comes another massive leak, this time involving Credit Suisse. And among the names was the lady who helped Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos launder money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A Serbian journalist who lived through his country being bombed 23 years ago says there's no “best-case scenario” for Ukraine in this conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose ‘Ka Pepe' Diokno was no ordinary human rights defender. He helped thousands of political detainees and victims of human rights abuses during the darkest days in our history. On the 36th anniversary of the People Power revolution, let's get to know the Father of Human Rights in the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Is our right to an opinion truly absolute? Here's what an election commissioner, an activist, and a sociologist think. Listen to our #PumaPangulo series on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oibFMP   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mass gatherings are likely to drive superspreader events. But with the onset of the campaign period for presidential elections, how can this be avoided?  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.