Teka Teka

Ever wonder why movies and series on Netflix don't buffer? We have a Filipina scientist to thank for that. In this episode, Anne Aaron of Netflix tells us how tech like this develops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly 8000 COVID-19 cases were recorded on March 20, the highest recorded in a single day. At this rate, how many cases can we expect in the coming weeks? Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us three scenarios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 220 killed and 2,200 arrested as protests continue in Myanmar. Several countries have condemned the military junta takeover but ASEAN has yet to make a stand. What is ASEAN's role in the region? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the value of art in the middle of a pandemic? Hindi raw essential goods 'yan. But as we're finding out, the longer we're in lockdown, it's what gives us the will—not just to survive—but to live. In this episode, we'll tell you about an event that celebrates the things that make life worth living. Tuloy Po Kayo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acas...

A new P.3 variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in the Philippines. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains everything we know about the new variant so far. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine people were killed and six arrested in a series of raids conducted by government forces on March 7. It was one of the deadliest days for Filipino activists under the Duterte administration. Who were these activists? And what do we know so far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many Filipinos have dreamt of playing pro ball in America. Chanelle Molina is one step away from making it happen. In this special episode for Women's Month, Chanelle shares her story with Ceej Tantengco of Go Hard Girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many Filipinos should be vaccinated per day to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021? Dr. DJ Bandoy crunches the numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The navigation app Waze is closing its sales offices in the Philippines. Tech journalist Bob Reyes explains what this means for users. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Among Filipino children, one out of five have experienced sexual violence. One reason they're so vulnerable? The law. The legal age of consent for sex, 12, is one of the lowest in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DOH started vaccinating healthcare workers this week. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about what happens when you get vaccinated and why everyone should keep wearing face masks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabi ng BSP, lumiit ang FDI sa Pilipinas nung 2020, pero kung ang trade and development body ng UN ang tatanungin, Pilipinas lang ang nagtala ng positive growth sa foreign investments last year. What gives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rover and a helicopter on Mars, and another cube satellite in space—in this episode, we explore what we can learn from these space missions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Food and Drug Administration gave an emergency use authorization of the Sinovac vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about what this authorization means, as well as the limitations of the Sinovac vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our daily routines have changed drastically since lockdown. The leaders of Grab and GCash share how tech has helped us adapt—and in some ways, even improve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sustainable fashion advocate Bianca Gregorio plans to build the country's first center for sustainable fashion right in the middle of Taytay's shopping district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel has administered the most COVID-19 vaccine doses per capita in the world. 40% of the population has been vaccinated, including 90% of the most at risk elderly. Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us key takeaways from their vaccine campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite getting support from some Republicans in the upper chamber of the US Congress, the Democrat-led Senate failed to follow through on Donald Trump's impeachment with an actual conviction. Trump has officially been acquitted. What does it all mean for the former president, and what comes next for American politics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Ad exec Herbert Hernandez shares the stories behind the viral videos for RC Cola and Orocan. Come for the memes, stay for the discussion on creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New COVID-19 variants have higher transmission rates. In response, public health officials are considering recommending double face masks. But how effective would that be? For more questions about COVID-19, message us on the Teka Teka Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/tekateka.news/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In this episode—a frog once thought extinct, and a flower we didn't know existed. We speak with the Filipino scientists unearthing new treasures in our islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week Myanmar's military seized power and declared a state of emergency. Civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials of the National League for Democracy have been detained. What led to this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 70% of the population in Manaus, Brazil have been infected with COVID-19. The infections are linked to the new variant. How much do we know about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defense secretary Lorenzana has fired the top AFP intel officer over the erroneous red-tagging list of UP alumni. How much do we know about the military's intelligence unit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Malampaya power plant in Palawan provides 40% of Luzon's energy needs. But there are many in remote areas of the province who still don't have electricity. Broadcaster Gerry Ortega crusaded against this inequity until ten years ago, when he was silenced for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.