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The Philippine Statistics Authority reveals that our fisherfolk comprise the poorest sector in the country, with one in three of them living below the poverty line. In this episode, Teka Teka explores the struggles faced by the fisherfolk of the Visayas. Beyond the challenges of sea life, they reel with the impact of natural calamities, threats of displacement from reclamation projects, increased...

Changing the Constitution has been a regular exercise of almost every administration. In this episode, economist Cielo Magno and political analyst Ronald Llamas help us break down new motivations and potential consequences surrounding attempts to amend the 1987 Constitution. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast...

The commute to, from, and around Metro Manila is punishing. In this episode, we unpack the car-centrism in our culture and government policies—how it tests our cities (and our sanity). We also explore alternative transportation options. 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 better or for worse, migration shapes the Philippines. Climate change makes things even more complicated. 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.

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death for Filipinas. Dr. Efren Domingo says it's possible to eradicate it. 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 this episode, we explore the deep bond between the Danao community and their poultry. It's not just a livelihood; it's a companionship that becomes apparent as we delve into the measures taken to ensure the safety of both humans and animals during crises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we delve into the shift toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation. From government officials, industry experts, and advocates, we find out what are the motivations behind embracing e-mobility, as well as its challenges and opportunities. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

An estimated 80,000 barangay health workers have been let go after the October 2023 village vote. Let’s talk about the impact of when the community’s primary healthcare providers are suddenly terminated and replaced with the barangay captain’s allies and relatives? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

This will mark the first known local investigation of the embattled megachurch leader despite a pending warrant for his arrest in the US. 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.

With no laws to regulate the marketing of high-sugar, high-sodium foods to children, can the Philippines protect itself from an epidemic of diabetes, obesity, and kidney diseases? PumaPodcast partners with ImagineLaw and Gugma to explore the life-threatening consequences of marketing tactics that cede no ground. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twi...

Carcar City, Cebu is famous for its Lechon Baboy. But when typhoon Odette struck, markets were empty.  Local lechon vendors were forced to roast their pigs in advance, at least those they were still able to save. Many farmers ended up losing their hogs to the flood as they needed to evacuate and leave their farm animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Marcos and Duterte governments are but the latest administrations accused of avoidance, denial, and inaction despite a recent United Nations call for the Philippines to acknowledge, honor, and deliver justice for Japan’s sex slaves in World War II. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The 2022 Program for International Student Assessment or PISA laid bare a harsh reality about the Philippine education system. We look into the continuing challenges for our teachers and students alike. 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 Supreme Court's decision is a victory for Taguig, but it raises questions about the future of the residents of the Embo barangays. 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.

Officials and advocates reflect on their efforts to make labor migration safe and fair for Filipino women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From job ads to headhunters, companies invest a lot in recruiting new hires. But what are they doing to make them stay? Research shows that onboarding should be more than a powerpoint presentation on a company’s mission and vision. Learn how onboarding can be crucial to an employee’s job satisfaction, and why the process should always be a collaborative one. Featuring the insights of the founder a...

We check in on the decades-long effort to recover the Marcos family's ill-gotten wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take you into a press conference organized by the United Nations — where humanoid robots controlled by artificial intelligence took center stage to discuss the future of their own emerging technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we take our absence from The Economist’s crony-capitalism index in 2023 as a sign of improvement? Not quite, says political analyst Michael Yusingco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most New Year’s resolutions place fitness as a top priority. But how do you keep your fitness up way past a resolution’s average lifespan of 3-4 months? In this Teka Teka News feature, we’re sharing an episode from the podcast 5 Minutes Lang. In this episode, DJ and host Bea Fabregas Ramos shares with host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos how she balances fitness with motherhood. Follow 5 Minutes Lang here:...

Discover the hidden stories and rich history of La Loma Cemetery in this delightful audio walking tour. Join Franco Luna from PumaPodcast as he takes you through the intriguing past of one of the Philippines' oldest cemeteries. 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 this second half of our Teka Teka News special, we review the major sounds of the year from July to December 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Filipino travelers, 2023 started disturbingly quiet. In this two-part special, Teka Teka News reviews the major sounds of the year that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linya-Linya co-founder Ali Sangalang shows how his training as a poet helped him launch a shirt company that resonated with the everyday Filipino. Listen to this snippet from his interview in the podcast A Better Normal to learn about “the business of truth-telling”—and why being good is good business. Listen to the full episode of "Sukat at Tugma: Linya Linya's Ali Sangalang shows how poetry can...