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Balitang thinking, hindi breaking. Teka Teka is the news podcast that takes its time to explain the issues you need to know. A PumaPodcast production. Join our community! Get podcast updates and exclusive event invites when you sign up for the PumaPodcast newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hGLcYn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're building a world that listens. PumaPodcast is an award-winning podcast production company based in Manila. We created the first podcasts out of Asia to be archived in the US Library of Congress. We're sharing the joy, power, and value there is in listening through more than 40 shows. You'll find some of those episodes here. For the full list, and more info about our work please to go pumapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Disinformation researcher Jonathan Ong and journalist Kat Ventura go deep into the world of troll farms and online black propaganda machinery in the Philippines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast that makes economics fun and relevant. It equips listeners with information and an understanding of economic concepts, and enables them to connect these to current events. Hosted by University of the Philippines economists JC Punongbayan, Marianne Joy Vital, and Jeff Arapoc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Be inspired by the first podcast dedicated to the stories of Filipina athletes. Hosted by sports reporter and award-winning writer Ceej Tantengco, Go Hard Girls imagines what the sports industry would be like if it was better for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You know how it feels: The one that got away. Sliding doors. Ships passing in the night. Missed Connections. With her best friend Joel, DJ Sally is MISS CONNECTION. You can call her for your own missed connections, to share your stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Words to live by and die for. Life Sentences provides a pathway to greater knowledge and drive for inquiry through multiple wells of literature: fiction, poetry film, non-fiction, and speeches. Through Life Sentences, people are more engaged, edified, and hungry to read more. Hosted by Quintin Pastrana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learn Korean through K-drama and K-pop! Let's Talk Oppa is a podcast that teaches Korean phrases using dialogue from K-dramas and lyrics from K-pop. Filipino Hallyu fans will better understand the programs they watch and the music they listen to, and get a deeper look at Korean culture.Hosted by Inquirer Super K section editor Ruth Navarra-Mayo, Let's Talk Oppa is an Inquirer Podcasts production.Powered by PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sa Fish May Forever is a podcast on the importance of municipal fisheries in ensuring food security and livelihood in coastal communities. This podcast is brought to you by Rare Philippines and PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We are taking stock of the war on drugs in the Philippines. We talk to families, community workers, researchers, artists, church leaders, and government officials to do our own "katok" (knocking) and "hangyo" (inquiring). But beyond the bloody campaign under President Rodrigo Duterte, beyond calling for justice and accountability, we expand the conversation to include a broader look at drugs, our assumptions about the people who use them, and the roles they play in our culture, society, and ...
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Isang series ng guided meditations para sa lahat ng open dito. May you get the grounding you need, and be inspired to move with mindfulness and compassion. Hosted by yoga and meditation teacher Jali Fernando. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ikaw Na Magaling is a podcast that shares quick lessons of self-improvement and professional development that will empower listeners to better themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dream Bayan is a podcast that provides a blueprint for ways to create a better Philippines. This podcast is brought to you by BPI in partnership with PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Pinoy pop culture? It's TV, movies, toys, music, places, food, nostalgia and context. It's shared and personal. It's super random and super specific. "Super Random" is the podcast that will discuss and deconstruct everything you forgot you loved and the things you don't want to admit you love. Hosted by fanboy supreme Ruel S. De Vera."Super Random" is an Inquirer Podcasts production.Powered by PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your textbooks didn’t tell you the full story. This is the history podcast that gets into the weird, wonderful world of Philippine history! Go beyond the dates and discover a fresh perspective on Filipino heritage. Hosted by historian and stand-up comedian Sab Schnabel & history nerd Ceej Tantengco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let's talk about OPM, with the country's leading musicians themselves. "Aux Lang" breaks down our favorite songs, and lets us in on the stories and elements behind every stanza. Hosted by Tina Arceo-Dumlao, author of "Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters"."Aux Lang" is an Inquirer Podcasts production.Powered by PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On November 23, 2009, a convoy of journalists and members of the Mangudadatu clan were on their way to file the certificate of candidacy of aspiring Maguindanao governor Toto Mangudadatu. But they never made it to their destination. Their bodies were found riddled with bullets; many of them buried in mass graves. 58 people were killed in this massacre—the deadliest attack on Filipino journalists and the worst case of electoral violence in the country—all because the ruthless Ampatuan clan wa ...
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Communication is powerful. So let's talk about it! In this podcast, WiseOwl, a group of communicators for social change, sit down with strategists, advocates, academics, creatives, and other experts about how we can use communication to create positive change. Let's have more conversations that make us think about issues that make an impact. Give A Hoot with us! Powered by PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Music is one of the things Filipinos are known for. Sabi nga nila, nasa dugo natin iyan. But if you look at our history, you'll see how our music has transformed over the years, kasabay ng makulay nating kultura. Sa Musikalikot, samahan niyo kaming kalkalin ang malikot na kasaysayan ng ating musika! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New Year reflections: What Sisyphus and Miyazaki teach us about everyday life
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The New Year often promises fresh starts, but real life rarely resets overnight. In this episode, we revisit a meditation on finding meaning in repetition, quiet progress, and the everyday effort we carry into each year. Drawing from the story of Sisyphus and the gentle wisdom found in Hayao Miyazaki’s films, Jyn Garcia explores how hope, clarity, …
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Rediscovering Rizal’s Manila: Inside the Panciteria from El Filibusterismo
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On Rizal Day, we revisit one of Manila’s most overlooked heritage sites: the Pansiteria Macanista de Buen Gusto, a real Binondo restaurant that José Rizal named in El Filibusterismo. The structure—one of the last surviving 19th-century buildings of its kind—offers a rare glimpse into the Manila Rizal once walked. Though time has nearly claimed it, …
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Thought Bubbles: DJ Cupcakes, Mathilda Airlines, and Lolit Lachica on influence, creative content, and truth-telling
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Recorded live at MAKI+Fiesta 2.0, this episode of Thought Bubbles brings together content creators DJ Cupcakes and Mathilda Airlines, alongside journalist and producer Lolit Lachica, for a grounded conversation on influence, creative content, and truth-telling in today’s media landscape. From remixing viral rants into music, to using movement and h…
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From Villancicos to Jose Mari Chan: How Filipino Christmas music evolved
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Every year, the Filipino Christmas season unofficially begins the moment Jose Mari Chan’s voice returns to malls, radios, and memes. But the history of our holiday soundtrack goes much deeper than Christmas in Our Hearts. In this episode rerun, we trace the evolution of Filipino Christmas music—from the Spanish-era villancicos, to classic OPM hits …
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Papemelroti: How a family store became a Filipino Christmas gift staple
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Every Christmas, Filipinos turn to Papemelroti for simple, meaningful, and affordable gifts—from wooden signs and journals to handcrafted décor and inspirational keepsakes. But before it became a go-to shop for holiday gift-giving, it began as a small family-run store under an apartment in Quezon City—built by Benny and Socorro Alejandro, and later…
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Why losing fact-checkers online puts Filipinos at risk
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Meta's decision to end its third-party fact-checking program threatens to reshape the Philippine information landscape—and not for the better. In this episode, journalist Nica Hanopol sits down with disinformation researcher and political communications professor JM Lanuza to unpack what this means for Filipino audiences who already navigate a sea …
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Christmas 2025: Making the most of Your 13th month pay and bonus
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It’s Christmas 2025, and the season of shopping, gift-giving, and holiday travel is in full swing. But with high prices and rising expenses, many Filipinos are asking the same question: How do I make the most of my 13th month pay and Christmas bonus this year? In this special holiday rerun, we revisit a listener favorite on smart spending and finan…
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Vasectomy in PH: From Drew Arellano to Brix Tino, more Filipino men are taking part in family planning
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Vasectomy is still uncommon in the Philippines, but that may be starting to change. Recently, writer Brix Tino won First Prize for Sanaysay at the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for his essay “Ari,” where he shares why he chose to get a vasectomy at just 22 years old. And earlier this year, TV host Drew Arellano was praised by the Commission on Pop…
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Learning Tagalog in New York: Fil-Ams reconnect with their roots in Little Manila
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What does learning Tagalog mean to second- and third-generation Filipino Americans? PumaPodcast reporter Maria Reyes joins New York University students on an immersion trip to Little Manila, Queens, where they practice the language with shop owners and reconnect with their heritage. Their stories reveal how language loss, shame, and identity shape …
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Three years later, the DTI still says ₱500 is enough for Noche Buena
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It’s 2025, and the DTI is once again insisting that a ₱500 Noche Buena is possible—sparking déjà vu from the same debate three years ago. So we’re bringing back that earlier episode to revisit the original uproar and explore what the ₱500 Noche Buena tells us about affordability, holiday spending, and the cost of living in the Philippines. This epi…
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National Book Week: Why the Philippines has a reading crisis
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Why do so many Filipino children struggle to read and what does that say about the state of education and literacy in the Philippines today? In this National Book Week episode, we revisit our conversation with Gillian Reyes of the National Book Development Board (NBDB) to unpack the country’s growing reading crisis. From lack of access and rising b…
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How the US–China rivalry is playing out in Philippine social media
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The Philippines has become one of the most active frontlines in the growing US–China information war, where digital influence operations, propaganda campaigns, and soft power tactics are shaping public opinion, politics, and national security. In this episode, we speak with Reuters correspondents Poppy McPherson and Karen Lema about their investiga…
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Maguindanao Massacre: How one woman’s courage helped convict the Ampatuans
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Sixteen years after the Maguindanao Massacre, one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in history, Teka Teka revisits one of the most haunting stories from Super Evil: A Beautiful Place to Die Season 2. This special feature brings back “The Cellphone,” the powerful minisode about Atty. Cynthia Oquendo-Ayon, one of the 58 victims murdered on Nove…
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Military historian Jose Custodio on pro-China propaganda, pro-Duterte influence networks, and the 2028 elections
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Regine Cabato sits down with military historian Jose Custodio to unpack the rise of pro-China propaganda on Filipino social media and how these narratives intersect with the politics of the Marcos administration and the Duterte camp. Custodio explains where fearmongering about military coups comes from, why influencers echo Beijing’s lines on the W…
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Remembering Juan Ponce Enrile (1924–2025) | 100 Years of JPE and the Philippines (Part 2)
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With the passing of Juan Ponce Enrile at 101, we revisit the story of a man whose influence shaped—and survived—every major turn in modern Philippine politics. In this rerun of the second and final part of our special series on JPE, we trace how he moved from the center of power under Ferdinand Marcos Sr. to the front lines of the 1986 People Power…
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Remembering Juan Ponce Enrile (1924–2025) | 100 Years of JPE and the Philippines (Part 1)
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Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most powerful, influential, and controversial figures in modern Philippine history, has died at 101. In this rerun of our special series on JPE, we look back on the extraordinary life of a man whose story spanned dictatorship, revolution, and democracy — and who served across administrations from Ferdinand Marcos Sr. t…
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From stigma to hope: The role of media in mental health conversations
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How does the media shape the way we think and talk about mental health? Hannah Tasarra sits down with Roy Dahildahil and Richardson Mojica of MentalHealthPH to talk about how news outlets, social media, and content creators can help change the narrative around mental health and suicide in the Philippines. They discuss what responsible reporting loo…
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Roll the dice: Why Filipino adults are falling in love again with tabletop games
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In an age of screens and solitude, Filipino adults are rediscovering the joy of gathering around a table: to play, tell stories, and roll some dice. In this episode of Thought Bubbles, we talk to gamer and storyteller Lanz Frago about the growing tabletop games community in the Philippines, why it’s not just for kids (or nerds), and how these games…
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The hidden curriculum: Why students with ADHD struggle in traditional classrooms
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Teacher Grace Osio, Board Member of World Vision Philippines and a longtime advocate for inclusive education, joins host Hannah Tasarra to unpack what ADHD really is — a condition of regulation, attention, and processing, not misbehavior. Together, they discuss how hyperactivity and inattention can be misunderstood, how classroom structures can uni…
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Cristina Chi on fake news, foreign influence, and the Mindanao secession narrative
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PhilStar.com reporter Cristina Chi joins Regine Cabato to unpack how foreign disinformation networks are exploiting real frustrations in the Philippines—turning them into viral calls for Mindanao secession and anti-Marcos narratives. Cristina reveals how Chinese-aligned social media accounts and bot networks helped spread false claims about Mindana…
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What happens when fact-checkers disappear from the internet?
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Meta scrapped its third-party fact-checking program. Google quietly removed its fact-checking features. What does this mean for misinformation, disinformation, and online safety? In this episode, journalist Nica Rhiana Hanopol speaks with Clara Jiménez Cruz, chair of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network and co-founder of Spain's Maldita.es,…
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Why we treasure art: Filipino artists, AI, and the future of collecting
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The jewelry heist at the Louvre shows that some people will risk everything for things that sparkle and inspire awe with their beauty. In this re-run of a Thought Bubbles episode from March 2025, Bubbles Magpayo sits down with art collector and gallery owner Atty. Joseph “JT” Gonzales to explore where Filipino art is headed. They talk about Gen Z c…
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Visible on the streets, invisible in the system: Bahay Tuluyan on the Philippines’ street children
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TThousands of children in the Philippines live where everyone can see them — on sidewalks, under bridges, in jeepney terminals — yet the system barely knows they exist. In this episode, Bahay Tuluyan, a child-rights organization that has worked with street-involved children for nearly four decades, talks about what it really means to be visible but…
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The human cost of disinformation: How fake news turns victims into peddlers
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When fact-checkers dug into fake news flooding YouTube and TikTok, they found something deeper — ordinary Filipinos caught in a web of lies. In this episode, Regine Cabato speaks with Nikko Balbedina of PressONE.ph about the rise of “news cycle disinformation”—and how it turns victims into unwitting spreaders of falsehoods. Listen as they unpack ho…
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Apolinario Mabini’s La Revolucion Filipina: Lessons from the Brains of the Revolution
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Who was Apolinario Mabini, really? Known as “The Sublime Paralytic” and “Brains of the Philippine Revolution” (Utak ng Himagsikan), Mabini shaped the course of the revolution through his sharp intellect, even as he lost the use of his legs to polio. In this episode, we revisit Mabini’s legacy through his posthumous work, La Revolucion Filipina. Wha…
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Global game, Pinoy heart: Rafe Bartholomew on Philippine basketball culture
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Nearly twenty years after he first got acquainted with Philippine basketball, American writer and Pacific Rims author Rafe Bartholomew returns to reflect on how the game—and the culture around it—has evolved. In this episode of Teka Teka hosted by Jaemark Tordecilla, Rafe talks about the Ateneo–La Salle rivalry that first drew him into the country’…
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Mental health care in the Philippines: Stigma, language barriers, and telepsychiatry
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Why do Filipinos still hesitate to seek help for mental health? Psychiatrist Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho talks to Hannah Grace about the realities of mental health care in the Philippines — the stigma, the silence, and the hope. From the rise of telepsychiatry to the importance of speaking in your mother tongue, this episode explores how compassion, cult…
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Nepal’s Gen Z protests: Corruption, Discord votes, and the fight for change
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Generations Ep. 08 From Rich to Wealthy: Money Lessons with Francis Kong and Eric Dee
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What’s the difference between being rich and being truly wealthy? Gen Z host Angel Martinez sits down with Boomer Francis Kong — entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker — and Xennial Eric Dee, COO of FooDee Global Concepts, for a multigenerational conversation on money mindsets. From Gen Z’s retail therapy or “budol” spending habits and the …
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Fr. Flavie Villanueva on the war on drugs, homelessness, and hope
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2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva shares his powerful journey from drug addiction to priesthood, and his mission to give second chances to the homeless, the grieving, and victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. In this conversation with Roby Alampay, Fr. Flavie reflects on faith, redemption, and what it means to stand …
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Generations Ep. 7 Jacque Manabat Jacque Manabat on TikTok Journalism: Navigating News, Content Creation, and Credibility
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During the pandemic, content creation exploded from dance trends into a serious career path. But what happens when anyone with a camera and Wi-Fi can become a “news source”? In this episode of Generations, Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla sit down with award-winning multimedia journalist Jacque Manabat to talk about the blurred lines between j…
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September 21 protests: Kiko Aquino Dee on public outrage against corruption
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On September 21, 2025, thousands of Filipinos joined protests against alleged corruption in flood control projects. In this episode, Regine Cabato speaks with Kiko Aquino Dee, co-convener of SIKLAB (Simbahan at Komunidad Laban sa Katiwalian), about the Trillion Peso March, the growing public anger, and what’s next for the anti-corruption movement. …
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Never again: Debunking economic myths of the Marcos dictatorship
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Was Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos really a “golden age” for the Philippine economy—or a myth built on debt and corruption? Mayen Vital and JC Punongbayan revisit the economic realities of the Marcos years in this Usapang Econ episode from 2019. Using historical data and analysis, they debunk three common myths: that Martial Law marked the “gol…
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Generations Ep. 6 - Rica Peralejo on ‘Patol’ Culture
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Rica Peralejo, actress and online personality, discusses the "patol" culture on social media in the latest episode of the Generations podcast with Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla. She shares her personal experiences with online backlash, including a memorable incident involving a hospital visit and a viral tweet, and her more recent controver…
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Philippine flood crisis explained: Science, corruption, and climate change
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Why does the Philippines continue to suffer from severe flooding despite spending over ₱545 billion on nearly 10,000 flood control projects? In this episode of Teka Teka, reporter Lilian Tiburcio speaks with Glenn Banaguas — world-renowned science diplomat, UN Sasakawa Awardee for Disaster Risk Reduction, and founder of the Environmental and Climat…
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Generations Ep. 5 - Atom Araullo on ‘kurakot-shaming’ and his new book 'A View from the Ground’
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Atom Araullo joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla in the episode of Generations! They engage in a thoughtful conversation about "kurakot-shaming," the origins of Atom's journalistic approach, the problem with performative outrage, and how to sustain anger against corruption. They also discu…
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Indonesia's mass protests: Youth power, social media, and the fight for reform
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Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest democracy, but today, it’s a nation in turmoil. In this episode, Roby Alampay speaks with Hafizh Nabiyyin, Freedom of Expression Division Head at the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFENet), and Juan Robin, multimedia journalist from Narasi TV. Together, they unpack Indonesia’s mass protests—how …
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Fr. Flavie Villanueva: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Uplifting Lives Beyond the War on Drugs
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Fr. Flavie Villanueva, a Filipino priest and 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, has dedicated his life to restoring dignity to society’s most vulnerable—especially the poor, victims of the war on drugs, and those once entangled in petty crime. In this episode, we look back on our Tokhang sa Tokhang feature on his work, exploring his mission of compassio…
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Generations Ep. 4 - Therapy-Speak with Gang Badoy
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Is the popular use of "therapy-speak" a sign of progress or a potential pitfall? Trauma therapist and RockEd co-founder Gang Badoy joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss the perks and dangers of pathologizing everyday phenomena. They discuss terms like "narcissist," "trauma," "gasl…
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Why Do So Many Pinoys Believe in Tallano Gold, Anti-Vax, and Other Conspiracy Theories?
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Why do conspiracy theories thrive—and why do so many Filipinos believe them? In this episode, Regine Cabato sits down with journalist Sofia Tomacruz and sociologist Nicole Curato, co-authors of How Conspiracy Theories Harm Deliberative Democracy. They talk about everything from Marcos-era myths to modern-day TikTok videos, why these stories resonat…
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Media Corruption and Public Trust in Journalism with Roby Alampay and Jaemark Tordecilla
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Journalism's credibility is once again under scrutiny after Mayor Vico Sotto's post about alleged media corruption went viral. In this episode, PumaPodcast's Founder and Chairman Roby Alampay and Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla dive deep into the accusations, the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, and the public's role in rebuilding trust in…
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Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos
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In this episode, Regine Cabato and Gian Libot discuss their recent report for the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, "Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos." They break down how a "cyborg operation" of human and AI-powered elements feeds pro-Duterte propaganda to the public, especially concerning the Vice Presi…
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Generations Ep. 3 - Direk Mae Cruz Alviar and Raco Ruiz on Dating, the Ick, and the Search for Connection
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What’s just a harmless quirk, and what’s a true deal-breaker? TV and film director Mae Cruz Alviar and visual artist Raco Ruiz sit down with Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla for a multigenerational conversation on dating “icks.” With insights spanning Gen Z to Gen X, they explore how social media, culture, and experience shape the way we judge…
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From X-rated to Best Picture: Director JL Burgos on ‘Alipato at Muog’
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Director JL Burgos, fresh off his FAMAS Best Picture and Best Director wins for Alipato at Muog, discusses the documentary's personal journey and its fight for justice for his abducted brother, Jonas Burgos. The director opens up about the unexpected FAMAS wins, the MTRCB's initial X-rating and subsequent reclassification to R-16, and the ongoing c…
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Patricia Matias, a graduate of MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School, joins PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss "endo" or end-of-contract labor practices in the Philippines, where workers are dismissed before gaining full benefits and job security. Matias highlights that despite presidential promises, endo persists due to busin…
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Generations Ep. 2 - Sunshine and Sex Education with Antoinette Jadaone
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In this episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, award-winning filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone sits down with Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to talk about her latest film, “Sunshine”, which won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The…
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Baby Ruth Villarama on ‘Food Delivery’ and the Long Arm of Chinese Censorship
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Director Baby Ruth Villarama joins Regine Cabato to delve into her documentary, "Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea." They discuss the film's challenging journey, from its international premiere and award recognition at Doc Edge in New Zealand and a series of full house screenings in Manila despite significant censorship attempt, to …
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Taylor Swift: From Eras & Poets to The Life of a Showgirl
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We’re rewinding to the very first Thought Bubbles episode to talk about the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift—now with an update for her brand-new era. From her country beginnings and pop reinventions, to The Tortured Poets Department, the record-breaking Eras Tour, and her fight to reclaim her masters, Taylor has shown time and again she’s a master …
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Fighting the Good Fyt with Atom Araullo and Voltaire Tupaz
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Fyt's Atom Araullo and Voltaire Tupaz join PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss the evolving media landscape and the unique approach of their media startup, driven by changing media consumption habits and a desire to create space for impactful, independent journalism. They discuss the LyfSaver app, a crowdsourcing platform for …
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Generations Ep. 1 - Quiet Quitting, Coffee Badging, and Lazy Girl Jobs
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In the pilot episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, PhilStar Life columnist Angel Martinez, a Gen Zer, and Pumapodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla, an Xennial, unpack the seeming Gen Z shift away from career ambition and toward "lazy girl jobs," "quiet quitting," and "coffee badging." Is it a crisis of ambition or self-pr…
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