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The UN issues a final warning on climate disaster
After a years-long, comprehensive review, a United Nations panel of top climate scientists says we’re approaching our last chance to avert a climate crisis.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Degamo murder: a cache of weapons, a bitter feud, and a big alibi
Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves, a key suspect in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo, refuses to come home and answer questions–then turns to social media to float a conspiracy theory against him.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“May yearbook ka?” and other questions Immigration asked of that TikToker
An immigration officer grilled a Filipina solo traveler for hours, causing her to miss her flight. But thanks to TikTok, she got an apology–and became the voice of frustrated travelers everywhere.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Bank: Filipino youth need more and better-quality jobs
In its latest Philippine Jobs Report, the World Bank warned that Filipino youth aged 15 to 24 were being left out of the post-pandemic labor market recovery.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women ambassadors on the long road to get to where they are
Members of the Women Diplomats Network of the European Union (WEDIN EU) share how they made it to the top against all odds–and how they plan to pave the way for other women in foreign service.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the PDEA paying informants with…drugs they confiscate?
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is in hot water after claims surfaced that enforcers were paying off informants with the same drugs they confiscated.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did you know the Philippines played a key role in upholding women’s rights worldwide?
Delia Albert, the Philippines’ first and only female foreign secretary, reflects on our success at advancing women’s rights – and how much further we have to go.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Senate wants to regulate your video games, too
It’s not just streaming platforms–lawmakers are looking to ban video games “unfit for public consumption” too. Will that really solve problems over violence and addiction?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Should we be worried?
Is this the start of another financial crisis? The stunning implosion of SVB and Signature Bank in the US has caused major shockwaves in the global banking system once more. What does this mean for Philippine lenders (and our money)?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three years on, what have we learned from the pandemic? Singapore shares lessons.
Singapore's government published an unflinching review of its COVID-19 response–the good, the bad and the ugly included–as the world marks the pandemic’s third anniversary.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The WHO says we have a massive salt problem
Nearly two million deaths per year are related to excessive sodium consumption. And the World Health Organization says states are not doing enough to cut salt intake and save their populations. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Matthew Salilig is just the latest victim of Philippine fraternities
Despite a 28-year-old law against hazing, fraternities continue to be able to recruit on campus–and secretly carry out brutal initiation rites. What else needs to change?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liza Soberano and that controversial 10-year contract
The actress’ new manager stirred up a heated debate when he suggested that Liza was denied a chance at Hollywood because of a 10-year contract with ABS-CBN. Is it really that unheard of elsewhere?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are jeepney drivers up in arms over joining cooperatives?
Under the PUV Modernization Program, drivers are required to organize themselves into cooperatives. It’s meant to help spread out the cost of buying the modernized jeepneys, and also streamline the routes. So why are they so angry about it?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Athlete of the Year Hidilyn Diaz wants more support for women in sports
The Philippine Sportswriters’ Association names Hidilyn Diaz Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, an incredible achievement by any standard. On International Women's Day, we look back at her journey and struggles to reach the pinnacle of weightlifting.Click here for the full episode of Go Hard Girls with Hidilyn Diaz.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Oriental Mindoro oil spill may take years to clean up
A tanker carrying 800,000 liters of industrial oil is now fully submerged off the coast of Mindoro, endangering vast swathes of coral reefs, mangroves and marine life.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What will a trilateral defense pact between the US, Japan and the Philippines look like?
Citing growing Chinese aggression in the region, analysts make the case for trilateral security cooperation between the Philippines, the US, and Japan. But what does that entail?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the onion trail: how does a kilo go from P55 to P270?
For the better part of 2022, white onions were either not available, or wildly overpriced. It got so bad onions turned into a meme. And the Philippines made headlines around the world again, for selling onions pricier than meat. How did it get to this point? We finally decided to go to Nueva Ecija ourselves to find out.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should the MTRCB be given oversight over streaming platforms?
The Senate is debating MTRCB's years-long request to regulate online streaming platforms. But renowned filmmakers like Carlos Siguion-Reyna and Erik Matti staunchly oppose broadening the agency's mandate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marking the first People Power anniversary under the second Marcos presidency
How did Bongbong Marcos commemorate the 37th anniversary of the revolution that ousted his father? How did we, as a country? Aries Arugay, chair of the Political Science Department at UP, talks us through the symbolism of it all.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LGBTQ couples can now enroll same-sex partners as their dependents
Sunlife recently announced that domestic and common-law partners, as well as same-gender partners, could now be enrolled as qualified dependents under its new HMO policy. Two financial advisers — who are also an LGBT couple — say this means there is hope for LGBT rights in the Philippines. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Racism against Chinese Filipinos in the time of the pandemic
The president of Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Meah Ang See, breaks down the history of racism against the Chinese in the Philippines–and what the community is doing about itFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The panciteria mentioned in El Filibusterismo is still alive–barely
We take you on an audio walking tour of the Panciteria Macanista de Buen Gusto, a Spanish-era restaurant made famous by our national hero–before it gets demolished. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Ukraine marks a year since Russia’s invasion, what can the Philippines do to help?
Ukraine shocked the world when it held off a Russian invasion that analysts expected to last mere days. But the country has paid a high price and continues to look to democracies, including the Philippines, for support. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nearly all of the train cars delivered for LRT-1 Cavite extension found defective
The Department of Transportation just spent P12 billion to buy 120 new train cars to help commuters, only to discover the wagons were faulty and leaking once they got here. But wait — haven’t we seen this before? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A tale of two cities: Makati is rolling back bike lanes while Quezon City looks to ramp up
After hosting one of the Metro’s first protected bike lanes during the pandemic, Makati announced on February 10 that bike lanes along Ayala Avenue would soon be converted to shared lanes with public vehicles. In contrast, Quezon City is ramping up its cycling infrastructure. We head down to both cities and investigate.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“We’re pushing the panic button”: Advocates sound the alarm on the nursing shortage
The Philippines, one of the world’s top providers of nurses, is quite ironically facing a nursing shortage itself. Some countries are so desperate, they’re offering scholarships for Filipino nurses to finish their studies abroad. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How femtech can help Filipinas take charge of their health
Filipina women continue to face cultural and logistical barriers to pursuing reproductive health, and the pandemic has only made things harder. Jess De Mesa, co-founder of Kindred Health, shares her perspective on femtech and improving health outcomes for women.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why do we import more than 90% of our salt supply?
Even with one of the longest shorelines in the world, the Philippines has to bring in roughly 93% of our salt needs. What went wrong here?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Filipina-founded app is making it easier for OFWs to send money home
Harvard Business School graduate Rebecca Kersch talks about TANGapp, the remittance service she founded for Filipino migrant workers and their families.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can the ICC do a proper investigation if the government doesn’t cooperate?
The International Criminal Court has greenlit an investigation into killings under the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, but the Marcos government has made it clear it has no intention of cooperating. So how will they be able to gather evidence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overcoming mental struggles to be a better athlete
Even the strongest athletes need support. Runner Lexi Noval talks about the importance of having a dependable community in improving athletes’ overall growth. Listen to the full episode of Go Hard Girls hereBetter together: How Lexi Noval found her community in fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 years after Yolanda, government housing still ‘substandard’ in Tacloban
“Dumodoble yung paghihirap namin”: This year marks a decade since Yolanda tore through Tacloban City, but residents we spoke to say their nightmares are far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US is expanding its military presence here–what’s in it for us?
President Marcos grants the U.S. access to four more Philippine military sites, to counter Chinese aggression in the region.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you heard? The Grammys now has a category for video game music
Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy–these are just some of the nominees for the first-ever Grammy Awards for best score soundtrack for video games. It’s about time, we say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What will it take to solve the growing housing shortage in the Philippines?
The government is aiming to build one million houses per year, to stave off growing homelessness. But progress has been slow. Mardi Mapa-Suplido, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philippines, talks us through what you can do to help. Interested to learn more? Click here.https://www.habitat.org.ph/build-with-us-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Filipina racer is overcoming financial barriers in motorsports
Teen racer Bianca Bustamante is blazing a trail as she chases her Formula 1 dreams with support from the W Series. Listen to the full episode on Go Hard Girls here:Chasing the F1 dream: The rise of racer Bianca Bustamante Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We interviewed ChatGPT: ChatGPT explains, and raps (in Filipino!) about ChatGPT
Through the magic of AI and text-to-speech software, Roby Alampay chats with ChatGPT. And yes, may rap pa sa dulo. Listen to this before you submit your homework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why haven’t we won an Oscar yet?
What does it take to mount a successful Oscar campaign? How much money do you need to woo Academy voters? A Congressional hearing shines the spotlight on why local films keep getting snubbed by the Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“We have failed them”: VP Sara on the many shortcomings of our education system
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte paints a dismal picture as she lays out the Basic Education Report for 2023. A dire lack of facilities, an incompetent K-12 curriculum, and overburdened teachers–here’s what the Marcos administration has vowed to do to address each one. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the face of a global recession, where should you invest?
Have you been thinking of investing but are afraid to take that leap? Here’s the episode for you, from an equally-rattled young person: We asked an expert all the questions you’re too afraid to ask about the different kinds of investments.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your credit card interest rates are about to shoot up
Starting February, banks will now be able to charge you three percent per month for any unpaid outstanding balance. Bawas swipe na ba muna? We talk to financial consultant Chinkee Tan and economist Jonathan Ravelas about what you can do to avoid getting buried in debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Great Resignation is still “in full swing” in the Philippines
Across industries, waves of workers continue to quit their jobs because many companies don’t provide adequate remote-work support, according to a study by Sprout Solutions. But there’s plenty of good news too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COVID-19 is no longer among the top 10 causes of death in the Philippines
In the first nine months of 2022, COVID-19 was no longer one of the leading causes of mortality in the country, underscoring the big strides we’ve taken since 2020. But what else is killing us? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maria Ressa’s acquittal: What does it mean for Leila De Lima… and for President Marcos?
Maria Ressa and Rappler are cleared of four counts of tax evasion shortly after President Marcos is asked about the case in Davos, Switzerland. President Marcos said he had an inkling of what was coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Marcos government is reshuffling appointees—again
In the space of two weeks, President Marcos’ administration has had to replace three key officials in Defense. And analysts say there may be more “rigodon” at the top later on, now that the 1-year ban on losing candidates is about to expire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did the Philippines really snub Ukraine?
The Department of Foreign Affairs took offense when a Ukrainian diplomat revealed that the war-torn country has been asking for a call with President Marcos for months. What really happened? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens to the Earth if humans disappear?
Roby Alampay goes on an African safari with his family, post-pandemic lockdowns - and they are humbled to learn, the animals, the plants, the land didn't miss any of us at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the nine richest Filipinos own more than the bottom 55 million do
A new report by Oxfam International found that income inequality around the world worsened in the last two years of the pandemic. And the rich-poor divide in the Philippines, to no one’s surprise, is among the worst in the region.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modular homes out of bamboo and plant fiber: Meet the startups using high tech to fix the housing crisis
Habitat for Humanity’s accelerator program incubates startups that are trying to address the housing crisis using cutting-edge technology—and the most creative of materials.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.