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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.
The fall of FTX and what it means for the local industry
Once upon a time, the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was valued at $32 billion. But turns out, it was all just “really old-fashioned embezzlement”.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘If you won’t do it, who will?’ The perilous work of Filipino conservationists
Filipino conservationists gathered recently to celebrate their wins, but also talk about the massive challenges they’ve taken on. Spanning ocean conservation, reforestation and renewable energy, listen to just a few of their inspiring stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marcos is off to the Swiss mountains next week
President Marcos will travel to Davos, Switzerland, next week to rub elbows with the world's richest and most powerful. This will be his 8th trip abroad since he assumed office. What are we getting out of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mass resignation at the PNP–will it fix anything?
More than 600 generals and colonels heeded the DILG’s call to submit their courtesy resignation, as the government tries to rid the police force of drug links. But wait, haven’t we seen this play out before?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.
The new US House Speaker made history–just not in the way he’d hoped
A drawn-out debacle over the US House speakership highlights the deep fissures within the Republican Party. So much so that headlines are now calling the GOP “a hot mess”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Justice Secretary’s son walks free
After just 84 days in detention, the son of Justice Secretary Boying Remulla, who was found with almost 900 grams of a high-grade marijuana called kush, was acquitted. Did justice take its own course?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marcos seeks to move ties with China to “higher gear”. What does that mean?
President Marcos makes China his first state visit outside of ASEAN, signaling its importance in his foreign policy direction. And yet, the latest polls show Filipinos remain distrustful of Beijing’s intentions.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.
Dolly de Leon and her road to bagging that historic Golden Globe nomination
Dolly de Leon is the first Filipino to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the prestigious Golden Globes. The road to get there was long and hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Year’s Day air travel chaos—what went wrong?
A “technical glitch” with the NAIA’s air traffic management system canceled and delayed hundreds of flights and ruined New Year for thousands of travelers. Actually, it was more than just a glitch.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Assessing the DepEd’s hotline for victims of sexual abuse in schools
The Department of Education launched the “Learner Rights and Protection Office” website and national hotline for victims of sexual harassment and abuse. So far, it’s slow going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China dropped its covid-zero policy–and got overwhelmed by a surge
Experts say China is battling the largest case surge ever after abruptly lifting its zero-Covid policy. That left countries grappling with the same question from three years ago: Should we be tightening our borders?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.
The PumaPodcast team’s favorite podcasts of 2022
Here’s what we tuned into this year, what changed our lives, and what we think you should listen to as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-Ed: Para sa mga tumaya noong eleksyon
Mika Ortega from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks about channeling emotions from the 2022 elections towards healthy communication and nation building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-ed: Why I choose to be part of the Pumapansclub
No longer a fresh grad, PumaPodcast’s audience engagement staffer reflects on her first year on the job and the things that made her stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-Ed: A love letter to men who love sports
As more PBA players are accused of violence against women, women’s groups have been calling for change. But have we included the men in the discussion? Sports reporter and creator of the “Go Hard Girls” podcast Ceej Tantengco shares a personal message to “the good men” within the sports industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-Ed: Building inclusive workplaces for a more inclusive society
Carl Javier, CEO of PumaPodcast and co-host of The Imaginable Workplace, spends a lot of time thinking about how to make work and society better, and how managers and business leaders can advance progressive values in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-Ed: Navigating Parallel Public Spheres During the Holidays
Kat Ventura, co-host and producer of the Catch Me If You Can podcast, shares her reflections on the online polarization aggravated by the 2022 elections, and ways we can rebuild ties with family during the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-Ed: Sibuyas, pagkaing mayaman na ngayong 2022
Cherry Madriaga, co-host of the Usapang Econ podcast, discusses the alarming rise of prices of goods and services this year, and what the government can do to ease inflation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here’s how you can do the P500 Noche Buena, according to the DTI
According to the Trade Department, P500 may be enough budget for noche buena–for a family of up to five. Bale, ganito raw ang puwedeng breakdown (may sukli ka pa!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One step forward, 2 steps back for LGBTQIA+ rights across Southeast Asia this year
A rights activist talks us through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the debate over legal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community across Southeast Asia in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tulfo, Villar clash on the issue of turning farmlands into subdivisions
Senators Cynthia Villar and Raffy Tulfo get into a heated exchange over our shrinking farmlands. Villar, a billionaire developer, says: Where will our people live if we don’t build them subdivisions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jose Mari Chan on his life, career, and going against his dad’s wishes to pursue music
Iconic singer-songwriter and sugar businessman Jose Mari Chan celebrated his heritage and shared stories from his youth while receiving another lifetime achievement award.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A journalist is convicted of cyber libel over a Facebook post. Was it fair?
Baguio journalist Frank Cimatu was convicted of cyber libel over an old Facebook post against then-Agri Secretary Manny Piñol–reigniting the debate over the country’s libel laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US freezes Quiboloy’s assets and mulls extradition over “serious rights abuses”
A lawyer weighs in on the sanctions levied by the US against Apollo Quiboloy – the founder of Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, SMNI owner, and spiritual adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Metro Manila Subway faces delays because of property owners
The “crown jewel” of Philippine railways was supposed to start excavating in mid-December, but once again, right-of-way issues are, well, getting in the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A global recession is coming. How can the country prepare?
The International Monetary Fund says “the worst is yet to come”. It sees a global recession taking root early next year. Is there anything vulnerable countries like the Philippines can do now to prepare?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TNT Coach Mau Belen reflects on her exclusion from Gilas team
As the first female coach in the PBA, Mau Belen has broken many glass ceilings. But despite her long list of achievements, she found herself excluded from the 3x3 Gilas Team…even though it’s full of her players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The hoops PWDs have to jump through to have their IDs renewed
Lawmakers are pushing for the lifetime validity of the ID cards of persons with disabilities.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MRT has run out of beep cards—but they’re on Lazada at higher prices
Beep cards aren’t being sold at some train stations anymore, due to what the DOTr calls a supply chain issue. But guess what, you can get them online—if you’re willing to pay more.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What’s wrong with the Maharlika Investment Fund?
A new House bill is moving through Congress at lightning speed, which could see the country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund set up before the end of the year. But there are red flags. So many red flags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Masakit pa magpa-tuli: The day I got a vasectomy
What’s it like to go through no-scalpel vasectomy? And what does this have to do with the health of one’s partner? For Dr. Jondi Flavier, long-time advocate, and JPaul Marasigan, father of one, give us the lowdown, plus a few laughs.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gooooaal! Filipinos get swept up in the FIFA World Cup frenzy
Studies show Filipinos are all-in on the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Who are they rooting for? And are we #TeamRonaldo or #TeamMessi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baron Geisler bats for segregation of addicts
Relishing in the fame of his hit Netflix movie, Baron says he’s using this second chance to push for a more holistic approach to drug addiction. Lucky for him, the government is listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2022, yellow onions were so scarce they became a meme. How did it come to this?
For most of this year, Filipinos either survived without white or yellow onions, or paid a lot more for them. And yet our neighbors in Southeast Asia, though grappling with high global inflation too, are not seeing the shortages or sky-high prices we are. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three out of ten Filipino children have considered taking their lives
COVID-19 isn’t the only pandemic we’re facing. Recent studies found that the pandemic-induced mental health crisis among Filipino youth never went away even as pandemic restrictions were lifted: it only got worse.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Preventing blindness when you have diabetes is possible
On Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, we learn how everyone from personnel in barangay health stations to ophthalmologists in city hospitals, to people from private foundations, to researchers at biotech companies, can work together to save our vision.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teka Break: PumaPodcast goes to the Komikero Komiks Museum
In this episode, the Teka Teka News team takes you on an immersive audio tour of the Komikero Komiks Museum, which reopened its doors in September after pandemic restrictions forced its closure in March 2020. What can these comic books tell us about our history and culture?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tropical architecture: In the face of climate change, this is how we can protect our cities
Architect Mia Quimpo shares how tropical architecture can be the answer to making our homes and urban centers more disaster-resilient.Looking back on tropical architecture for future-forward spacesFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kamala Harris embarks on a historic trip to Palawan. Was it a message to China?
US Vice President Kamala Harris renews the superpower’s commitment to the Philippines on a highly charged trip to Palawan. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Chinese mafia is grooming Filipinos to become cryptocurrency scammers
Senator Risa Hontiveros says she unearthed a plot by Chinese syndicates that recruits Filipino workers, in turn forcing them to lure foreigners into dubious cryptocurrency schemes.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new House bill wants to tax your Netflix, Spotify and Lazada transactions
This bill is proposing to tax all online services and subscription-based streaming services to raise much-needed public revenues. Problem is, experts say the burden will only be passed on to consumers.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robredo reflects on disinformation at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum
Former US President Barack Obama holds his foundation’s first Democracy Forum in New York, with activists and leaders like former VP Leni Robredo sharing their hard-won insights. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A bittersweet life living with diabetes
For World Diabetes Day, we speak to Johanah Co, who has been living with diabetes for 21 years. From constantly checking her blood sugar to planning the food she eats, she lets us in on her daily routine, and tells us what we can do to make life easier for people like her.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COP27: Will countries like the Philippines ever see climate justice?
The stakes couldn't be higher for the Philippines as the world deliberates on climate compensation at the UN's climate summit this year. We speak to Atty. Tony La Viña, a climate justice advocate who was part of the Manila Observatory's delegation to COP27.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There are now 8 billion of us on this planet
Today, the world population crossed a staggering milestone: 8 billion humans. And the symbolic 8 billionth baby was actually born here in the Philippines, at least according to the Population Commission.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Balikbayan boxes are stuck at Customs—again
It’s a perennial issue year after year: the families of overseas Filipino workers have to wait months to get their balikbayan boxes for Christmas. Or sometimes it does arrive, spoiled and looted.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pinay leaders share concrete steps to grow women’s basketball in the PH
In a male-dominated sport, how do we create more opportunities for women and inspire more girls to take a step and be part of change? First female PBA coach Mau Belen, women’s advocate Mariana Lopa, and PWD athlete Kat Tan discuss their experiences and strategies in transforming the women's basketball landscape in the Philippines. Go Hard GirlsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Op-Ed: Do it for the art, they say! But where does that leave us?
Carljoe Javier gives his thoughts on how society looks at art, film and music. And how this affects public support–or feeds the lack thereof. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paano ang Noche Buena? Inflation is here to rain on our Christmas parade
Few countries take Christmas as seriously as the Philippines – but with inflation set to peak this December, Filipinos are in for a sparse holiday season. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.