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But if the Marcos administration refuses to participate in the potential investigation, what else can the victims of Oplan Tokhang do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysts urge President Marcos Jr. to revitalize US-Philippine relations and be more assertive in dealing with China’s maritime behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have words we fear. Many still can't say it out loud: "President Ferdinand Marcos Jr." On the other side of it, he also couldn't bring himself to utter these at his inaugural address: "Corruption". "Human Rights". How do we move forward from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He cursed the oligarchs publicly and vowed to destroy them because they were “what ails Philippine society”. It turns out that the former president only had a select few in mind – and he also paved the way for others to rise to the oligarchy in his time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte campaigned on a hardline stance against mining in the Philippines. But in the end, open-pit mines made a comeback. What happened?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte launched a thousand headlines when he declared the country’s “separation” from the U.S. and a move towards a more independent stance. But his six years in office saw a pivot to China that analysts say reaped hardly any benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember when President Rodrigo Duterte promised to cut travel time from Cubao to Makati to just five minutes? We take a closer look at the promised “golden age of infrastructure”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I hate gambling”, former President Duterte declared shortly after he came to power. And yet, gaming firms had their heyday in his time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity can take many forms, from ability to gender to even socioeconomic class. But how do we make sure everyone in the team feels included? Learn how Canva Philippines makes differences work to its advantage, straight from country manager Yani Hornilla-Donato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first act vetoing the bill creating the Bulacan Airport Economic Zone made a lot of people unhappy–but the local communities are cheering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the return of live shows, the theatre community made its home online. Veteran actor Jeremy Domingo talks about how online play readings helped theatre professionals and fans cope with the loss of live shows during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free rides on EDSA buses have been extended until December. But transport groups and commuters alike aren’t exactly cheering. What’s wrong with this picture?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final days of President Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency, Rappler lost yet another battle. The SEC upheld an order to shut down the news site. Where does it go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty-six years after a popular uprising forced his family to flee the Philippines and its seat of power, Marcos Jr. returns in victory as the Republic of the Philippines' 17th president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theater has returned before live audiences, and after two years of the pandemic, putting on a show has become a different experience. Playwright and producer Juan Ekis takes us behind the scenes of this year’s Virgin LabFest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

60 international observers were on the ground across eight regions in the Philippine on election day. And they concluded that the 2022 national polls were not really “fair, free or honest”. This is why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of unwanted animals continue to live and die on the streets–and PETA says the problem is getting out of hand, with the pandemic forcing people to abandon their pets. And no, pounds aren’t the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysts weigh in as the peso plummets to a low not seen since 2005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To many, he's part man, part relic. Someone who seems to have found a way to cheat time – and maybe even consequences. This year, at the age of 98, Juan Ponce Enrile returns to public service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surge na naman? The DOH says no, preferring to call it a “continuous increase.” But what does that even mean, exactly? Let’s hear what health authorities have to say about the recent uptick in coronavirus cases.https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criminal law professor Atty. Ted Te walks us through what he says are three key mistakes the PNP made in the handling of that viral SUV hit-and-run case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 edition of the Digital News Report finds that Filipinos’ trust in the news overall is up–but a significant portion of the population is starting to avoid it. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A proud Dabawenya, a proud Mindanaoan, and a proud Filipino.” Let’s listen in on the inauguration of the incoming Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coffee is part of many Filipinos' everyday lives—so how is the local coffee industry doing today? We look at the problems and the potential of Pinoy coffee with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mindanao Pride president Hamilcar Chanjueco Jr. talks about the pride movement in the Philippines and the laws which the community hopes to see passed in Congress, finally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning photojournalist Ezra Acayan talks about his day trailing Dr. Raquel Fortun, one of only two forensic pathologists in the Philippines, for a New York Times photo essay as she tries to find answers in the bones of exhumed drug war victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The jockeying for Senate leadership in the early days after the polls closed was rife with intrigue and gossip. How did Majority leader Migz Zubiri edge out Sen. Cynthia Villar? Is there going to be a supermajority coalition for president-elect Marcos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-elect Bongbong Marcos was beloved on the campaign trail for vowing to slash the prices of our beloved staple. But can he do it, at a time when runaway inflation has become a problem everywhere?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman point-blank whether President-elect Bongbong Marcos will be allowed Stateside, despite a standing contempt order worth $353 million.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After defending their gold medal at the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam, the Gilas Pilipinas Women met members of the Girls Got Game Born Ready Basketball Camp. Here's how they're inspiring the next generation of Filipina ballers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outgoing health secretary Francisco Duque III made it to the end of his term, despite a turbulent last few years. He's stepping down at a time when life has returned to normal, but leaves behind some big unfinished business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get to know the former chief of staff and spokesperson of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and the incoming executive secretary of the Republic of the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An expert argues that the decades-old AFP Modernization Program should be scrapped entirely to make way for a policy that better addresses the threats the Philippines faces today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Agriculture Department is warning of a food crisis in the second half of the year, exacerbated by a string of global events. Which means restaurants have had to get creative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get to know Press Secretary-to-be Trixie Cruz-Angeles and her plans for the PCOO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It isn't just Martial Law. Across several PumaPodcast episodes, historian Sab Schnabel talks us through the many instances of historical distortion in our past–beginning with the Philippine-American War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the US, there is an uproar over a leaked document indicating that the legal right to abortion may soon no longer be available to women. Local activist Shiph Belonguel warns that these rollbacks on women's reproductive rights could have massive implications for Filipinas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're all accomplished and distinguished gentlemen. But they're taking over a battered economy, with debt that's sky high. Can they see us through this slump?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disinformation researchers Jonathan Ong and Jace Cabañes followed top trolls and discovered how they use anonymous accounts, meme pages and parody accounts to reach their target audience. Listen to this excerpt from our new podcast called “Catch Me If You Can”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

113-year-old Rizal, Leni's NPA husband, and a whole lot of other ridiculous myths propagated online. We talk to Vera Files fact-checker and researcher Rick Berdos about some of the most persistent ones he's had to debunk.https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is monkeypox, how does it spread, and what is the government doing about it? Health authorities answer all our questions.https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a series of interviews following his appointment as incoming justice secretary, Cavite Rep. Boying Remulla shares his thoughts on media and the free press. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why has it been so hard to trust police autopsies, especially when it comes to victims of the so-called war on drugs? Dr. Raquel Fortun, one of only two forensic pathologists in the Philippines, weighs in. https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petitioner Atty. Ted Te breaks down the legal battle which they brought to the Supreme Court to void the candidacy of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Is there precedent? Will they succeed?https://pldthome.info/PP_TekaTeka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, the Philippines is struck by an average of 20 typhoons, leaving thousands of casualties behind. You can't fight nature, but the next president can still do a lot to protect the most vulnerable communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday rush hour na naman. Have you ever been so desperate to get home you were forced to take a habal-habal or been fetched by a volunteer rider? According to the LTFRB, you've patronized an illegal colorum vehicle. So what's the problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Filipinos abroad are still struggling to come to terms with Marcos Jr.'s win. We talk to someone in the Big Apple about how this election played out for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte–what kind of surprises will that bring? Experts and advocates weigh in on the incoming VP's imminent tenure at the Department of Education and her plans for mandatory ROTC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Online influencers played a much bigger role in this year's elections. But do you know that some of them were paid big bucks to endorse candidates? Disinformation researcher Professor Jonathan Ong of Harvard University talks about the lucrative business of paid influencers in a new podcast called “Catch Me If You Can”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mahilig ka bang mag-extra rice? Well, scientists project that this may be a thing of the past if we continue with business-as-usual despite the climate crisis. Not only might we become food-insecure, but this could also lead to conflicts and some 300,000 more deaths due to starvation by 2050.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.