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Solving the country's drug problem has always been Senator Tito Sotto's advocacy, and he will lead the fight against it, if elected. But he also comes with a long history of making sexist remarks and is known for opposing the Reproductive Health Bill. What will a Sotto vice presidency look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aside from wanting to enforce mandatory military service and carrying on with the war on drugs, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has no clear and concrete platform. Or at least, she hasn't articulated them. What will a Duterte vice presidency look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning photojournalist Ezra Acayan talks about shooting Balikatan 2022, which transported him (almost) to the set of a war film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inequality and corruption remain huge challenges, even after six years of the Duterte administration–and yet surveys show many Filipinos would still vote for authoritarian rulers. Why? And what is at stake in the 2022 election?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinasabing ang Omicron XE ay ‘recombinant of the variants BA.1 and BA.2'. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng recombinant?If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 68-year-old man was recently hanged in Singapore. And there are reports execution notices for death-row inmates are surging. In fact, a mentally disabled man could be up next. What lessons can the Philippines take from the city state's punitive drug policies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top Moro leader Mujiv Hataman worries a Marcos presidency could derail peace efforts in Mindanao. But the Bangsamoro Organic Law has been enacted, and in 2025 they will be able to elect their own officials. Can the new president really change all that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indonesian-Chinese writer Jesse Sutanto talks about her inspiration for the nosey aunties in her sought-after debut novel ‘Dial A for Aunties'--which will be adapted into film for Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent spate of distributed denial of service attacks on the websites of news outlets across the country has alarmed the industry. It's never been this intense before, they say. Who's behind it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BPO workers are up in arms about the government's order to have them return to the office beginning April 1. The industry, after all, grew even in lockdown. Can both sides work out a compromise?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As far as foreign investors are concerned, not all presidential candidates are created equal. Here's what analysts say they're hoping for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've come a long way, but there's still miles to go. From being called “sweetheart” in Congress to being labeled in school for speaking up about sex, these are the real-life experiences of Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Dr. Rica Cruz, and Amina Swanepoel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran photojournalist Ezra Acayan shares the story behind his now-iconic shot of the Pasig mega-rally of Vice President Leni Robredo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By some stroke of fate, we have a situation where all the incumbent commissioners who will manage the 2022 election are appointees of the current president, whose daughter and sons are candidates. Is that legal? Atty. Ted Te breaks it down. Follow Te Talks by Ted Te wherever you listen to podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ano ang ibig sabihin pag lumipat na tayo sa pinakamababang alert level? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Comelec and Smartmatic were summoned to the Senate for a closed-door session over allegations of a security breach. Was there really a hack?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History was made after the Philippines qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.  We speak to Cam Rodriguez and Inna Palacios of the Women's National Football team about this historic feat, and what needs to change for the next generation of athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is studying the idea of shifting the country to a 4-day work week, to help workers save on gas. Payag ka ba?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Squid Game actors made history at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year when they swept the best actor categories. They follow a growing list of Korean creatives who have broken barriers. How did K-entertainment do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whatever happened to that lavish mansion Imee Marcos lived in when she was studying at Princeton University in the US? You know, the one her father bought using public funds. We take you there, guided by former PCGG Commissioner Atty. Ruben Carranza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you see on your feed is only what the algorithm wants you to see. In short, Big Tech companies have a big say in how you view the world–even more so during election years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts at the SharePhil “Boto Mo, Kinabukasan Natin” forum–Dindo Manhit, Gang Badoy Capati, Bo Sanchez–discuss who the Filipino voter is, and what it will take to convince them to vote wisely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Whatever, just send it. Wala namang mangyayari,” is what Filipino author Eliza Victoria told her agent sometime during the pandemic. Well, may nangyari. Two of her books are now about to be published and sold around the world. Here's how it happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Philippine Revolution in 1896 to the EDSA Revolution in 1986, the youth have always been at the forefront of change. In this day and age, is youth activism still important? Ang kabataan pa rin ba ang pag-asa ng bayan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More subsidies! Cut excise taxes! Amend the oil deregulation law! These are the usual refrains during oil price shocks, as what we are experiencing now. But this is why the solution isn't as simple as politicians–especially those on the campaign trail–would have you believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countries like South Korea and Israel have started rolling out 4th doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine. Kailangan pa ba ito? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many ‘sabungeros' and cockfighting aficionados have been mysteriously disappearing since last year. Police say it's all linked to e-sabong, where big money is involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two full years since the pandemic forced us all to go digital, the elderly and the disabled are still having trouble getting their legally-mandated discounts when shopping online. So we started asking questions. For the full report, check out Teka Teka Explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you make history come alive? American podcast network Wondery produced a fascinating series on the Philippine-American War that is so immersive you can imagine yourself right there in that moment.  Check out American History Tellers: Philippine-American WarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as Vladimir Putin can't accept the sovereignty of Ukraine, so can't Beijing tolerate Taiwan's independence. Is Taiwan next? And should the Philippines stay neutral about this war?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Hong Kong battles its fifth COVID-19 surge, domestic workers in the city have found themselves homeless, jobless, and denied treatment at hospitals. But why is the Philippine government downplaying the situation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Pandora Papers of 2021, comes another massive leak, this time involving Credit Suisse. And among the names was the lady who helped Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos launder money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A Serbian journalist who lived through his country being bombed 23 years ago says there's no “best-case scenario” for Ukraine in this conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose ‘Ka Pepe' Diokno was no ordinary human rights defender. He helped thousands of political detainees and victims of human rights abuses during the darkest days in our history. On the 36th anniversary of the People Power revolution, let's get to know the Father of Human Rights in the Philippines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is our right to an opinion truly absolute? Here's what an election commissioner, an activist, and a sociologist think. Listen to our #PumaPangulo series on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oibFMP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mass gatherings are likely to drive superspreader events. But with the onset of the campaign period for presidential elections, how can this be avoided? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#AkoSiLenlen went viral on social media after opponents of presidential candidate Leni Robredo criticized her for claiming to work 18 hours a day. But is there some truth in an 18-hour work day? And what percentage of the workforce take part in this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four presidential bets said the answer to China is to seek the help of ASEAN–and take on Beijing as a bloc. Guess what–it's been done before, and nothing's happened. Our analysts, Greg Poling and Sean King, break down why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not the first time an asteroid was named after a Filipino, but it's the first time a Pinoy doctor lent his name to one! This is why Dr. Jett Aguilar was given that honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The protected bike lanes that QC rolled out were born from the undergraduate thesis of a civil engineering student. Now an operations officer with the city government, Ramir Angeles argued successfully that a bike lane should not follow roads meant for cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comelec has observed more senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women registering to vote. But just how far away are we from an inclusive and accessible election for our vulnerable sectors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“They know which content was read by whom and when, and they know when somebody reacted a certain way,” says Gemma Mendoza, head of research at Rappler, on how data mining has become part of the political arsenal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ka Leody de Guzman wants to bring radical change to the Philippines by establishing a socialist government. What would that look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day one of the election campaign period is always about the symbols and narratives. What were the presidential candidates trying to project this time around?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a closer look at the huge toll the EJ Obiena-PATAFA row has exacted on the families of those involved. And what gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz has to say about the whole mess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When does a pandemic become an endemic? And where is covid headed? Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the endemic covid scenario. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. keeps warning of an invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and has pulled out some of its diplomatic families. Yet instead of cheering its so-called savior, Kyiv has itself been trying to send a message: Ukraine is not the Titanic! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The decades-old health care problem in poor provinces and far-flung areas remains unaddressed. Healthcare units are still under-equipped, under-staffed and inaccessible. How are the presidential candidates proposing to fix this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photojournalist Ezra Acayan shares the story behind his picture of a vaccination center in San Juan City back in June 2021. The photo of journalists bearing over a woman getting a covid shot shows the humor, irony, and struggle photojournalists face while covering the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VaxCert, StaySafe, S-Pass, etc. As we enter the third year of this pandemic, why is there still no unified system for contact tracing and checking vaccination status? Let's ask MMDA and DILG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.