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Do fully vaxxed travelers still need to be isolated in a quarantine facility? And how many negative RT-PCR tests do travelers need to take? Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the travel protocols starting February 1, 2022. 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.

Retiring Comelec Commissioner Rowena “Bing” Guanzon is going out all guns blazing, spending her last few days in office in a very public showdown against her fellow Commissioner. What are they fighting about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Telecommunications Commission has farmed out the frequencies ABS-CBN once held to allies of President Duterte. How did that happen? Where does the network go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, Australia intercepted and turned over an authentic Igorot steel-and-wood axe dating back to the early- to mid-20th century.This weapon was used by ethnic tribes to cut off the heads of their enemies. How did this precious artifact end up on foreign soil?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think you are only subject to political ads on Facebook and YouTube, look again. As in, look closely at your e-commerce and mobile game homepages.For the full report, follow Teka Teka Explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dok DJ, babakunahan na daw ang mga 5 to 11 year olds, safe po ba ito?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy walks you through the process. 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.

When a candidate runs for office and receives much more money than he spends, what happens to the rest of the donations? And why is it the candidate who's leading in the polls always gets the most money?If you want to know more about the contenders and their platforms, listen to our #PumaPangulo: The 2022 Presidential Candidates series on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oibFMP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists aren't known to exaggerate, yet they say the 2022 elections is a make-or-break moment for us. Why? What's at stake? And who can get us out of this mess?If you want to know more about the contenders and their platforms, listen to our #PumaPangulo: The 2022 Presidential Candidates series on Spotify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When fake news is so easily created and shared, telling the truth isn't optional. PumaPodcast together with VERA Files, and the help of some artists, have launched the #KailanganTotoo campaign to arm social media users with reliable fact-checking resources. Learn more in this episode with artist CJ de Silva-Ong and theater actor Bibo Reyes.Episode art by Cj De Silva-Ong.Click here for the VERA Files fact-checking tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year was met with global travel chaos, as thousands of flights around the world, including in the Philippines, got cancelled–leaving countless passengers stranded or fuming. What on earth is going on??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I recently tested positive for covid, how long after I'm fully recovered should I get my booster shot?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us a crash course on immunology! If you have questions like this, send us a voicemail at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JC Punongbayan of Usapang Econ talks about the cost of RT-PCR tests and the missed opportunities for mass testing.For more Usapang Econ episodes, listen here https://spoti.fi/3fB7w1q See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A month after the disaster ripped through the regions, many volunteers working on the ground say help is still sorely lacking. In some places, the promised government assistance has not arrived. They need your help. Check out the links below to find out how you can donate. Lokal Lab https://www.lokalsiargao.com/donate-2NVC Foundation https://www.nvcfoundation-ph.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From “You're on mute”, to sirens signaling another ambulance rushing to the hospital, to triumphant grunts at the Tokyo Olympics, to Typhoon Odette's howling winds, these were some of the sounds we heard last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new mobile survey reveals what Filipinos think of the war on drugs, and how they would want it carried out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are considered close contacts? And when should I get tested for covid? Dr. DJ Bandoy walks us through the different stages from the time of exposure, to getting tested, and then isolating at home or in a quarantine facility. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An SWS survey on the Filipino youth reveals what's important to them, their aspirations, and how they strive to become agents of change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've made owning your first condo a New Year's resolution this year, listen to these tips from Joey Roi Bondoc of Colliers Philippines and Tek Samaniego, the property section editor of the Inquirer, first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From dalgona coffee to sushi bake, the pandemic has given us interesting quarantine food trends. What will 2022 cook up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Typhoon Odette has left several areas in Visayas and Mindanao in catastrophe. Thousands of residents remain homeless, the power supply is still down in many areas, and the damage on agriculture and infrastructure are massive.Send your donations to survivors of Typhoon Odette here:Caritas Manila Ayala FoundationAteneoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new infections. Exactly how bad is the post-holiday COVID surge? And does the spike in cases have anything to do with the new omicron variant? Dok DJ Bandoy crunches the numbers for us in this episode.If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SWS has conducted its largest survey on human rights to figure out how Filipinos think, feel, and act when it comes to human rights. Let's look at the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year is the perfect time to get your finances on the right track after splurging during the holidays. Here's where to get started–and how you can stick to them year round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice President Leni Robredo is aiming to become the third female president of the Philippines. This is what a Robredo administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Senator Bongbong Marcos says he can unify Filipinos, despite his family history. This is what a second Marcos administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao is up for the greatest fight of his life in the political arena. This is what a Pacquiao administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Isko Moreno says he can replicate his accomplishments in the City of Manila across the entire Philippines. This is what a Moreno (or Domagoso) administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second time around, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is running for President. This is what a Lacson administration will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every December, we hear the familiar tune of "Christmas in our Hearts" ringing in the air. Together with ethnomusicologist Dr. Lara Mendoza, let's break down how Jose Mari Chan became the king of Pinoy Christmas songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional Filipino food may not be as ‘traditional' as you think. At the same time, there's so much local food to discover. Let's hear it from two experts in indigenous produce and Filipino feasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You read that figure right. Twenty. Who are these companies? And what's it going to take to cut back their enormous plastic waste footprint? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than a million people in the Philippines are now into Axie Infinity, the Pokemon-like game that lets you earn cryptocurrencies. What is it? How much do people earn? Is it a Ponzi scheme? We dive in with Luis Buenaventura and Gabby Dizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was nearly 3 decades in the making, but the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever built is launching on Dec 22. It's called the James Webb Space Telescope, and promises to rewrite what we know about Physics and our universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all ninongs and ninangs! Still looking for a gift for your inaanak? Fear not! Booklaban hosts Shani Tan and Gege Cruz talk to special education teach Eleanor Bahrami-Hessari about books to give for kids this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Tis the season to be careful! With the looming Omicron threat, Dr. DJ Bandoy gives his tips for a COVID-free Christmas. When is it a good time to go to the malls? Which Christmas parties should I avoid?  If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at [email protected] a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than 5 months to go till we elect a new administration. But election is also peak season for attacks, harassment and threats–especially against the media. What can journalists do to protect themselves while out in the field?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We feel you–you have this overwhelming urge to spend on something, to treat yourself for putting up with so much throughout this pandemic. But wait. Here's the smarter way to spend that extra moolah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 10, 2021, Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov officially added “Nobel Prize-winning journalists” to their titles. They bested more than 300 other candidates from all over the world. Why did the Nobel Committee see fit to highlight the plight of journalism during a global pandemic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of a special Human Rights Day report, we'll tell what happened to Lady Ann "Icy" Salem, the editor of Manila Today who was wrongfully imprisoned after police planted firearms in her apartment. Though in hiding, she's agreed to speak to us about an important project she's about to launch–the Digital Safehouse, an online resource for fellow journalists under attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Human Rights Day, we show you what it's like to be the subject of a warrantless arrest; to be harassed for your work; to be held incommunicado for days; and then to actually lose one's safety and privacy online--through the eyes of a journalist who risked a lot to tell us the truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neighboring countries in Southeast Asia are gearing up for the next step to end the pandemic: vaccine manufacturing. But the Philippines has yet to create vaccines of our own. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the challenges and the importance of vaccine manufacturing.If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A world that is more equal for women and men is farther away thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. One organization is working on closing the gender gap by paying special attention to boys and young men. How do they do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davao City mayor and vice-presidential aspirant Sara Duterte's stronghold is referred to as the “Solid South”, a bloc her running mate Bongbong Marcos is also hoping to tap. But history tells us Mindanaoans never voted for the same presidential candidates as one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has styled himself a number of ways, including the bombastic “Appointed Son of God”. But here on Earth he's been charged with sex trafficking and abuse of underage girls in the US. We take a look back at how he and his sect came to be.Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atty. Estelito Mendoza, known as “the lawyer of last resort'' has been hired by presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos as he faces a slew of disqualification cases. How did Mendoza come to be known as the guy to call for cases that seem hopeless?Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Omicron more transmissible? Are covid vaccines effective against it? Dr. DJ Bandoy tackles the big questions about the newly reported variant of concern. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at [email protected], check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pole vault star EJ Obiena and the Philippine Track and Field Association are locked in a bitter row after PATAFA accused Obiena of serious crimes. Yet the federation has always known Obiena was struggling with paperwork. Why couldn't they have done something sooner?Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dPDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 3-day National Vaccination Drive is underway. Pagpasok kasi ng December, gagawin na raw mandatory ng IATF ang COVID-19 vaccines sa mga workers na on-site ang trabaho. Why is it so hard to incentivize people to get their shots?Also, check out the Usapang Econ podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FZdIvgDiscover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website: www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The terms laid out in the Glasgow Climate Pact aren't just words for us Filipinos. Our country is among the most vulnerable to the disastrous effects of climate change. But how come we still don't have a seat at the head table? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. But what the last 20 months of the pandemic has shown is that domestic violence in the Philippines remains a pervasive problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.