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Scientists worldwide are watching the recent surge of covid cases happening in the UK. From July to October, the UK has had 3 million cases. This despite 79.5% of its population having been vaccinated. What is causing the surge this time? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains.  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.

It's been 12 years since the Maguindanao massacre and for over a decade now, journalists and the families of the brutally slain have been working to make sure that the horrors of November 23, 2009 are not forgotten. But why is it important to remember? And what happens if we forget?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the age of disinformation, should we let mainstream media outlets get away with packaging sponsored content as real news? The recent brouhaha over the SM Mall of Asia “stolen globe” incident offers some lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On World Toilet Day, take a moment to honor the workers who have to go house-to-house in the poorest communities to check that people are answering the call of nature hygienically--so that we all keep food- and waterborne diseases at bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadly pagdating sa bakuna walang forever. Dr. DJ Bandoy tells you everything you need to know before getting that third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 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.

On a daily basis, the DOH removes duplicate cases from the COVID-19 tally and many “recoveries” are re-tagged as “deaths”. How could this still be happening, almost two years into the pandemic?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NTF-ELCAC has been unable to give a satisfactory accounting of how it spent its money in 2021. Now it faces a huge budget cut from the Senate, and might even be abolished altogether. What can America's many wars teach us about the true cost of conflict?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For months, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte kept denying she was considering running for a national post in the 2022 election. At the 11th hour, she changed her mind to heed the “relentless call” from her supporters. But did she ever really change her mind, or was this part of the plan all along?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 months after the first lockdown, cinemas have finally reopened. Do you still remember what it's like to sit in a big, dark, cold room with strangers? Is it safe to go back in now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has suffered 10 consecutive weeks of oil price hikes. It's become such a heated topic that the presidential candidates have jumped into the fray. Their populist rhetoric of suspending fuel excise taxes--is that really the answer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti-covid pill manufacturer, Merck, and the Medicines Patent Pool have entered a licencing agreement to offer international access for molnupiravir. What does this mean for low to middle income countries? And, can anti-covid pills be used to replace vaccines? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis Uy now owns 90% of the Malampaya gas field. Why did the government allow his company, which has no experience in exploration, to take over? And why, if the reserves are depleting soon, is he willing to go deep in debt to buy it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, the Ampatuans had gotten away with all kinds of atrocities. Not just land-grabbing and corruption, but even abductions, torture, sexual assault, bombings, and murder by chainsaw. But their crime on November 23, 2009 was just too gruesome to be covered up. Now they had to deal with something they weren't used to—being held accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than one Cynthia in the tragic and infuriating tale of the Maguindanao massacre. And the other Cynthia was there from the time the crime was planned to the time the perpetrators were trying to cover it up.For more on this story, listen to Super Evil: A Beautiful Place to Die, an Inquirer Podcast, powered by PumaPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When armed men stopped the convoy of journalists and members of the Mangudadatu clan, they stripped their captives of their belongings. But lawyer Cynthia Oquendo-Ayon managed to hold on to her phone. It would be her lifeline—or so she thought.For more on this story, listen to Super Evil: A Beautiful Place to Die, an Inquirer Podcast, powered by PumaPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Isn't this enough telephone wires?” was one of the things Trese art director Jojo Aguilar was asked by his non-Filipino colleagues while they were working on the Netflix adaptation. His response: the more telephone wires, the more authentic! Here's how a global production team brought Manila's cityscape to life for the world to see.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ngayong hiwa-hiwalay tayo, ang hirap makiramay tuwing may namatayan. Paano nga ba tayo makakapagbigay ng ginhawa sa mga taong malayo sa atin? At kung tayo naman ang nagdadalamhati, ano ang dapat nating gawin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When somebody dies, it's a community affair. OFWs fly back home, family members help each other prepare for the wake and the funeral, and friends keep them company at the funeral home no matter how late. But with the pandemic, how do we do all of that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our game of "Never Have I Ever" with horror fiction writers Eliza Victoria, Yvette Tan, and Wincy Ong where hosts Shani Tan and Gege Sugue ask authors to match their written works with common horror story themes. Interested to read their story recommendations? You can find the link to all the stories mentioned in this podcast here: https://booklaban.com/teka-teka-halloween-episode-booklaban-plays-never-have-i-ever-with-filipino-horror-authors/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for something spooky to read this Halloween? Listen up...if you dare! Horror fiction writers Eliza Victoria, Yvette Tan, and Wincy Ong join hosts Shani Tan and Gege Sugue in a game of "Never Have I Ever" where they match their written work with common horror story themes. You can find the horror stories in this link: https://booklaban.com/teka-teka-halloween-episode-booklaban-plays-never-have-i-ever-with-filipino-horror-authors/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you noticed the job ads for social media managers? We are seeing more of these lately as the elections draw near. Why is that? UMass and Harvard University communication professor and disinformation researcher Jonathan Ong talks about what they've found about paid troll work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By now, we've all heard of the Delta variant and we've seen what it can do. But now the Delta variant has mutated once more and some experts fear that its descendant, Delta Plus, is 10% more transmissible than the variant. Dr. DJ Bandoy tells us what we know about Delta Plus so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hype or hope? The Comelec has begun running mock trials of blockchain-enabled voting, with the goal of getting more overseas Filipinos to vote. At least three foreign tech providers are in the race--Voatz, Smartmatic and Indra. Could this finally stamp out electoral fraud? And what will it look like in practice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On September 15, the US, UK, and Australia announced a new security pact which will enable Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time. China was not happy. Aaron Jed Rabena, research fellow at the Asia Pacific Pathways to Progress, talks us through what all this means for ASEAN and the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noli Aurillo did not learn how to read notes, but he was a musician like no other. When he died of Covid on October 16, the Pinoy music industry mourned. This is why his unorthodox style of playing the guitar will forever be remembered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every day, millions of girls and young women see harmful ideas and stereotypes that are reinforced by misinformation and disinformation online. Here's why we should care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pharma giant Merck says its new antiviral drug can cut hospitalizations in half for COVID-19 patients. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the studies on Molnupiravir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candidates for the 2022 elections are up against extraordinary limitations on interacting with voters. How are they adapting their strategies? The teams behind Leni Robredo and Isko Moreno have some ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov founded an independent media outlet. But unlike Rappler, journalists have been killed in Muratov's newsroom. This is the story of how he built a paper that can stand up to Vladimir Putin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Booklaban hosts Shani Tan and Gege Cruz talk to Komiket co-founder Paolo Herras and writer Jay Ignacio about “Alandal”, one of the official selections of the Philippine International Comics Festival 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gigil, the agency that created the infamous Belo “pandemic effect” ad, has been suspended for violating advertising ethics. Let's talk about the very real consequences of unrealistic beauty standards--especially on women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloggers, vloggers, influencers, content creators: A recent controversial interview stirred up debate about their roles and responsibilities to society. Journalist and educator Danilo Arao, and long-time blogger Noemi Dado talk about the overlaps, differences and the ethical standards in their practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bandoy returns to the Philippines and describes his experience from boarding the plane to staying in the quarantine hotel. 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.

One woman, four men. All of them household names in politics, all of them promising change. The race to replace Duterte is on, and these are the candidates courting your votes beginning today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 2022 senatorial race, 176 candidates are running for just 12 open seats. It's a list filled with incumbent officials, re-electionists, political greenhorns, and former Senators looking to make a comeback. How do you pick out the good ones? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the biggest-ever leak of documents exposing hidden wealth and tax avoidance by the world's rich and powerful. But are offshore accounts illegal? PCIJ editorial director Karol Ilagan explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the height of the probe on Pharmally, President Duterte issued a memorandum forbidding cabinet executives from attending investigations in the Senate. FLAG lawyer and criminal law professor, Atty. Ted Te weighs in on the matter. 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.

The pilot vaccination for teenagers in the Philippines is set to begin. The IATF announced that six hospitals in Metro Manila will vaccinate 15 to 17 year olds starting October. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the latest studies on COVID-19 vaccine for minors. 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.

San Miguel claims the Pasig River Expressway will decongest our roads. Will it? An urban planner, a government official, and two economists weigh in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Philippines, only those who have been convicted are prevented from running for government, but NOT those who are facing criminal charges. Why can't we just make a law barring anyone with a legal case from running?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shut all borders! Ground all planes! That was the thinking in the early days of the pandemic, as we fought an unseen enemy. When people did have to fly, they showed up in full hazmat suits. But after 18 months, we now have data that show there's little risk of catching COVID-19 in-flight--if you know what to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the Internet came along, civic education was an integral subject in school. Does it have a role in modern society? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From symptoms check apps to syndromic surveillance, Dr. DJ Bandoy shares his experience attending face-to-face classes at the University of California, Davis. 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.

We've been told again and again: wash your hands to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But for Filipinos in urban poor communities, handwashing is a luxury they can't afford. This story is a collaboration with the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Visit pcij.org for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Western Visayas grapples with an uptick in COVID-19 cases, local officials aren't feeling the love from the IATF. In fact, in some cases, it's the task force that's holding them back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've talked about how the healthcare sector is a major driver of climate change. We also know what stands in the way of hospitals going green. But it is possible to do so, and it doesn't even have to happen all at once. In this final episode on sustainable healthcare, we look at how a hospital in Iloilo does it, from providing staff with bicycles, switching from chemical cleaning agents to vinegar and kamias, and segregating their waste meticulously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FLAG lawyer and criminal law professor, Atty. Ted Te, talks about what to expect in the ICC now that the Pre-trial Chamber has given the greenlight to the Office of the Prosecutor to launch a full investigation into the war on drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DOH was given billions of pesos for the COVID response. But based on the 2020 audit report, there are discrepancies and possible overspending. Where did those funds end up going? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you're busy saving lives–while fearing for your own–you're not really thinking about segregating waste, switching the lights off when they're not in use, or planting vegetables in your hospital to lessen your carbon footprint when feeding your patients. What are the challenges that make it difficult for our hospitals to adopt environment-friendly practices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly half a century later, the lessons of Martial Law are more important than ever. We take you behind the scenes of the Freedom Memorial Museum, which is being built not just to honor the past, but more importantly, shine a light on the way forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.