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"Last year, we opened classes. And we successfully ended those classes. Now we are opening another school year. Isn't that success worthy of celebration in the light of all our challenges?" Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones drew controversy when she made those remarks at the recent opening of the new school year. How fair is it to make this declaration?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about the ties between two of our biggest crises today: our health, and climate change. We usually associate global warming with the energy sector, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture. But did you know that healthcare is a major driver of climate change, too?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than the rising trend in victim-activated improvised explosive devices, more IEDs are apparently being made from everyday household items. Fred Lubang, National Coordinator for the Philippine Campaign to Ban Landmines, explains how this trend puts civilians in rural communities at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's easy to say what your priorities are, putting your money where your mouth is in another. Alin nga ba ang tunay na priority ng gobyerno para sa 2022 ayon sa proposed national budget? Usapang Econ Muna tayo with JC Punongbayan.Read more about the 2022 budget analysis in this article  https://bit.ly/2XtFK1ySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do aerosol particles behave in the air? And, are face shields enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19?  Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the studies.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.

Nearly four years after the liberation of Marawi City, the Marawi Compensation Bill finally passes on third and final reading at the House of Representatives. The bill is a long-needed and decisive step towards recognizing the victims of the war in Marawi who deserve just compensation. What does it take to rehabilitate a war-torn city?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the influx of COVID-19 patients, private hospitals are hanging by a thread. Dr. Glenn Paraso, executive director of the Mary Johnston Hospital, explains how the drop in elective surgeries and the unsettled PhilHealth debt are causing financial distress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Von Totanes, Director of Ateneo's Rizal Library, talks about the importance of libraries, especially when so much is online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long before we troop to the polls in 2022, politicians have begun pumping big money into ads on social media. That should count as premature campaigning--and yet, it doesn't. We take a closer look at why, and how candidates are blatantly exploiting a loophole in the law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. health officials are preparing to rollout COVID-19 booster shots for adults as new variants continue to emerge. But what is the logic behind using booster shots? And should this be a priority? Dr. DJ Bandoy tells us more.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.

Dumaguete's marine biodiversity is threatened with a 174-hectare reclamation project. Petitions to stop the project have been turned down twice. What do we stand to lose? Trin Custodio of WWF Philippines and marine scientist Dr. Rene Abesamis explain the possible impact on marine life and humans alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that the Philippines has a history with Afghanistan? Veteran journalist Ed Lingao explains the significance of our shared history and how it affects what lies ahead for the Philippines in light of the Taliban's return to power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New week, new guy cancelledt. What is at the root of this bad behavior? Let's look at it through the lens of evolutionary psychology, with help from Conservative Ako host and sex and relationships therapist Doc Rica Cruz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blended learning has been hard for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Concerned parents are calling for a safe and gradual opening of schools instead. Analiza Natalio of Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Pamilya ng Pantawid shares the state of 4Ps' education during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the rules for quarantine and isolation in this episode of COVID Corner. 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.

Using digital payments have become part of daily transactions. And cryptocurrency has become more popular even outside of tech circles. El Savador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender. Is cryptocurrency the future of money? Ramon Tayag of Bloom Solutions explains what cryptocurrency is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PhilHealth has been embroiled in controversies from corruption scandals to audit discrepancies. Now they're disputing billions of pesos in hospital claims -- suspecting some as being fraudulent.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nagbabasa ka ba ng mga aklat sa Filipino? ‘Yung totoo. Booklaban hosts Gege Sugue and Shani Tan talk about the common misconception about Filipino readers and the ways local publishing houses have influenced more Pinoys to read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DUMPER-PTDA Party-list Rep. Claudine Diana Bautista drew flak from netizens after photos of her lavish wedding were posted online. FLAG lawyer and criminal law professor, Atty. Ted Te, talks about the rule on modest living for public servants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first case of the Lambda variant in the Philippines was detected on August 15. The Lambda and Delta variants both have similar mutations in the spike protein and the receptor binding domain. But a crucial thing that sets Lambda apart from other variants is that it shows vaccine resistance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Droughts, wildfires, heatwaves, and floods--whose fault is it anyway? The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report points to humans as the culprit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Tokyo journey isn't done yet. Get to know the six athletes representing the Philippines at the Paralympics 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan signals a return to repressive rule which puts the rights and lives of women at stake. What will life be like under Taliban rule? And what are women's advocacy groups doing to help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabi nila, nagfi-Filipino lang ang mga politiko tuwing eleksyon sa campaign jingles nila. Pero bakit nga ba dapat gamitin ng ating mga opisyal ang wikang pambansa—pati na rin ang ating mga katutubong wika—lalong-lalo na sa panahon ng krisis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

75% of COVID-19 cases in Singapore were vaccinated individuals. Although the cases were not severe, health experts are now looking into “breakthrough infections” possibly driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what causes breakthrough infections 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.

Naka-lockdown na naman ang Metro Manila ngayong Buwan ng Wika. Sa panahong nasa bahay lang ang karamihan at madalas ay maulan pa ang panahon, ano kaya ang magandang palipas-oras? Sa pagmamasid ng manunulat na si Lualhati Bautista sa social media, tila dumarami ang mga makata ngayong pandemya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pres. Duterte's last State of the Nation Address is his longest one yet. Was he able to cover enough of what the people wanted to hear? Young leaders from all over the country give an honest assessment of the SONA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vlogger Nas Daily has been criticized for supposedly featuring Kalinga tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in an online workshop without permission. Cultural anthropologist and professor Nestor Castro, and Rocky Ngalob of NCIP-CAR explain the laws protecting the centuries-old art form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 5 consecutive quarters na lumiliit ang ekonomiya ng Pilipinas, we're finally seeing double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2021! Pero teka, is this for real or math magic lang? Hihimayin yan ni JC Punongbayan ng Usapang Econ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is R0? And how do data scientists compute it? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.If you have any 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.

History made, time to head back home. Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa shares what it was like to be on the same flight as Nesthy Petecio, insight into Carlo Paalam's bout, and what we can look forward to in Paris 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much cash aid will residents receive from the government? What are community pantries doing to help? Inday Espina-Varona talks to economist JC Punongbayan and Maginhawa community pantry organizer Patricia Non in an episode of ALAB Analysis by Altermidya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines has been tagged as the global epicenter of online sexual trafficking of children. Authorities are having a hard time pinning down perpetrators. Journalist Neil Servallos explains that it has something to do with how the internet works in the Philippines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laurel Hubbard is the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics. While her inclusion is considered a victory for the transgender community, some critics continue to raise concerns. Sports lawyer Atty. Mickey Ingles and Ceej Tantengco of Go Hard Girls talk about the complexities of gender in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health experts have cautioned the public against taking antibody tests to determine their level of protection against COVID-19. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the limitations of antibody test kits and how these tests can give false confidence.Got questions about COVID-19? [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inquirer Sports editor Francis Ochoa discusses Carlos Yulo's first Olympics journey and what's next for the young gymnastics star. And we touch on the rising cases of COVID-19 linked to the Olympic Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19 has spread through Southeast Asia. Countries all over the region have been reporting a spike in new cases, but the Philippines is only just starting to see an upward trend. UP School of Statistics associate professor Peter Cayton explains the data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you had to choose one picture to sum up the last five years of the Duterte presidency, which image would it be? One of the last images of Michael Siaron might come to mind for some. Michael is an alleged drug pusher whose lifeless body was cradled by his wife in the middle of EDSA just days before President Duterte's first State of the Nation Address. Some likened his final photo to Michael Angelo's “Pieta.” Listen to Raffy Lerma, the photojournalist who took that iconic photo, describe what it was like to be covering that grim scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time since 1932, the Philippines will bring home more than one Olympic medal. Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa and Go Hard Girls' Ceej Tantengco talk about Nesthy's fighting styles (yes, plural!) and take you back to her first big fight at 11 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genomic data scientist, Dr. DJ Bandoy, breaks down key mutations of the delta variant that has caused a surge of COVID-19 cases in Asia.Got questions about COVID-19? [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidilyn Diaz wins weightlifting gold in the Tokyo Olympics despite the challenges she faced during the pandemic. Inquirer Sports editor Francis Ochoa talks about Diaz' winning moment, her journey to victory, and what we can learn about investing in athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will Pres. Duterte discuss in his last State of the Nation Address? Veteran journalist Inday Espina-Varona gives a recap of the previous SONA and a run through of some issues he may talk about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teka Teka, punta muna tayo sa Tokyo! Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa checks in from the Olympics and talks about the safety protocols, and how the Filipino delegation is guarding the mental health of our athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Bandoy explains the results of mRNA vaccination trials on pregnant women. Have a question about COVID-19. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last June 30, Bayanihan 2 expired with 18 billion pesos meant for COVID response left unspent. Ken Abante of Citizen's Budget Tracker breaks down the funds' supposed allocation and how their expiration affects Filipinos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The battle for the West Philippine Sea is far from over. Policy experts think it's time we use alliances to strengthen our position. Dindo Manhit of Stratbase ADR Institute tells us who we can team up with and the ways we can go about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg ranked 53 countries based on the best and worst places to be as the world starts to go back to normal. On the top of the list are U.S., New Zealand, Switzerland, and Israel. The Philippines ranks 52. DJ Bandoy breaks down Bloomberg's criteria.For more questions: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, Facebook took down 200 accounts that were peddling fake news and lodging attacks against Duterte's political opponents. Facebook linked these accounts to one man: Nic Gabunada, the same person recently hired by the Department of Finance to handle their communications strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awkwardness around periods makes it harder for girls to stay in sports. adidas senior product manager Kim Buerger takes us into how they made period-proof tights, and why we need to design specifically for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What food or drinks should I avoid before and after getting vaccinated? Is it safe to proceed with my COVID-19 shot if my blood pressure is high? Dr. DJ Bandoy answers common questions from listeners. Have a question about COVID-19? Email [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.