Teka Teka

Photographer and photo editor Sonny Thakur talks food photo aesthetics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Duterte directed the Department of Justice to lead the crackdown against corruption in government. How do they plan to do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study from Singapore reveals a new mutation in the COVID-19 made the virus less deadly. How?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top brass warned actress Liza Soberano that she could "suffer the same fate" as other female activists. Why? And what does it have to do with #redlipstick?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a recently premiered documentary, Pope Francis said, "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do horror films get under your skin? What kind of fears do they pry open or unleash? Micah Tadena, producer of horror film EERIE, talks to us about them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bangkok calling for reform. They are not alone. Overseas pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong are also showing support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists use models to study outbreaks. How do they predict cases of new diseases, such as COVID? We spoke with genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy about epidemic models.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists continue to voice their concerns about the dolomite sand project in Manila Bay. We talk to Dr. Caro Jaraula from the UP Marine Science Institute about their recommendations for DENR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers used to monitor seatwork or answer questions. Now parents are having to take part in students’ lessons.  We asked Nanay Lydia about her experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime shows feature despicable deeds and details that would make your stomach turn. And we can’t get enough of them. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawmakers elected Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the House Speaker in accordance to the term-sharing deal brokered by Pres. Duterte. Here are some things you should know about the new Speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors use hydroxychloroquine to prevent and treat malaria and lupus. But can it prevent COVID? We spoke with genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy about prophylaxis and the coronavirus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Groups mourn the death of 3-month old Baby River, who was separated at birth from her activist mother. And, how has the pandemic affected the distribution of formula milk to families that need it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pulse Asia released a series of surveys this week that show an overwhelming majority of Filipinos approve of President Duterte's response to the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Certain provisions of emergency powers law allowed for the arrest of local officials and social media users spreading false information. Atty. Ted Te talks about the dangers of such provisions in this mini series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SY 2020-2021 kicked off for public schools on October 5. All over social media teachers and students share their struggles with online learning. And, some ABS-CBN programs are set to return on-air on channel 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with Prof. Guido David from OCTA Research about how public measures have affected transmission and how we can keep reducing the number of new cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A congress beat reporter gives us the lowdown on the house leadership showdown. AND do the new rules deliberately make it harder for the public to access the SALN of gov't officials?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tons of infectious wastes are disposed each day including face masks, gloves and other PPEs. How is this affecting our environment? And, today marks our 200th day under lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PH has had one of the longest and toughest lockdowns in Asia. Quarantine violators were at times humiliated or beaten by law enforcers. Atty. Ted Te talks about government's use of force in this mini series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poverty incidence in the PH has been improving in recent years. But it only took a few months under lockdown for 1.5 million Pinoys to be pulled  back to poverty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As art is being presented as an online experience, what experiences are lost? Do we stand to gain anything from the absence of a physical space.  We talk to art journalist and independent curator Gwen Bautista about how this critical time is transforming our own encounters with art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some subscribers may be experiencing poor internet connection this week due  to an emergency cable maintenance in the Pacific. And, what ever happened to that million dollar bank heist in 2016 that was traced back to the Ph? PCIJ tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook took down dozens of fake accounts and pages because of "coordinated  inauthentic behavior." And starting October, new restrictions on music live streaming on Facebook and Instagram will take effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red-tagging  of journalists, lawyers and human rights advocates continued during the lockdown. And now authorities have taken that extra step of accusing  critics of being terrorists. Atty. Ted Te shares how this impacts our rights and freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Duterte affirms the Philippines' legal victory vs Beijing in the South China Sea. AND Taiwan, the first country to close its borders during the pandemic, is slowly re-opening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pool testing is a method that combines samples from multiple people and carries out the test on one batch. The Philippine government said it is considering using pool testing to multiply testing capacity by 10. Pero effective ba ang pool testing? At kaya ba natin itong gawin? We asked  genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy in this Teka Teka news segment called COVID Corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the 48th year since the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos placed the  entire Philippines under martial law rule. What lessons have we learned since then? AND another outbreak in China? Should we be worried?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BSP says more Filipinos redeemed their pledged loans from pawnshops during this pandemic. This data runs contrary to the behavior observed in other countries. Why is this happening? AND the richest individuals in the country just became a little poorer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Teka Teka mini series, we look back at the events that took place during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown and its impact on the rights and freedoms of Filipinos. We talk to Atty. Ted Te about the temporary ban on outdoor protests back in June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that children are having their classes online, parents and education advocates are starting to worry about the strangers they could possibly interact with on social media. So how can we keep our kids safe? Also, the United Nations Human Right Chief is urging government to revoke policies that could lead to killings namely the war on drugs and the Anti-Terror law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paano malalaman kung gumaling ka na sa COVID-19? At pwede ka pa ba makahawa after 14 days in self quarantine? We ask genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy in this Teka Teka news segment called COVID Corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Science and Technology revealed its initial list of areas that have been selected for the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. But what usually happens during these trials? And, how are local government units preparing for typhoon season amidst this health crisis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Online learning + work from home = rising prices for gadgets. Should government impose a price cap on computers and gadgets in the time of COVID? Meanwhile, will robots take the jobs even of writers and journalists? Hear what machines have to say in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A beloved watering hole along Katipunan extension is among many establishments that closed shop. Our Puma correspondent Carl Javier walks us through his audio story about what this place means to him. And we tease more fresh podcasts in the lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Of course we want the best for Manila Bay, but is crushed dolomite really what it needs right now? AND government has signed a deal allowing  China-backed Dito Telco to build cell sites inside military camps. Why  are some lawmakers worried?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID  Corner muna. The Philippine Genome Center reported that they found  mutations of the coronavirus from several patients. We speak with Dr. DJ  Bandoy, isang genomic data scientist mula sa UC Davis. What happens to a  virus when it mutates, and how does it affect the population when it  does?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4.6 million Filipinos are unemployed in July, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. What does this mean for people who are looking for work? AND regional television and radio stations of the embattled network ABS-CBN have shut down. Should we be concerned?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are groups really talking about when they say they want a  revolutionary government? And is it something even worth considering at  this time? AND Inday Espina-Varona asks Clinical Psychologist Dr. Caring  Tarroja for tips to cope with the pandemic stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fire hit Manila’s oldest artist-run space last June which left its archives badly damaged from the fire, rain, and mold. How are they recovering now? We talk to Marga Villanueva about how Lopez Museum is helping restore Green Papaya Art Projects’ archives, and why its archives are important. Plus we have some newly released podcasts for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired NBI Director Dante Gierran has been appointed by the President to lead the embattled PhilHealth. But what do we know about Gierran? And what does he know about running an insurance company? AND speaking of health, how is President Duterte? And should we be worried about the state of his health?Can you guess our mystery soundbite? Hint: Nag-trend siya sa Twitter (ulit)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID Corner muna. How goes the hunt for a vaccine for COVID-19? We speak with Dr. DJ Bandoy, isang genomic data scientist mula sa UC Davis. How do vaccines work, and when can we really expect progress on that front?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayanihan 2 allots P165-B for health, tourism, education, transportation, AND everything else. Meanwhile...government needs 3,000 more health care workers in the fight against COVID-19. But data shows around 200,000 registered nurses are jobless. So is there a shortage or is there a surplus in potential frontliners? What explains the gap between supply and demand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.