Teka Teka

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.