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A botched buy-bust operation involving an estimated P10 billion worth of drugs has led top law enforcement officials to repeat earlier whistleblower claims: A reward system for anti-drug operations established during the Duterte era is driving criminal activity perpetrated by police. If you'd like to hear more of our drug war coverage, listen to our previous episodes covering whistleblower testimonies.How the House drug war hearings might affect the ICC probehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4vZUFY2Ec4oEtohMTjgmj6?si=aac5dd74134a4680 Top drug war cop calls police 'biggest crime group in the country'https://open.spotify.com/episode/22MhRZmyun6jho0k4vZZT4?si=5ae2131608a74d3a  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard that there's more to democracy than voting every few years or even running for office yourself. But what does active and meaningful participation even look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oya Arriola of the “Give A Hoot” podcast on effective communication and how it leads to social change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard of the Project Citizen Model? It's a 12-step method that allows everyday citizens to influence public policy for the better. Here's what else you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During his time as Naga City Mayor and Interior Secretary, Jesse Robredo quickly learned that “yielding power to the people” was a key ingredient to good governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, arts and culture advocate Gabriel Villaruel shares how his passion for art became a powerful tool for youth leadership and community empowerment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, officials from the Sanggunian Kabataan weigh in on whether the law enacted in 2015 to reform the SK lived up to its promise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 2025 midterm polls coming in May, how can youth leaders deliver a fresh brand of governance to local communities? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being asked to run for the Senate by former President Cory Aquino, Santanina Rasul cemented her legacy as the country’s first female Muslim senator and a champion for women’s rights and education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youth leaders walk us through the reforms intended to save the Sanggunian Kabataan from dynasties, corruption, and mismanagement.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the recent passing of Roberto Alejandro, co-founder of the iconic gift shop Papelmeroti, we look back at the story behind the family-owned store. Known for its sustainably crafted gifts, it continues to be a go-to for Filipinos seeking meaningful presents for their loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building climate-resilient communities also means protecting Filipinos whose livelihoods are at risk due to extreme weather events. How can the Philippines safeguard its informal economy from the dangers brought by climate change?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A decade ago, the Sanggunian Kabataan was almost abolished over allegations of corruption and mismanagement. But things changed for the better in 2015. Former Senator Bam Aquino and Taguig City Councilor Jomil Serna tell us that story.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minilaterals are the foreign policy trend sweeping the region, preoccupying analysts and heads of state. Here's what you need to know about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are at least three pending bills in Congress proposing yet another postponement of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In this episode, we speak with a lawyer to explore whether this delay is truly necessary and what it means for the Bangsamoro people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since its release in the 90’s, Jose Mari Chan’s ‘Christmas in our Hearts’ has been a staple song in every Filipino Christmas playlist. But why do we associate him with Christmas so much? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philippines, a leading global destination for business process outsourcing (BPO), generates around $30 billion annually from the industry. Despite challenges like expensive and slow internet, factors like high English proficiency, cheap labor costs, and government tax incentives help maintain its competitiveness worldwide. However, the rise of artificial intelligence or AI is projected to reduce agent labor costs globally, posing challenges to the workforce.This development highlights the need for BPO workers to upskill and for call centers to offer more complex services. While AI is seen to displace some jobs, could it also present opportunities for job creation and worker advancement? To explore these dynamics and their impact on Filipino BPO workers, we spoke with Renso Bajala of the BPO Industry Employment Network (BIEN) to learn what it’s really like at the workplace. We learn that all these predictions are so much more complicated than they seem. BPO workers experience the impact of AI systems from recruitment to assessing their job performance. Bajala also talks about how the so-called “upskilling” or “re-skilling” plans must start beyond the BPO sector. This episode was produced by Karol Ilagan. The script was edited by Jil Caro and Carljoe Javier. The episode was edited by Pidoy Blanco and Anthony Tobias. This podcast was produced by PumaPodcast in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is an expectation that global efforts to address climate change will stall under another Trump administration. At the frontlines of climate disaster, the Philippines turns to European allies as it seeks to kickstart its transition to a green economy. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on one of the Philippines' greatest obsessions—love teams! Why settle for one heartthrob when you can have two, smoldering together in slow motion under a fake rainstorm? We’ll dish on the OG pairs, the cringe-worthy beginnings, and those “are they or aren’t they?” moments that keep fans guessing. It’s drama, kilig, and just the right amount of chaos. Whether you're a die-hard shipper or just here for the memes, this episode promises more twists than your Lola’s favorite teleserye. Buckle up—this is love team madness, and we’re all just living in it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, law lecturer and political analyst Michael Yusingco helps us make sense of the criminal complaints and investigation underway against Vice President Sara Duterte. He also helps us understand why she keeps doubling down on the incendiary behavior that led to it all. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Pinay para-powerlifter Adeline “Adz” Dumapong’s journey of lifting the Philippines to a historic victory during the 2000 Sydney Paralympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know Rizal the author, Rizal the linguist, and even Rizal the womanizer. But what about Rizal the naturalist? Join Sab and Ceej as they discuss the lesser-known sides of our national hero.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pollster and political scientist Cleve Arguelles and reporter Bella Perez-Rubio try to answer an age-old question: If Filipinos know dynasties are corrupt, why do they keep voting them back into power? Listen to our previous episodes with Cleve Arguelles.Most Filipinos want to be neutral on Palestine. Here’s why we shouldn’t be. Six narratives China wants us to believe — and how Trump's win gives them leverageFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifteen years ago, the Philippines was named the second-deadliest place in the world for journalists. That's because we did the unthinkable.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2024 begins to come to close, how can we create a feasible budget?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got a food craving? Need groceries? Or maybe a ride? There's an app for that. In this special series for Teka Teka, we delve into the lives of food-delivery and ride-hailing workers in Metro Manila whose daily routine is dictated by an app. These gig-economy workers struggle with uncertain pay, indebtedness, the physical toll of chasing incentives, and the occasional challenging interactions with customers. Their stories reveal that in the Philippines, gig work is more than a side hustle – it's a full-time job. We meet: John Jay Chan, former rider, organizer for the National Union of Food Delivery RidersAtty. Evelyn Battad, professor at the College of Law, University of the Philippines DilimanDirector Alvin Curada, Bureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment This episode was produced by Karol Ilagan with research by Jabes Florian Lazaro and Rosemarie Corpin. The episode was edited by Pidoy Blanco.Jil Caro is the executive producer. Carl Javier is the EIC of Teka Teka.  This podcast was produced by PumaPodcast in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network.Listen to the related episodes here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As more young Filipinos are diagnosed with non-communicable diseases, public health advocates and legal experts are pushing for food warning labels to be placed at the front of packaging, to help consumers make more informed choices and reduce health risks.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After over a decade in the Philippine beauty industry, Albert Kurniawan throws his hat in the ring of beauty offerings with his beauty brand Teviant.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that Chinese operatives are working overtime to run influence campaigns in the Philippines. But what narratives are they spreading and what do they actually hope to achieve? A research firm fills us in.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice President Sara Duterte seems to be paying the price for her feud with President Bongbong Marcos in the court of public opinion, while the President is walking a very tightrope, says pollster and political scientist Cleve Arguelles.Listen to our previous episode to hear what Filipinos really think about the Marcos-Duterte rift and other topics hereFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got a food craving? Need groceries? Or maybe a ride? There's an app for that. In this special series for Teka Teka, we delve into the lives of food-delivery and ride-hailing workers in Metro Manila whose daily routine is dictated by an app. These gig-economy workers struggle with uncertain pay, indebtedness, the physical toll of chasing incentives, and the occasional challenging interactions with customers. Their stories reveal that in the Philippines, gig work is more than a side hustle – it's a full-time job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study by DSG consumer partners found that Filipino Gen-Z’s are investing more on skincare than makeup. How can Filipinos develop the best skincare routine?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PumaPodcast’s What AP? Team tours Intramuros after dark to learn the deepest, darkest secrets of the walled city.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A BMI study found that the Philippines’ BPO industry could shrink amid the shift to AI. How can Filipino workers retain their competitive edge?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservation biologist Kisha Mwanya on her work centering the Philippine communities on the frontlines of climate disaster and how to push through our shared anxiety about climate change to make a difference. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A shocking number of Filipinos believe that the government should not send direct aid to Palestinians nor outrightly condemn Israel's actions that have led to the deaths of over 40,000 civilians. Pollster and political scientist Cleve Argeulles says there's a larger conversation to be had about the role the Philippines should play on the international stage.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco and sports reporter Lui Morales talk to Ellie Haenel, the first openly trans athlete in women’s football in the Philippines. Ellie shares her journey of resilience, from pursuing her dream of playing professionally to overcoming discrimination, homophobia, and transphobia. This episode may be upsetting for some, so please listen with care.Go Hard GirlsFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Verde Island Passage has been dubbed the Amazon of the Oceans for its rich biodiversity. How can the Philippines protect this unique waterway?For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the women's clinic taking on the stigma surrounding reproductive and sexual health in the Philippines. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristina Conti, a drug war lawyer assisting the International Criminal Court, weighs in on what we've learned from the drug war hearings and how they might help the ICC's investigation.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the chaotic filing of candidacies in the Philippines, where questionable aspirants raise concerns about electoral integrity. Election law expert and former COMELEC Commissioner Luie Guia shares insights on how the agency navigates these challenges.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As politicians prepare for the 2025 midterm elections, alliances are shifting, battle lines are being redrawn. But with the collapse of the Marcos-Duterte "Uniteam", it's getting more complicated answering the question, So who's the real opposition now? PumaPodcast's Roby Alampay discusses the new coalitions and old interests at play with political consultants Ronald Llamas and Alan German. They also discuss what's at stake for the Marcos administration, Vice President Sara Duterte, and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, what with the ICC, a threatened impeachment, and 2028 elections all view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many companies today claim to prioritize the mental health of their employees. Here are some actionable steps they can take to do so.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content creators and influencers are emerging as new and potentially important players in Philippine elections, either as endorsers of other candidates or as candidates themselves. Some are fronting as the faces of partylists old and new. Will they be gamechangers, or will they run into the same hard walls and ceilings that stopped past celebrities-turned-politicians? PumaPodcast's Roby Alampay spoke with political advisers Ronald Llamas and Alan German.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Bayt, a Palestinian eatery, quietly opened in Imus, Cavite last June 2024. The family of refugees who run it tell their story in this episode of Teka Teka.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday night, the friend-making app TimeLeft brings strangers together for dinner all over Metro Manila. We walk you through the experience.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka, PumaPodcast takes you to Delhi, India, to learn about Goonj, a groundbreaking social enterprise reshaping the culture of giving. In 2015 Anshu Gupta received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work in Goonj. Goonj upcycles discarded materials into tools for dignity and empowerment. From the story of Habib Bhai, a rickshaw driver collecting unclaimed bodies, to the creation of washable sanitary napkins from scrap cloth, Goonj has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands across rural and urban India.Explore how Goonj operates eight large centers, employs over 1,200 people, and partners with 700 local organizations. Learn about their transformative products, from school and wedding kits to the MyPad sanitary napkin project, empowering women. Goonj’s year-round, data-driven sorting goes beyond disaster relief, addressing daily needs with dignity.Visit goonj.org to learn more, and follow the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation at rmaward.asia for more inspiring stories.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., claim we have a vibrant job market. But at the same time, Filipinos report struggling to find high quality jobs. Sonny Africa helps us make sense of the situation For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just months away before the 2025 midterm elections, how can we teach the people around us to spot disinformation?5 Minutes LangSpotifyYoutubeFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative Journalist Karol Ilagan, through the support of The Pulitzer Foundation, like a lot of us has been exploring how AI affects our daily lives. She talks with Teka Teka Editor in Chief Carl Javier about her investigation on Grab surge rates, how AI black boxes work, and what we should be thinking about when we use apps driven by algorithms we know little about.Grab Part 1:SpotifyYoutubeGrab Part 2:SpotifyYoutubeFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.