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We're building a world that listens. PumaPodcast is an award-winning podcast production company based in Manila. We created the first podcasts out of Asia to be archived in the US Library of Congress. We're sharing the joy, power, and value there is in listening through more than 40 shows. You'll find some of those episodes here. For the full list, and more info about our work please to go pumapodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. People are writing Alice Guo fanfiction | Teka Teka

    Have you heard of #Guontiveros? While some of us want to see the dismissed Bamban mayor brought to justice, one set of the internet sees Alice Guo and Risa Hontiveros as their OTP. Hear more in Bella Perez-Rubio’s interview with CX Roque, lead analyst at Social Signals. From the "Teka Teka"...

  2. Jollibee Group Foundation on uplifting communities for food security | A Better Normal

    How does a fast food chain contribute to social change? Ma. Gisela Tiongson takes us through how the Jollibee Group Foundation is using its resources to fight hunger, support farmers, and uplift communities. Hear how they’re making a lasting impact on Filipino families and farmers in this episode...

  3. Keeping track of your budget | 5 Minutes Lang

    This R2R co-founder is also a spreadsheet geek! Apart from managing the fashion social enterprise, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz is also a finance consultant! She shares her tips for how to create a realistic budget and stick to it! Spoiler: You don’t have to give up your lil treat—wag mo lang…

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  4. The Nerdy Derma on internet skincare trends | Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo

    When was the last time you consulted with your dermatologist? Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos is here to bust skincare myths and explain why you don't have to include every viral product in your routine. Get the lowdown on how to treat your skin right as Liz chats with The Nerdy Derma. From the "Project...

  5. Taking colonial stories from podcast to paper | What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted

    Tune in as Lio Mangubat, creator of "The Colonial Dept.", chats with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos about his new book, "Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves." Together, they nerd out about the importance of telling stories from the colonial period and making Philippine history accessible and engaging. From the...

  6. Ego Lemos solves modern agriculture problems with traditional solutions | Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit

    How can we balance modern agriculture with cultural heritage? Ego Lemos from Timor Leste, emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that respects indigenous practices while promoting sustainability. Learn about his work with Permatil and how it showcases the potential of community-driven...

  7. The drug war in the Philippines hasn't stopped | Teka Teka

    Carlos Conde, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, discusses the United Nation initiative to investigate the war on drugs and how the Philippine government’s resistance to cooperate has led to the program’s failure. From the "Teka Teka" podcast. For more conversations on news that matters…

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  8. World Vision PH on creating nurturing environments for kids | A Better Normal

    What inspires you to give back to your community? Jun Godornes of World Vision Philippines explains how their globally-guided mission is tailored to address the specific challenges faced by Filipinos. Discover how their community-centered approach empowers kids to take charge of their own…

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  9. Planning your first solo trip | 5 Minutes Lang

    One perk of solo travel? You get to explore a different side of yourself! Home Buddies and Hangout Buddies mayora Frances Cabatuando shares tips on being adventurous (and safe!) during your solo trips. Hear her conversation with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos in this episode from the "5 Minutes Lang"...

  10. Ellana Cosmetics continues their commitment to clean beauty | Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo

    Curious about how Ellana Mineral Cosmetics stays true to sustainability and customer needs? Tune in as founder Theresa Carbonel-Buenaflor shares how Ellana's commitment to clean beauty goes hand in hand with their being cruelty-free and eco-friendly. From "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo" For more...

  11. Revisit the AVSECOM Van | What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted

    Decades later, artifacts from Ninoy Aquino's death have fallen into disrepair—some forgotten, even lost. This Ninoy Aquino day, revisit this episode from the "What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted" where the team visit the van that brought Ninoy home. Also listen to: The Ninoy Aquino Spy…

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  12. Ravi Kannan R. says healthcare should be rooted in compassion | Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit

    When Dr. Ravi Kannan R. learned that many cancer patients couldn’t return to the hospital due to financial constraints, he and his team created systems rooted in empathy and trust to offer care at little or no cost. Listen to this 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee discuss how community-driven…

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  13. Why do we keep electing old leaders? | Teka Teka

    Whether we're talking about Biden, Trump, Duterte, or the Marcoses, the faces and family names up for elections have one thing in common: They’re old. In this episode of Teka Teka…Thoughts, Roby Alampay, Carl Javier, and Bella Perez-Rubio discuss why we allow old leaders, values, and voters to...

  14. We hear from the waste workers | A Better Normal

    For most of us, plastic is just plastic. But there's a lot involved in its collection and segregation before it can be recycled. Waste worker Yolly Cadilo shares a day in her life sorting garbage, and Paul Orpiada of Plastic Bank-Philippines discusses how we can support both formal and informal...

  15. Let's talk transferable skills | 5 Minutes Lang

    Some jobs we have today didn’t exist 20 years ago. But we’re doing them because over time, we acquired skills that taught us how. PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier chats with Ceej Tantengco about how transferable skills and a growth mindset has taken him from teaching, to owning a bar, and now leading…

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  16. Ingrid Nieto-Pagulayan helps us find our color palette | Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo

    Finding your color palette can open up new and unexpected ways for you to present your best self to the world. Color and image consultant Ingrid Nieto-Pagulayan shares how color analysis can also be a means for self discovery. From "Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo" For more stories from the...

  17. Korvi Rakshand on educating and empowering Bangladeshi youth | Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit

    Inspired by a day spent with children scavenging for and selling scraps, Korvi Rakshand and his friends created programs and platforms to provide accessible education and empowerment for the youth of Bangladesh. The 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee shares the JAAGO Foundation’s story on Epic Vibes,...

  18. What's up with Grab's surge pricing? | Teka Teka

    In an experiment, Karol Ilagan and her team booked 10 rides across Metro Manila every hour from 6am to midnight for a week. They found that Grab rides consistently had surge fees, and high fares didn't always result in shorter wait times. Hear more of her findings in Part 2 of “Bakit ang mahal ng...

  19. Tips for new managers | The Imaginable Workplace

    Being promoted to a leadership role comes with a new set of responsibilities, including adopting a fresh approach to team dynamics. Haraya Coaching’s Jackie Cañiza and PumaPodcast’s Carl Javier share insights on knowing when to take and when to relinquish control, so you can avoid becoming a meme...

  20. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer on women redefining power through peace | Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit

    In the first episode of "Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit," 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Miriam Coronel-Ferrer discusses the pivotal role women play in peacebuilding. She also talks about their growing confidence to redefine power and drive change in times of crisis. Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit is a podcast…

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  21. Understanding Grab's pricing algorithm | Teka Teka

    Magkano ang ginagastos mo sa Grab araw-araw? In her research, journalist Karol Ilagan booked a GrabCar nearly every hour for an entire week. In this special series for Teka Teka, she shares her findings about the ride-hailing app's opaque algorithm to answer, “Bakit ang mahal ng Grab?” From the...

  22. Joelle's tips for diving into dating | 5 Minutes Lang

    Jowang-jowa ka na ba, but don’t know where to start? Voice over artist and “Paano Kung” podcast host Joelle is joins Ceej Tantengco-Malolos to talk about about taking risks in love and how to “landi responsibly.” From the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For more bite-sized pieces of advice, subscribe…

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  23. Understanding the Ayungin Shoal clash | Teka Teka

    We are witnessing unprecedented aggression in the West Philippine Sea from China, the world's largest maritime force. Reporter Bella Perez-Rubio asks defense researcher Jennifer Oreta what we should know about the June 2024 Ayungin Shoal clash in this episode from the "Teka Teka" podcast. For...

  24. GRWM Cosmetics founder Mae Layug on accessibility and advocacy | Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo

    “Deserve natin makahanap ng makakashade-match sa atin!” Vlogger-turned-brand founder Mae Layug shares how her passion for supporting communities, through both makeup and her advocacies, drives the growth of GRWM Cosmetics. Hear her inspiring story on the"Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo." podcast....

  25. Trailer | Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit

    The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation continues to uphold the late Philippine President’s legacy by celebrating transformative leadership in Asia. There are over 300 Magasaysay awardees to be inspired by. Let’s get you started with the 2023 laureates. Listen to “Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit'' on your...

  26. There's more to the Alice Guo case | Teka Teka

    “For a story to have an impact on a lot of people, there has to be a face to it. For the POGO issue, it has been Alice Guo.” Facts First host Christian Esguerra joins Roby Alampay to shed light on what other issues Filipinos might be missing in discussions about the controversial Bamban mayor.…

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  27. Working with a multigenerational team | The Imaginable Workplace

    There are office stereotypes for every generation: May mga toxic, may tamad, meron din daw weak! Are they true, or is it a matter of culture? How can we bridge generational differences while respecting their unique perspectives? Haraya Coaching’s Jackie Cañiza and PumaPodcast’s Carl Javier tackle...

  28. Celebrity makeup artist Albert Kurniawan on growing the PH beauty scene | Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo

    On the premiere episode of the Project Vanity podcast, celebrity makeup artist and Teviant founder Albert Kurniawan chats with Liz about where painting and makeup artistry intersect, how he created the signature look of his first muse, Heart Evangelista, and his dreams for the Pinoy beauty scene....

  29. Bianca Gonzalez' tips for being confident | 5 Minutes Lang

    Feel awkward during social situations? We’re here to help. "Paano Ba ‘To" creator Bianca Gonzalez joins Ceej Tantengco-Malolos to chat about essential tools for practicing confidence as an introvert. From the "5 Minutes Lang" podcast. For more bite-sized pieces of advice, subscribe to 5 Minutes...

  30. We watched the KoolPals' anniversary show | Teka Teka

    “Kung nasa dugo mo yung pagiging komedyante, hindi ka papayag na hindi tatawanan.” In this episode recorded at the KoolPals' 5th anniversary show, reporter Bella Perez-Rubio chats with KoolPals co-hosts James Caraan and Muman Reyes about the country’s vibrant and ever-growing comedy scene. From…

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  31. How China is influencing the world's perception of itself | Teka Teka

    How is Chinese propaganda shaping narratives about the PH and its claimed territories? Journalist Roby Alampay chats with Tim Niven of DoubleThink Lab about the hired keyboard warriors influencing the world’s perceptions of China. From the "Teka Teka" podcast. For more explainers like this,...

  32. Trailer | 5 Minutes Lang

    Some pretty awesome people are coming to "5 Minutes Lang"! Need help with this adulting thing? From developing transferable skills for your career, to planning your first solo trip, our guests have got your back! A new season premieres on June 28! Subscribe so you don't miss it! Hosted on Acast....

  33. Our plastic waste goes where?! | A Better Normal

    Food wrappers, delivery packaging, sachets - we go through A LOT of plastic everyday! But what happens to it after we use it? The choices we make every day have a significant impact on the environment. In this episode, host Carl Javier chats with Julius Guirjen from WWF-Philippines and Joanna Mae...

  34. Trailer | Project Vanity

    The blog is now a podcast! Join Project Vanity founder Liz Lanuzo as she chats with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the PH beauty scene, celebrating the diversity and beauty of Pinays in all its forms. Catch “Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo” starting June 26 on your favorite podcast app!...

  35. Did I need to be at this meeting? | The Imaginable Workplace

    If “This meeting could’ve been an email!” is your new office catchphrase, it might be time to rethink your meetings. Join PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier and Haraya Coaching Founding Partner Jackie Cañiza as they discuss how to optimize meetings for better collaboration and connection. 🎧From "The...

  36. Why open a Martial Law museum? | Teka Teka

    “This is the first time in Philippine history that the state admits and presents how it hurt its citizens during the Marcos Martial Law period.” Reporter Bella Perez-Rubio speaks with the Human Rights Violations Victims Memorial Commission about the impact of the Freedom Memorial Museum in a time...

  37. A community around Filipino comics | A Better Normal

    “Every art form is really just trying to connect with someone else, whether it's trying to share a feeling or trying to feel like you're not alone.” Whether it’s a beer can, a gig poster, a shirt, a comic strip, or a whole book, everything is storytelling. Award-winning comic book creator Rob…

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  38. Taking the leap toward active citizenship | Kasama sa Pagbabago

    Your journey of active citizenship doesn't have to start by launching a project from scratch! It's just as valuable to join and support existing ones in your community. ✍️ Take it from the teacher-student duo, Philip Caermare and James Agad! Listen to their story and how they became active…

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  39. Visiting the Freedom Memorial Museum Gallery | Teka Teka

    “Minsan may mga visitors, Martial Law survivors, tapos they point [at] kung ano yung [ginamit] sa kanila for torture. It's a very heavy subject pero it's real, it happened.“ Reporter Bella Perez-Rubio visit the Freedom Memorial Museum Gallery, an exhibit run by the Human Rights Violations Victims...

  40. The first Lebanese families in the Philippines | What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted

    How far back can you trace your family’s history? In this guest episode from the Teka Teka News podcast, reporter Bella Perez-Rubio interviews Honorary Consul Joseph Assad about their ancestors—some of the first Lebanese immigrants to the Philippines—and how they’ve found a home in this country....

  41. Julie Uychiat on the importance of balancing physical and mental well-being | Go Hard Girls

    Physical fitness is just one part of the puzzle. Getting into the right mindset is a very important part of an athlete’s training regimen as well. So how does ultra-marathoner Julie Uychiat stay positive when facing scorching heat, endless sand, and immense physical demands? Find out in this…

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  42. Team building, tapos? | The Imaginable Workplace

    How do we cultivate trust in our teams? Kailangan ba talagang mag trust fall sa company retreat? Join PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier and Haraya Coaching founding partner Jackie Cañiza as they delve into creating a safe environment for teams to trust each other on the season premiere of "The…

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  43. What are we doing about red-tagging? | Teka Teka

    What does the Supreme Court’s latest decision on red-tagging mean for journalists, activists, and advocates? Human rights lawyer and former Supreme Court spokesperson, Ted Te, walks us through it in this episode from the "Teka Teka" podcast. For more explainers like this, subscribe to Teka Teka....

  44. Serving more than just great cocktails | A Better Normal

    “What keeps you alive for 10 years na wala ka man lang french fries sa menu is how you make the customers feel.” PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier visits The Curator Coffee and Cocktails to sit down with owner Jericson Co. Listen to how he and his team combine memorable drinks and Filipino hospitality...

  45. Putting big dreams for PH politics into action | Kasama sa Pagbabago

    When the going gets tough, the tough remember who they’re doing it for. Carlo Africa of Hirayang Kabataan talks about being inspired by young changemakers to stay on track for his 20-year plan for a better Philippines in this episode of the "Kasama sa Pagbabago" podcast. – “Kasama sa Pagbabago”…

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  46. Bianca Bustamante is racing toward her dream | Go Hard Girls

    This young Filipina racer isn't hitting the breaks any time soon. F1 Academy star Bianca Bustamante opens up to guest correspondent Bee Go for a conversation about perseverance and breaking barriers in motorsport. From the "Go Hard Girls" podcast. This episode was made with support from WINS…

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  47. The glittering heritage of Filipino gold | What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted

    Let's take a look at the golden wealth of pre-colonial Filipino societies in this 2021 episode visiting the Ayala Museum's "Gold of Ancestors" exhibit. Curator Nina Capistrano-Baker talks us through the luxurious gold treasures and what they can teach us about our pre-colonial past. From the...

  48. Storytelling through stage and social media | A Better Normal

    “If anything, history is purely human decisions, human emotions at play.” Theater actor and online content creator Reb Atadero talks to PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier about how a love of storytelling has encouraged him to help his audience discover and learn from the humanity of the past. From the…

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  49. UST's Tantoy Ferrer recovered from an injury and took home the championship trophy | Go Hard Girls

    From being a shy kid from Zambales, to a powerhouse on the UAAP basketball court, Tantoy Ferrer goes hard. Not even ACL and MCL injuries could keep her down! The Season 86 MVP sits down with Go Hard Girls guest correspondent Melissa Newsome to talk about her motivation to beat the odds of her...

  50. Letting your personal and professional creativity influence each other | A Better Normal

    When it comes to creativity, it takes a mix of play and structure to make magic happen. Kookie Santos, Design Lead at Canva Philippines, delves into honing your craft, and letting your personal and professional practice influence each other. From the "A Better Normal" podcast. For more stories of...

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PumaPodcast is an award-winning podcast production company based in Manila. We created the first podcasts out of Asia to be archived in the US Library of Congress. We're sharing the joy, power, and value there is in listening through more than 40 shows.

You'll find some of those episodes here. For the full list, and more info about our work please to go pumapodcast.com

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