Pretty Petty the Podcast

UPDATE: This episode was recorded before the Ombudsman formally filed the plunder complaint against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. As of July 3, 2026, the complaint has already been filed.Rather than re-recording the episode, I chose to release it as originally recorded because the discussion isn't about whether Senator Marcoleta is guilty. It's about why, after reviewing the publicly available evidence, I believe the complaint has legal merit and deserves to go through the legal process.Join me as we examine the evidence, separate probable cause from guilt, and discuss why accountability should always be guided by facts—not political loyalty.

₱40,000 "lang"?Isang viral moment sa It's Showtime ang naging sentro ng diskusyon matapos magmukhang hindi kuntento ang isang contestant sa napanalunan niyang ₱40,000.Sa episode na ito, pinag-uusapan natin ang mas malaking issue sa likod ng viral clip—gratitude, entitlement, easy money mentality, at kung bakit mahalagang marunong pa ring makuntento kahit bonus na lang ang natanggap mo.Valid ba ang disappointment? O may mga pagkakataon na kailangan din nating alalahanin ang tamang perspective?Join the conversation and let us know what you think.

CJ Hirro has become the center of an online debate after her content involving Martin Romualdez sparked discussions about credibility, journalism, and creator responsibility.In this episode, Tito Alvin explores a bigger question: What separates investigative journalism from content creation?From documentary-style explainers to algorithm-driven truth, we unpack how information is consumed online and why the line between journalism and content seems blurrier than ever.Is this journalism? Or just content?Let's talk about it.

Ano ba talaga ang PGMN? Alternative media ba sila… o medyo may favorite?In this episode of Pretty Petty The Podcast, we unpack the Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), the role of political narratives online, and the Franco Mabanta controversy.From media influence to political connections and the recent headlines surrounding Franco Mabanta — we ask the bigger question:Sa panahon ng podcasts, livestreams, at algorithms… sino ba talaga ang may hawak ng power?Pretty? Definitely.Petty? Slightly.Researched? Always. 😌

Naglahong parang bato… literally? 😭After months of absence, Senator Bato dela Rosa suddenly reappears during a major Senate shake-up—then seemingly disappears again.Coincidence ba ’to? Convenient timing? Or something bigger?We talk about the attendance issue, the ICC arrest warrant, and the uncomfortable question:Kapag public official ka… optional na lang ba ang attendance?

Ayuda Culture sa Pilipinas — tulong ba talaga… o trap?Sa episode na ‘to, pag-uusapan natin ang reality ng ayuda culture sa Pilipinas. Bakit parang may mga naiiwan sa sistema? Fair ba ang distribution? Nakakatulong ba talaga ito long-term, o nagkakaroon ng dependency? At bakit parang laging may halong politika kapag may ayuda?Usapang middle class struggle, listahan system, politicians, corruption, at ang tanong na—may better system ba para sa lahat?⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode critiques systems and policies—not people genuinely in need of help.