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Teka Teka
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Balitang thinking, hindi breaking. Teka Teka is the news podcast that takes its time to explain the issues you need to know. A PumaPodcast production. Join our community! Get podcast updates and exclusive event invites when you sign up for the PumaPodcast newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hGLcYn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Inaagawan natin ang tubig ng madadaanan’: A year after Typhoon Tino, Cebu continues to flood
Almost a year after Typhoon Tino left at least 269 dead, Cebuanos still brace themselves for disaster whenever heavy rain falls. And just this month, a landslide in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City killed three people. Floods have become more frequent, even without a typhoon. In this episode of…
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Exporting Dreams: Who cares for the caregivers?
As Canada and the Philippines strengthen labor ties, Wilma Delo, a caregiver and activist in Canada, says protecting workers abroad must go hand in hand with creating decent jobs at home. In the first episode of our mini-series “Exporting Dreams,” she talks about the challenges Filipino…
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The Ifugao Rice Terraces: Saving a national treasure
The Ifugao Rice Terraces are more than breathtaking landscapes. They are living monuments of human ingenuity, hand-carved over 2,000 years ago. Declared as a National Treasure, these terraces embody the deep bond between culture and nature. Yet today, the “Eighth Wonder of the World” faces urgent...
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The Bangsamoro region’s minority of minorities
The Moros are Muslim natives of southern Philippines now enjoying their hard-fought autonomy through the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). But there are also non-Moro indigenous peoples (IP) in the region, as independent journalist Buena Bernal discusses with IP rights...
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Judging a book by its author: When writers become the problematic plot
Can we separate the art from the artist? In this episode of Thought Bubbles on Teka Teka, host Bubbles Magpayo talks to magazine editor and reader Celine Dabao about Filipino literature, the Manila International Book Fair, and the complicated question of supporting problematic authors. From the...
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ESPN's Brian Windhorst on LeBron, Wemby, the Knicks, and Filipinos' basketball obsession
Ahead of his return to Manila, ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst sat down with PumaPodcast to talk about Filipinos’ love for basketball, as well as the most compelling storylines for the upcoming NBA season: the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, Lebron James’ move to Philadelphia, the world champion...
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The film Silenced Nights is a reckoning with the Philippines’ drug war
A decade after Rodrigo Duterte launched his war on drugs, the Philippines is still grappling with its legacy of violence, fear and impunity. Inspired by the 2018 killing of 17-year-old Kian delos Santos, Silenced Nights had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in…
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Is the Bangsamoro autonomy 2.0 a simple deja vu?
This is the second episode in Teka Teka’s four-part mini series on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, following its historic first parliamentary elections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Macho no more? The myths, truths, and everything in between of vasectomy
In this episode, we invited Sesille Nava and her husband Itch, a vasectomized man, to talk about navigating married life post-vasectomy. How do they handle the misconceptions about sex, manhood, and parenthood? How did it affect their relationship? And how would they encourage others to take the...
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: They made the father watch the torture of his son
In 1977, after publishing "The Conjugal Dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos", Primitivo Mijares went missing while his youngest son Boyet was kidnapped and brutally murdered. Mrs. Priscilla Mijares wrote in her affidavit, "Information reaching my family were to the effect that during the...
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Bangsamoro’s parliamentary elections and the future of peace-building
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or BARMM held its first parliamentary elections this week. In an interview with Georgi Engelbrecht, senior analyst on the Philippines for the International Crisis Group, independent journalist Buena Bernal looks at the political parties who took...
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Who should be keeping children safe online?
Apart from parents, who are the other adults who need to keep children safe from harm online? And how can we start conversations with children about digital literacy? These are the questions independent journalist Nica Hanopol seeks answers to in the second episode of our mini-series on…
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Who pays for the green transition?
The Philippines is betting on renewable energy, critical minerals, and high-tech industries like AI and semiconductors. But much of the land and resources needed for this transition overlap with Indigenous territories. As the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in Tarlac faces resistance from Aeta...
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Can a social media ban for children do more harm than good?
The impact of violent content on Filipino kids has become a national conversation. At the same time, online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC) is becoming widespread. Lawmakers are calling for tighter restrictions on social media and other digital platforms. But can an outright ban...
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Ano ang system loss charges at anong epekto ng pag-alis nito sa ating bayarin sa kuryente?
Sa nakaraang SONA ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ipinanukala niya ang pag-alis ng system loss charges mula sa ating mga binabayaran sa kuryente. Ngunit ano nga ba ang system loss? Sa episode na ito ng Teka Teka, hinimay ni Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, senior advisor on energy literacy and energy...
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What is wealth tax and how can we benefit from it?
We are all equal in a democracy. Or at least, we should be. But the rich enjoy more privileges than the rest of us. How can a wealth tax make sure that everyone lives with dignity? Aren’t we punishing those who work hard by proposing its imposition? What does the Constitution say about it…
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Still underwater: What a year of flood control investigations actually uncovered
A year after President Marcos exposed corruption in flood control projects, the rains are still falling, and so are the questions. PCIJ investigative journalist Gwen Latoza joins Teka Teka to unpack what a year of hearings, leaks, and budget digging actually revealed, and why accountability still...
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Can justice reach Filipino migrant fishers at sea?
Eight years after Filipino migrant fisher Sam Dela Cruz died aboard a foreign fishing vessel, his family is still waiting for answers—and for his remains to come home. This episode examines what has changed since his death, what hasn't, and why thousands of Filipino fishers continue to face...
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The hidden cost of squid and the global industry exploiting Filipino fishers
The squid on our plates may have come at a devastating human cost. A new investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation, based on five years of research and more than 430 interviews with Filipino and Indonesian fishers, uncovers widespread forced labour, wage theft, violence, illegal...
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The fight for a TB-free Philippines
Tuberculosis remains one of the Philippines’ deadliest public health challenges, with the country now ranking third globally in TB burden. Philippine Tuberculosis Society (PTSI), founded in 1910, has been on the frontlines for over a century evolving from isolation care at the historic Quezon...
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Why did the urban poor support tokhang despite its heavy cost?
A necessary tool for social order. This was how affected residents viewed tokhang, according to Dr. Marco Garrido, an associate professor of Sociology from the University of Chicago. His ethnographic work reveals that in high-density, impoverished neighborhoods, the disruption caused by drugs was...
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Inside the ethanol spill threatening a marine sanctuary
Scientists monitoring Bais Bay in Tañon Strait say the damage caused by a toxic wastewater spill in an ethanol distillery has evolved into something even more dangerous: a slow-moving ecological crisis that threatens corals, fisheries, and livelihoods. This episode examines why the spill…
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How will the ‘Super’ El Niño affect the Philippines?
We’ve been seeing, reading and hearing it all over the news: a so-called “Super” El Niño is here. How will this climate event affect the Philippines, a country that is highly exposed to weather and climate hazards? In this episode of Teka Teka, climate and environment journalist Jhesset Enano...
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Why are we still not talking about periods?
In this episode of Teka Teka, we explore periods: the physical and social costs of having them; what organizations and the government are doing to improve the experience for young Filipinas; and why we as a society, seem to shy away from conversations about this normal, everyday occurrence.…
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Pictures that matter: The lives of those left behind remain interrupted
In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and...
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How ‘AI swarms’ can target your next vote
Democracies are grappling with a new threat supercharged by AI. Reporting from Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany, independent journalist Nica Hanopol unpacks the rise of “malicious AI swarms.” They are opaque, personalised, and cross-platform, making it harder to detect. In this...
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Pictures that matter: “The screams are really the killer for us”
In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and...
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Ten years later, does the West Philippine Sea ruling still matter?
Ten years after the landmark Hague ruling rejected China's sweeping claims in the West Philippine Sea, what has actually changed for the Filipinos whose livelihoods depend on these waters? While governments cite a historic legal victory, fishermen continue to face harassment, water cannons, and...
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Pictures that matter: Buhusan man ng tubig ang dugo, hindi matatanggal ang mantsa
In “Pictures That Matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and...
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False narratives and real harm: The push to ban vapes in the Philippines
The Department of Health has already confirmed one death directly linked to vaping. What begins as a habit particularly among the youth often escalates into addiction and serious health consequences, with doctors uncovering shocking cases of lung damage linked to e‑cigarettes. These experiences...
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Pictures that matter: "If people are licensed to do violence, how far can we go?"
In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and...
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10 years after the drug war: Justice, the ICC, and the families left behind
Ten years after the launch of the Philippines' war on drugs, the fight for accountability continues. In this episode, we unpack the ICC's role in investigating alleged crimes against humanity and hear a mother's powerful story of loss, hope, and the long road to justice. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Pictures that matter: ‘A stray bullet and your child is gone’
In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and...
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Pride and planet: How queer justice intersects with climate justice
For Filipinos, the month of June offers a dual celebration: Pride Month and the Philippine Environment Month. But how do we live with pride and acceptance in the face of a planetary emergency? In this episode of Teka Teka, climate and environment journalist Jhesset Enano speaks with queer climate...
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The promises and pitfalls of the Anti-False Information bill
The House passed the Anti-False Information Bill by a staggering 286 to 3 vote. On paper, it sounds like exactly what the Philippines needs to combat a massive disinformation crisis. The bill targets deliberate, harmful lies and introduces strict new transparency rules for big tech platforms like...
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Pauli Basubas: 'Island girl' from Cebu pursues her astronaut dreams
In this inspiring episode, we feature Pauli Basubas, a Filipina Gen Z space biologist chasing her dream of becoming the first Filipino astronaut. From her humble beginnings in Cebu, where nights under the island sky sparked her curiosity, to her groundbreaking research in space biology, Pauli’s...
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The Binaliw landfill ‘trashslide’ and similar tragedies: Why they keep happening
On January 8, the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City collapsed, burying workers alive under mountains of waste. Locals called it a “trashslide.” The tragedy would not be the last of its kind in 2026. Journalist Maverick Avila traces a devastating chain of waste-related disasters across the…
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The Marcos-Duterte breakup, the Senate standoff, and we the voters
The Marcos-Duterte alliance delivered a historic landslide victory in 2022, but just a few years later, it has collapsed into one of the biggest political feuds in recent Philippine history. In this episode of Teka Teka, sociologist Athena Charanne Presto unpacks why the Uniteam alliance…
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32,000 people displaced by earthquake that killed at least 37
Search and rescue operations continue in the wake of one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Philippines. At least 37 people have been killed, and more than 32,000 displaced. About 6,000 public school buildings must be assessed before classes, which have just begun, can resume. To read this...
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Meet the Filipino who invented toothbrushes that can grow into trees
From humble beginnings in Sultan Kudarat, Mark Gersava has become a global changemaker through his social enterprise Bambuhay. He introduced the reusable bamboo straw, sparking a movement against single‑use plastics. He also pioneered the world’s first plantable toothbrush, turning a daily...
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LIVE RECORDING: Cielo Magno on how our taxes were designed, where they go, and what we can do about it
We pay all sorts of taxes, and at the end of the day, we don't even feel them working for us. The data says it's not just our imagination. Our fiscal space is tight, collection is designed to favor a few, and they're allocated in a way that there's barely room to fund development. In the first…
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Rotational brownouts, bill shock, and communities powered by renewable energy
Electricity fuels everyday life. And with extreme heat, Filipinos are relying on it more than ever. We unpack the twin burdens of rotational brownouts and “bill shock” that had households paying more for their consumption. We also examine the Energy Regulatory Commission’s temporary relief...
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Filipinos are debating on who should get aid. Experts, government weigh in
In recent weeks, middle class Filipinos have been pitted against the poor. What began as an inquiry into a “lifeline rate” inclusion in electricity bills has evolved into a discussion on who deserves to receive aid, like the 4Ps. Is anyone really more deserving of getting ayuda? And why is the…
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Online smear campaigns against media aren’t new. Challenging it has never been more urgent
The ‘foreign agent’ label against journalists is an old playbook – especially in Asia. But in 2025, it found new reach, spreading across major social media platforms and going virtually unchallenged. In the final part of our series on media funding, foreign aid, and sustainability, independent...
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What is community journalism and why should it matter to you?
Not all stories make it to the news. But when it comes to the marginalized, community journalists make it their job to ensure that they are represented by the media. We celebrate World Press Freedom Day this month, and in this episode, highlight the realities faced by community journalists:...
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More than money: What USAID's collapse cost the free press
For decades, the United States was the world’s largest funder of independent media through USAID, supporting investigative journalism, information integrity initiatives, journalist safety programs, and efforts to strengthen the market viability of media operations. Daniel Sabet, a visiting fellow...
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WHO says no sign of larger hantavirus outbreak; French patient critically ill
A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung. There are now 11 total reported cases, nine of which have been confirmed. The World Health Organization says, however, that confirmed and suspected cases have…
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When cuteness is a threat: Squirrels in the city and monkeys in the wild
We sit down with wildlife biologist Jay Fidelino to discuss the surprising rise of squirrel sightings in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. While these animals may look cute and harmless, Fidelino explains that the Finlayson’s squirrel—an introduced species—is actually an invasive alien species...
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Charging on: How independent media survives a funding freeze
When USAID pulled the plug on media funding overnight, independent newsrooms across Asia and the Pacific were left scrambling. In this episode, independent journalist Nica Hanopol speaks with Nini Cabaero, a media business advisor, who shares what the funding freeze actually felt like from the...
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US-Israel war on Iran puts foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk and raises the cost of going home
Tens of millions of foreign workers have helped build the Gulf Arab states’ modern, oil-fueled economies—with many not fully sharing in their prosperity. Now they face an even sharper dilemma: Keep working in the Middle East, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or,...
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