Teka Teka

Basura patrollers unite! Snap a pic, shape Philippine plastics policy

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fight against plastic pollution is not just for scientists. It is a challenge that calls on every Filipino to take part.In this episode, we explor...

Our Christian values and the war on drugs

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A decade after the first tokhang-related killing, we examine how we practice the Christian values of justice, redemption, and forgiveness with the hel...

500 years of the Alay Lakad

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Holy Week, Catholic devotees go on a five-hour pilgrimage to Antipolo. How did this tradition even begin? And what's changed since it started 50...

Ano nga ba ang Pasyon?

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a tradition that’s deeply embedded in how we celebrate Holy Week. But what is the history behind it? Is it sanctioned by the Church? Is there...

Filipino consumers and the US-Israel war on Iran: ‘Ramdam ng bulsa natin ang giyera’

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the US-Israeli war on Iran escalates, its effects are felt far beyond the battlefield, hitting everyday expenses for Filipinos. Fuel prices are ris...

Unspoken, untreated, and overdue: The female sexual health truths hidden for generations

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Women's Month series on Thought Bubbles with a conversation a lot of us were told we shouldn't have. Two doctors sit down with us to d...

She set the table, she wrote the songs: The Filipina turning heritage, food, and music into one unforgettable experience

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Villaceran is a macro economist, a CEO, a mentor to founders, a lyricist, and a single mom of three daughters. She is also the woman behind Hinabi...

‘Pinagdudugtong tayo ng dagat’: A scientist rallies Filipinos in defense of the West Philippine Sea

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“West Philippine Sea, atin ’to!” But what exactly are we fighting for?Ten years after the Philippines’ landmark victory in the Permanent Court...

Nag-init at isinambit: Why the guys we cancel behave badly

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quezon City lawmaker Bong Suntay faces an ethics complaint for his remarks about his desire for a celebrity and his subsequent imaginings during the H...

Nag-init at isinambit: Why the guys we cancel behave badly

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Quezon City lawmaker Bong Suntay faces an ethics complaint for his remarks about his desire for a celebrity and his subsequent imaginings during the H...

Quiccs Maiquez brings Pinoy identity to art toys collectors covet beyond Manila

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Juanito “Quiccs” Maiquez is an internationally acclaimed toy designer, illustrator, and graffiti artist whose bold vision fuses street culture wit...

‘Heated Rivalry,’ BL, and the women and gay men who can't stop watching

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Boys' Love—once a niche genre quietly circulating among manga fans—has exploded into a global phenomenon and “Heated Rivalry” sits at the epic...

RECAST: Six years since we asked, 'Tao po! Kumusta ang tokhang?'

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the International Criminal Court determines whether it should put former President Rodrigo Duterte on trial for crimes against humanity, we look ba...

Burnout and the Hero’s Journey: Rethinking success for overachievers

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout doesn’t always look like failure. Sometimes, it looks like doing everything “right” — and still feeling exhausted, lost, or behind.In ...

On EDSA's 40th anniversary, hear the sound of a revolution

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does toppling a dictatorship sound like? In this special episode from 2022, we bring you the first three parts of Radyo Malaya, a radio drama we ...

Fact-checking won’t die: How Filipino fact-checkers are keeping the truth alive

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After years of partnership with Meta, fact-checkers worldwide are facing an existential threat. Journalist Nica Hanopol speaks to Celine Samson from V...

Chinese New Year 2026: Why some Feng Shui advice doesn’t work

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Chinese New Year, feng shui advice floods our feeds—lucky colors, money corners, quick rearrangements meant to “reset” the year ahead. But...

Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo? Economists weigh in

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Malamig ba ang Valentine's Day mo? Seen-zoned lang ni crush? Baka naman ipinagkatiwala mo na lang ang love life mo sa dating apps? In this 2020 episod...

‘Not in this economy’: How Gen Z is navigating work and stability in the Philippines

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Not in this economy” has become shorthand for how many young Filipinos are navigating adulthood today.In 2026, the Philippine economy continues t...

Xiao Chua at Maki+Fiesta: History, disinformation, and public memory

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do we defend history in an age of speed, noise, and disinformation?In this live conversation from Maki+Fiesta 2.0, historian, educator and author ...

In the stands for Alex Eala: Filipino fans and tennis culture up close

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really feel like to watch Alex Eala play live — not on a screen, but from the stands?In this episode, we are joined by journalist and w...

Alex Eala, tennis etiquette, and the learning curve for new Filipino fans

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Eala has put Philippine tennis in the spotlight — and with it comes excitement, new fans, and a learning curve.Tennis in the Philippines is hav...

Maki+Fiesta 2.0: Arthur Tselishchev on Ukraine and the power of art

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At Maki+Fiesta 2.0, artist Arthur Tselishchev sits down with Hannah Tasarra for a live conversation on art, memory, and responsibility in times of war...

What it takes to bring justice for animals: Why convictions are rare

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warning: This episode discusses animal cruelty, including instances of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. Some content may be distressing for l...

Philippine coffee explained: Farmers, flavors, and the future of every cup

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coffee is part of everyday life in the Philippines—but behind every cup is a long history shaped by trade, agriculture, labor, and culture. In this ...

Who pays, who benefits? How Filipinos should think about the national budget

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Filipinos grow more vigilant about how government money is spent, questions around the national budget go beyond big numbers and official promises....

UP Tugma at Maki+Fiesta 2.0 : Carrying Tradition Through Sound

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UP Tugma brings Philippine music to life. In this live episode from Maki+Fiesta 2.0, the student musicians from the UP College of Music take us behind...

Skincare routine myths and facts: What dermatologists want you to know

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The start of a new year often comes with plans to improve daily habits, including skincare. But with countless products, routines, and online advice c...

Japan’s Immigration Paradox: Needing Foreign Workers Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Japan is facing a growing contradiction. As the country grapples with an aging population and severe labor shortages, it is planning to admit up to 82...

Eating healthier in 2026: Understanding food labels and nutrition claims

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter 2026, many Filipinos are setting resolutions to eat healthier and become more mindful of nutrition. But how easy is it really to make info...

New Year reflections: What Sisyphus and Miyazaki teach us about everyday life

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The New Year often promises fresh starts, but real life rarely resets overnight. In this episode, we revisit a meditation on finding meaning in repeti...

Rediscovering Rizal’s Manila: Inside the Panciteria from El Filibusterismo

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Rizal Day, we revisit one of Manila’s most overlooked heritage sites: the Pansiteria Macanista de Buen Gusto, a real Binondo restaurant that José...

Thought Bubbles: DJ Cupcakes, Mathilda Airlines, and Lolit Lachica on influence, creative content, and truth-telling

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at MAKI+Fiesta 2.0, this episode of Thought Bubbles brings together content creators DJ Cupcakes and Mathilda Airlines, alongside journa...

From Villancicos to Jose Mari Chan: How Filipino Christmas music evolved

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, the Filipino Christmas season unofficially begins the moment Jose Mari Chan’s voice returns to malls, radios, and memes. But the history...

Papemelroti: How a family store became a Filipino Christmas gift staple

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Christmas, Filipinos turn to Papemelroti for simple, meaningful, and affordable gifts—from wooden signs and journals to handcrafted décor and...

Why losing fact-checkers online puts Filipinos at risk

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact-checking program threatens to reshape the Philippine information landscape—and not for the better. In th...

Christmas 2025: Making the most of Your 13th month pay and bonus

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Christmas 2025, and the season of shopping, gift-giving, and holiday travel is in full swing. But with high prices and rising expenses, many Fi...

Vasectomy in PH: From Drew Arellano to Brix Tino, more Filipino men are taking part in family planning

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vasectomy is still uncommon in the Philippines, but that may be starting to change.Recently, writer Brix Tino won First Prize for Sanaysay at the Carl...

Learning Tagalog in New York: Fil-Ams reconnect with their roots in Little Manila

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does learning Tagalog mean to second- and third-generation Filipino Americans? PumaPodcast reporter Maria Reyes joins New York University student...

Three years later, the DTI still says ₱500 is enough for Noche Buena

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2025, and the DTI is once again insisting that a ₱500 Noche Buena is possible—sparking déjà vu from the same debate three years ago. So w...

National Book Week: Why the Philippines has a reading crisis

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many Filipino children struggle to read and what does that say about the state of education and literacy in the Philippines today?In this Na...

How the US–China rivalry is playing out in Philippine social media

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines has become one of the most active frontlines in the growing US–China information war, where digital influence operations, propaganda...

Maguindanao Massacre: How one woman’s courage helped convict the Ampatuans

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sixteen years after the Maguindanao Massacre, one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in history, Teka Teka revisits one of the most haunting stor...

Military historian Jose Custodio on pro-China propaganda, pro-Duterte influence networks, and the 2028 elections

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regine Cabato sits down with military historian Jose Custodio to unpack the rise of pro-China propaganda on Filipino social media and how these narrat...

Remembering Juan Ponce Enrile (1924–2025) | 100 Years of JPE and the Philippines (Part 1)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most powerful, influential, and controversial figures in modern Philippine history, has died at 101.In this rerun of our...

Remembering Juan Ponce Enrile (1924–2025) | 100 Years of JPE and the Philippines (Part 2)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the passing of Juan Ponce Enrile at 101, we revisit the story of a man whose influence shaped—and survived—every major turn in modern Philipp...

From stigma to hope: The role of media in mental health conversations

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does the media shape the way we think and talk about mental health? Hannah Tasarra sits down with Roy Dahildahil and Richardson Mojica of MentalHe...

Roll the dice: Why Filipino adults are falling in love again with tabletop games

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an age of screens and solitude, Filipino adults are rediscovering the joy of gathering around a table: to play, tell stories, and roll some dice. I...

The hidden curriculum: Why students with ADHD struggle in traditional classrooms

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Grace Osio, Board Member of World Vision Philippines and a longtime advocate for inclusive education, joins host Hannah Tasarra to unpack what...

Cristina Chi on fake news, foreign influence, and the Mindanao secession narrative

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PhilStar.com reporter Cristina Chi joins Regine Cabato to unpack how foreign disinformation networks are exploiting real frustrations in the Philippin...

What happens when fact-checkers disappear from the internet?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meta scrapped its third-party fact-checking program. Google quietly removed its fact-checking features. What does this mean for misinformation, disinf...

Why we treasure art: Filipino artists, AI, and the future of collecting

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The jewelry heist at the Louvre shows that some people will risk everything for things that sparkle and inspire awe with their beauty. In this re-run ...

Visible on the streets, invisible in the system: Bahay Tuluyan on the Philippines’ street children

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TThousands of children in the Philippines live where everyone can see them — on sidewalks, under bridges, in jeepney terminals — yet the system ba...

The human cost of disinformation: How fake news turns victims into peddlers

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When fact-checkers dug into fake news flooding YouTube and TikTok, they found something deeper — ordinary Filipinos caught in a web of lies. In this...

Apolinario Mabini’s La Revolucion Filipina: Lessons from the Brains of the Revolution

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who was Apolinario Mabini, really? Known as “The Sublime Paralytic” and “Brains of the Philippine Revolution” (Utak ng Himagsikan), Mabini sha...

Global game, Pinoy heart: Rafe Bartholomew on Philippine basketball culture

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly twenty years after he first got acquainted with Philippine basketball, American writer and Pacific Rims author Rafe Bartholomew returns to refl...

Mental health care in the Philippines: Stigma, language barriers, and telepsychiatry

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do Filipinos still hesitate to seek help for mental health?Psychiatrist Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho talks to Hannah Grace about the realities of mental ...

Nepal’s Gen Z protests: Corruption, Discord votes, and the fight for change

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nepal’s Gen Z protests are shaking the foundations of power. From corruption scandals to a historic “Discord vote” that helped select an interim...

Generations Ep. 08 From Rich to Wealthy: Money Lessons with Francis Kong and Eric Dee

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between being rich and being truly wealthy?Gen Z host Angel Martinez sits down with Boomer Francis Kong — entrepreneur, auth...

Fr. Flavie Villanueva on the war on drugs, homelessness, and hope

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva shares his powerful journey from drug addiction to priesthood, and his mission to gi...

Generations Ep. 7 Jacque Manabat Jacque Manabat on TikTok Journalism: Navigating News, Content Creation, and Credibility

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During the pandemic, content creation exploded from dance trends into a serious career path. But what happens when anyone with a camera and Wi-Fi can ...

September 21 protests: Kiko Aquino Dee on public outrage against corruption

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On September 21, 2025, thousands of Filipinos joined protests against alleged corruption in flood control projects. In this episode, Regine Cabato spe...

Never again: Debunking economic myths of the Marcos dictatorship

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Was Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos really a “golden age” for the Philippine economy—or a myth built on debt and corruption?Mayen Vital and J...

Generations Ep. 6 - Rica Peralejo on ‘Patol’ Culture

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rica Peralejo, actress and online personality, discusses the "patol" culture on social media in the latest episode of the Generations podcast with Ang...

Philippine flood crisis explained: Science, corruption, and climate change

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the Philippines continue to suffer from severe flooding despite spending over ₱545 billion on nearly 10,000 flood control projects?In this ...

Generations Ep. 5 - Atom Araullo on ‘kurakot-shaming’ and his new book 'A View from the Ground’

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Atom Araullo joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla in the episode of Generations! They engag...

Indonesia's mass protests: Youth power, social media, and the fight for reform

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest democracy, but today, it’s a nation in turmoil. In this episode, Roby Alampay speaks with Hafizh Nabiyyin, F...

Fr. Flavie Villanueva: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Uplifting Lives Beyond the War on Drugs

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fr. Flavie Villanueva, a Filipino priest and 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, has dedicated his life to restoring dignity to society’s most vulnerable—...

Generations Ep. 4 - Therapy-Speak with Gang Badoy

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the popular use of "therapy-speak" a sign of progress or a potential pitfall? Trauma therapist and RockEd co-founder Gang Badoy joins Philstar Life...

Why Do So Many Pinoys Believe in Tallano Gold, Anti-Vax, and Other Conspiracy Theories?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do conspiracy theories thrive—and why do so many Filipinos believe them? In this episode, Regine Cabato sits down with journalist Sofia Tomacruz...

Media Corruption and Public Trust in Journalism with Roby Alampay and Jaemark Tordecilla

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Journalism's credibility is once again under scrutiny after Mayor Vico Sotto's post about alleged media corruption went viral. In this episode, PumaPo...

Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Regine Cabato and Gian Libot discuss their recent report for the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, "Five Ways the Duter...

Generations Ep. 3 - Direk Mae Cruz Alviar and Raco Ruiz on Dating, the Ick, and the Search for Connection

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s just a harmless quirk, and what’s a true deal-breaker? TV and film director Mae Cruz Alviar and visual artist Raco Ruiz sit down with Angel...

From X-rated to Best Picture: Director JL Burgos on ‘Alipato at Muog’

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Director JL Burgos, fresh off his FAMAS Best Picture and Best Director wins for Alipato at Muog, discusses the documentary's personal journey and its ...

How to End ‘Endo’ in the Philippines

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patricia Matias, a graduate of MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School, joins PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss "endo" or end-of-...

Generations Ep. 2 - Sunshine and Sex Education with Antoinette Jadaone

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, award-winning filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone sits down with Philstar Life columnist A...

Baby Ruth Villarama on ‘Food Delivery’ and the Long Arm of Chinese Censorship

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Director Baby Ruth Villarama joins Regine Cabato to delve into her documentary, "Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea." They discuss the ...

Taylor Swift: From Eras & Poets to The Life of a Showgirl

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re rewinding to the very first Thought Bubbles episode to talk about the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift—now with an update for her brand-new e...

Fighting the Good Fyt with Atom Araullo and Voltaire Tupaz

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fyt's Atom Araullo and Voltaire Tupaz join PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss the evolving media landscape and the unique appro...

Generations Ep. 1 - Quiet Quitting, Coffee Badging, and Lazy Girl Jobs

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the pilot episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, PhilStar Life columnist Angel Martinez, a Gen Zer, and Pumapodcast editor-at-l...

Bella Perez-Rubio on audio journalism, the chaotic media landscape, and meeting the moment

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Teka Teka reporter Bella Perez-Rubio reflects on her journey from traditional newsrooms to audio journalism, sharing why she left legacy media ...

What carding and journalism can teach us about letting go

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to leave at the right time — and for the right reasons? In this episode, journalist Bella Perez-Rubio reflects on her journey from...

Sheila Coronel on journalism, fear, and the battle for truth in the age of disinformation

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned investigative journalist Sheila Coronel, the director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at Columbia University, joins Roby A...

Unpacking the SC decision on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a landmark decision that stunned many legal experts, the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Dutert...

Walang pasok: How rainfall warnings and typhoon signals trigger class suspensions

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teka Teka reporter Hannah Grace sits down with geoscientist and educator Ricarido Saturay Jr. to unpack the science, policies, and practical realities...

What we can learn from Sisyphus and Hayao Miyazaki about navigating life

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Move beyond the traditional "Hero's Journey" as we explore how to find profound meaning in life's continuous efforts. Drawing inspiration from Hayao M...

The Philippines’ balancing act: Between China’s rise and America’s retreat

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roby Alampay continues his conversation with Prof. Joseph Chinyong Liow of Nanyang Technological University. They discuss how the Philippines is recal...

Is Southeast Asia choosing China over the US? A deep dive into ASEAN’s quiet pivot

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roby Alampay sits down with Prof. Joseph Chinyong Liow of Nanyang Technological University to unpack Southeast Asia’s evolving balancing act between...

The Philippines’ disinformation paradox: Cracking down on loyal bloggers turned critics

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte rose to power with the help of hyper-partisan influencers — o...

Starting school early, play-based learning, and more issues on children's education

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When should kids really start kindergarten? Should you worry if your child is “behind” in writing or reading? In this episode, Hannah Grace talks ...

Long lines, free care: Public health services in PH

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Public healthcare in the Philippines is often seen as slow, crowded, and lacking resources. But did you know your local health center offers many esse...

PBB ships, enthusiastic fans, and love team culture in the Philippines

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recently concluded ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ gave birth to more love teams that fans have been getting kilig over. But ever wondered why Philippine ...

The Inquirer's digital pivot: Can legacy media survive the shift?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran journalist Roby Alampay sits down with Daxim Lucas, former senior reporter at the Philippine Daily Inquirer and now founder of InsiderPH, to u...

The stories China peddles to influence Philippine foreign policy

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As diplomatic tensions flare once again, we revisit a conversation covering six key narratives Beijing is pushing to sway Filipino minds. Robin Michae...

How the Hero’s Journey helped an overachiever student navigate working life

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think your first job is just a job? Think again. With the help of Jag Garcia, founder, former chair and now senior faculty member of the film departme...

What's the deal with Imee and Bongbong?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Imee Marcos is trying to stake her claim as the true keeper of the Marcos legacy by subtly undermining her own brother, President Bongbong Mar...

Caught: A Philippine Troll Farm Using ChatGPT for Pro-Marcos Content

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Philippine firm, Comm&Sense Inc., was named in an OpenAI threat-intel report for using ChatGPT to generate pro-Marcos propaganda across Facebook...

Journalists as content creators: Bridging trust in the digital age

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, independent journalist and content creator Jacque Manabat advocates for journalists to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and view them...

‘Mole people’: A viral photo, media ethics, and the cost of visibility

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In late May, a photo of a woman emerging from a canal in Makati went viral. It sparked headlines, memes, and a government response, but behind the “...

Sierreza: Bridging farmers, food, and conscious consumers

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do we know about the food we consume, and the people who produce them? A social enterprise called Sierreza is helping spotlight the struggle of f...