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Marawi Rehabilitation, kumusta na?

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly four years after the liberation of Marawi City, the Marawi Compensation Bill finally passes on third and final reading at the House of Represen...

True or False: Hospitals are cashing in on this pandemic

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the influx of COVID-19 patients, private hospitals are hanging by a thread. Dr. Glenn Paraso, executive director of the Mary Johnston Hospital...

Bakit may library fees? Eh hindi nga nakakapunta sa campus ang anak ko.

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Von Totanes, Director of Ateneo's Rizal Library, talks about the importance of libraries, especially when so much is online.See omnystudio.com/listene...

On social media, COMELEC can’t do anything about premature campaigning

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long before we troop to the polls in 2022, politicians have begun pumping big money into ads on social media. That should count as premature campaigni...

COVID Corner: Kailangan ko ba ng booster shot?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. health officials are preparing to rollout COVID-19 booster shots for adults as new variants continue to emerge. But what is the logic behind usin...

The coast is not clear–anong meron sa Dumaguete reclamation project?

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dumaguete's marine biodiversity is threatened with a 174-hectare reclamation project. Petitions to stop the project have been turned down twice. What ...

Why should the Philippines care about Afghanistan?

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the Philippines has a history with Afghanistan? Veteran journalist Ed Lingao explains the significance of our shared history and how...

Guys we cancel: Why do they behave badly?

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New week, new guy cancelledt. What is at the root of this bad behavior? Let's look at it through the lens of evolutionary psychology, with help from C...

Poor families want return to face-to-face classes

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blended learning has been hard for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Concerned parents are calling for a safe and gradual open...

COVID Corner: Kailan kailangan mag-quarantine? mag-isolate?

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the rules for quarantine and isolation in this episode of COVID Corner. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at as...

Decrypting Crypto: Is cryptocurrency the future of money?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Using digital payments have become part of daily transactions. And cryptocurrency has become more popular even outside of tech circles. El Savador has...

“Konting sipon lang, covid na.” Why Philhealth is refusing to pay hospital claims

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PhilHealth has been embroiled in controversies from corruption scandals to audit discrepancies. Now they're disputing billions of pesos in hospital cl...

Teka break x Booklaban: ABNKKBSNPLAko ng libro sa Filipino!

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nagbabasa ka ba ng mga aklat sa Filipino? ‘Yung totoo. Booklaban hosts Gege Sugue and Shani Tan talk about the common misconception about Filipi...

Teka Teka Ted: Is there a law against ostentatious displays of wealth?

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DUMPER-PTDA Party-list Rep. Claudine Diana Bautista drew flak from netizens after photos of her lavish wedding were posted online. FLAG lawyer and cri...

COVID Corner: Ano ang pinagkaiba ng Lambda sa ibang variant?

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first case of the Lambda variant in the Philippines was detected on August 15. The Lambda and Delta variants both have similar mutations in the sp...

Do humans cause climate change? Science says yes

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Droughts, wildfires, heatwaves, and floods--whose fault is it anyway? The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report points to humans as ...

The Pinoy athletes at the Paralympics

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Tokyo journey isn't done yet. Get to know the six athletes representing the Philippines at the Paralympics 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

What does the return of the Taliban mean for Afghan women?

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan signals a return to repressive rule which puts the rights and lives of women at stake. What will life be like ...

Ang wikang Filipino sa panahon ng pandemya at sakuna

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sabi nila, nagfi-Filipino lang ang mga politiko tuwing eleksyon sa campaign jingles nila. Pero bakit nga ba dapat gamitin ng ating mga opisyal ang wik...

COVID Corner: Ano ang ibig sabihin ng breakthrough infections?

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

75% of COVID-19 cases in Singapore were vaccinated individuals. Although the cases were not severe, health experts are now looking into “breakth...

Panitikan at pandemya, anong konek?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Naka-lockdown na naman ang Metro Manila ngayong Buwan ng Wika. Sa panahong nasa bahay lang ang karamihan at madalas ay maulan pa ang panahon, ano kaya...

What young leaders wanted from SONA 2021

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pres. Duterte's last State of the Nation Address is his longest one yet. Was he able to cover enough of what the people wanted to hear? Young leaders ...

Whang-Od Academy: A master class on laws protecting indigenous cultural communities

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vlogger Nas Daily has been criticized for supposedly featuring Kalinga tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in an online workshop without permission. Cultural a...

11.8% GDP growth ng Pilipinas, impressive—or not? Usapang Econ Muna!

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After 5 consecutive quarters na lumiliit ang ekonomiya ng Pilipinas, we're finally seeing double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2021! Pero teka...

COVID Corner: Reproductive number

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is R0? And how do data scientists compute it? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.If you have any questions about COVID-19, email us at askdoc...

Why the Philippines’ athletes shone in the Tokyo Olympics

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

History made, time to head back home. Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa shares what it was like to be on the same flight as Nesthy Petecio, insight into ...

Ayuda during lockdown, what can we expect?

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much cash aid will residents receive from the government? What are community pantries doing to help? Inday Espina-Varona talks to econom...

Online Sexual Exploitation: Bakit ang hirap hulihin ng mga gumagawa nito?

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines has been tagged as the global epicenter of online sexual trafficking of children. Authorities are having a hard time pinning down perp...

The first transgender athlete in the Olympics (and what this means for sports)

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laurel Hubbard is the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics. While her inclusion is considered a victory for the transgender community,...

COVID Corner: Gaano ka-accurate ang mga antibody test?

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Health experts have cautioned the public against taking antibody tests to determine their level of protection against COVID-19. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains...

Putting Carlos Yulo’s performance into perspective

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Inquirer Sports editor Francis Ochoa discusses Carlos Yulo's first Olympics journey and what's next for the young gymnastics star. And we touch on the...

Is the Philippines falling behind in testing and contact tracing?

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19 has spread through Southeast Asia. Countries all over the region have been reporting a spike in new...

The photo that defined one of the legacies of the Duterte presidency

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you had to choose one picture to sum up the last five years of the Duterte presidency, which image would it be? One of the last images of Michael S...

How Nesthy Petecio punched her way to a medal

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since 1932, the Philippines will bring home more than one Olympic medal. Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa and Go Hard Girls' Ceej Tan...

COVID Corner: Ano'ng meron sa delta variant?

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Genomic data scientist, Dr. DJ Bandoy, breaks down key mutations of the delta variant that has caused a surge of COVID-19 cases in Asia.Got questions ...

"Kaya Natin": Hidilyn Diaz wins the PH's first Olympic gold!

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hidilyn Diaz wins weightlifting gold in the Tokyo Olympics despite the challenges she faced during the pandemic. Inquirer Sports editor Francis Ochoa ...

SONA 2021, what can we expect?

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What will Pres. Duterte discuss in his last State of the Nation Address? Veteran journalist Inday Espina-Varona gives a recap of the previous SONA and...

A Day in the Life at the Tokyo Olympics

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teka Teka, punta muna tayo sa Tokyo! Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa checks in from the Olympics and talks about the safety protocols, and how the Fili...

COVID Corner: Safe ba ang bakuna sa mga buntis?

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DJ Bandoy explains the results of mRNA vaccination trials on pregnant women. Have a question about COVID-19. Email us at [email protected] om...

Expired Bayanihan and the 18-B unspent funds

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last June 30, Bayanihan 2 expired with 18 billion pesos meant for COVID response left unspent. Ken Abante of Citizen's Budget Tracker breaks down the ...

All hands on deck: Gathering allies in West PH Sea dispute

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The battle for the West Philippine Sea is far from over. Policy experts think it's time we use alliances to strengthen our position. Dindo Manhit of S...

COVID Corner: Pang ilan ang Pilipinas sa COVID resilience ranking?

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bloomberg ranked 53 countries based on the best and worst places to be as the world starts to go back to normal. On the top of the list are U.S., New ...

Who is gov't hiring to handle its communications?

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2019, Facebook took down 200 accounts that were peddling fake news and lodging attacks against Duterte's political opponents. Facebook linked these...

Teka Break: Period-proof leggings and women-centered design

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Awkwardness around periods makes it harder for girls to stay in sports. adidas senior product manager Kim Buerger takes us into how they made period-p...

COVID Corner: Vaccination Dos and Don'ts

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What food or drinks should I avoid before and after getting vaccinated? Is it safe to proceed with my COVID-19 shot if my blood pressure is high? Dr. ...

Who is replacing ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda?

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On her last day in office, ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda filed a request for a full investigation into President Duterte's drug war. But who will be t...

What happens next in the ICC?

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda formally requested legal authorization to open a full investigation into President Duterte's drug war. The UP Law Center...

COVID Corner: Can your pets get COVID?

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans by animals but can people pass it to their pets? Dr. DJ Bandoy answers this question...

Ang pangulong may tiwala sa batang Pilipino

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A former speechwriter for President Noynoy Aquino—one of many young Filipinos who joined the government at the time—shares his story. It's...

The life and legacy of Noynoy Aquino

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Noynoy Aquino was born into politics, the only son to parents who came from two of the most prominent political names in the Philippines. He became th...

COVID Corner: Call me alpha variant

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not UK variant, it's alpha variant. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the WHO's new system of naming COVID-19 variants.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Kumusta ang mental health ng manggagawang Pinoy?

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not business as usual. A new study shows that over 50% of Filipino employees have mental health concerns during the pandemic. Data researcher Pir...

What Gilas Pilipinas’ 2013 and 2021 wins have in common

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gilas Pilipinas beat Korea for the first time in eight years! On the surface, our winning teams seem very different. But they have more in common than...

COVID Corner: Safe bang ipaghalo ang iba’t ibang brand ng COVID vaccines?

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can I take Astra now and Pfizer later? Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the recent studies that mix and match COVID-19 vaccine doses.For a link to the study:...

Income Inequality in the PH

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines is among the last countries in Asia-Pacific to recover from COVID-19, according to Moody's Analytics. The yearlong lockdown has f...

Pinay ba si Ari Agbayani?

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Marvel announced the Fil-Am Captain America Ari Agbayani. There was celebration, but there was also a lot of backlash. Award-winning author...

COVID Corner: Second dose matters

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An estimated one million Filipinos missed the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the consequences of not completing the vaccine s...

Rethinking Filipino migrations

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We used to think that the Philippines had three waves of migration: Negrito, Malay, and Indones. But Dr. Maximilian Larena, a Filipino geneticist base...

Bakit ang mahal ng kuryente?

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parts of Luzon have been experiencing power interruptions, and yet the Philippines has the second most expensive electricity rates in Asia. Nic Satur ...

COVID Corner: Bakuna para sa mga bata

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the results of the European Medicines Agency clinical trials of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine on 12 to 15 year olds. For m...

Fishers’ families could go hungry because of this bill

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Filipino fisherfolk are already grappling with the intrusion of Chinese vessels, declining catch, and poverty. Now there's a new development that migh...

Teka Break: The hidden magic of voice talents

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The voice over industry makes commercials, live events, and Tagalized films come to life, and most people believe that you need a golden voice for it....

COVID Corner: How to convince people to get vaccinated?

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. DJ Bandoy answers the common questions and concerns of people who don't want to get COVID-19 shots. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at...

The People Who Don't Exist

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are almost 1000 stateless Japanese descendants in the Philippines. Without government intervention, they may die missing a piece of their identi...

’Til law do us part: Revisiting marriage laws in the PH

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines has some of the most conservative laws when it comes to marriage. But this year, the Supreme Court released a landmark ruling redefini...

COVID Corner: India vs. PH—halos magkalapit lang ba ang numbers?

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

India has become the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic with 400,000 daily cases and 4000 deaths. But if we look at the positivity rate and vaccin...

25 Years Since the Ozone Disco Fire - What Really Happened

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A fire claimed the lives of more than a hundred students and young people on March 18, 1996. What have we learned about the tragedy? Ret. Gen. Warlito...

Tokhang continued in lockdown

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the time the lockdown began in March 15, more than 500 people were killed not by the virus but under the drug campaign. Research Nixcharl Noriega...

COVID Corner: 1,000,000 cases—ano na?

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That's a lot of zeroes, but the data also tells us we're doing better compared to last year. Dr. DJ Bandoy puts the numbers into perspective and expla...

Press Freedom? Kumusta ang Media sa Pilipinas?

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Inday Espina-Varona talks about the bittersweet observation of World Press Freedom Day in the Philippines. We celebrate colleagues who have stood by t...

Youth Voter Participation EXPLAINED

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The youth make up over 40% of the Philippine population. But youth voter participation through the years has been falling behind. What's happening? At...

COVID Corner: Are these COVID-19 mutations connected?

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 variants similar in strength and characteristics are popping up in different parts of the world. The immediate response of the government is ...

Huli ka: Google Translate reveals Filipinos’ gender-bias

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We always say that Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Ilocano, Bicolano, and all our languages are genderless. But while Filipino is neutral in terms ...

The COVID Vaccine Logistical Nightmare

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vaccinating billions of people is one of the biggest logistical challenges of this pandemic. Bon Moya of Microsoft Philippines explains the role techn...

COVID Corner: Sputnik V

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines is getting ready to receive its first batch of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what we know about the vacc...

Community Pantries and Red-Tagging: EXPLAINED

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patreng Non started a community pantry with one goal: to feed the hungry. But as the movement gained popularity and was replicated in other communitie...

Fighting COVID and Protecting the Environment

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study shows that some hospitals in Metro Manila produce an average of 226 kg of waste each day. Environmental group Health Care Without Harm ...

A Long Term Solution to Single-use Plastics

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Single-use plastics have been banned in close to 500 cities, municipalities, and provinces in the Philippines. Now the Climate Change Commission and o...

Usual Suspects: These are the brands of the top pollutants in the Philippines

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eight corporations have been consistent top plastic waste polluters for the past three years. We spoke with Jeff Chua from Greenpeace, one of the orga...

May sakit ang Presidente? Oo

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Duterte himself has been very vocal about his diseases. His spokesmen say time and time again that he's healthy for his age. It's a long lis...

COVID Corner: Blood Clot Risk sa Bakuna

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

19 deaths associated with blood clots were reported in the UK. But how big is the risk of getting blood clots from the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. DJ Bandoy...

Chinese Militia Vessels, Explained

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

220 armed Chinese vessels were seen anchored within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone. The Philippines and other foreign states have called out C...

Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines - the bad news

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pregnancy among 15- to 19-year-olds has been declining. But even earlier pregnancy—among 10- to 14-year-olds—has been on the rise. What's ...

COVID Corner: Ivermectin (and what it’s NOT) Explained

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anong kinalaman ng pampurga ng aso sa COVID-19? The World Health Organization has cautioned against the use of Ivermectin to treat the virus. Dr. DJ B...

Bayanihan in Traslacion

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Nazarene procession in Quiapo draws millions of devotees annually. However, it has also gained a reputation as a practice of "chaos and fana...

Three centuries of walking in faith

30 Mar 2021

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 30...

Catholic devotions give us a peek into our pre-colonial past

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you learned history in school, did you get a sense of who we were before we were colonized? Or are you more familiar with the events that followe...

Teka Tech-a: Better Video Streaming

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why movies and series on Netflix don't buffer? We have a Filipina scientist to thank for that. In this episode, Anne Aaron of Netflix tell...

COVID Corner: Aabot kaya ng 1M ang cases sa Pinas?

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 8000 COVID-19 cases were recorded on March 20, the highest recorded in a single day. At this rate, how many cases can we expect in the coming w...

Is ASEAN doing enough for Myanmar?

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than 220 killed and 2,200 arrested as protests continue in Myanmar. Several countries have condemned the military junta takeover but ASEAN has ye...

Teka Break: Tuloy Po Kayo sa multi-arts festival ng CCP!

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the value of art in the middle of a pandemic? Hindi raw essential goods 'yan. But as we're finding out, the longer we're in lockdown, it's wha...

COVID Corner: Ano'ng meron sa P.3 variant?

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new P.3 variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in the Philippines. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains everything we know about the new variant so far.For more ...

Bloody Sunday, EXPLAINED

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nine people were killed and six arrested in a series of raids conducted by government forces on March 7. It was one of the deadliest days for Filipino...

Teka Break: Chanelle Molina could be the first Filipina in the WNBA

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many Filipinos have dreamt of playing pro ball in America. Chanelle Molina is one step away from making it happen. In this special episode for Women's...

COVID Corner: Vaccines by the Numbers

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many Filipinos should be vaccinated per day to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021? Dr. DJ Bandoy crunches the numbers.See omnystudio.com/liste...

Teka Teka, magsasara na daw ang Waze?

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The navigation app Waze is closing its sales offices in the Philippines. Tech journalist Bob Reyes explains what this means for users.See omnystudio.c...

Why do we need to raise the age of consent?

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Among Filipino children, one out of five have experienced sexual violence. One reason they're so vulnerable? The law. The legal age of consent for sex...

Vaccines Work: What Happens When You Get Vaccinated?

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The DOH started vaccinating healthcare workers this week. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about what happens when you get vaccinated and why everyone should keep ...

Foreign Direct Investments sa Pilipinas nung 2020, tumaas nga ba?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sabi ng BSP, lumiit ang FDI sa Pilipinas nung 2020, pero kung ang trade and development body ng UN ang tatanungin, Pilipinas lang ang nagtala ng posit...

Why do we keep sending robots into space?

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A rover and a helicopter on Mars, and another cube satellite in space—in this episode, we explore what we can learn from these space missions.Se...