Teka Teka

10 years after Typhoon Haiyan | Episode 1: Build Back Better?

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines, the government vowed to "Build Back Better." Ten years later, the resid...

Get to know Bianca Bustamante, McLaren’s first female racer

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

18-year-old Bianca Bustamante is the first woman signed by McLaren as a driver. Discover her journey from Laguna to the world stage, and her dream to ...

Marikina’s shoemaking industry is wearing out, but e-commerce offers hope

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marikina shoemakers were once the face of a thriving industry and cultural institution. Today, they’re struggling to make ends meet in a digital, po...

'Download and CTRL-F': Cielo Magno on how EASY it is to monitor government budgets

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cielo Magno, former undersecretary at the Department of Finance and current professor at the UP School of Economics, says "madali lang mag-monitor...

Hinga nang malalim. Here’s what to do if you lost your cellphone.

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our day practically begins and ends with our trusty cellphones. That’s why losing one can be a real rollercoaster. So, in this episode of Teka Teka ...

Pass the Mic: A photojournalist reflects on the heavy toll of witnessing the drug war

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pass the Mic, we sit down with World Press Photo winner Kimberly dela Cruz.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these pla...

If these walls could talk: The true horror stories of Intramuros

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its iconic cobblestone streets, kalesas, and historical monuments make Intramuros a sight to behold at daytime. But when the sun goes down, the walled...

Uncover some of the secrets of La Loma Cemetery in this audio tour

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the hidden stories and rich history of La Loma Cemetery in this captivating audio walking tour. Join Franco Luna from PumaPodcast as he takes...

Interview: Patricia Evangelista on 'Some People Need Killing'

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, PumaPodcast's Roby Alampay sits down with journalist and author Patricia Evangelista. They discuss her book, 'Some People Need Killin...

In Davao City, you’ll find a sanctuary for the living and a museum for the dead

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippine Eagle Center and D’Bone Collector Museum in Davao City both promote environmental awareness and conservation. PumaPodcast producer Ni...

When the West Philippine Sea conflict pushes Zambales fisherfolk to a marine sanctuary

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Driven away from Scarborough Shoal, thousands of fishers from Zambales are turning to Masinloc-Oyon Bay, the first marine protected area in Central Lu...

What can we do to stop the smog that’s causing our health problems?

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air pollution has become so bad in Metro Manila that for several days in September and October we’ve been enveloped by visible smog. It affects ever...

A tale of two ‘terrorists’: Ted Te explains the Anti-Terrorism Law

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Te Talks, human rights lawyer Ted Te discusses the Anti-Terrorism Law in the Philippines and its implications for human rights defe...

In the year 2023, the torture tool industry is worth at least $27 billion

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United Nations is calling on countries to ban these “inherently cruel” items entirely. It’s also calling for the regulation of law enforceme...

Higher salary needed to make Filipino science and tech engineers stay

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the brain drain of engineers from the Philippines, and how this is affecting the country's ability to respond to disasters and address the ...

Sino ang mahirap? Debates arise anew after DSWD delists 700,000 4Ps beneficiaries

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the DSWD, being poor isn’t enough to get government support — you can be on the edge of poverty and still get delisted from their social welfa...

Meet 2023’s Nobel Peace Prize winner: Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Nobel Committee’s recognition of Narges Mohammadi comes on the heels of the largest feminist and anti-regime protests the country has seen in de...

A friend lost P114,000 to an online job scam

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve received this message, we’re sure. Something along the lines of, "Congratulations! You've been selected. Just complete a few simple tasks, ...

Is P3,500 monthly amortization for the poor affordable?

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of making housing more affordable in the Philippines. We hear from government officials, housing experts, a...

A tsunami killed his relatives. Now he guards mangroves with his life

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Lebak, a coastal town in Sultan Kudarat, a bantay-dagat called “Batoy” has made it his mission to protect mangroves. A buffer against strong wa...

The first Filipino to complete the World Marathon Challenge only started running at 44

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s never too late to discover a new passion. At 49 years old, Pinay nurse Julie Uychiat became the first Filipino to finish the World Marathon Cha...

How can leaders break the mental health stigma in the workplace?

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health awareness has come a long way in the past decade, but many companies still struggle to put it into practice. What can leaders do to secu...

Broadcast journalist Percy Lapid’s murder, a year after

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A year after the murder of radioman Percival Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, his family is still waiting for justice. The chilling effect on the ...

Why Mindanao needs to go green and digital

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Pass the Mic: Young Filipinos to study renewable energy engineering in China

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pass the Mic, we hear from a pioneering group of Filipinas studying in China to become renewable energy engineers.For more from ...

On social media, Filipinos welcome the LGBT community. How about in real life?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How inclusive are we, really, towards the LGBTI community today? New data by Syn & Strat that reveals the stark contrast between public acceptance...

Para Po: Three Pinay bikers share their experience in commuting

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, three women share their cycling stories in Metro Manila such as the challenges women face when they hit the road, from systemic hurdl...

Leptospirosis cases are rising. How can you protect yourself against it?

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leptospirosis cases have more than doubled with the constant rains over the past few months. Let’s listen as the Department of Health’s Epidemiolo...

Discover the ancient silk market of Alcaiceria in a public school museum

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He’s a public school teacher who happened upon artifacts from centuries ago and decided to preserve them. A decade later, he’s a self-taught archa...

There’s an official Save Sierra Madre Day in the Philippines. Here’s why.

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard about it all your life. With every typhoon and with every dry spell, the Sierra Madre enters the national conversation. But there’s a...

Meet Palau, a nation that champions nature conservation

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Behind Palau’s breathtaking sceneries are environmentally-conscious people leading by example. In line with World Tourism Day’s theme of green inv...

Our hospitals don’t talk to one another—and that’s a problem

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitals not sharing vital patient data can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and even life-threatening consequences. With HL7 Philippines’ Louie Cru...

She died before she could be displayed as a ‘live exhibit’ in the US

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the Washington Post's "Searching for Maura," a team of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans tells the long-forgotten story of an Igorot woman from Suyo...

More online gigs up for grabs, but workers need protection

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The World Bank says online gig workers now make up 12% of the global workforce and that demand is even higher in developing nations.For more from the ...

One of martial law's youngest detainees tells her story

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We revisit the story of Star Torres, whose parents were detained and tortured under the Marcos dictatorship. If you want to hear more stories lik...

An abused maid shares her story

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve read about her tragic experience. But now listen directly to the voice and testimony of Elvie Vergara, the domestic worker who endured abuse ...

Did an influencer affect the way you voted in 2022?

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A study estimates that top national candidates spent up to P1.5 billion to fund covert influence operations ahead of the 2022 elections. Fatima Gaw, t...

Ano ba ‘yang parliamentary courtesy para sa budget ng OVP at OP?

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The practice of parliamentary courtesy was recently invoked to end the budget presentations for the Office of the Vice President and the Office of the...

International Coastal Cleanup Day: Remembering a marine scientist who taught us the value of seagrass

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the next International Coastal Cleanup Day draws near, we remember the contributions of the late marine scientist Dr. Miguel Fortes who passed away...

Pass the Mic: A UP graduate on her 22-year stint as a working college student

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helweena Sadorra’s plan to graduate from her dream school, the University of the Philippines, was delayed by 18 years. Listen to her tell @BellaPere...

Bakit umaaray ang rice retailers and farmers sa controversial na price cap?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we dive deep into the recent executive order that set a price ceiling on rice in the Philippines.For more from the ...

How do we process the heartbreak that was the Gilas Pilipinas World Cup games?

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we discuss the heartbreak that was the Gilas Pilipinas World Cup games. We talk about the team's performance, the c...

How do families deal with the pain of their disappeared loved ones?

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There have been 10 reported abductions so far during President Marcos Jr.’s presidency. The families of the disappeared believe they were abducted b...

Inside the cyclist’s family home after the Welcome Rotonda road rage

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Teka Teka News takes a look at the family affected by the Welcome Rotonda road rage incident. We hear from the son of the cyclist who ...

Imagine living in cities that breathe

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United Nations declared September 7 as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.In this episode, we ask: Can rapid urban development coex...

Ang mahalaga sa Pinoy: 20 things we value…that also divide our people

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we explore 20 things that supposedly matter most to Filipinos, according to a recent study by the National Commissi...

‘Freelance riders’ risk losing extra income amid proposals against ‘multihoming’

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lawmakers and civil society groups argue that riders working for multiple motorcycle taxi companies makes it difficult to monitor the data from the co...

Migrant Workers Secretary Toots Ople’s legacy: A lifetime of fighting for OFWs

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Those closest to Susan “Toots” Ople, the pioneering migrant workers secretary, laud her as a tireless champion of overseas Filipino workers.For mo...

Mga kababalaghan sa New Bilibid Prison: Sabi nila mass grave—chicken bones pala

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we discuss the bizarre case of the chicken bones that were mistaken for human remains inside the septic tank of the...

Op-ed: Paano mahalin ang sariling wika sa mga Pinoy dub?

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As more foreign films and series on streaming are dubbed in Filipino, Pinoys continue to remain divided on them. In celebration of Buwan ng Mga Wika, ...

Babies, binebenta na sa FB?

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook groups have become a venue for parents to put their babies up for adoption, and for prospective adopters to find a child to bring home. Behin...

BGC, Pateros? NCR’s little municipality says, ‘Hold my beer, Makati and Taguig’

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Metro Manila’s last remaining municipality, and how Pateros may yet upset Taguig and Makati in the fight over BGC and the EMBO barangay...

Spend National Heroes Day listening to the historical cosplay of the Siege of Lipa

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrate National Heroes Day by immersing yourself in the reenactment of a major event in the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The Siege of Lipa ...

Kailan dapat magsimula ang klase? Choose the best answer: June or August

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy delos Santos, both a public school teacher and parent, reflects on the push to revert back to the old June to March school calendar.For more fro...

Para Po! Office, school, and facilities within 15 minutes of your home? Kaya ba natin ‘to?

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cities all over the world are catching the 15-minute city wave, and Metro Manila’s local governments are no exception. But that brings with it an en...

Asong Pinoy or Aspins have long been our friends, history says

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National Historical Commission of the Philippines senior researcher Ian Alfonso discusses his new book “ Dogs in Philippine History” with historia...

Let’s hear the Palarong Pambansa story of young Filipino athlete Carla

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 3 years of COVID lockdowns, the largest youth sports event in the Philippines finally resumed. In host city Marikina, student-athletes from 17 r...

Remembering Ninoy’s death 40 years later: Why the AVSECOM van matters

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Four decades since Ninoy Aquino’s assassination, a crucial piece remains hidden from the public: the Aviation Security Command (AVSECOM) van that to...

How Juan Flavier put the 'human' in humanitarian

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This World Humanitarian Day, we remember Filipino health heroes like Juan Flavier, who revolutionized public health through relatability and a disarmi...

Kalma lang! Here’s what to do when you lose your phone.

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we talk about what to do when you lose your phone. We'll discuss the steps you should take to protect your data and...

After getting in the World Cup, what’s next for Filipinas?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We relive the glory of Filipinas’ win against New Zealand. Let’s feel proud again as the national anthem plays at the end of that match. And let’...

Te Talks deconstructs Gadon’s disbarment

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kusa palang dinisbar ng Supreme Court si Gadon. Why does this matter? In this episode, Atty. Ted Te talks about the significance of Gadon’s disbarme...

Can Filipinos break through on the world stage of basketball?

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the upcoming FIBA games - and the possibility of a Filipino player making it to the NBA. From Kai Sotto to the lessons from other b...

This comic book writer breaks the stigma around autism

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More and more comic book writers are looking beyond superheroes as role models for the youth. To commemorate International Youth Day, we are sharing a...

Keeping the planet cool: Ano ang pwede nating gawin para pigilan ang patuloy na pag-init ng mundo?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling the scorching heat in Metro Manila? You're not alone. In this episode, we delve into the alarming reality of July being declared the hottest m...

Gold! Ginto ang patunay na bongga ang mga ninuno natin

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We can see as far ahead as we can look back to our past. Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Today we try to view with fre...

Oplan Tokhang’s lone survivor might be the key to the ICC’s drug war probe

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we revisit the case of Efren Morillo, the lone survivor of a police raid that killed four of his friends in Payatas...

Won some, lost some: The People vs Marcos, and the slog to recover ill-gotten wealth

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We check in on the decades-long effort to recover the Marcos family's ill-gotten wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the deaf enjoy a musical? Here are the hows and the whys.

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can the hearing impaired enjoy theater? In this episode, we listen to their needs for access to entertainmentFor more from the PumaPodcast team, f...

The World Food Programme says its funds are running low amid a global hunger crisis

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world's largest humanitarian organization is being forced to cut back on its assistance due to low funds.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find ...

COMELEC wants OFWs to vote online in 2025. But is it safe?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Commission on Elections is planning to allow internet voting for overseas Filipino workers in the 2025 national elections. The Center for Migrant ...

The message behind Xi and Duterte's meeting

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent the Marcos administration a clear message by meeting with former President Rodrigo Duterte, says an analyst research...

Basta ba may SM, city na agad? How Carmona in Cavite graduated to cityhood

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aside from Carmona, a total of 1,485 other towns are also looking to become a city. In this episode of Teka Teka News, we talk to Raphael Montes of th...

#SONA2023: Wala ulit nabanggit na West Philippine Sea. Bakit kaya?

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We take stock of foreign policy under President Marcos Jr. so far, and ask: Why did it form such a small part of his second report to the nation?For m...

#SONA2023: Mura na raw mga bilihin? Nagtanong kami sa palengke.

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of global events such as the Ukraine conflict and the ongoing pandemic, inflation has become a major concern. From soaring costs of produc...

We need more women judges. Here's why.

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to how women judges came to outnumber men judges in Africa and what obstacles they overcame to get there. What lessons can they teach us here i...

The UN says we can end AIDS by 2030. Can it be true for PH?

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Teka Teka News, we discuss the latest data on the fight against AIDS, and what it will take to end the pandemic once and for all. W...

#SONA2023: What ordinary Filipinos told us about the state of the nation

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As President Ferdinand Marcos Junior  prepared to deliver his second State of the Nation Address, Teka Teka News spoke with farmers, workers, com...

#SONA2023: Pass or Fail? O pasang-awa? A teacher grades PH education

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Education shapes the future of 30 million public school students. Let’s listen to a teacher with three decades of experience enume...

#SONA2023: How to get tourists to love the Philippines

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, let’s explore the country's newest tourism campaign slogan, "Love the Philippines" —and see what it says about the tourism indust...

#SONA2023: Oposisyon ba kung dalawa lang kayo? The state of the PH opposition

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The institutional opposition within the Philippine political structure has been either co-opted or shrunk to the barest minimum to have an impact on p...

#SONA2023: Sinong busog sa unang taon ni Agri Secretary Marcos?

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The president and concurrent agriculture secretary's first year in office saw the soaring prices of basic goods and several smuggling and importation ...

#SONA2023: The State of Filipino Commuters

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take you on a journey of regular commuters, revealing the challenges they face daily. From congested streets to overcrowded trains...

Is AI plotting to take over humanity? Nagpapresscon ang mga robot and they promise they’re not

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take you into a press conference organized by the United Nations — where humanoid robots controlled by artificial intelligence t...

Should Marcos appoint an agriculture secretary already?

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Political analyst Michael Yusingco says Marcos' tenure as agriculture chief may be the longest concurrent post held by a sitting Philippine president,...

Paano ba magiging mas interested ang mga Pinoy sa science?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is science literacy low among Filipinos? That might not just be the case–at least according to science communication experts. They say that the way ...

Paano nakaka-gimmick ang high-profile inmates gaya ni Jad Dera?

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High-profile inmate Jad Dera admitted he was able to go on detention escapades six times. Nakapag medical checkup, joyride sa Tagaytay, at date sa Cav...

Nabudol: A friend shares what happens when you click on that link

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve received this message, we’re sure. Something along the lines of, "Congratulations! You've been selected. Just complete a few simple tasks, ...

What you need to know about the US proposal to temporarily house Afghans in the Philippines

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines has a long history of taking in foreign nationals in need of help. But this new ask from the US has raised the eyebrows of some senato...

All the ways tech is breaking our brains and how humans can fix it

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The real problem of humanity is that we have paleolithic emotions or brains, medieval institutions, and godlike technology, says Harvard sociobiologis...

Para Po! How a fresh pol-sci grad pushed for pedestrian lanes in QC

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A viral Twitter thread on road safety got the Quezon City government to repair pedestrian lanes in a school zone along Katipunan Avenue. It’s a stor...

Digital nomads can give local economies a boost—but with proper regulation

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Digital nomad visas are the new trend in Southeast Asia, allowing people to combine work and travel in exotic locations. But are these visas really a ...

Drug war killings haven’t slowed under Marcos, says monitor

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The drug war killings haven’t stopped. In fact, the researchers behind the last remaining database tallying the killings say they haven’t even slo...

It’s final: the Embo barangays are part of Taguig, not Makati. Anong mangyayari sa mga residente?

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court's decision is a victory for Taguig, but it raises questions about the future of the residents of the Embo barangays.For more from th...

Pass the mic: The tragedy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stretches all the way to the Philippines

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The story of two Ukrainian men and their Filipina wives highlights the ongoing disaster of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.For more from the PumaPodcas...

About creatives, but not about creatives

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joza Nada from “Give A Hoot” podcast talks gives her insights on the creatives industry in relation to their work with civil society organizations...

Same-sex marriage, child adoption, and other LGBTQIA+ rights in Asia

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two Asian LGBTQIA+ rights advocates share their life stories in a series of talks powered by the Hague Project Peace and Justice Foundation. Listen to...

Para Po! May tumatawid na bata.

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A study shows four Filipino children are killed each day in road crashes. Know the factors that contribute to this alarming statistic in this episode ...

Unli overbooking, website glitches and other highlights from the Senate hearing with Cebu Pacific

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recent Senate hearing on Cebu Pacific saw firsthand accounts of horror stories from passengers and industry experts. Find out the causes of their ...

OPINION: Para sa paghilom, pakinggan natin ang Bangsamoro

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apat na taon nang itinatag ang Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Kumusta na sila? Bakit concerned tayong mga hindi taga-BARMM sa succes...