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From the rich influences of Chinese, Malay, and Spanish cuisines to the Iloilo City's commitment to sustainable gastronomy, here’s a look at the story behind its prestigious recognition as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patreng Non dealt with her fair share of hunger as a child and as a college student. When the pandemic hit, she used her years of anger and optimism to build a movement that would sweep across the country when it was most needed. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We should decolonize our food. One of those colonial influences we can own is chocolate. Chocolate has become essential to our culture and we grow it ourselves. So what do we need to do to consider the Philippines as the height of good chocolate? * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the Galleon Trade to the specialty coffees of today, let’s dive into the history of coffee in the Philippines with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We put a spotlight on Filipina boxers, featuring a veteran athlete who inspires young stars like Nesthy Petecio. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Marcial & Mangonade, a young indie duo from Manila, shares what it's like to make music in the digital age. They share their journey from solo artists to bandmates, the critical role of family support, and navigating the challenges of marketability and gigging in today's competitive music industry. WHIRLPOOL https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZLJou6jIbnKs2qz85Blky?si=e2fe6fd2b93e4ce4&nd=1&dlsi=2551712e4a314fde FLOWERY https://soundcloud.com/mangonade/flowery * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative found that Beijing's activity in the South China Sea has destroyed 21,000 acres of reef. That acreage is twice as big as the City of Manila and could cover half of Quezon City. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Filipina boxers are throwing jabs at stereotypes and uppercuts at inequality. In this episode of Teka Teka News, we hear the inspiring stories of Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, two fighters who are not only set to compete in the Olympics, but also serve as role models in redefining strength and paving the way for a new generation of Filipina athletes. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
According to a report from the Asian Development Bank, school closures had the lowest cost-effectiveness as a mitigation measure during the Covid-19 pandemic. How should governments take this into account when the next pandemic strikes? * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
ITCHYWORMS GUITARIST EMERITUS CHINO SINGSON ON HOW HE AND HIS BANDMATES HAVE KEPT A 30-YEAR FRIENDSHIP GOING. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Varicella-zoster, or the virus that causes chickenpox, stays and hides in the body after the primary infection, and could reactivate as shingles or herpes-zoster. In this episode, healthcare professionals and shingles sufferers Karen Davila and Geenette Garcia speak at an awareness campaign event about this infection affecting 1 in 3 people globally. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2022, the Philippines birth rate went below replenishing levels as Filipino couples choose to delay having children or remain completely childfree. But this demographic shift presents new challenges to the country’s social welfare systems. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In many ways, Jemboy Baltazar’s case is rare. Charges were filed, the trial was quick, and convictions were doled out to five cops involved in his killing. But like most families victimized by extrajudicial killings, his parents say true justice is far from reach. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does the cat distribution system exist or is it just a product of the problem of an uncontrolled population of stray cats? The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) gives us insight into the status of stray cats in the country. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did you know it was women judges who made rape a war crime? In this episode, listen to high-ranking jurists make the case for allowing more women to climb the ranks of our justice system. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
A survey conducted by Transparency International saw 19% of Filipino respondents admit that they paid bribes just to access public services within the last year. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured several defense deals and investment pledges during his visit to Australia, but not everyone in the land down under was happy to see him. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do government assistance programs from national government agencies actively maintain patronage politics? In this episode, we talk about how politicians access funds for these programs and take advantage of Filipinos’ culture of . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The term IUU – illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing – does little to communicate the gravity and complexity of the problem. A maritime expert walks us through it. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we hear from young Filipinas who have come face to face with climate disaster – and are looking to bring solutions home as renewable energy engineers. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Security experts say the international community must show up for Myanmar's pro-democracy forces at this crucial moment. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Delia Albert, the Philippines’ first and only female foreign secretary, reflects on our success at advancing women’s rights and how much further we have to go. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Experts, officials, and journalists agree that the Marcos administration must do more to combat China's influence operations in the Philippines. But what does that look like? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources reports damage in Bajo de Masinloc, possibly due to cyanide fishing by Chinese fishermen. This raises concerns about China's aggression among Filipinos anew. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Senate recently passed the bill providing for a P100 hike in the daily minimum wage. Congress has proposed increases of P150 to P300. In this episode, advocates answer questions about its effect on inflation, business, and households. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, let’s talk about solutions that everyone can take part in to make for a safer, healthier, and more efficient transport system for all of us. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most Filipinos now back the drug war probe and the country rejoining the International Criminal Court. A lawyer representing drug war victims and their families weighs in. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Philippines government was called out for blocking tobacco control efforts at a United Nations summit this February 2024. Health advocates say disinformation is a key hurdle. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this second part of a two-part series on Juan Ponce Enrile's 100th birthday, we delve into how he has navigated the tumultuous tides of Philippine politics. Research and materials for this series are sourced from news archives, public records, and "Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir". Interview segments are courtesy of Probe Archives. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
On February 7, 1974, a clash between troops and armed rebels devastated Jolo, Sulu. By the time the Marcos regime informed the Filipino people about the siege, Sulu’s capital had already been burning for several days. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PumaPodcastPH Instagram https://www.instagram.com/puma_podcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PumaPodcastPH Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pumapodcastph * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
