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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.
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The Binaliw landfill ‘trashslide’ and similar tragedies: Why they keep happening
1w ago00:23:20Tap to summarizeOn 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 Philippines: the Binaliw trashslide, the Rizal landfill collapse, the Navotas landfill fire that burned for a month, and the Davao landfill collapse that followed. He speaks with Jhaylord Antigua, a safety officer who survived the Binaliw trashslide by what he calls “luck,” and who continues to work at the landfill to this day. He also sits down with Dr. Jorge Emmanuel, an environmental scientist and waste expert, to ask: why does this keep happening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Marcos-Duterte breakup, the Senate standoff, and we the voters
2w ago00:22:50Tap to summarizeThe 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 unraveled, what it reveals about political dynasties, power, and polarization in the Philippines, and how the fallout could shape the road to the 2028 presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →32,000 people displaced by earthquake that killed at least 37
3w ago00:06:49Tap to summarizeSearch 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 story, visit The Associated Press website.We thank the Global News Gaps Project of the Google News Institute for providing us access to AP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Meet the Filipino who invented toothbrushes that can grow into trees
3w ago00:19:55Tap to summarizeFrom 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 necessity into a tool for reforestation.Beyond sustainable products, his vision extends to helping communities and saving the planet. Through regenerative reforestation in the Pantabangan‑Carranglan Watershed, he has transformed former illegal loggers and slash‑and‑burn farmers into tree growers, restoring forests while rebuilding lives. As we celebrate Philippine Environment Month, we explore Mark’s journey, his groundbreaking innovations, and how one Filipino’s grit and creativity are reshaping the fight against climate change and plastic pollution.🎧 Watch the video version on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →LIVE RECORDING: Cielo Magno on how our taxes were designed, where they go, and what we can do about it
4w ago00:32:54Tap to summarizeWe 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 live Speak Easy event, presented by Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, and hosted by The Opal Bar in Poblacion, Makati, economist and former Finance undersecretary Cielo Magno explains this bundle of taxes, and offers solutions that we can all rally around together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rotational brownouts, bill shock, and communities powered by renewable energy
4w ago00:18:30Tap to summarizeElectricity 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 measures, petitions to remove mandatory charges, and the broader debate over renewable energy funding. Beyond the Philippines, we look at ASEAN’s collective push for energy security and highlight how solar power is already transforming lives in remote communities.🎧 Watch the video version on Youtube🎧 Listen to the audio version on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Filipinos are debating on who should get aid. Experts, government weigh in
May 2700:21:02Tap to summarizeIn 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 4Ps much misunderstood? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Online smear campaigns against media aren’t new. Challenging it has never been more urgent
May 2500:30:52Tap to summarizeThe ‘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 journalist Nica Hanopol speaks with fellow reporters Azreen Madzlan from Malaysiakini, John Hurt Allauigan from PressOnePH, and Francis Allan Angelo from Daily Guardian about their investigation of an online smear campaign against USAID and the media and civil society organizations it funded. Read the cross-border investigation here.Follow the companion reports here: DailyGuardianPhilstar MalaysiakiniPressOne.PH🎧 Watch the video version on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What is community journalism and why should it matter to you?
May 2000:34:09Tap to summarizeNot 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: red-tagging, harassment, imprisonment, and even violence. Avon Ang of Altermidya talks to us about the cases of RJ Ledesma and Frenchie Mae Cumpio, the dangers of immersion reporting, and community journalists’ role in defending the truth and the public’s right to know. 🎧 Watch the video version on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →More than money: What USAID's collapse cost the free press
May 1800:34:32Tap to summarizeFor 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 at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, joins independent journalist Nica Hanopol to break down what was actually lost when that funding disappeared almost overnight. He paints a sobering picture of a global press freedom infrastructure that collapsed faster than anyone could respond to - and of what must happen next.Read the full research, “The Impact of Ending U.S. International Media Assistance,” published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, here: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2026/04/united-states-international-media-assistance-ending-usaid-independent-journalismThis episode was produced by Tricia Aquino and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Listen to our episodes on Spotify or YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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