Podcast Episodes

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

In a landmark decision that stunned many legal experts, the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the constitutional "one-year bar" rule.…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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

Why …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Life's complexity: A guide to resilience and care

Move beyond the traditional "Hero's Journey" as we explore how to find profound meaning in life's continuous efforts. Drawing inspiration from Hayao Miyazaki, this episode reveals how his films offer…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Roby Alampay continues his conversation with Prof. Joseph Chinyong Liow of Nanyang Technological University. They discuss how the Philippines is recalibrating its ties as China rises and the United S…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Roby Alampay sits down with Prof. Joseph Chinyong Liow of Nanyang Technological University to unpack Southeast Asia’s evolving balancing act between the United States and China. Are ASEAN countries s…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

In 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte rose to power with the help of hyper-partisan influencers — online propagandists and attack dogs who dominated socia…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

When should kids really start kindergarten? Should you worry if your child is “behind” in writing or reading? In this episode, Hannah Grace talks to Dr. Marison Dy, an early childhood care and develo…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Long lines, free care: Public health services in PH

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

In this episode, Hannah …

Published on 2 months ago

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

The recently concluded ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ gave birth to more love teams that fans have been getting kilig over. But ever wondered why Philippine showbiz is made up of love teams? In Today’s episode …

Published on 2 months ago

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

Veteran journalist Roby Alampay sits down with Daxim Lucas, former senior reporter at the Philippine Daily Inquirer and now founder of InsiderPH, to unpack the Inquirer’s historic decision to merge i…

Published on 2 months ago