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  Who should be keeping children safe online? 14.09.2026 16мин

  Apart from parents, who are the other adults who need to keep children safe from harm online? And how can we start conversations with children about digital literacy?These are the questions independent journalist Nica Hanopol seeks answers to in the second episode of our mini-series on children’s rights in the digital age. Family life and child development experts Keisha Constantino and Edgar Belda Jr. return to explain the role teachers, policymakers, and Big Tech executives play in creating safer digital spaces for the youth. Keisha proposes expanding digital literacy to include “structural literacy,” which teaches children not only what to avoid online but also how to think critically about algorithms, platform design, and the attention economy. Drawing from their children’s book @Alpha, Edgar shares practical ways adults can start conversations about online risks with young people. If you are interested in reading their storybook, @Alpha is available for download on Sigla Research Center’s website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Who pays for the green transition? 09.09.2026 31мин

  The Philippines is betting on renewable energy, critical minerals, and high-tech industries like AI and semiconductors. But much of the land and resources needed for this transition overlap with Indigenous territories. As the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in Tarlac faces resistance from Aeta leaders, what does a truly “just” energy transition look like, and can the Philippines avoid repeating its extractive past? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can a social media ban for children do more harm than good? 07.09.2026 25мин

  The impact of violent content on Filipino kids has become a national conversation. At the same time, online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC) is becoming widespread. Lawmakers are calling for tighter restrictions on social media and other digital platforms. But can an outright ban protect our youth from the most dangerous corners of the internet? What does it take to make the internet safer for one of the most vulnerable groups in our society, anyway?  Independent journalist Nica Hanopol speaks with two early childhood development experts, Keisha Constantino and Edgar Belda Jr., about what children are seeking online and why restrictions may not fully solve the problem. This is the first episode in a mini-series on children’s rights in the digital age.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ano ang system loss charges at anong epekto ng pag-alis nito sa ating bayarin sa kuryente? 02.09.2026 23мин

  Sa nakaraang SONA ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ipinanukala niya ang pag-alis ng system loss charges mula sa ating mga binabayaran sa kuryente. Ngunit ano nga ba ang system loss? Sa episode na ito ng Teka Teka, hinimay ni Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, senior advisor on energy literacy and energy democracy ng Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, at ni Jhesset Enano, isang climate and environment journalist, kung ano ang system loss at system loss charges upang mas maintindihan natin kung ano ang maaaring epekto ng pag-alis nito sa ating mga power bill. Ito na ba ang solusyon sa ating napakataas na bayarin sa kuryente? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What is wealth tax and how can we benefit from it? 01.09.2026 17мин

  We are all equal in a democracy. Or at least, we should be. But the rich enjoy more privileges than the rest of us. How can a wealth tax make sure that everyone lives with dignity? Aren’t we punishing those who work hard by proposing its imposition? What does the Constitution say about it, anyway? Will our lawmakers even support this policy? And how is it a means to prevent corruption? Political scientist Cleve Arguelles answers these questions and more in this episode of Teka Teka. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines supports this episode of Teka Teka as part of its work to strengthen democracy and promote social justice through partnerships with civil society, trade unions, youth movements, and other democratic actors. Guided by the values of social democracy, FES works to foster freedom, justice, solidarity, and inclusive democratic participation. Visit the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines website for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Still underwater: What a year of flood control investigations actually uncovered 26.08.2026 27мин

  A year after President Marcos exposed corruption in flood control projects, the rains are still falling, and so are the questions. PCIJ investigative journalist Gwen Latoza joins Teka Teka to unpack what a year of hearings, leaks, and budget digging actually revealed, and why accountability still hasn't reached the top. Read Gwen’s stories through the following links:LINKS TO PCIJ REPORTS:Allocables are the new porkUnprogrammed fundsOne year after the flood control speech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can justice reach Filipino migrant fishers at sea? 24.08.2026 16мин

  Eight years after Filipino migrant fisher Sam Dela Cruz died aboard a foreign fishing vessel, his family is still waiting for answers—and for his remains to come home. This episode examines what has changed since his death, what hasn't, and why thousands of Filipino fishers continue to face exploitation far from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The hidden cost of squid and the global industry exploiting Filipino fishers 19.08.2026 20мин

  The squid on our plates may have come at a devastating human cost. A new investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation, based on five years of research and more than 430 interviews with Filipino and Indonesian fishers, uncovers widespread forced labour, wage theft, violence, illegal fishing, and even deaths aboard distant-water squid vessels. Many of the workers are Filipinos, recruited with promises of steady jobs only to find themselves trapped at sea for months, or even years, with little chance of escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The fight for a TB-free Philippines 17.08.2026 18мин

  Tuberculosis remains one of the Philippines’ deadliest public health challenges, with the country now ranking third globally in TB burden. Philippine Tuberculosis Society (PTSI), founded in 1910, has been on the frontlines for over a century evolving from isolation care at the historic Quezon Institute to today’s decentralized network of clinics.Former Health secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial, who is now PTSI’s executive director, explains how TB spreads, why stigma and fear remain barriers to treatment, and how their strategy is reshaping the fight against TB. Their goal is clear: to eliminate TB in the Philippines by 2030.For more information from PTSI, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why did the urban poor support tokhang despite its heavy cost? 12.08.2026 13мин

  A necessary tool for social order. This was how affected residents viewed tokhang, according to Dr. Marco Garrido, an associate professor of Sociology from the University of Chicago. His ethnographic work reveals that in high-density, impoverished neighborhoods, the disruption caused by drugs was seen as a collective threat, derailing their very survival. More about his study—which argues that the poor’s support for the drug war was not a result of ignorance, but a rational, complex trade-off between human rights and the urgent desire for neighborhood security—in this episode of Teka Teka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Inside the ethanol spill threatening a marine sanctuary 10.08.2026 21мин

  Scientists monitoring Bais Bay in Tañon Strait say the damage caused by a toxic wastewater spill in an ethanol distillery has evolved into something even more dangerous: a slow-moving ecological crisis that threatens corals, fisheries, and livelihoods. This episode examines why the spill continues, the gaps in environmental enforcement, and what must happen now to prevent irreversible damage to the country's largest marine protected area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How will the ‘Super’ El Niño affect the Philippines? 05.08.2026 20мин

  We’ve been seeing, reading and hearing it all over the news: a so-called “Super” El Niño is here. How will this climate event affect the Philippines, a country that is highly exposed to weather and climate hazards?In this episode of Teka Teka, climate and environment journalist Jhesset Enano speaks with meteorologist and climate scientist Rafaela Jane Delfino on this global climate pattern, unpacking complex terms and jargon to help Filipinos better prepare for the looming El Niño conditions. Is it accurate to call it ‘super,’ or even ‘Godzilla’ El Niño? Who are the most vulnerable to its impacts and how can the government help them mitigate the worst possible scenarios?Reporter and host: Jhesset EnanoProducer: Tricia AquinoAudio editor: Anthony TobiasVideo editor: Ces Leslie Salada/Ron Lobiano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why are we still not talking about periods? 03.08.2026 24мин

  In this episode of Teka Teka, we explore periods: the physical and social costs of having them; what organizations and the government are doing to improve the experience for young Filipinas; and why we as a society, seem to shy away from conversations about this normal, everyday occurrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pictures that matter: The lives of those left behind remain interrupted 29.07.2026 10мин

  In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and newspapers. What kind of mark did this period leave on these journalists, and how have they made sense of what happened? This final episode features award-winning photojournalist Eloisa Lopez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How ‘AI swarms’ can target your next vote 27.07.2026 13мин

  Democracies are grappling with a new threat supercharged by AI. Reporting from Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany, independent journalist Nica Hanopol unpacks the rise of “malicious AI swarms.”  They are opaque, personalised, and cross-platform, making it harder to detect. In this episode, she explores how these networks could fabricate consensus during elections and undermine people’s right to form their own opinions free from interference. It features insights from UN OHCHR Digital Technologies and Human Rights Chief Wafa Ben-Hassine; SINTEF Digital Researcher Daniel Schroeder; Monash Data and Democracy Research Hub Co-Director Ika Idris; and National Democratic Institute Deputy Director of Elections Julia Brothers.To learn more about this issue, read the research paper here: “How malicious AI swarms can threaten democracy” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pictures that matter: “The screams are really the killer for us” 22.07.2026 11мин

  In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and newspapers. What kind of mark did this period leave on these journalists, and how have they made sense of what happened? This episode features veteran producer Rica Concepcion.For more of this story, read “They are slaughtering us like animals” by Daniel Berehulak, who won a Pulitzer Prize for this photo essay in The New York Times.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ten years later, does the West Philippine Sea ruling still matter? 20.07.2026 16мин

  Ten years after the landmark Hague ruling rejected China's sweeping claims in the West Philippine Sea, what has actually changed for the Filipinos whose livelihoods depend on these waters? While governments cite a historic legal victory, fishermen continue to face harassment, water cannons, and shrinking catches. In this episode, Teka Teka speaks with PAMALAKAYA chairperson Fernando "Andy" Hicap about what the arbitral ruling means beyond diplomacy, and why, for many fishing communities, the battle is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pictures that matter: Buhusan man ng tubig ang dugo, hindi matatanggal ang mantsa 15.07.2026 6мин

  In “Pictures That Matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and newspapers. What kind of mark did this period leave on these journalists, and how have they made sense of what happened? This episode features Maro B. Enriquez, a freelance journalist whose work in TV during that period frequently brought her to crime scenes around Metro Manila.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  False narratives and real harm: The push to ban vapes in the Philippines 13.07.2026 19мин

  The Department of Health has already confirmed one death directly linked to vaping. What begins as a habit particularly among the youth often escalates into addiction and serious health consequences, with doctors uncovering shocking cases of lung damage linked to e‑cigarettes. These experiences highlight the urgent call from health advocates to confront the reality that vaping is not the “safer” alternative it is advertised to be.The DOH and public health think tank HealthJustice Philippines are pushing for a total ban on vapes, saying weak regulations have fueled a growing crisis. They add that with eight ASEAN countries already banning vapes, the Philippines risks becoming a dumping ground for these products if lawmakers fail to act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pictures that matter: "If people are licensed to do violence, how far can we go?" 08.07.2026 10мин

  In “Pictures that matter,” a special mini-series to commemorate the tenth year of the drug war, we talk to media workers who covered one of the bloodiest terms in modern Philippine history and ask them to tell the stories behind the troubling—and powerful—images splashed on our screens and newspapers. What kind of mark did this period leave on these journalists, and how have they made sense of what happened? This episode features photojournalist Alecs Ongcal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.