Pretty Petty the Podcast

Is unfriending someone petty? Or are we just giving too much meaning to a button?

In this episode, Tito Alvin talks about why it's perfectly okay to unfriend people you've simply grown apart from—whether they're former classmates, officemates, acquaintances, or people whose values no longer align with yours.

Because not every social media connection is meant to last forever.

And if you're okay with unfriending someone, you also have to be okay with being unfriended.

May karapatan ba tayong mag-rally? Oo.

Pero pwede ba nating gawin ito nang hindi pinapahirapan ang ordinaryong Pilipino?

Sa episode na ito, pag-uusapan natin kung paano maaaring magsama ang freedom of assembly at civic responsibility. Hindi ito usapan tungkol sa isang grupo lamang—ito ay paalala para sa lahat ng organisasyong magsasagawa ng malalaking demonstrasyon sa hinaharap.

Dahil sa isang demokrasya, mahalaga ang ating mga karapatan. Pero mahalaga rin ang konsiderasyon sa kapwa.

After a tragic school shooting involving minors in Tacloban, violent video games once again became part of the national conversation.

But is blaming the game really the answer?

In this episode, Tito Alvin discusses the GoreBox controversy, the debate surrounding violent video games, and why focusing solely on games may distract us from the bigger issues affecting today's youth—from bullying and isolation to online grooming, mental health, and parental responsibility.

Maybe the bigger question isn't whether games are violent.

Maybe it's whether we're asking the right questions.

UPDATE: This episode was recorded before the Ombudsman formally filed the plunder complaint against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. As of July 3, 2026, the complaint has already been filed.

Rather than re-recording the episode, I chose to release it as originally recorded because the discussion isn't about whether Senator Marcoleta is guilty. It's about why, after reviewing the publicly available evidence, I believe the complaint has legal merit and deserves to go through the legal process.

Join me as we examine the evidence, separate probable cause from guilt, and discuss why accountability should always be guided by facts—not political loyalty.

₱40,000 "lang"?

Isang viral moment sa It's Showtime ang naging sentro ng diskusyon matapos magmukhang hindi kuntento ang isang contestant sa napanalunan niyang ₱40,000.

Sa episode na ito, pinag-uusapan natin ang mas malaking issue sa likod ng viral clip—gratitude, entitlement, easy money mentality, at kung bakit mahalagang marunong pa ring makuntento kahit bonus na lang ang natanggap mo.

Valid ba ang disappointment? O may mga pagkakataon na kailangan din nating alalahanin ang tamang perspective?

Join the conversation and let us know what you think.

CJ Hirro has become the center of an online debate after her content involving Martin Romualdez sparked discussions about credibility, journalism, and creator responsibility.

In this episode, Tito Alvin explores a bigger question: What separates investigative journalism from content creation?

From documentary-style explainers to algorithm-driven truth, we unpack how information is consumed online and why the line between journalism and content seems blurrier than ever.

Is this journalism? Or just content?

Let's talk about it.

Ano ba talaga ang PGMN? Alternative media ba sila… o medyo may favorite?

In this episode of Pretty Petty The Podcast, we unpack the Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), the role of political narratives online, and the Franco Mabanta controversy.

From media influence to political connections and the recent headlines surrounding Franco Mabanta — we ask the bigger question:

Sa panahon ng podcasts, livestreams, at algorithms… sino ba talaga ang may hawak ng power?

Pretty? Definitely.
Petty? Slightly.
Researched? Always. 😌

Naglahong parang bato… literally? 😭

After months of absence, Senator Bato dela Rosa suddenly reappears during a major Senate shake-up—then seemingly disappears again.

Coincidence ba ’to? Convenient timing? Or something bigger?

We talk about the attendance issue, the ICC arrest warrant, and the uncomfortable question:

Kapag public official ka… optional na lang ba ang attendance?

Ayuda Culture sa Pilipinas — tulong ba talaga… o trap?

Sa episode na ‘to, pag-uusapan natin ang reality ng ayuda culture sa Pilipinas. Bakit parang may mga naiiwan sa sistema? Fair ba ang distribution? Nakakatulong ba talaga ito long-term, o nagkakaroon ng dependency? At bakit parang laging may halong politika kapag may ayuda?

Usapang middle class struggle, listahan system, politicians, corruption, at ang tanong na—may better system ba para sa lahat?

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode critiques systems and policies—not people genuinely in need of help.

Sa episode na ito ng Pretty Petty The Podcast, pag-uusapan natin ang Movie and Television Review and Classification Board o MTRCB. Ano ang role nila? Protection ba sila ng publiko o censorship board na pumipigil sa art at free expression?

Kasama rin natin didiscuss ang epekto nito sa pelikula, TV, streaming, at bakit maraming gustong i-abolish ang MTRCB.

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