The Philippine claim on Sabah isn’t just history. It fuels a dispute that impacts our ties with Malaysia, Filipino migrants, and maritime boundaries.

This episode was written and produced by Bella Perez-Rubio and engineered by Anthony Tobias/Jyn Garcia. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 midterm elections redrew political battle lines between the Marcos and Duterte camps. In this episode of Teka Teka, political science professors Dr. Julio Teehankee and Dr. Jean Encinas-Franco, political strategist Alan German, and PumaPodcast CEO Roby Alampay unpack how the results will determine Vice President Sara Duterte's upcoming impeachment trial, the presidential race in 2028, and the trajectory of Philippine politics. 

This episode was written and produced by Bella Perez-Rubio and engineered by Anthony Tobias/Jyn Garcia. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

For a broader analysis of the 2025 elections, check out this episode featuring Michael Yusingco of the Ateneo Policy Center. 

Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jaemark Tordecilla explores the surprising visibility—and invisibility—of the Filipino community in Spain’s capital. From Jollibee near Puerta del Sol to José Rizal’s old haunts, discover how Filipino culture, history, and even controversy live on in modern-day Madrid. Plus, hear about the curious case of a popular Spanish biscuit named "Filipinos," and what it reveals about colonial legacies, cultural memory, and representation. Perfect for listeners interested in Philippine history, diaspora communities, and travel with a conscience.

This episode is engineered by Anthony Tobias.

Listen to more of our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Teka Teka, we explore the real impact of Millennials and Gen Z—who now make up over 60% of the voting population—on the 2025 midterm elections. Political experts, campaign strategists, and youth organizers unpack the growing political power of young voters, their grassroots involvement, and why the so-called "youth vote" remains complex and misunderstood.

Featuring insights from Dr. Julio Teehankee, Bianca Lacaba, Alan German, and Dr. Jean Encinas-Franco, this post-election deep dive reveals how the youth are transforming campaign strategies and challenging traditional political dynamics in the Philippines.

This episode was produced by Jyn Garcia and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

For another post-election analysis, check out our conversation with Michael Yusingco, Senior Research Fellow at the Ateneo Policy Center. We also have an episode on the opinion of Filipinos on democracy and how that shapes their voting decisions.

Listen to more of our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palawan’s provincial government just passed a landmark 50-year moratorium on endorsing new mining projects. In this episode, environmental lawyer Grizelda Mayo Anda shares how decades of activism, legal advocacy, and grassroots organizing led to this rare environmental win. She also explains what the ordinance covers and what’s still at stake.

This episode was produced by Bella Perez-Rubio and engineered by Anthony Tobias/Jyn Garcia. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

If you’re interested to hear more on mining in the Philippines, we also have an episode featuring the life and legacy of the late anti-mining advocate Doc Gerry Ortega.

Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses euthanasia that may cause distress to some listeners. Please tune in with caution.

Cartoons and films portray squirrels as cute, furry, and playful creatures. In real life, certain species of squirrels are serious threats to the country’s biodiversity. 

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been trying to fight the unregulated proliferation of invasive squirrels in the country for over a decade, but their efforts remain unsuccessful. Anna Cabrera of PAWS, Jana Sevilla of PETA Asia, and Prof. Emilia Lastica-Ternura of the UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine discuss the ways to deal with the invasive squirrel problem.

Here’s a link to a related episode about animal cruelty in the Philippines: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Hf2CQtnSfHCziD1IrOEHV?si=ab0107c735944b24

And another episode about the pet overpopulation problem in the country: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1e0rU51ekeGYzG3ub9gDh8?si=bc99852572b54e7b

This episode was produced by Consuelo Marquez and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

Listen to more of our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Road Safety Month, Teka Teka highlights the critical issue of road safety. Join Jacque Manabat, a journalist and road crash survivor now advocating for safer roads, as she shares her personal experience. Recent data from the 2025 Philippine Road Safety Summit reveals a concerning 25.6% annual increase in road crashes. 72% of those affected are males, with a significant number of injuries involving children and young adults. This reflects a global crisis, as the World Health Organization identifies road traffic injuries as the leading cause of death for individuals aged 5 to 29. UNICEF has also expressed urgent concerns about the rising number of young lives tragically impacted or lost on our roads, some as young as five. It's crucial to remember that these statistics represent real lives and futures at risk. The fundamental truth is that road crashes are preventable, not unavoidable accidents. Jacque speaks to a commuter advocate group, the Passenger Forum, on how to work towards a future where every road is safe, every life is valued, and no one has to suffer the consequences of a preventable road crash.

This episode was engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With most ballots already counted, we break down the surprising projected wins of opposition candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, the continued dominance but perhaps worsening reputation of political dynasties, the rejection of celebrity candidates, and more in this conversation about the 2025 elections with Michael Yusingco, a Senior Research Fellow at the Ateneo Policy Center.  

This episode was produced by Bella Perez-Rubio and engineered by Anthony Tobias/Jyn Garcia. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new survey reveals that many Filipinos see authoritarian leaders like Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Sr. as beneficial for democracy. Why? In this episode of Teka Teka, we dive into surprising public opinion data ahead of the 2025 midterms, with insights from Ateneo School of Government Dean Randy Tuaño and De La Salle University Professor Julio Teehankee.

This episode was produced by Bella Perez-Rubio and engineered by Anthony Tobias/Jyn Garcia. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Roby Alampay talks to Beth Pangan of Microsoft Philippines and Emmy Bailon of De La Salle Zobel’s Spark Ed Center about the rapidly evolving role of AI in education. They discuss how AI is being used by teachers and students, the initial anxieties and excitement surrounding its adoption, the crucial need for guardrails and ethical guidelines, and the challenges of implementing AI responsibly across diverse educational settings in the Philippines.

This episode was produced by Jyn Garcia and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

This is the third installment of a series on Artificial Intelligence in partnership with Microsoft Philippines. You may listen to the first and second episodes here and here.

Listen to more of our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.