Nearly nine years after the Philippines' legal victory over China in the West Philippine Sea, tensions remain high. Chinese ships are shadowing our coast guard, lasers are targeting our aircraft, and Filipino fishermen face constant harassment.

But this time, the Philippines isn't just protesting—it's bringing in reinforcements. Enter the Typhon missile system, a powerful U.S. weapon that has China on edge. Why? Because it's mobile, long-range, and stationed in Northern Luzon—right next to Taiwan.

In this episode, we break down what the Typhon system can do, why China sees it as a threat, and what this means for the Philippines, the U.S., and the region

Listen now to understand why this missile deployment could change the game in the West Philippine Sea.

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Summer is around the corner and class cancellations due to the extreme heat have begun. In this episode, we run back Bella Perez-Rubio's report from last year's heat wave to refresh our minds on the rising concern of dangerously high heat index levels in the Philippines, a pressing issue due to the increasing intensity of climate change. We discuss the differences between heat index and temperature, the classifications of hazardous heat, and the severe health risks posed by extreme heat.

We also look into the solutions offered for mitigating these impacts in critical sectors like labor and education. From workplace safety measures to distance learning in schools, we explore some measures that can help protect people from the dangers of extreme heat.

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From Juan Luna to AI-generated masterpieces—where is Filipino art headed in 2025? In this episode of Thought Bubbles, we sit down with Joseph "JT" Gonzales, owner of gallery.sort, to talk about the shifting trends in Philippine art, how Gen Z and Gen Alpha are engaging with the scene, and whether AI art is a threat or an opportunity for artists today.

Are young Filipinos investing in art?

How are artists breaking free from the traditional gallery system?

What protections exist for artists in the age of AI?

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own art collection, this episode is for you.

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Canada is cutting back on its immigration quotas. What does this mean for Filipinos who hope to move to the country, just like Kathryn Bernado’s Joy and Alden Richards’  Ethan in Hello, Love, Again?

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DeepSeek shows an obvious bias when it comes to issues related to China. In this episode, Roby Alampay and Jaemark Tordecilla talk about its implications for the Philippines.

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 Fans all over the world are still mourning the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who starred along with F4 in the popular 2003 series Meteor Garden. In this episode of Thought Bubbles, we look back on Barbie’s legacy as the feisty heroine Shan Cai with a certified Meteor Garden fan, Dr. KC Abalos Orendain of UP Diliman.

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