Recent surveys reveal the complex and seemingly paradoxical views of Filipinos on political dynasties and their dominance. Ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, we delve into public opinion, exploring why many Filipinos accept dynastic rule despite acknowledging potential corruption, with WR Numero Research President and political analyst Cleve Arguelles.

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President Bongbong Marcos has approved the move to revert the school calendar of high schools and elementary schools back to the old June to March calendar. Colleges and universities, however, still remain in the August to May academic year – which was made to align with international universities and in light of ASEAN Integration in 2015. But with climate change and extreme heat waves during the summer months, the education sector might need to rethink the academic calendar.

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Despite campaign spending limits, the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism found that candidates spent over P10 billion on TV and radio ads before the official campaign period for the 2025 midterms even began. In this episode, we break down who spent the most—and the loophole shielding them.

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Filipina author Clarissa Militante shares how her experiences and political beliefs shape her fiction. Best known for her novel ‘Different Countries,’ Militante reflects on her journey as a writer, how storytelling captures the Filipino experience, and why writing begins with craft—not just message. She also offers advice for aspiring writers and names the authors who have inspired her.

A thoughtful episode of those interested in Philippine literature.

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Trigger warning: This episode discusses animal cruelty, including instances of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.

Some content may be distressing for listeners.

Why do so few animal cruelty cases in the Philippines make it to court? Out of 673 incidents reported to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society in 2024, only 8 led to legal action. In this episode, PAWS chief attorney Anna Cabrera joins Teka Teka to discuss the consequences of not filing cases against perpetrators of animal abuse—and what can be done to ensure justice. Tune in as we explore long-term solutions to stop animal cruelty for good.

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How is the Philippine national budget being spent? Veteran journalist and technologist Jaemark Tordecilla talks to Roby Alampay to introduce Budget Bot, an AI-powered tool that makes budget data accessible to everyone. In this episode, we explore how AI can uncover spending patterns, outliers, and potential red flags—just in time for the elections. Find out how you can use Budget Bot to track public funds and make informed decisions.

🔗 Try Budget Bot: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-JbtdqTBNp-budget-bot

📖 User Guide: https://github.com/tordecilla/budget-bot

📖 Article: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/i-created-ai-chatbot-speak-my-countrys-budget-heres-how-i-did-it

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the voice-acting industry, from automated narration to synthetic voices in ads, films, and apps. While many fear AI could replace human voice actors, others see it as an opportunity.

In this episode, we speak with Pocholo de Leon Gonzales, the "VoiceMaster of the Philippines," who has embraced AI throughout his three-decade-long career. We talk about the evolution of voice tech, the ethics of voice cloning, and how voice actors can adapt, upskill, and thrive alongside AI.

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