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Teka Teka
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Teka Teka episodes
- Election 2025: Why candidates get away with spending billions in premature campaigning
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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8 min - Women in literature: Clarissa Militante on writing, the Filipino experience, and telling stories
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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33 min - The plight of Filipino-Palestinians begs the question: Should we be doing more to end the conflict?A survey released last year found that most Filipinos want their country to stay “neutral” on Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza. But what does neutrality mean – and who does it benefit really?
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34 min - Animal cruelty in the Philippines: Why justice is rarely served
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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33 min - Women in Indie music: Fighting for a stageWomen and LGBT+ artists in the Philippines’ indie music scene are carving out spaces where they can thrive on their own terms. In this episode, we talk to Kim Bernardino, vocalist of Cheekythings and co-manager of Sining Shelter, about her journey in indie music, the challenges of being a woman in the industry, and the safe spaces that uplift marginalized artists.
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11 min - Budget Bot: Unlocking the Philippine national budget with AI
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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23 min - Can AI replace voice actors? The VoiceMaster of the Philippines weighs in
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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21 min - Duterte’s ICC arrest explained: What happens next?Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity over his deadly drug war. What happens now? In this episode, we break down the ICC case against Duterte, what the charges mean, and what the coming trial could look like — from possible jail time to international legal and political consequences.
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10 min - Is the Philippines an aging population?The once booming Philippine population isn't growing as quickly as it used to . Are we bound to follow countries like Japan and South Korea into a demographic crisis? In this episode, we break down what this means for our economy, workforce, and future.
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5 min - The sound of elections: Philippine campaign jinglesDiscover the catchy, powerful, and sometimes controversial world of election campaign jingles. In this episode, we speak to music arranger and producer Nicholas Lazaro, who delves into the creative process behind crafting these tunes, the ethical dilemmas of working with political candidates, and the growing role of AI in music production. He also explores how jingles influence voters—especially those less politically informed. Tune in to uncover how music shapes the way Filipinos experience elections.
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