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Economists aren't known to exaggerate, yet they say the 2022 elections is a make-or-break moment for us. Why? What's at stake? And who can get us out of this mess?

If you want to know more about the contenders and their platforms, listen to our #PumaPangulo: The 2022 Presidential Candidates series on Spotify.

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When fake news is so easily created and shared, telling the truth isn't optional. PumaPodcast together with VERA Files, and the help of some artists, have launched the #KailanganTotoo campaign to arm social media users with reliable fact-checking resources. Learn more in this episode with artist CJ de Silva-Ong and theater actor Bibo Reyes.

Episode art by Cj De Silva-Ong.

Click here for the VERA Files fact-checking tips.

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The new year was met with global travel chaos, as thousands of flights around the world, including in the Philippines, got cancelled–leaving countless passengers stranded or fuming. What on earth is going on??

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“I recently tested positive for covid, how long after I'm fully recovered should I get my booster shot?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us a crash course on immunology! 

If you have questions like this, send us a voicemail at [email protected]

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JC Punongbayan of Usapang Econ talks about the cost of RT-PCR tests and the missed opportunities for mass testing.

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A month after the disaster ripped through the regions, many volunteers working on the ground say help is still sorely lacking. In some places, the promised government assistance has not arrived. They need your help. Check out the links below to find out how you can donate. 

Lokal Lab https://www.lokalsiargao.com/donate-2

NVC Foundation https://www.nvcfoundation-ph.org/donate/

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From “You're on mute”, to sirens signaling another ambulance rushing to the hospital, to triumphant grunts at the Tokyo Olympics, to Typhoon Odette's howling winds, these were some of the sounds we heard last year.

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A new mobile survey reveals what Filipinos think of the war on drugs, and how they would want it carried out.

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Who are considered close contacts? And when should I get tested for covid? Dr. DJ Bandoy walks us through the different stages from the time of exposure, to getting tested, and then isolating at home or in a quarantine facility. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at [email protected]

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An SWS survey on the Filipino youth reveals what's important to them, their aspirations, and how they strive to become agents of change.

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