Albert Rants!

Love is in the air...and online, lalo na nang makulong tayo dahil sa pandemic. And in true hopeless romantic fashion, ang iba sa atin kinakagat na ang online dating para lang di manlamig ang puso. Pero paano nga ba kung nauna pang matapos ang relasyon niyo kaysa sa lockdown? Ouch!

So tinapos mo 'yang mission na 'yan because? Kahit... di siya kasama sa main story? Usapang gaming muna tayo sa episode na ito at nilista ko ang mga favorite side quests ko sa mga video games na nalaro ko. Wala lang, gusto ko, baket?

Sa panahon ng kalungkutan, isa ang mga meme sa pwedeng sandalan para sa kaunting kasiyahan. Pero sabi nga ni Kuya Kim, “Ang buhay ay weather weather lang,” at hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay pwedeng idaan sa meme ang sitwasyon.

Believe it or not, mayroon pa ring people na di pa nakakasabay sa K-pop world domination (people includes me). Kaya naman in this Take, I sat down with some friends na K-pop fans at inalam natin what makes K-pop...well, pop.

Kapag raw namamasyal sa BGC, for recreation purposes...pero kapag sa Divisoria, pasaway?! In this Take, pag-usapan natin ang kahalagahan ng pag-check sa ating privilege, at kung bakit ang daming tao sa labas nakakaloka. Intro Music: Global - Emmit Fenn (Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM)

We bid farewell to an era. This has been Albert Rants.

Sure ka na ba dyan? Kailangan mo ba talaga yan? This week, pag-usapan natin ang online shopping at kung worth it ba talagang i-check out yung nasa cart mo. (P.S. Baka hindi.)

Sa dami ng ginagawa natin ngayon, may oras pa ba tayo para sa mga sarili natin? Let's talk about acceptance and mental health care in this episode! | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

It looks like the MTRCB is jumping onto the binge-bandwagon as they propose plans to regulate Netflix and other video-on-demand streaming services. The question is: could they finish ALL of the series and movies in one sitting? | Recorded on September 7, 2020 | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

Back after (another) hiatus! In the first episode for season two, let's look back at the months that I've been inactive, and how far have we come in the fight against COVID-19 in the Philippines, that is, if we are actually advancing. | Recorded on August 31, 2020 | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk about the controversial Anti-Terror Bill and how it can affect our freedom to express our criticisms against those in power, regardless of where we side with politically. | Recorded on June 18, 2020 | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

More answers to common questions about UP and the life of an Isko. Kasama pa rin natin si Louise! | Recorded on June 1, 2020 | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

[IMPORTANT: This is a link to the #JunkTerrorBill online petition. Be sure to read it and sign to protect our democracy! https://www.change.org/p/junk-the-anti-terrorism-bill-and-uphold-human-rights] | This year's UPCAT results are out!! Congratulations sa mga bagong Iskolar ng Bayan! In this episode, Louise joins me as we share some of our freshie experiences in UP Diliman to help you be prepared for the university life! | Recorded on June 1, 2020 | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

This episode is a look-back at my time as a campus journalist (which I hope I could be active one again soon!) It also pays homage to the #DefendPressFreedom movement to protect free speech here in the country and around the world (nuxx) | Recorded on May 18, 2020 | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I look into the conduct of online classes in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, and whether it is effective and advantageous for all. I speak to my friends Lara and Jose (both students from different universities in Manila) and get their insights on how they are coping with the study-from-home setup. (Recorded on April 22, 2020) | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

We're about two weeks into the "enhanced community quarantine" and a lot has happened since our last episode. In this one, I talk about the problem with the distribution of relief packs, and why the "window hours" for essential stores is an unnecessary policy. (Recorded March 29, 2020) | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

We break down the memorandum issued by the national government as response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. (Recorded on March 13, 2020) | Follow @albertrants and @albertlirio on Twitter | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: Tweet #AlbertRants or email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

This week on #AlbertRants, we talk about the "scare" brought about by meningococcemia cases in Batangas province, the reactions to the proposal to segregate boys and girls in class, and my thoughts on the "LSS" movie which starred Ben&Ben! | Follow @AlbertRants / @albertlirio on Twitter and IG! | For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

The UPCAT (UP College Admission Test) is considered as one of the hardest CETs in the country. Here are some of my tips on how to survive the UPCAT this weekend! | #AlbertRants | Follow @AlbertRants on Twitter and Instagram! | Email: albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

The show is back after a hiatus! This week, I talk about "Friends"' 25th anniversary, the importance of remembering the Marcos-era martial law (#NeverAgain!), and the polio outbreak. | Follow us on Twitter: @AlbertRants / @albertlirio - #AlbertRants - For suggestions, comments, and partnerships: albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

Sa episode na ito, pag-uusapan natin ang naging sagutan ni Senator Bato dela Rosa at isang student leader sa hearing, at kung bakit mas kailangang ibalik ang GMRC kaysa ROTC. | Follow us on Twitter: @AlbertRants • Send your suggestions, comments, and reactions via #AlbertRants and email albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

Milyon-milyong piso ang nasayang sa mga libro ng DepEd na pinamumugaran ng maling impormasyon, samantalang nagbabadya ang paglusob ng militar at pulisya sa mga paaralan para umano puksain ang mga komunistang grupong nagre-recruit ng mga mag-aaral. Pag-usapan natin 'yan dito sa #AlbertRants. | Twitter: @AlbertRants / Email: albertrantspodcast@gmail.com

No, this is not about sex. College starts this month for most of us, and just the thought of that makes us uneasy. I give you my thoughts and experiences from my college opening week, and hopefully help you as you move in to college or university life and move out of your comfort zone.

Fresh reactions after Pres. Duterte delivered his fourth SONA, which experts say mostly discuss the "legacy" of the administration.

An app has gone viral this week for all the wrong reasons--it is allegedly disguised as a phishing mechanism for hackers. In this rant, I discuss the importance of reading through the user agreements of digital services and how it can save users from being phished of their data.

A lot of talks about the House Speakership and the so-called DDSM (Die-hard Duterte Super Majority), but is all these worth the discussion?

It's been a week since the Pride Month celebrations, and I give my thoughts as to why #Pride could mean inclusivity not just for all genders, but for all sectors of society as well.

What possible alternatives can really ease travel in Metro Manila? (syempre hindi yung 5 minutes from Cubao to Makati

I discuss the scuffle in the Reed Bank and why Comelec should disqualify Ronald Cardema as a "youth" rep.