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If you had to choose one picture to sum up the last five years of the Duterte presidency, which image would it be? One of the last images of Michael Siaron might come to mind for some. Michael is an alleged drug pusher whose lifeless body was cradled by his wife in the middle of EDSA just days before President Duterte's first State of the Nation Address. Some likened his final photo to Michael Angelo's “Pieta.” Listen to Raffy Lerma, the photojournalist who took that iconic photo, describe what it was like to be covering that grim scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since 1932, the Philippines will bring home more than one Olympic medal. Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa and Go Hard Girls' Ceej Tantengco talk about Nesthy's fighting styles (yes, plural!) and take you back to her first big fight at 11 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genomic data scientist, Dr. DJ Bandoy, breaks down key mutations of the delta variant that has caused a surge of COVID-19 cases in Asia. Got questions about COVID-19? askdocbandoy@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidilyn Diaz wins weightlifting gold in the Tokyo Olympics despite the challenges she faced during the pandemic. Inquirer Sports editor Francis Ochoa talks about Diaz' winning moment, her journey to victory, and what we can learn about investing in athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will Pres. Duterte discuss in his last State of the Nation Address? Veteran journalist Inday Espina-Varona gives a recap of the previous SONA and a run through of some issues he may talk about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teka Teka, punta muna tayo sa Tokyo! Inquirer Sports' Francis Ochoa checks in from the Olympics and talks about the safety protocols, and how the Filipino delegation is guarding the mental health of our athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Bandoy explains the results of mRNA vaccination trials on pregnant women. Have a question about COVID-19. Email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last June 30, Bayanihan 2 expired with 18 billion pesos meant for COVID response left unspent. Ken Abante of Citizen's Budget Tracker breaks down the funds' supposed allocation and how their expiration affects Filipinos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle for the West Philippine Sea is far from over. Policy experts think it's time we use alliances to strengthen our position. Dindo Manhit of Stratbase ADR Institute tells us who we can team up with and the ways we can go about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg ranked 53 countries based on the best and worst places to be as the world starts to go back to normal. On the top of the list are U.S., New Zealand, Switzerland, and Israel. The Philippines ranks 52. DJ Bandoy breaks down Bloomberg's criteria. For more questions: askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, Facebook took down 200 accounts that were peddling fake news and lodging attacks against Duterte's political opponents. Facebook linked these accounts to one man: Nic Gabunada, the same person recently hired by the Department of Finance to handle their communications strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awkwardness around periods makes it harder for girls to stay in sports. adidas senior product manager Kim Buerger takes us into how they made period-proof tights, and why we need to design specifically for women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What food or drinks should I avoid before and after getting vaccinated? Is it safe to proceed with my COVID-19 shot if my blood pressure is high? Dr. DJ Bandoy answers common questions from listeners. Have a question about COVID-19? Email askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On her last day in office, ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda filed a request for a full investigation into President Duterte's drug war. But who will be taking over should the court approve the probe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda formally requested legal authorization to open a full investigation into President Duterte's drug war. The UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights and Institute of International Legal Studies discuss what we can expect from the court moving forward. Link to the ICC Victims Representation Form: https://www.icc-cpi.int/pages/victims-info-page.aspx?for=%27philippines%27 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans by animals but can people pass it to their pets? Dr. DJ Bandoy answers this question from one of his listeners. Have a question about COVID-19? Email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former speechwriter for President Noynoy Aquino—one of many young Filipinos who joined the government at the time—shares his story. It's a tale of working on donated ‘naghihingalo' laptops; presenting work as though defending his thesis, and proudly keeping his ID on while commuting from work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noynoy Aquino was born into politics, the only son to parents who came from two of the most prominent political names in the Philippines. He became the 15th President of the Philippines, anchoring his program on clean government and public accountability. He passed away on June 24, 2021, at the age of 61. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not UK variant, it's alpha variant. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the WHO's new system of naming COVID-19 variants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not business as usual. A new study shows that over 50% of Filipino employees have mental health concerns during the pandemic. Data researcher Piril Yagli helps us interpret the numbers and shares what companies can do for their people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilas Pilipinas beat Korea for the first time in eight years! On the surface, our winning teams seem very different. But they have more in common than you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can I take Astra now and Pfizer later? Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the recent studies that mix and match COVID-19 vaccine doses. For a link to the study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)01115-6/fulltext  For more questions: askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philippines is among the last countries in Asia-Pacific to recover from COVID-19, according to Moody's Analytics. The yearlong lockdown has further widened the gap between the rich and the poor. Jose Ramon Albert, a senior research fellow of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, talks about the investments that should be made if we were to “arise as one”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Marvel announced the Fil-Am Captain America Ari Agbayani. There was celebration, but there was also a lot of backlash. Award-winning author Vida Cruz stops by to talk about comics, colonization, and Filipino identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An estimated one million Filipinos missed the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the consequences of not completing the vaccine shots. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We used to think that the Philippines had three waves of migration: Negrito, Malay, and Indones. But Dr. Maximilian Larena, a Filipino geneticist based in Sweden, reveals that we were populated by at least five waves of migration. Here's what we can learn from our genetic history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of Luzon have been experiencing power interruptions, and yet the Philippines has the second most expensive electricity rates in Asia. Nic Satur Jr. of Kuryente.org explains how electricity is distributed to our homes and breaks down its cost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the results of the European Medicines Agency clinical trials of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine on 12 to 15 year olds. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filipino fisherfolk are already grappling with the intrusion of Chinese vessels, declining catch, and poverty. Now there's a new development that might make the situation even worse. Experts from Oceana Philippines explain the issue—and why we should all be concerned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice over industry makes commercials, live events, and Tagalized films come to life, and most people believe that you need a golden voice for it. Ariane Astorga, voice talent and host of the Candid Headlines podcast (tinyurl.com/candidheadlines), talks about the unseen work that goes into voice over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. DJ Bandoy answers the common questions and concerns of people who don't want to get COVID-19 shots. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are almost 1000 stateless Japanese descendants in the Philippines. Without government intervention, they may die missing a piece of their identity. Ricardo Jose and Jocelyn Celero of UP Diliman's History Department and Asian Center explain the struggles of a community that was left behind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philippines has some of the most conservative laws when it comes to marriage. But this year, the Supreme Court released a landmark ruling redefining the grounds to nullify a marriage. FEU Institute of Law dean and family law expert Mel Sta. Maria explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has become the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic with 400,000 daily cases and 4000 deaths. But if we look at the positivity rate and vaccination rate, it is not that far from the Philippines. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fire claimed the lives of more than a hundred students and young people on March 18, 1996. What have we learned about the tragedy? Ret. Gen. Warlito Daus, fire investigator, and Mikael Angelo Francisco, science journalist and editor-in-chief of Flipscience.ph tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the time the lockdown began in March 15, more than 500 people were killed not by the virus but under the drug campaign. Research Nixcharl Noriega tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That’s a lot of zeroes, but the data also tells us we’re doing better compared to last year. Dr. DJ Bandoy puts the numbers into perspective and explains what still needs to be improved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inday Espina-Varona talks about the bittersweet observation of World Press Freedom Day in the Philippines. We celebrate colleagues who have stood by truth despite threats and violence. At the same time, we take note of attacks that have taken lives, closed media big and small, and made journalists ask, “Is this all worth it?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The youth make up over 40% of the Philippine population. But youth voter participation through the years has been falling behind. What’s happening? Atty. Mildred Ople of YouthLed PH explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 variants similar in strength and characteristics are popping up in different parts of the world. The immediate response of the government is to close its borders. But are these variants even related? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains.For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always say that Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Ilocano, Bicolano, and all our languages are genderless. But while Filipino is neutral in terms of gender, does that mean that our culture and thinking is gender neutral, too? Apparently not. Asan ang pruweba? Nasa Google mismo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccinating billions of people is one of the biggest logistical challenges of this pandemic. Bon Moya of Microsoft Philippines explains the role technology will play in overcoming it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philippines is getting ready to receive its first batch of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what we know about the vaccine so far. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patreng Non started a community pantry with one goal: to feed the hungry. But as the movement gained popularity and was replicated in other communities, the NTF-ELCAC began questioning it, and Non. Listen to this Rights Under Lockdown episode with Atty. Ted Te on the government’s red-tagging of community pantries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study shows that some hospitals in Metro Manila produce an average of 226 kg of waste each day. Environmental group Health Care Without Harm shares the challenges of managing health care waste amid the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Single-use plastics have been banned in close to 500 cities, municipalities, and provinces in the Philippines. Now the Climate Change Commission and other groups are proposing a nationwide ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight corporations have been consistent top plastic waste polluters for the past three years. We spoke with Jeff Chua from Greenpeace, one of the organizations behind the Break Free from Plastics campaign, about keeping manufacturers accountable. We also talked about another contributor to waste: our response to the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Duterte himself has been very vocal about his diseases. His spokesmen say time and time again that he’s healthy for his age. It’s a long list of illnesses suffered by the president, let’s take a look at all of them. Check out Huli Sa Balita for the full explainer https://spoti.fi/2QrzsLZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 deaths associated with blood clots were reported in the UK. But how big is the risk of getting blood clots from the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

220 armed Chinese vessels were seen anchored within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone. The Philippines and other foreign states have called out China’s intrusion, but should the Philippine government do more? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregnancy among 15- to 19-year-olds has been declining. But even earlier pregnancy—among 10- to 14-year-olds—has been on the rise. What's going on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.