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As politicians prepare for the 2025 midterm elections, alliances are shifting, battle lines are being redrawn. But with the collapse of the Marcos-Duterte "Uniteam", it's getting more complicated answering the question, So who's the real opposition now? PumaPodcast's Roby Alampay discusses the new coalitions and old interests at play with political consultants Ronald Llamas and Alan German. They also discuss what's at stake for the Marcos administration, Vice President Sara Duterte, and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, what with the ICC, a threatened impeachment, and 2028 elections all view.

Many companies today claim to prioritize the mental health of their employees. Here are some actionable steps they can take to do so.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok

Al Bayt, a Palestinian eatery, quietly opened in Imus, Cavite last June 2024. The family of refugees who run it tell their story in this episode of Teka Teka.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok

Every Wednesday night, the friend-making app TimeLeft brings strangers together for dinner all over Metro Manila. We walk you through the experience.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok

In this episode of Teka Teka, PumaPodcast takes you to Delhi, India, to learn about Goonj, a groundbreaking social enterprise reshaping the culture of giving. In 2015 Anshu Gupta received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work in Goonj. Goonj upcycles discarded materials into tools for dignity and empowerment. From the story of Habib Bhai, a rickshaw driver collecting unclaimed bodies, to the creation of washable sanitary napkins from scrap cloth, Goonj has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands across rural and urban India.Explore how Goonj operates eight large centers, employs over 1,200 people, and partners with 700 local organizations. Learn about their transformative products, from school and wedding kits to the MyPad sanitary napkin project, empowering women. Goonj’s year-round, data-driven sorting goes beyond disaster relief, addressing daily needs with dignity.Visit goonj.org to learn more, and follow the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation at rmaward.asia for more inspiring stories.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok

Government officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., claim we have a vibrant job market. But at the same time, Filipinos report struggling to find high quality jobs. Sonny Africa helps us make sense of the situation For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok

With just months away before the 2025 midterm elections, how can we teach the people around us to spot disinformation?5 Minutes LangSpotifyYoutubeFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok

Investigative Journalist Karol Ilagan, through the support of The Pulitzer Foundation, like a lot of us has been exploring how AI affects our daily lives. She talks with Teka Teka Editor in Chief Carl Javier about her investigation on Grab surge rates, how AI black boxes work, and what we should be thinking about when we use apps driven by algorithms we know little about.Grab Part 1:SpotifyYoutubeGrab Part 2:SpotifyYoutubeFor more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok