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On April 26, 1986, an explosion at the nuclear power plant in Ukraine sent radiation across Europe. It forced the evacuation of entire towns and displaced tens of thousands. It was the worst nuclear disaster in history. Four decades on, Chernobyl remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in. To read this story, visit The Associated Press website. We thank the Global News Gaps Project of the Google News Institute for providing us access to AP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The role of Israel’s hijacking of Iran’s street cameras in the killing of the country’s supreme leader underscores how surveillance systems are increasingly being targeted by adversaries in wartime. Hundreds of millions of cameras have been installed above shops, in homes and on street corners across the world, many connected to the internet and poorly secured. Recent advances in AI have enabled militaries and intelligence agencies to sift through vast amounts of surveillance footage and identify targets. To read this story, visit The Associated Press website. We thank the Global News Gaps Project of the Google News Institute for providing us access to AP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now a celebration, People’s Cordillera Day was actually born out of resistance. Marking the 1980 killing of Igorot leader Macliing Dulag during the Marcos dictatorship, the annual commemoration traces its roots to the Cordillera peoples’ fight against the Chico Dam and other large-scale projects imposed on ancestral land. We speak with Joanna Cariño of the Cordillera People’s Alliance about how this history of struggle continues today and why for many communities, defending land means defending life, livelihood, and the right to self-determination. 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description: Harvard Nieman Fellow, veteran journalist, and AI expert Jaemark Tordecilla took a snapshot of recent spending on Facebook ads and found national politicians alongside obscure councilors, foreign names, casinos, and pages disguised as news. What does it tell us a year before the campaign period? And what does this investigative experiment teach us about other ways AI can be used to exact accountability in government? Check out the Red Flags Report here: tordecilla.github.io/ph-ads-red-flags/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about spaces many of us find beautiful—and intimidating. What actually happens inside a museum? Who is it for? And how do women shape the way we experience history, art, and culture? We sat down with three women from the Ayala Museum: Monica Fernandez (Digital Experience), Clarissa “Clari” Borja (Tours and Education), and Tenten Miina (Curatorial). Together, they talk about museum anxiety, the difference between looking and truly seeing, the unspoken rules visitors don’t always know, and what it’s really like to work behind the scenes in one of the Philippines’ leading cultural institutions. From slow looking and accidental “museum crimes” to the physical demands of exhibition work and the evolving role of women in art, this conversation invites you to rethink museums not as intimidating spaces, but as shared ones. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, an art lover, or just curious about Philippine culture, this episode is your guide on how to museum. Reporter and host: Bubbles Magpayo Producer: Tricia Aquino Audio editor: Anthony Tobias 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fight against plastic pollution is not just for scientists. It is a challenge that calls on every Filipino to take part. In this episode, we explore PlastiCount Pilipinas, a groundbreaking initiative by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, led by Dr. Deo Onda. The project aims to count and track plastic waste nationwide, providing the baseline data needed for science-based policies and solutions. And now, through the PlastiZen app, ordinary citizens can join the fight. By simply taking and uploading photos of plastic waste, Filipinos become “citizen scientists,” contributing to national baselining efforts, helping local governments identify pollution hotspots, and holding communities accountable. Reporter and host: Lilian Tiburcio Producer: Tricia Aquino Audio editor: Jem Bunao 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A decade after the first tokhang-related killing, we examine how we practice the Christian values of justice, redemption, and forgiveness with the help of sociologist Jayeel Cornelio in this episode from 2023.  🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Holy Week, Catholic devotees go on a five-hour pilgrimage to Antipolo. How did this tradition even begin? And what's changed since it started 500 years ago? We bring back an episode from 2021 to answer these questions. 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a tradition that’s deeply embedded in how we celebrate Holy Week. But what is the history behind it? Is it sanctioned by the Church? Is there an official melody? Historian Xiao Chua, who has been practicing the Pasyon since he was a young boy in Tarlac, answers these questions in an episode from 2020. 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the US-Israeli war on Iran escalates, its effects are felt far beyond the battlefield, hitting everyday expenses for Filipinos. Fuel prices are rising, and the cost of basic goods continues to climb in an import-dependent economy. We speak with Amihan Mabalay of SUKI Consumers Network about how ordinary consumers are navigating the crisis, the growing calls for government action, and why the worst impacts may still be ahead. 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our Women's Month series on Thought Bubbles with a conversation a lot of us were told we shouldn't have. Two doctors sit down with us to discuss sexual and reproductive health, holding our hand in the way we wish our moms, our teachers, and even our OB-GYNs had.  With Hara Clinic lead OB-GYN Dr. Elva Sarte-Uygongco and medical director Dr. Deano Reyes, we get into painful sex, perimenopause, hormone therapy, and the TikTok rabbit holes that make things worse. Reporter and host: Bubbles Magpayo Producer: Tricia Aquino Audio editor: Anthony Tobias 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Villaceran is a macro economist, a CEO, a mentor to founders, a lyricist, and a single mom of three daughters. She is also the woman behind Hinabi Privé, a cultural experience that blends original music, storytelling, food, and cocktails into evenings that people don't stop talking about. In this Women's Month episode, Pat unpacks how a love for Filipino culture and a refusal to be boxed in became the foundation for this creative movement. She talks about what Jose Rizal taught her about showing up with warmth instead of rage, why she believes Filipinas should double down on their capacity for creativity, and what it felt like to see a stranger moved to tears by a song she wrote for her mom. This is a conversation about building with intention, leading with kindness, and refusing to let anyone define your ceiling. Reporter and host: Bubbles Magpayo Producer: Tricia Aquino Audio editors: Jem Bunao and Anthony Tobias 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube If you’d like to stay updated on Hinabi Privé’s upcoming events and activities, you can follow them on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“West Philippine Sea, atin ’to!” But what exactly are we fighting for? Ten years after the Philippines’ landmark victory in the Permanent Court of Arbitration over disputes in the South China Sea, tensions remain high. Yet the fight for the West Philippine Sea is not only about territory. It’s about food security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and the future of millions of Filipinos. We sit down with marine scientist Dr. Deo Onda of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute to unpack the significance of disputed waters. From coral reef connectivity to the role of offshore ecosystems in feeding coastal communities, Dr. Onda explains how scientific research reveals what is truly at stake. Reporter and host: Lilian Tiburcio Producer: Tricia Aquino Audio editor: Anthony Tobias 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quezon City lawmaker Bong Suntay faces an ethics complaint for his remarks about his desire for a celebrity and his subsequent imaginings during the House Justice Committee’s hearings into the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte last week. Cancelled on social media and scolded by peers, he is not the first to be called out for his words and actions. We talk to an expert and ask, what is at the root of this behavior? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juanito “Quiccs” Maiquez is an internationally acclaimed toy designer, illustrator, and graffiti artist whose bold vision fuses street culture with the premium collector market. He made history at the Designer Toy Awards in New York with a rare three-peat win as Artist of the Year (2018–2020). Quiccs also became the first Filipino artist to sign a creator deal with Adidas, designing official products like the Manila-exclusive Superstar sneakers and apparel lines—fulfilling a dream he had since his teenage years. His journey has expanded into landmark collaborations with Jollibee, Nissan, and more, each met with record-breaking fan devotion and overnight lines at conventions. In this conversation, Quiccs shares how his passion for toys, rooted in childhood play with Legos and Transformers, evolved into a career that redefined what Filipino creativity could achieve. He reflects on the decade-long journey of his art toy brand, the historic Adidas partnership, and the cultural resonance of collaborations that connect deeply with Pinoy identity. Producer: Lilian Tiburcio Audio editor: Anthony Tobias  Listen to our episodes on Spotify or YouTube.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.