Best Ask The HR Pro Podcasts (2024)

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Good leader or good politician? Alin si Marcos dun? 44:38

2h ago44:38

44:38

Is Bongbong Marcos a lazy president or a great delegator? A good leader or a good politician? In this episode, Teka Teka editors Carljoe Javier and Roby Alampay and reporter Bella Perez-Rubio try to answer these questions and more. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See…

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US targeted Filipinos in a COVID Disinfo Campaign. Where's the outrage? 32:02

3h ago32:02

32:02

Roby Alampay talks to disinformation researcher Jonathan Ong about the admission by the U.S. Defense Department that it spread propaganda in the Philippines to discredit China’s Sinovac vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic. This revelation, following a Reuters investigation in June, exposed a secret Pentagon psychological operation against Chinese …

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Ask Us Anything (Part 2) 47:59

1h ago47:59

47:59

Tune in for part 2 of our ‘Ask Us Anything’ segment, with questions from listeners as far afield as Chicago, New York, and Cairns. With questions as random as ‘what wine to pair with a spice bag?’, we cover various topics, including dinner party wines, how to find that perfect bottle, and the ever-fascinating celebrity wines! This podcast is sponso…

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This UN program was meant to address drug war abuses. Here's why it failed. 16:35

3d ago16:35

16:35

As the death toll of Duterte's war on drugs climbed, so did the international clamor for intervention. A United Nations program tried….and failed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bakit ang mahal ng Grab? (Part 2 of 2) 30:21

3h ago30:21

30:21

Grab Philippines offers a convenient alternative to navigating the country’s busy cities—but at a premium. These prices are driven by surge pricing which we know little about. In this episode, journalist Karol Ilagan shares the experiment they did in early 2024. They tried booking a GrabCar nearly every hour for one week to see if there was always …

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Everything we found interesting in Marcos’ 3rd SONA 38:20

3h ago38:20

38:20

President Bongbong Marcos addressed rice production and affordability, plans to ban POGOs, and the Philippines' sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea in his State of the Nation Address. However, he did not mention charter change, divorce, or Vice President Sara Duterte. In this episode, Teka Teka editors Carl Javier and Jil Caro, along with repo…

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Why do we let old leaders, old values, and old voters run the world? 30:07

10h ago30:07

30:07

The United Nations has dubbed 2024 as the Year of Election, with 3.7 billion votes across 72 countries expected to go to the polls—the highest in history. In this episode, Teka Teka editors Carl Javier and Roby Alampay, along with reporter Bella Perez-Rubio, discuss why we allow old leaders, values, and voters to shape our views and the outcomes. F…

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Why digital playtime is important for child development 13:55

4h ago13:55

13:55

Concerned that a child you know is spending too much time playing online? The Lego Foundation Leader Diego Adame argues that digital play is not always harmful for children and can actually have a positive impact on their development. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. …

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Ask Us Anything (Part 1) 42:57

6d ago42:57

42:57

We invited you to 'Ask Us Anything' and you delivered! We received so many questions from our listeners, we had to make it a 2-parter. We were thrilled to hear from listeners across Ireland and as far afield as Chicago and Sydney! Tune into this episode, and the next, to hear us answer those niggling doubts about a wide variety of topics, from bubb…

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Meet the Palestinians trying to rebuild their lives in the Philippines 21:29

13h ago21:29

21:29

For Aiman and his family, their newly opened eatery in Cavite is a first step towards rebuilding what they lost to Israel's war on Gaza. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We asked Trillanes, Pag Anti-Duterte, Pro-Marcos agad? Eh sino ang opposition? 36:58

15d ago36:58

36:58

As the rift between President Bongbong Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte widens, Filipinos are increasingly curious about the administration's future and the potential rise of the vice president as the face of the opposition. In this episode, Teka Teka editor Roby Alampay engages with former senator Sonny Trillanes to explore the evolving …

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Bakit ang mahal ng Grab? Part 1 of 2 17:43

1d ago17:43

17:43

Ride-hailing company Grab Philippines offers a convenient but expensive alternative to navigating Metro Manila traffic. How many of us have tried to book a Grab car and just accepted steep fares? How much do we know about these so-called surge fees, and how much are they driven by opaque algorithms? Listen to this episode produced by Karol Ilagan w…

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Who will benefit if divorce is legalized in the Philippines? 17:34

20d ago17:34

17:34

After the Absolute Divorce Bill was approved by the House on its third and final reading last May, the ball is now in the Senate's court. In this episode of "Teka Teka... Thoughts?", Tatiana Maligro shares her experience as a child of annulment with Carl Javier and discusses the Philippines' growing acceptance of legalizing divorce. For more from t…

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Why you shouldn't buy the Dutertes' threat to all run for Senate 12:34

26d ago12:34

12:34

After resigning from the Marcos Cabinet, VP Sara Duterte says her brothers and father will all run for the Senate in 2025. Many are reacting, but Duterte watcher Earl Parreño says there are many reasons why it's hard to take the threat seriously. Along with Teka Teka editors Jil Caro and Roby Alampay, Parreño also discusses how - and why - voters s…

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Puwedeng mapagod, bawal sumuko 18:23

30d ago18:23

18:23

Give A Hoot podcast hosts Oya Arriola and Mika Ortega emphasize that activism, while fulfilling, can come at the expense of advocates' mental and physical health. In this episode of Teka Teka, they discuss how human rights workers and volunteers can avoid fatigue and recover from trauma. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platform…

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Born in the USA 51:22

27d ago51:22

51:22

Join Antonia and Lynda as they take a trip to the USA, not literally, unfortunately. Did you know that the state of California produces over 90% of the wine in all of the USA? Tune in to discover interesting facts and trivia about the wine industry in America. For all you fact-checkers, can you believe it, Antonia made a factual mistake! Phylloxera…

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What you need to know about Chinese aggression in Ayungin Shoal 17:10

10d ago17:10

17:10

Chinese aggression reached new heights last June 2024 when they came at our military personnel with bladed weapons – leaving one naval officer short of a thumb. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What we're getting wrong about Alice Guo 16:33

13d ago16:33

16:33

In this episode of Teka Teka...Thoughts?, Roby Alampay and political journalist Christian Esguerra explore the controversy around Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, suspected of being a Chinese spy. They discuss what Filipinos might be missing in the conversation about her true identity and its broader implications. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us…

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Now can we bring Leila de Lima's persecutors to justice? 13:27

14d ago13:27

13:27

Senator Leila de Lima has finally been cleared of all drug charges after six long years in detention. The former senator has been vindicated, but will those responsible ever answer for the years she lost behind bars? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How can we help Filipinos living with HIV? 11:26

17d ago11:26

11:26

UNAIDS estimates that only 43 percent of Filipinos living with HIV are receiving treatment, while only 63 percent know they are HIV-positive. Three PLHIVs tell Teka Teka what they think will encourage more PLHIVs to come forward and receive life-saving care. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter …

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Wine Legends – An Interview with Lynne Coyle Master of Wine 1:03:38

16d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Master of Wine Lynne Coyle is someone we talk about frequently on this podcast. A highly accomplished tour de force in the wine industry, Lynne wears many hats, from wine director of Ireland's largest wine specialist retailer, O'Briens Wines, to a successful winemaker, Master of Wine, mentor, mother and founder of the organisation Wine Spirit Women…

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Who controls the news being fed to Filipinos? 16:44

18d ago16:44

16:44

Roby Alampay talks to Elma Sandoval about media ownership in the Philippines and why knowing who owns the companies that bring Filipinos news matters. Know more about the media ownership monitoring project here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is now the time to sell? 16:07

1M ago16:07

16:07

Is it time to sell your property? Or should you hold on and wait for prices to improve? In this episode, I briefly explain real estate cycles, look at the justification for holding long-term, and consider situations where it might make sense to sell. I also suggest questions to ponder while working through your decision-making process. Need advice …

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Marcos-Duterte Disunity: Why should we care? 19:24

21d ago19:24

19:24

In a sudden turn of events, Vice President Sara Duterte resigned as Education Secretary and Vice Chairperson of the government’s anti-communist task force. In this episode of Teka Teka, Carl Javier, Roby Alampay, and Bella Perez-Rubio discuss the move's implications for the current administration and the Marcos-Duterte campaign promise of unity. Ho…

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How do we stop the Philippines’ silent HIV epidemic? 18:23

25d ago18:23

18:23

The Philippines is facing the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Western Pacific. With 59,000 people living with HIV, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa highlights an alarming rise in cases, particularly among young people. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Summer Lovin’ 38:22

23d ago38:22

38:22

Sit back, relax and let the girls bring on those summer vibes with this light-hearted episode. Hear the girls chat about their favourite summer tipples as well as their favourite food and wine pairings during the summer months. This episode even comes with the girls’ favourite summer playlist, check it out on Spotify, and search for TL&TSOI Summer …

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In a world of disinformation, what can fact-checking do? 16:58

1M ago16:58

16:58

A Malaysian fact-checking firm talks us through the innovative ways they're combating misinformation and disinformation in the region. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Trump building once belonged to Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos 18:31

28d ago18:31

18:31

An iconic Wall Street skyscraper tells a story of corruption, greed, and persisting inequality from the Marcos dictatorship in the 1980s to Donald Trump today. Marcos makes his United Nations debut...after checking in at the ultra-posh Carlyle Hotel his mother loved For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram …

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Kailangan ba talaga ang SOGIE Equality Bill? 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

For 24 years, the Filipino LGBTQ+ community has called for the passage of a SOGIE Equality Bill. But Senate President Chiz Escudero said an “anti-discrimination” bill has a bigger chance of passing. Can this alternative bill measure give queer Filipinos the protection they need? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebo…

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Wine Trends 2024 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

In season 2 we shared our wine trend predictions for 2023. Tune into this episode to hear Antonia and Lynda reflect on the accuracy of those predictions while delving into the current and upcoming trends in the wine world. We love hearing from you so pop us an email at ourwinepodcast@gmail.com or find us and follow us on Instagram or X. Don’t forge…

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Children can help build peace 6:59

1M ago6:59

6:59

World Vision Philippines interim director Jun Godornes talks about how he got started with the humanitarian group and tells the story of how children came up with a simple but inspired solution that ended a long-running conflict between Muslims and Christians in a Mindanao community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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An introduction to Manila's standup comedy scene 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

Two comics behind the huge comedy podcast KoolPals break down Manila’s vibrant standup scene. A Better Normal For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ano’ng ibig sabihin ng bagsak na peso? 14:55

1M ago14:55

14:55

The peso dropped to an 18-month low versus the US dollar. Why? And what does it mean when the peso is weak? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who are the influencers of the wine industry? 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

Tune in to hear Antonia and Lynda ‘rant and rave’ about the sources of influencers on wine consumers today. This podcast is sponsored by Give Wine A Future, promoting sustainability in the wine industry. Thank you all for tuning in! We love hearing from you so please keep your feedback and questions coming by email to ourwinepodcast@gmail.com or fi…

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Where does your plastic go? 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said that the Philippines produces 2.7 million tons of plastic waste every year. Another PumaPodcast program, A Better Normal, looks at new ways Filipino organizations and local governments are trying to reduce plastic waste. A Better Normal For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: F…

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With a Marcos in Malacañang, why open a martial law museum? 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

The Freedom Memorial Museum is facing a four-year delay. Here’s why that matters. Freedom Memorial Museum Walkthrough Part 1 Youtube Spotify For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 million Chinese keyboard warriors vs. You 16:26

2M ago16:26

16:26

As a civilian-led flotilla set sail for Scarborough Shoal, we explore how Chinese propaganda tried to shape narratives and influence perceptions about China, about the Philippines, and about its claimed territories. We speak with Tim Niven, Research Lead at DoubleThink Lab, to uncover the tactics of what he calls "Foreign Information Manipulation a…

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Discover Bordeaux & En Primeur 44:49

2M ago44:49

44:49

In this episode, we take you into the intriguing world of Bordeaux En Primeur with a first-hand account of Antonia’s recent En Primeur 2023 buying trip. Tune in while Antonia and Lynda demystify Bordeaux, with a simple overview of this renowned classic region along with valuable tips for buying Bordeaux wine. This podcast is sponsored by Give Wine …

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Chikahan with 90sKabaklaan 11:58

2M ago11:58

11:58

🎙️ Step back in time with us! In this episode, we're joined by @90skabaklaan to explore the golden era of Philippine pop culture. From memorable Filipino TV series and films to unforgettable TV commercials, let's relive the magic of the late 80s and 90s together. 🇵🇭✨ #Podcast #90sNostalgia #Throwback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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The gallery resisting nostalgia for the Marcos dictatorship 14:37

2M ago14:37

14:37

An audio tour exhibit run by the Human Rights Violations Victims Memorial Commission features artwork, memorabilia, and insight from survivors of the Marcos dictatorship. MemCom For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Unregulated pet breeding harms strays and animals with breeds 14:32

2M ago14:32

14:32

Is it irresponsible pet ownership or an unregulated breeding industry? We delve into the perplexing problem of overflowing animal shelters in the Philippines Part 1: Youtube Spotify For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Weird and the Wonderful 52:09

2M ago52:09

52:09

And no, we’re not referring to Lynda and Antonia! In this episode we discuss the weird and wonderful of the wine world, sharing our experience of somewhat quirky and lesser-known practices in viticulture and winemaking, as well as relatively undiscovered grape varieties, regions and off-the-beaten-track wine destinations. This podcast is sponsored …

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Does the Supreme Court ruling on red-tagging actually end red-tagging? 13:13

2M ago13:13

13:13

The Supreme Court has ruled that red-tagging, vilification, labeling, and guilt by association endanger a person's right to life, liberty, or security, potentially warranting the issuance of a writ of amparo. However, will this new decision effectively put an end to red-tagging? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Should we even care about polls? 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

Robin Michael Garcia, founder and chairman of a polling firm, explains why surveys matter even when their results are maddening. Part 1 For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We Are Back with Season 4! 20:48

3M ago20:48

20:48

WE ARE BACK with Season 4! And we are very excited to be back in studio sharing our tales of trips, tastings and Ted Lasso no less! Join Antonia and Lynda as we catch up on the last few months and give you a glimpse of the episodes to come in Season 4! This podcast is sponsored by Give Wine A Future, promoting sustainability in the wine industry. T…

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Finding a fur-ever companion in rescue animals 11:55

3M ago11:55

11:55

In 2019, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society estimated that around 12 million stray cats and dogs roamed our streets. With the whopping number of strays in the country, animal welfare advocates urge future pet owners to look beyond pet shops and breeders for their fur-ever companion. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:…

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How Filipino jeepneys help preserve Metro Manila’s history 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

In celebration of Heritage Month, we take a nostalgic journey through the streets of Mandaluyong and discover the connections between jeepney routes and the history of the communities they create. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Pass the Mic: TOYM-winning economist JC Punongbayan on charter change, education crisis, and more 12:43

3M ago12:43

12:43

Economist JC Punongbayan breaks down the renewed push for charter change, the Maharlika fund, and our ongoing education crisis. Part 1 For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Runway to Recovery: How can we make flying through NAIA better? 14:25

3M ago14:25

14:25

Aviation consultancy firm Skytrax ranked NAIA as the world’s third worst airport. Can a new operator turn things around? For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Filipinos really think of the Marcos-Duterte rift, charter change, coming elections 15:31

3M ago15:31

15:31

WR Numero Research's CEO Robin Garcia walks us through the polling firm's new and innovative public opinion survey. You can sign up for WR Numero Research's mailing list to access their latest surveys for free. For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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