Best Woke Up PH Podcasts (2024)

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19-12: Dutertenomics: The State of the Philippine Economy with JC Punongbayan 50:38

5y ago50:38

50:38

Last 2016, Rodrigo Roa Duterte's administration aimed for a bullish economy at 7-8 points of growth. Efforts have been targeted at continuity, tax reform, competitiveness, infraspending, tourism, security, training, science & arts, social protection, and health. Today, we check these with JC Punongbayan - Rappler Columnist and Usapang Econ Founder/…

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19-11: Climate Change and the Role of the Philippines with Parabukas 1:15:35

5y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Last July 29, we reached our earliest Earth Overshoot Day in the history of mankind. This is the day in the year when earth officially consumes all the resources it is meant to consume for the entire year. Today, we sit down with Atty. Niner Guiao and Atty. Aya de Leon. They are the founders of Parabukas, an environmental consulting firm. We'll tal…

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19-10: Why are we biting the hand that feeds us?: Discussing the Rice Crisis and Systemic Issues in Agriculture with Harold Lu 46:25

5y ago46:25

46:25

The aftershocks of the implementation of the Rice Tarrification Law erupted a few weeks ago when media outlets everywhere had farmers clamoring for help - saying that the influx of foreign supply has left local rice prices at an all time low, putting their livelihoods and the future of their families at risk. Today, we talk to Harold Lu, chief stra…

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19-09: Martial Law in the Philippines: Then and Now with Chel Diokno 44:23

5y ago44:23

44:23

This week on Woke Up PH we have a special episode on the wake of the 47th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. This was a time known to many as the Marcos dictatorship - where special powers were put in place, which led to numerous human rights violations. Today, during a time when the late dictator was buried like a hero and his family c…

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19-08: Are the Malasakit Centers Being Used As a Political Tool? with Joel Aba 1:07:04

5y ago1:07:04

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Last week, Albay’s 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman spoke out about PCSO’s 2020 budget hearing that would funnel large amounts of its budget into the Malasakit Centers, which he called a “partisan tool.” Bong Go then responded in a privileged speech with insults on Representative Lagman’s physical appearance as well as calling him anti-poor…

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19-07: What the SOGIE Equality Bill Means for the LGBTQ+ Community with Pat Bringas 43:54

5y ago43:54

43:54

Over the past few weeks, much has been said by lawmakers, public figures, and even private citizens about the SOGIE Equality Bill. Today, we sit down with Pat Bringas, a former Punong Babaylan of UP Babaylan, a current member of Babaylanes, and a long time advocate of LGBTQ+ rights. We will discuss the SOGIE Equality Bill or Anti-Discrimination Bil…

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19-06: Why People Are Being Killed in Negros with Defend Negros's Nadja De Vera 28:28

5y ago28:28

28:28

Last July, at least 21 civilians were killed in Negros Oriental, but human rights groups say that since January 2017, a total of 87 people have been gunned down for the same motives. Today, we sit down with Nadja De Vera from the Defend Negros #StopTheAttacks Network and Nanay Delia, the mother of one of the victims. We'll be discussing the situati…

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19-05: #GustoLangNaminUmihi: the Trans Community & Trans Rights with KaladKaren Davila 32:41

5y ago32:41

32:41

Last week, news broke out about Gretchen Diez, a transwoman who was asked to leave the women's restroom and use the men's restroom at Farmer's Plaza, Cubao. She was then handcuffed and arrested by the QCPD for recording the experience through a Facebook live. This all happened in Quezon City, one of the less than 20 cities or provinces that have pa…

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19-04: Conservationism, Geotourism, and Social Enterprises with Masungi Georeserve's Billie Dumaliang 39:05

5y ago39:05

39:05

This week, we speak with a social enterprise that has successfully found the balance between tourism and conservationism, between revenue and social impact. Today, we speak with Billie Dumaliang from Masungi Georeserve. The organization she represents has been awarded for its efforts in building a sustainable tourist destination, but the road to it…

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19-03: Why the Marawi Crisis Is Far From Over with Samira Gutoc 42:27

5y ago42:27

42:27

This week, a few months away from the 2nd anniversary of the end of the Marawi Crisis, our Maranao brothers and sisters continue to face a humanitarian crisis as thousands are still left displaced. While the Marawi Siege has made headlines in recent history, we look deeper into the root cause of the never-ending war in Mindanao. Today, we speak wit…

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19-02: The Youth Vote, Philippine Democracy, and Voter's Registration with COMELEC's James Jimenez 57:00

5y ago57:00

57:00

This week, for the first time since the 2019 midterm elections, COMELEC will finally open up voter's registration. This is something many of today's youth have been waiting for since the disappointment they've felt last May. Today, we speak with COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez to talk about voter's education and registration, the youth vote, and…

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19-01: VP Leni: 3 Years Later + The State of the Opposition with Usec. Philip Dy 1:00:07

5y ago1:00:07

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This week, as President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his 4th State of the Nation Address, we speak with Usec. Philip Dy, who is VP Leni's Chief of Staff. We discuss the OVP's 3+ years in office and the opposition's 2022 outlook. We learn all about Angat Buhay, misinformation, the mid-term election, and the 2022 presidential elections.…

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19-12: Dutertenomics: The State of the Philippine Economy with JC Punongbayan 50:38

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19-11: Climate Change and the Role of the Philippines with Parabukas 1:15:35

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19-10: Why are we biting the hand that feeds us?: Discussing the Rice Crisis and Systemic Issues in Agriculture with Harold Lu 46:25

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19-09: Martial Law in the Philippines: Then and Now with Chel Diokno 44:23

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19-08: Are the Malasakit Centers Being Used As a Political Tool? with Joel Aba 1:07:04

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19-07: What the SOGIE Equality Bill Means for the LGBTQ+ Community with Pat Bringas 43:54

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19-06: Why People Are Being Killed in Negros with Defend Negros's Nadja De Vera 28:28

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19-05: #GustoLangNaminUmihi: the Trans Community & Trans Rights with KaladKaren Davila 32:41

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19-04: Conservationism, Geotourism, and Social Enterprises with Masungi Georeserve's Billie Dumaliang 39:05

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19-03: Why the Marawi Crisis Is Far From Over with Samira Gutoc 42:27

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19-02: The Youth Vote, Philippine Democracy, and Voter's Registration with COMELEC's James Jimenez 57:00

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19-01: VP Leni: 3 Years Later + The State of the Opposition with Usec. Philip Dy 1:00:07

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