A Better Normal: Recent Episodes
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As much as a crisis disrupts our lives, it also brings opportunities to transition to something better. If our world will forever be changed by COVID-19, what's your one big idea to permanently build a better normal?
"A Better Normal" is a series where experts and thought leaders share their bold vision for the future. New ideas to make the world better, from small nudges to big initiatives.
Ever heard of the term “sandwich generation?” Dawn Zoleta, financial advisor at InLife, describes the responsibilities of those who belong to this group, and what preparations they can do for themselves and their families.
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Now sitting as the episode guest, Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines shares the story of the Foundation's partnership with the Government of Canada in support of NbS, some of the notable NbS that they have seen, and the things we need to consider to make NbS more sustainable.
This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines.
Visit https://www.pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/ for more information on the work of the Foundation on nature-based solutions in partnership with the Government of Canada.
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In the last episode of this three-part series, we look at an academic community's approach to combat the plastic waste problem and at the challenges to and opportunities for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law.
We talked to Joey Rosal, director of Sustainability Hub-Manila and Miguel Santos, EPR program manager of WWF-Philippines.
This series was produced with the support of World Wide Fund for Nature - Philippines.
Listen to the second episode of this series here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GK9PmAXJXL72Fz68wgy2J?si=l0M_a9QqRWa91GzZXDsHVQ
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The climate crisis compels us to take further action to protect the environment, but how do we know we're doing it right? Trin Custodio of WWF-Philippines tells us what makes interventions effective, sustainable, and beneficial for both humans and nature.
This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Aya De Leon of the Foundation joins Carl Javier of PumaPodcast as host.
Visit https://www.pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/ for more information on the work of the Foundation on nature-based solutions in partnership with the Government of Canada.
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Aella Potestades of Bayi, Inc. talks about the impact of extreme weather events on women, and how they have taken up action to find solutions in nature.
This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Aya De Leon of the Foundation joins Roby Alampay of PumaPodcast as host.
Visit https://www.pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/ for more information on the work of the Foundation on nature-based solutions in partnership with the Government of Canada.
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In this guest episode from Kasama sa Pagbabago, we meet PJ Hernandez, the founder of an inspiring project that’s redefining learning by bringing education out of classrooms and into communities.
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Jessica de Mesa-lim, CEO and co-founder of startup Kindred, talks about creating an inclusive and stigma-free space for women, the persisting challenges to the delivery of female health services, and the gradual but promising movement of building a community to support and invest in women’s health.
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Anxious about the changing climate? Conservation biologist Kisha Muaña talks about looking to nature for solutions and what young people can do in this special episode of A Better Normal.
This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Aya De Leon of the Foundation joins Carl Javier of PumaPodcast as host.
For more information about Forest Foundation's grants program for nature-based solutions, visit https://www.forestfoundation.ph/careers/special-fund-for-nature-based-solutions-thematic-grants/
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In this guest episode from The Imaginable Workplace, we revisit ways we can make the workplace better and supportive of our mental health.
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Revisit the conversation of PumaPodcast's Carl Javier and Thinking Machines' Stef Sy on how to deal with advances in AI.
This episode originally published on October 5, 2023.
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Are video games bad? LEGO Foundation’s Diego Adame talks about research on digital play, the benefits of well-designed games for children, and the importance of play for adults and workplace settings.
Get the full report here: https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/reports/responsible-innovation-technology-children
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Following his conversations with Pushpin Visuals' partners, co-founder and CEO Elbert Or talks about the work that goes into visual storytelling, Pushpin's process in finding organizations with shared values, and the ways that creatives can give back to their community.
This episode is part of Pushpin Visuals' special podcast series to celebrate its 10th anniversary
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In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Pushpin Visuals has partnered with PumaPodcast for a five-episode series featuring nonprofits and foundations that Pushpin has worked with. Elbert Or, Pushpin's co-founder and chief visual consultant, joins PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier as host of this special series.
Genica Bucao of the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus talks about combining theory with practice, intersectional movement-building, and mainstreamming LGBTQIA+ rights in the region.
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Priya Thachadi of Impact Pioneers Network talks about the intersections of impact and investment, the need to pour resources into climate crisis solutions, and the growing entrepreneurial space for this undertaking.
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Forest Foundation’s Onggie Canivel and Aya de Leon talk about providing grants for pro-environment projects, finding solutions in communities and conserving green pockets in urban areas.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Pushpin Visuals has partnered with PumaPodcast for a five-episode series featuring nonprofits and foundations that Pushpin has worked with. Elbert Or, Pushpin's co-founder and chief visual consultant, joins PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier as host of this special series.
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Jollibee Group Foundation’s Ma. Gisela Tiongson talks about their core advocacy of community relations, the gains in creating inclusive value chains for farmers, and the responsibilities that come with a well-loved brand.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Pushpin Visuals has partnered with PumaPodcast for a five-episode series featuring nonprofits and foundations that Pushpin has worked with. Elbert Or, Pushpin's co-founder and chief visual consultant, joins PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier as host of this special series.
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In the second episode of a three-part series, we take a closer look at the role of waste workers in minimizing plastic leakage and the efforts to make this line of work safer and more lucrative.
We talked to Yolly Cadilo, an informal waste collector from Manila and Paul Orpiada, deputy operations manager of Plastic Bank - Philippines.
This series was produced with the support of the World Wide Fund for Nature - Philippines.
Listen to the first episode of this series here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zeOJalVptoNCsuZXTjuiZ?si=c21121197d974fa2
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World Vision's Jun Godornes talks about the gaps and gains in Filipino children's welfare, how far sponsoring a child really goes, and how children can bridge communities and play their part in resolving conflict.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Pushpin Visuals has partnered with PumaPodcast for a five-episode series featuring nonprofits and foundations that Pushpin has worked with. Elbert Or, Pushpin's co-founder and chief visual consultant, joins PumaPodcast CEO as host of this special series.
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In the first episode of a three-part series, we examine an individual's typical plastic diet, the cycle of waste that impacts our health, and some local government efforts in mitigating the problem.
We talked to Julius Guirjen, Project Manager of WWF-Philippines' No Plastics in Nature Initiative and Joanna Mae Norcio-Ricafort of the Department of Public Services of the City of Manila.
This series was produced with the support of the World Wide Fund for Nature - Philippines.
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Award-winning comic book creator Rob Cham talks about how far his comics has taken him in his career, what makes Pinoy comics distinct, and what the upcoming Manila Comics Fair has in store for artists and enthusiasts alike.
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In this episode we share a story from Teka Teka News, about Women who take the lead and build change in their communities through Waste Management and Recycling efforts.
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Jericson Co, co-founder of The Curator Coffee and Cocktails, shares the work that goes into making award-winning drinks, the culture of experimentation that fuels his bar, and the reason people love the space his team has built.
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With COVID lockdowns affecting his profession, theater actor Reb Atadero discovered another way of storytelling. Learn how he creates educational content on on Tiktok, why he loves to feature history and what kind of responsibility content creation really entails.
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What are the requirements of creativity? Design Lead at Canva Philippines Kookie Santos shares how the personal and the professional intersect, how new creative pursuits can complement your craft, and why failures in creation should be embraced.
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Advocating for women is not an easy task, but every step is worth it. Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos talks about the gains in women's sports coverage, the systemic challenges to gender equity, and the importance of bringing men and boys into the conversation.
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What does it mean to be a woman in leadership? Candice Quimpo and Niña Terol, co-founders of inclusion studio Imaginable Impact, share how they asserted for space in the startup sphere, what values guide their business and advocacy, and why building a community of women founders matters.
Imaginable Impact is holding their FoundHer forum for Filipina investors and founders on March 12, 2024. More details are available on their site https://www.imaginableimpact.com.
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Join Carl Javier this International Women's Month as he sits down with inspiring women in business, arts and advocacy. Episodes drop every Thursday of March.
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As a longtime comic book creator, Elbert Or is in his element within the creative space. Now that he's heading Pushpin Visual Solutions, he talks about the different hats he has to wear on the job, how creatives in leadership roles can overcome impostor syndrome, and the importance of putting a price on artistic work.
This episode was originally aired live on Youtube on November 23, 2023.
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Comedy Manila founder and KoolPal GB Labrador is always chasing the next joke. But it's not just about being funny. He shares the creative process, why open mics matter, and how community makes everyone better.
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Podcasts have grown faster in the Philippines, even as the global podcast market sees ups and downs. Head of Podcasts at Anima Podcasts Mel Alcaraz and The Pod Network CEO Alan Fontanilla join our host, PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier, to discuss the current state, challenges, and promising future of podcasts in the PH.
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With all the tech available, why are clinics and labs still filing patient data manually? Our friends at Start Up Podcast PH interviewed Martin Gomez, COO and Co-Founder at Dashlabs.ai, to learn how his team automates medical diagnostic processes and helps organizations move beyond paper and pen.
If you’d love to hear stories of other startup founders, follow Start Up Podcast PH on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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When the 2021 lockdowns hampered access to essentials, Patreng Non's Maginhawa community pantry mobilized the nation to follow suit. To continue the movement, she now works to "rescue" food and ensure they don't go to waste.
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Got trust issues with online banking? Aldrich Tan and Artie Lopez of digital banking platform NextPay are giving fintech services a good name, with their customer-based approach as key in their success.
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What's in crowdfunding expert Patch Dulay's formula? For The Spark Project, it's mission, community and sustainability – plus shared values to complete the mix.
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Avoiding the news? JP Campos of Commoner has innovative ways to bring critical information to younger generations. Still, he believes audiences should find a healthy mix of content to consume.
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Does creativity sell? Linya-Linya's Ali Sangalang knows first-hand that fun and wit are guaranteed hits. Listen to how he's learned to turn feelings into relatable content, and that it takes a dedicated team to do so.
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Wary about the fast leaps in tech and AI? Advice from Stephanie Sy of Thinking Machines: Be open, adapt and find people who share your values.
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Just starting out as an entrepreneur? NextPay co-founder Artie Lopez has a tip: Look out for trends happening outside the country, so you can make better, more informed decisions. More on banking, finance and the better ways to do them with NextPay's episode on A Better Normal.
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How should you react to AI? Thinking Machines founder and CEO Stephanie Sy's advice: Think of it as an ocean. More on tech, big data and the values that drive Stephanie's company in A Better Normal, coming this October.
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PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier takes over the show's second season, where he talks to creative entrepreneurs about their mindsets and values in creating a better normal for everyone. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss episodes dropping in October.
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Ang electric fan, kadalasan, hanggang level 3 lang ang setting. Hindi kayang sumabay sa global warming. Did you know that temperatures in the Philippines could get up to 2.3 degrees Celsius hotter in 40 years if we don’t curb our greenhouse gas emissions? How can different sectors—especially the government—come together and take swift action?
Hear from Dr. Faye Cruz of the Regional Climate Systems Laboratory, Manila Observatory; Atty. Lesley Cordero, a senior disaster risk management specialist at the World Bank; and Arch. Arlene Lusterio, whose project “Dantaon” creates visual renditions of what communities could look like 100 years from now, based on climate projections.
This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation, in partnership with Asia Society Philippines.
Our island communities are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Think kids being forced to swim to school because of tidal flooding, and families finding that their usually potable water from wells are too salty to drink because of salinification. Paano sila nag-adjust sa sitwasyon, at ano ang tulong na kailangan nila?
Alamin mula kina Dr. Laurice Jamero ng Resilience Collaboratory of the Manila Observatory; Candeze Mongaya mula sa conservation NGO na Rare Philippines; at Juan Miguel Torres ng Salikhain Kolektib, na gumagamit ng sining upang maihatid ang mga kwento ng climate change.
This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation, in partnership with Asia Society Philippines.
Prices of goods are skyrocketing, yet farmers are still forced to throw away the harvest they can’t sell, and have to settle literally for coins in exchange for their products. Paano na ang food security natin niyan?
We hear from Christine Jodloman of innovative, inclusive, and for-purpose agri-business AGREA; multimedia strategist EC Toledo from Philstar.com; environmental reporter Mavic Conde; and Ayn Torres, whose research covers climate change adaptation and resilience, and agriculture and natural resources.
This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation, in partnership with Asia Society Philippines.
We’re starting a four-part series where we surface stories of climate change, in hopes of inspiring action. At pag pinag-uusapan natin ang impact, ang naiisip natin, kung ilang pamilya ang nasalanta, ilang bahay ang nasira, at ilang powerlines ang natumba. But have we ever paused to think about how climate change affects our very identity?
We hear from Ritchel Casibsib Cahilig, whose community revolves around the Nabaoy River in Aklan; indigenous youth Robert Mansalo-on Cahapon from Bukidnon; researcher Ronald Maliao; and climate and disaster risk management specialist Dr. Noralene Uy.
This series is supported by the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation, in partnership with Asia Society Philippines.
For many Filipinos, getting a simple eye check-up can be a complicated affair. They’d have to absent themselves from work, spend money they don’t have on transportation, and go from one government agency to the next to get the assistance they need. How can stakeholders from the private and public health sector make healthcare accessible to all?
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Elton Evidente, a geospatial data coordinator, talks about the work he does for MapaKalamidad.ph: a new platform that uses social media to gather crowdsourced information about disasters and puts it on a live web map, for the use of citizens AND government responders during emergencies.
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How goes a day in the life of a blind person in the Philippines? This World Sight Day, Aniridia patient Cy Cabana tells us about her dreams and what she's doing to reach them; while ophthalmologist Dr. Jubaida Aquino, Roche Philippines general manager Dr. Diana Edralin, and Roche Ophthalmology medical enabler Dr. Chelo Martinez talk about what everybody else needs to do so we can all navigate and improve each other's paths to a shared, accessible future.
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Starting your own business can be exciting. You believe in what you have to offer and want to bring your products and services out into the world! But when reality sets in, when suddenly you have to register with the government, take care of so much paperwork, and pay penalties you had no idea you could incur in the first place... how can you sustain your passion? Gina Lynn Valdez of Numbers That Matter, Ginger Arboleda of Taxumo, and Pauline Santos of ATBP Co talk about how they help those who help others.
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Starting your own business can be exciting. You believe in what you have to offer and want to bring your products and services out into the world! But when reality sets in, when suddenly you have to register with the government, take care of so much paperwork, and pay penalties you had no idea you could incur in the first place... how can you sustain your passion? Gina Lynn Valdez of Numbers That Matter, Ginger Arboleda of Taxumo, and Pauline Santos of ATBP Co talk about how they help those who help others.
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Scarcity and shortages marked the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were stories of solidarity, many suffered from lack of access to medical equipment and healthcare. How do we promote equity within our borders—and across them? Listen to Nathalie Ernoult, deputy head of policy advocacy at Médecins Sans Frontiéres' Access Campaign; and Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, Philippine General Hospital spokesman and head of its COVID TeleGabay Program.
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Scarcity and shortages marked the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were stories of solidarity, many suffered from lack of access to medical equipment and healthcare. How do we promote equity within our borders—and across them? Listen to Nathalie Ernoult, deputy head of policy advocacy at Médecins Sans Frontiéres' Access Campaign; and Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, Philippine General Hospital spokesman and head of its COVID TeleGabay Program.
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Indigenous people have a special relationship with the land, and they even safeguard 80 percent of the world's biodiversity. With climate change threatening our present and future, what can IPs in the Philippines teach us about caring for our planet? We hear from former lawmaker Teddy Baguilat, and indigenous rights expert Atty. Ice Baguilat, cousins and members of the Tuwali community in Ifugao.
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What gives MSMEs a fighting chance against bigger, more established brands? Butterboy Bakery's Hilder Demetrio and Jayson So, and Minett Lagman of Propelrr talk about today's more mindful customer and why values matter in business.
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Two years into remote learning, Filipino students are being left behind. What more those with special needs? Habi Education Lab co-founder Gerson Abesamis talks about designing learning experiences to serve all students and allow them to thrive. Powered by PLDT Home.
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Many people started small businesses during lockdown, but what happens when the world begins to open up again? Propelrr CEO Francis Gary Viray shares that entrepreneurs can sustain their gains by changing how they approach data. It’s not just for big business—it’s for everyone.
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Bakit nga ba hindi makatao ang commuting experience sa Metro Manila? And what can we do to change this? Mobility expert Anton Siy says we need to start by questioning who our cities should be built for in the first place. Powered by PLDT Home.
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Dati dinadaanan mo lang. Now, suddenly, paborito mo nang panaderia 'yang nasa kanto. Urban planner and restaurateur Raymund Magdaluyo talks about the untapped potentials of your barangay.
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Remember the X marks in LRT-1 that baffled commuters? Designer Dan Matutina and behavioral economist Jeff Arapoc discuss public design.
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What if there was a way to bring fruits and vegetables to our homes straight from the farm? Economists and agriculture advocates Jerik Cruz and Majo Muyrong tell us all about "Bayan-Anihan".
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LTFRB, LTO, Department of Finance, and civil society groups join Benjie Dela Peña for a live Q&A answering your questions on his #BetterNormal proposal for public transportation. This episode was produced in partnership with Asia Society Philippines.
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The Itchyworms talk about the challenges they faced while producing their new single “The Silence” during the lockdown, and how the music industry can get back on its feet.
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We speak with our resident legal expert Atty. Ted Te, host of the podcast Te Talks, law professor, and former spokesperson for the Supreme Court. Atty. Ted says, because justice delayed is justice denied, it's time to go paperless in our courts, and digital, fast. All for the promise of justice.
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Crisis = Opportunity. Urban dev and mobility expert Benjie dela Peña says we should seize COVID's ECQ needs as chance to finally fix our public jeepney and bus systems. More of Benjie's thoughts here: makeshiftmobility.substack.com
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