Surprisingly, the pandemic did not worsen student performance, according to data cited by Dr. Karol Mark Yee, executive director of the Education Commission II, a government body that recommends legislation. “But we’re still at the bottom” among many countries, Yee is quick to add.

After years of research on learning poverty, Yee says the government’s priorities should be nutrition and education in early childhood. He also recommends unburdening teachers of an array of non-teaching responsibilities so they can focus on teaching.

He cites recent improvements by the Department of Education, overlooked amid all the political distractions under former DEPED Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte.

Yee also talks about his own failures as a student before his personal journey to his PhD from the University of Cambridge in the UK, one of the world’s leading universities.

Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes

Researcher: MJ Cerillo

Editor: Jay-r Magtoto

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At the height of typhoon season, we revisit advice from Dr. Mahar Lagmay of the UP Resilience Institute, who explains how ordinary people can help build stronger defenses against disasters.

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In the wake of an unruly Wattah-Wattah Festival in San Juan City, its mayor Francis Zamora vows changes for better crowd control, including limiting the annual basaan to an area around City Hall and improved law enforcement.

The 6’5” former La Salle player also talks about the surprising transfer of Ateneo star Mason Amos to his alma mater.

Producer: Ivy Andrada-Bautista

Researcher: Jenica Villanueva

Editor: Jay-r Magtoto

LINK: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/911574/jv-ejercito-wattah-wattah-failure-of-leadership/story/

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“Kumain ng kalabasa pampalinaw ng mata.” Squash or kalabasa is a popular vegetable. Chef JR Royol shares the fun and value of eating squash blossoms or bulaklak ng kalabasa. He also talks about the fascinating sex life, or way of reproducing, of this hardy plant.

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It was the rare victory of a small nation over a major power. Using legal and historical arguments, the Philippines convinced an international tribunal that Chinese claims in the West Philippine Sea were unlawful. In time for the 8th anniversary of the historic ruling, we revisit journalist and author Marites Vitug’s take on the epic David-and-Goliath face-off.

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“Objects are beautiful. Objects are worth obsessing about.”It was a shock to the arts community when theater luminary Floy Quintos passed away last April 27, 2024. He was less well known for his expertise on pre-colonial art. He spent part of his conversation with Howie Severino talking about his extensive collection of rice gods called bulol and traditional Philippine fabrics.

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Part 1:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4H2geah3eJYmqazyvY8hyI?si=4e336d0cbbdb457b

Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zCGAXi6yPduwKQVtCWVsL?si=0302398624e94a95

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