In this episode, we talk to Mayor Trina Firmalo-Fabic of Odiongan, Romblon and Mayor Krisel Lagman-Luistro of Tabaco, Albay, members of Angat Bayi, a group that recognizes the fundamental value of women's political participation in governance.

Episode 11: Are boys' schools ready to embrace co-education?

Jul 6th, 2020 37m 53s

Are constructing new bathrooms and giving sewing classes enough to welcome girls in high schools that are so used to being all-boys? Rappler explores the topic with La Salle Green Hills and Ateneo Senior High School alumni.

Episode 10: Some sex workers think they don't need saving

Jun 23rd, 2020 28m 30s

In this episode, Michelle Abad speaks to Sharmila Parmanand, a PhD candidate for gender studies at the University of Cambridge who argues that both perspectives on sex work in the law are problematic, as they deny people engaged in sex work fro

Episode 9: Braving the anti-terror bill as student-journalists

Jun 9th, 2020 33m 28s

In this episode of Making Space, Rappler speaks to two editors-in-chief of university student publications: Mel Joseph Castro of UP Cebu's Tug-ani, and Klenia Mendiola of Holy Angel University's The Angelite.

Episode 8: Upholding reproductive health rights in a pandemic

May 28th, 2020 26m 32s

With the Philippine health system overwhelmed by the ongoing pandemic, are there enough resources to cater to non-coronavirus concerns?

Episode 7: Protecting women and children during lockdown

May 13th, 2020 31m 41s

In this episode, Rappler explores protection of women and children from violence amid lockdown with Save the Children Philippines.

Episode 6: Achieving equality for women in the workplace

Apr 1st, 2020 37m 6s

Why are there jobs 'for men' or 'for women'? Why are some strong woman leaders 'too aggressive'? Rappler explores gender issues in the workplace with PBCWE executive director Julia Abad and WiTech founder Audrey Pe.

Episode 5: Children having children

Feb 14th, 2020 30m 30s

What can be done about the alarming rates of adolescent pregnancies in the Philippines? We explore the topic with insights from Oxfam Pilipinas' Erika Geronimo

Episode 4: The looming challenges of Lumad schools

Feb 9th, 2020 32m 6s

What challenges lie ahead for Lumad children after the closure of 54 Lumad schools in late 2019? Listen as Rappler's Samantha Bagayas and Bonz Magsambol unpack the answer with Save Our Schools Network's Rius Valle

Episode 3: Sexual harassment survivors 'fighting to fight'

Feb 6th, 2020 19m 14s

Reporters Sofia Tomacruz and Amanda Lago talk to Elda Almario, a woman who took her abuser and former employer to court after being sexually harassed in the workplace

Episode 2: Are your kids vaccinated?

Jan 19th, 2020 19m 12s

How is the Philippines dealing with outbreaks in 2020? Health reporter Janella Paris talks to researcher Vernise Tantuco about it on this episode of Making Space

Episode 1: Married at 14

Jan 12th, 2020 28m 27s

In some parts of the Philippines, children as young as 12 years old are forced to marry. Listen as Rappler's Vernise Tantuco and Mara Cepeda explore the topic in this episode of 'Making Space'

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