We believe women can do what men can do. This is why we’re hosting “Go Hard Girls”, the first podcast dedicated to sharing stories of Filipina athletes. Produced by PumaPodcast, it reimagines the sports industry if it was better for women while inspiring us to make our own mark in our respective fields — be it sports or somewhere we excel.

“Go Hard Girls” is hosted by sports reporter, award-winning writer, and gender equality advocate Ceej Tantengco. Together, let’s celebrate women making their own mark!

Note: Episodes will be regularly updated. They are arranged from newest to oldest.

Episodes

Episode 5: Big Mom Energy with Josie Gabuco

Filipina boxer Josie Gabuco has won five straight gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games. Even more impressive? She did it all while being a single mom.

Episode 4: Nesthy Petecio Knocks Down Barriers

Let’s get intersectional! World amateur boxing champion and SEA Games gold medalist Nesthy Petecio opens up about mental health, being a lesbian athlete, and why she’s stronger for all her struggles. What better way to celebrate Women’s Month?

Episode 3: No League of Their Own

The Philippines prides itself on being a basketball-loving nation, yet there’s no pro league for women. What happens to our Filipina ballers after college? How does this affect the Gilas Pilipinas Women’s program? And what do the athletes want (and don’t want) from a league? The NU Lady Bulldogs get candid in the third and final episode of our series on women’s basketball.

Bonus Episode: Ella Fajardo of Gilas Pilipinas

At just 16 years old, Ella Fajardo helped win the Philippines its first FIBA medal in the women’s division. In this special bonus episode, Ella and Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco talk about her experiences as a Filipina baller in the USA and why the new generation of female athletes are speaking up for equality like never before.

Bonus Episode: Live and unfiltered with the NU Lady Bulldogs!

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Coach Patrick Aquino, UAAP Finals MVP Jack Animam, and Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco sit down with PumaPodcast CEO Roby Alampay for a roundtable discussion. You’ll hear stories from behind the scenes of Go Hard Girls and what their dreams for women’s basketball are.

Episode 2: The MVP Who Almost Didn’t Play

UAAP Finals MVP Jack Danielle Animam didn’t play basketball until she was in high school. We look at what her story tells us about the state of youth development for women’s basketball, and speak to Girls Got Game about how they empower young girls through sports.

Episode 1: The Greatest Winning Streak Nobody Talks About

Five straight, undefeated seasons. 80 straight wins. The NU Lady Bulldogs did all that from 2014 to 2018. We look back at where and how the Lady Bulldogs’ hardcourt dominance began. The team tells us in their own words about the big moments and untold stories of the Greatest Winning Streak Nobody Talks About.

It’s day who-knows-what of quarantine now and everyone’s doing whatever they can to stay sane. While other people are binge-watching on Netflix, reading books, listening to podcasts, or learning new things, I have been going through TWICE content.

Just recently, they posted a video of the group’s resident gamer Mina playing Minecraft on what appeared to be an HP Omen 15 gaming laptop. This, along with a conversation with our gaming writer Gab, prompted me to write this article.

Let this also serve as an answer to one of our Twitter follower’s question:

GadgetMatch ppl are once? 😯 https://t.co/21GNMGOtbv

— 🦖CM🦖 (@oncedinosaur) March 18, 2020

One more thing before we dive in. This exercise is truly just for fun. If I get any information wrong, feel free to nicely point it out to me. We’re doing this list by age so that’s NaJeongMoSaJiMiDaChaeTzu. Let’s go!

NAYEON 

Nayeon’s GadgetMatch: 
Panasonic’s Micro-Foaming Cleansing Device

We’ve seen Nayeon go on VLIVE (a popular video live streaming service for K-Pop idols) several times talking about how she feels lazy removing her makeup. Well, guess what, here’s something that can help.

Not only is the Panasonic Micro-Foaming Cleansing Device great for makeup removal, it’s also gentle on the skin and provides some deep cleaning. It’s a device that’s highly recommended for people who wear makeup and would like to make sure they thoroughly (but gently) clean their face at night.

JEONGYEON

Jeongyeon’s GadgetMatch: 
Dyson V11 (Vacuum cleaner) 

TWICE has talked about how Jeongyeon has been the member who’s in charge of cleaning. In one variety show, Jihyo — the group’s leader — even pointed out how Jeongyeon would vacuum especially when she has a lot on her mind. She also mentioned that they had a huge vacuum so perhaps it’s time to upgrade!

The Dyson V11 is a smart and powerful cordless vacuum. It has three different cleaning modes as well as switchable nozzles depending on what surface or area you intend to clean. It even has an LCD screen that shows information like power mode and filter maintenance reminders. It’s a must-have for someone like Jeongyeon who likes to tidy up.

MOMO 

Momo’s GadgetMatch:
MacBook Pro 16”

Best girl, best dancer, and best Japanese woman ever Momo Hirai is emerging as also the group’s best vlogger. In 2019 she once went on VLIVE for over seven hours non-stop. She also documented and has released several episodes of her trip to Hawaii with soulmate fellow Japanese member, Sana. Previously, she also had a series with another member — who is also best girl — Chaeyoung called MoChaeng TV.

You know, Momo has a knack for vlogging. She previously talked about editing some of these clips only on her phone. However, imagine if she had a full video editing suite at her disposal? That’s where the MacBook Pro 16” comes in. It’s a powerful notebook and already comes with iMovie. She can also opt to go the pro route and get Final Cut Pro — an app I am more than willing to teach her how to use.

SANA

Sana’s GadgetMatch:
InvisaWear smart jewelry 

Sana and gadgets don’t exactly match do they? She held onto a red iPhone for the longest time until it broke, and of course there’s that laptop that she had trouble with. So for our miss “shy, shy, shy,” I’m picking the InvisaWear smart jewelry.

These are essentially easy-to-reach panic button accessories. Not that we hope she’ll need them but when paired with the app, it’ll send an SOS message to five contacts which will include your GPS location. There are also a few designs to choose from that could match both Sana’s cutie and sexy sides.

JIHYO

Jihyo’s GadgetMatch:
Fitbit Versa 2

As the leader of the group, Jihyo might be the member who has to balance so many things the most. She’s also been shown to be really into fitness especially over the last two years.

What better gadget to pair with her than a fitness wearable — the FitBit Versa 2. Other than putting a lot of focus on fitness, it’s also stylish, has apps like Spotify so you can listen to music while working out, and tracks other things like sleep and heart rate.

MINA

Mina’s GadgetMatch:
Alienware UFO 

Resident gamer Mina seems like she probably already has all the possible gaming things she needs for their kind of lifestyle that has them travelling a lot. So it was tough trying to figure out what to match her with.

Enter the Alienware UFO. It’s only a concept for now, but what it is essentially is like a Nintendo Switch but for PC games. We’re not sure if it’s coming out anytime soon but it certainly matches Mina in so many ways. Not only is she a gamer, the Alienware brand kind of also matches her out-of-this-world visuals.

DAHYUN

Dahyun’s GadgetMatch:
Huawei X Gentle Monster Smart Alio-C1

I have to admit, I don’t know much about Dahyun other than that she’s probably the goofiest member and that she has this uncanny ability to spot cameras wherever they may be. I also know she wears glasses so I’m just gonna go with that.

The Huawei X Gentle Monster collaboration blends together fashion and tech. The smart eyewear can play music and be linked to a virtual assistant. The lenses can also be changed to prescription ones so Dahyun can still look stylish even with these on.

CHAEYOUNG

Chaeyoung’s GadgetMatch:
iPad Pro 2020

Aside from being the main rapper, Chaeyoung is also known to be the member who has participated the most in lyric-writing for their songs. She’s also one hell of an artist, even designing a version of their album covers and some of the group’s merch. She’s creative in every sense of the word.

What better device to help this Strawberry Princess (she’s very fond of strawberries, thus the nickname) unleash all her creativity than with an iPad Pro 2020. It’s a device built for creatives. She can do her sketches, write lyrics, and she can even use it to record a demo version of songs she’s written. Can’t think of a more perfect pairing.

TZUYU

Tzuyu’s GadgetMatch:
PetCube Bites

Every Tzuyu stan knows how fond she is of dogs but no one will come close to Gucci. The cute little Pomeranian has been with her since pre-debut days but because of work, they haven’t been together as much.

PetCube Bites will let Tzuyu check on Gucci even from a distance. The camera records and sends the footage to a cloud, making sure she won’t miss anything. It will also let her throw treats for and talk to Gucci.

Visuals by Marcus Jucutan

Do you agree with our picks? Which TWICE member is your bias and what do you think is Her GadgetMatch? 😉

In this generation, sex-positivity is a must. We believe we need to talk about sex and pleasure, two equally important topics relating to health — physically, emotionally, and sexually.

Hence, we’re hosting “Conservative Ako”, the first-ever podcast about female pleasure and sexuality, produced by PumaPodcast. “Conservative Ako” is hosted by Rica Cruz, a licensed psychologist, and sex & relationships therapist.

Together, let’s break barriers by giving voice to questions that Filipinas have always been afraid to ask.

Note: Episodes will be updated regularly. They are arranged from newest to oldest.

Episodes

Special episode: Love under lockdown – advice for couples together 24/7

During this COVID-19 quarantine, many couples are stuck with each other at home, 24/7. And it can take a toll on any relationship. In this special episode of Conservative Ako, sex and relationships therapist Rica Cruz gives some advice.

Episode 6: The first time you have sex *doesn’t* have to be painful

How do you put on a condom? Why should you use lube? And how do you know where the right hole is? Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz fields questions about first-time sex, and tells us that contrary to popular belief, having sex for the first time *doesn’t* have to be painful.

Episode 5: Having sex for the first time — how do you know if you’re ready?

Having sex for the first time is a milestone for many people. So how can you prepare for it? And how do you know if you’re even ready for it? Our guests share their thoughts and experiences with licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz.

Episode 4: Oral sex techniques… and why some women don’t like getting eaten out

How can you give great blowjobs? And what techniques should your partner know so you can get eaten out in the BEST way? Listen for tips from licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz and her guests. Of course, there are some women who don’t like cunnilingus at all. Rica explains why

Episode 3: Oral sex is yummy! And you should STILL use protection

Do you remember the first time you tried oral sex? Both giving and receiving? Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz goes on a trip down memory lane together with her guests, and they extol its virtues and benefits. A reminder though! Oral sex still puts you at risk for sexually transmitted infections. So how do you protect yourself against it?

Episode 2: Tips for self-pleasure, and dealing with guilt surrounding masturbation

Do you feel guilty when you masturbate? You’re not alone. Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz talks about how society puts this burden particularly on women, and how they can deal with it. Plus, tips on getting those juices flowing with just you and your hand, in your room.

Episode 1: Masturbation, and getting to know the female genitalia

Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz hosts a discussion about self-love and self-pleasure in the first episode of “Conservative Ako”. How did she and her guests discover masturbation? Plus, a lesson on the parts of the female genitalia. Because how can you make yourself feel good without knowing where and what things are in the first place?