This episode of The Forensic Lens Podcast examines a homicide case from Camarines Norte that briefly captured public attention for its shocking imagery—but was ultimately solved through something far less dramatic: methodical forensic thinking. Moving beyond spectacle, I unpack how ordinary tools like retail barcodes, CCTV footage, and contextual background information were used patiently and correctly to reconstruct sequence, establish convergence, and close in on the truth. This is a reminder of what real forensic work looks like when the basics are done well—quiet, disciplined, and grounded in evidence rather than theatrics.

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As a new year begins, this episode of The Forensic Lens Podcast turns to an unexpected subject: music—and what listening habits reveal about the human brain. Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary theory, and personal reflection, I explore how music evolved as cognitive infrastructure, why unfamiliar sounds activate learning and neuroplasticity, and how novelty in listening keeps the brain flexible, curious, and socially attuned. In an age of algorithmic repetition, choosing new music becomes a quiet act of cognitive and cultural resistance—one that keeps both our brains and our empathy moving forward.

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From fingerprints recovered on fired bullets to AI-assisted autopsies, 2025 was a year of remarkable breakthroughs in forensic science. Yet while the world raced ahead, the Philippines was still arguing over PPE and chain of custody. In this episode of The Forensic Lens Podcast, I explore how global innovation reshaped DNA analysis, ballistics, and digital forensics—and why our own systems remain trapped at the starting line. The future of forensics has arrived; the question is whether we’re ready to catch up.

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