The Howie Severino Podcast

“‘Yun ang power ng animation. It gave life to the voiceless. Nabigyan namin sila ng itsura… ng boses ulit.” Director Carl Joseph Papa joins Howie Severino from the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, where his groundbreaking animated documentary "58th" premiered. The film follows Reynafe Momay in her relentless search for closure for her father, photojournalist Reynaldo Momay — the officially missing 58th victim of the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre. A trained software engineer, Papa talks about his uncommon filmmaking journey and the deeply emotional toll of immersing himself in archives about the massacre. In this discussion, he explores how animation serves as a vital, empathetic medium to preserve a painful chapter of history and engage younger generations who may not have lived through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Ipapabarangay kita.” The common neighborhood warning highlights the real authority at the most grassroots level of government. Barangays are not just community hubs; it is said their officials serve as vital foot soldiers in the political machinery of higher leaders. In this episode, analyst and professor Edmund Tayao talks to Howie Severino about how the postponement yet again of barangay elections may be connected to the high-stakes national elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Napatunayan po nila na war, guns, is not the only option of attaining peace and development in our communities.” As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) concludes its historic first parliamentary elections, the region marks a monumental shift from decades of armed conflict to an experiment in democratic self-determination. In this episode, Mindanao State University (Marawi) political science professor Dr. Zainal Kulidtod discusses with Howie Severino how this political project aims to regulate dynasties, dismantle private armies, and deliver good governance for lasting peace. Dr. Kulidtod also talks about his personal experience of growing up in a conflict zone before becoming a leading scholar of the peace process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a virtual assistant (VA) is now the dream job for most Filipinos, according to a new Remitly study. As one of the growing professions in the remote work sector, VA work has given Filipinos greater access to international job opportunities. Across the Philippines, a growing workforce of remote professionals is serving overseas clients from laid-back hubs like Bohol and El Nido. But behind the flexibility lies a tough reality: social isolation, job insecurity, and zero employee benefits. In this episode, Howie Severino talks to Maria Sucgang, a millennial CEO pioneering a model that networks freelancers to provide the safety nets that foreign employers don’t give. They discuss the potential to keep talent in the provinces, reducing the need for foreign migration, and whether AI threatens the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Nakagaganda ng buhay ang may alam." Viral content creator, University of the Philippines Los Baños professor, and forester Ethan Hernandez shares his journey from overcoming poverty, including sleeping in an abandoned train station, to becoming a leading voice for environmental literacy. Ethan tells Howie Severino how he developed his distinct animated style of storytelling, including incorporating the scientific names of trees in familiar songs. With over 1.3 million followers, he goes beyond science education to shape public opinion on critical environmental issues such as mining, deforestation, and Pax Silica. He talks about training the next generation of science content creators as a vital strategy to combat the plague of online disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics that may be harmful or disturbing to some. Audience discretion is advised. Recent school shootings in Tacloban and Zamboanga — occurring just two months apart — have sparked national soul-searching and heavy speculation over what drives teenagers to commit deadly acts. While popular video games are often blamed, psychologist and crisis response specialist AJ Sunglao urges investigators to look instead at extremist online networks where vulnerable youth are radicalized to inflict harm. Sunglao emphasizes that while these toxic online communities exist globally, school shootings occur primarily in countries with widespread firearm availability, especially the United States which leads the world by far in mass shootings. In both Tacloban and Zamboanga, the teenage shooters accessed unsecured weapons owned by family members or acquaintances. Declaring that student-led shootings have "wrecked our sense of normalcy" (“nawarak ang normalcy"),…

Erratic oil prices and Middle East conflicts are accelerating the global shift toward solar power, a technology widely celebrated as planet-friendly. But the surge in electric vehicles and solar panels conceals a critical trade-off: scaling these technologies carries its own heavy environmental footprint. In an interview with Howie Severino, environmental scientist and geologist Dr. Rene Claveria examines the hidden costs of the green transition. He explains that the batteries needed to store solar energy relies on nickel — a mineral abundant in the Philippines — whose extraction strips fertile topsoil, destroys local vegetation, and threatens clean water supplies. Dr. Claveria also critiques the Philippine government's endorsement of Pax Silica, a global industrial initiative whose water-intensive manufacturing processes risk depleting community water reserves. Offsetting these concerns, he highlights his latest research on an ecological solution called phytoremediation — using specialized plants to absorb…

“When I make a film, it's like a mosaic glass window. It's not planned, it's not distilled like those Hollywood scripts are.” In Part 2 of his conversation with Howie Severino, National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik reflects on his extraordinary transformation from Wharton-educated economist to pioneer of independent Philippine cinema. Following a decision to leave his office life in Paris, Kidlat’s unconventional path led him to work as a jeepney-driving vendor at the 1972 Munich Olympics, live in an artist commune, and get discovered by famed German director Werner Herzog. This chance encounter sparked the creation of his masterpiece, Mababangong Bangungot (Perfumed Nightmare). Throughout his iconoclastic career, Kidlat has proudly worn the traditional bahag (loincloth), even at formal ceremonies. In this episode, he shares the philosophy behind this act, presenting an oral retrospective of an artist who continues to rewrite the rules of filmmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

When acclaimed filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik recently returned his National Artist medallion, it was a rare and striking act of protest. He was lamenting the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) proposed policy to cut college general education requirements from 36 units to 18–21, which critics fear could weaken the humanities, history, ethics, and arts. CHED said the plan aims to streamline these fields rather than remove them and that the proposal remains under review. In a recent conversation, journalist Howie Severino sat down with the artist in his home garden to discuss this unprecedented move. Their discussion turned to Tahimik's own eclectic education. Long before his pivot to art and his self-described identity as a "culture warrior," his path was remarkably diverse: The Accidental Leader: How he "accidentally" became the UP Student Council Chairperson while majoring in speech and drama. The Corporate Ivy: How he went on to earn an MBA from Wharton, one of the world’s leading business schools. The…

"The truth-telling makes the impeachment process worth it.” UP Law School Associate Dean Paolo Tamase explains to Howie Severino the various ways an impeachment trial is different from a regular courtroom trial. He warns against "over-judicialization," or getting bogged down in legal procedures, when an impeachment trial is more of a political process meant to ferret out the truth in service of accountability. Their conversation revisits previous impeachment cases, including the infamous "second envelope" vote that triggered EDSA 2 during the Joseph Estrada trial and the historic conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona. Now that a Vice President is on trial, Atty. Tamase raises intriguing questions, such as in the event of her resignation in the middle of the proceedings, should the trial continue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI expert Jaemark Tordecilla returns to GMA Network for a wide-ranging conversation with Howie Severino on the technology reshaping journalism, education, and everyday life. They are joined by several dozen high school and college students in the podcast’s first-ever recording with a live audience. Jaemark is the former head of digital operations for GMA News, who led the creation of The Howie Severino Podcast at the start of the pandemic. He later took a year-long study break at Harvard, where he examined AI applications in journalism as well as the technology’s potential risks and unintended consequences. One student in the audience raises the idea of an AI-driven “creative renaissance,” sparking a lively exchange on the enduring value of human intelligence in an increasingly automated world. Tune in for that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With former President Duterte set to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, we look back at his formative years, long before he rose to power. “He wished his father saw him become a lawyer.” Journalist and biographer Earl Parreño tells Howie Severino that Duterte idolized his father, Vicente, a former Cabinet secretary and governor of Davao, and deeply loved his mother. In his self-published biography, “Beyond Will and Power,” Parreño traces Duterte’s early exposure to violence, drawing on accounts from close friends and relatives, as well as the former president’s own statements. He details some pivotal moments, including a shooting incident while he was a law student at San Beda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special episode of Howie Severino Presents, the team travels to the northernmost province of the archipelago to look for the last traditional stone houses, a distinctive feature of Batanes that is rapidly disappearing. Some of these houses have been standing for more than a hundred years, a symbol of Batanes’ rugged ingenuity. But recent restrictions on harvesting local wood and other native materials have hampered their repair. Home owners are shifting to cement and more common shelter designs, erasing a unique cultural treasure. Racing against time, a collaborative effort by university-based engineers and architects, the DOST, and indigenous builders has created a prototype of a reinforced traditional house. Is this the solution to a vanishing heritage? Severino and his team journey to a sea-swept corner of Batanes to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has your feed been invaded — by China, America, or any other foreign power? How can you tell? Open-source intelligence analyst Giano Libot explains how foreigners shape and influence public opinion in the Philippines. He discusses how a recent statement by AFP Chief Romeo Brawner was taken out of context and went viral, showing how narratives can be twisted and amplified online. This is the third and final episode in Howie Severino’s special series on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). Libot and Severino unpack how local influencers and bot networks can spread propaganda that originates from foreign state media. Together, they explore how this kind of online meddling undermines trust, distorts public debate, and threatens our democracy. Don’t miss the full conversation—and stay tuned for a special upcoming episode on heritage conservation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In China's influence operations in the world, the Philippines ranked 7th in 2022, according to the study the China Index. In 2024, the Philippines went down the ranking to number 29. Analyst Janina Santos from Doublethink Lab, a think tank that studies Foreign Information Manipulation Interference or FIMI, unpacks China's online influence in the world and how this has pervaded our everyday lives affecting media, the academe, and domestic politics. What does China's influence operations threaten? She explains to Howie Severino in this second installment to a special 3-part series on foreign actors and disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s information battlefield, outside forces are waging influence campaigns using proxies, propaganda, and falsehoods to sway public opinion. This tactic is known as Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). How does FIMI threaten democracies around the world? What’s happening in the Philippines? Prof. Rachel Khan of the University of the Philippines breaks it down. This is Part 1 of a three-part special series uncovering how foreign actors meddle in Philippine politics through disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ang kauna-unahang Miss Philippines na si Pura Villanueva Kalaw, kinikilalang isa rin sa mga pinakamatatalinong babae ng kaniyang panahon. Kaya nang ipaglaban niya ang karapatang bumoto ng mga babae, nakinig ang lahat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sa matagal na panahon, lalaki lang ang nakaboboto sa Pilipinas — hanggang makibaka at mangampanya ang kababaihan. Alamin kung paano unang nakaboto sa halalan ang mga babae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nagtipon ang Katipunan sa Cavite noong 1897 para magkasundo muli. Ngunit nagkagulo nang maghalalan. Lalong lumalim ang hidwaan. Kumalas si Bonifacio. Pinaaresto ni Aguinaldo. Paano naging personal ang alitan nila? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tejeros Convention, Part 1 Para mamagitan sa dalawang paksyon ng Katipunan, dumayo si Andres Bonifacio sa isang pulong sa Cavite na naging snap election. Bakit hindi tanggap ni Bonifacio ang pagkatalo niya? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dating gerilya at mekaniko ng bus, si Pangulong Ramon Magsaysay ay malapit sa masa at nakamobilisa ng kabataan. Walang bahid ng katiwalian. Ngunit hindi niya natapos ang kanyang unang termino. Who was Ramon Magsaysay? A former guerrilla leader and bus mechanic, President Magsaysay was close to the masses and mobilized the youth. He was untainted by corruption scandals. But tragically, he wasn’t able to finish his first term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The youthful presidential candidate Ramon Magsaysay won by a landslide in 1953, propelled by various campaign gimmicks, including the first viral campaign jingle. That catchy tune was even revived during the 1986 people power revolution. This is the first episode of the Philippine election history series of the Howie Severino Presents podcast. Mambo Magsaysay: Ang unang viral campaign jingle Nag landslide victory ang kandidatong si Ramon Magsaysay noong 1953, gamit ang maraming gimik sa kampanya, tulad ng isang trendy na jingle. Binuhay muli ito noong 1986 people power revolution. Ito ang unang episode ng election history podcast ng Howie Severino Presents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pinto Art Museum and Arboretum in Antipolo City stands out for bringing art and nature together in one place. Founded by neurologist Dr. Joven Cuanang, he talks to Howie Severino about his love for trees and plants that started when he was a child. He believes that being surrounded by art and nature is good for your health, and Pinto lets you enjoy both at the same time. Recorded on November 23, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation recorded in August 2022, Jose Mari Chan shares his thoughts on being considered a Christmas icon. Date recorded: August 11, 2022 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zwp2dFiuI4KfSFDxjuPIQ?si=P13hXN_8S9SQQCv_mP_-RQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you love, you will grieve.” In a heartfelt conversation recorded last December 2023, writer Lissa Romero de Guia shares how writing helped her navigate the profound loss of her husband, Kidlat de Guia. As we celebrate the holiday season, Lissa offers insights on how to support and greet those who are grieving, reminding us of the importance of compassion and understanding. Date recorded: December 14, 2023 Listen to the full episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Christmas carmaggedon season. Inclusive mobility advocate Kenneth Abante calls for a shift in thinking to moving people and not cars. Date recorded: June 30, 2023 Listen to the full episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paano nga ba sasagutin ang mga taklesang tanong sa family reunions ngayong Kapaskuhan? Narito ang ilang tips mula sa dating radio host na ngayon ay trauma therapist na si Gang Badoy Capati. Date recorded: December 4, 2022 Puwedeng mapakinggan ang full episode dito: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Acmz5ST3dv2NRFZLgkL7a?si=yVQbF0j_SHeMJL1h90_dMQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holiday season is seen as a time of joy, but not everyone feels like celebrating. Studies show that many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during this time, often marked by anxiety and depression. Psychologist and life coach Ali Gui emphasizes that offering a simple "kumusta ka?" can make a difference for those struggling. It’s crucial to avoid dictating how others should feel, as empathy and understanding are what truly help. Recorded on December 15, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kapampangan culinary artist Claude Tayag as he shares tips on the most flavorful and crunchiest parts! This episode was recorded in 2022. Date recorded: December 5, 2022 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QxMRyM4hOzJDqir6n2T6b?si=HdTN3x91Q7Kl5KaNLY1uCQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celine Murillo has earned a following online as an advocate and storyteller for of the country’s native flora and fauna. In her conversation with Howie Severino recorded in March 2024, Murillo explains her process ofin producing making nature content. Date recorded: March 18, 2024 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pGvLqWAiCoTvLoGvfHcBo?si=9f63765e21b7464a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 US Presidential elections was won by Republican candidate Donald Trump. In a conversation with former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio recorded last March 2024, he discussed the possible impact downsides of a Trump comeback and explained why the Philippines should develop its own territorial defense. Date recorded: March 12, 2024 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vemeaB23eurU0c092M6ZL?si=49b1185f9c7449ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded in 2022, Xiao Chua he reveals that there is evidence that the Katipunan transformed into a revolutionary government with Bonifacio as its leader,thus making him the nation’s first president, and not Emilio Aguinaldo. . Date recorded: November 2022 Listen to the full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/msnu7mp3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For animal bone collector Darrell Blatchley, whales and dolphins are the flagship animals of the Philippines. In this conversation recorded face to face in Davao last April 2024, Blatchley shares his frustration after discovering 40 kg of plastic waste in a whale’s stomach. Date recorded: April 2024 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00ljsM0w1wTPC9bxgktcJn?si=pvLK_-IkT8K5gz801IVzfw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 2024, sinalanta ng bagyong Kristine ang Bicol region at isa sa mga naapektuhan ang Savage Mind bookshop ng Naga-based poet at filmmaker na si Kristian Cordero. Balikan natin ang kaniyang interview noong 2023 tungkol sa munti niyang espasyo na laman ang malawak na mundo ng kultura at kasaysayan. Bakit nga ba hindi niya kayang iwan ang minamahal na Bicol? Let’s help rebuild Savage Mind! https://gogetfunding.com/lets-rebuild-savage-mind/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGSSKRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSfqY8ZwC8B8V8Y4VoyU7FNZ8z8qmAOEw30q_E7n9mJ56Fl-eO3rt4mXvg_aem_OQlE7uFtlYq5ZQblk2D01Q Date recorded: February 2023 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZRHnzHhjsf5kcwMQiQ4gz?si=RM5fNURwT7Ob-grtpOnndg&nd=1&dlsi=86a000ed83f647d5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Parang nasa washing machine ako," ganiyan inilarawan ni Joanna Sustento-Bacsa ang naging karanasan niya noong nanalasa ang Supertyphoon Yolanda sa Tacloban, Leyte noong November 2013. Lima sa kaniyang pamilya ang nasawi. Paano siya nakaligtas? Ang kalamidad ang naging daan para siya’y maging isang climate activist. Date recorded: November 4, 2023 Listen to the full episodes here: PART 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/73xwThBTybl7BYeTRvflro?si=891b0a32a5864ebc PART 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZnFd0CeBFtPAaodYLSkvw?si=e9acd680b4374d30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Alejandro was a visual artist with a singular style and a source of inspiration to many, especially through his battle with cancer, which began in 2016. Even before his health struggles were bouts of depression. When he spoke to Howie in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, he seemed to be projecting both improving health and a bright outlook. His message to those facing similar self-doubt: You don’t have to be anything, you don’t have to accomplish anything, you have every right to be here in this world. Robert touched many with his generosity and a child-like wonder with which he interacted with the world. Listen to the whole episode (Recorded October 2021): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7faZEjus6rDiDas2xMUbL0?si=hJ4ohChFTr6UXf04iYmstQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filipinos are battered and traumatized by flooding. In a conversation with hydrologist Dr. Guillermo Tabios recorded last August 2024, he sees the problem getting worse unless we adopt radical solutions, like changing the direction of rivers. Listen to the whole episode (Recorded August 5, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/14bEWKYyI3evZdrY4QRHCQ?si=CvhW37J6QCKrBAl-O4JV-w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maraming lihim na nakabaon sa “Walled City ng Intramuros.” Para sa popular na tour guide na si Benjamin Canapi, nais niyang bigyang liwanag ang ilan sa madidilim na bahagi ng kasaysayan nito. Tulad nalang ng pagkamatay ng isang pari sa loob ng San Agustin Church. Ano ang totoo sa mga kuwento? Naniniwala ka ba sa multo? Pakinggan ang buong episode (Date recorded: October 26, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uxTaQN034xq6nbo7fPhfl?si=cabb23b0027f4451 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Eric Raymundo a.k.a. Tarantadong Kalbo talks about the journey to iconic political cartooning. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: March 20, 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2916J7cY1rOZboUKUH4fT5?si=ZbIF96RzS3etmhyCajCYTg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, a retired UP professor and the first female Chief Negotiator in the world to sign a final peace accord with a rebel group, talks about how she overcame the biases of male warriors and earned their trust. She was given a Ramon Magsaysay award for her efforts. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: March 21, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dscfKRI6zkQLgJCmB1wkQ?si=6l2C43UTTuyEl9q0KEycYA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of the University of the Philippines, has set out to prove indigenous people can excel if given the same opportunities. He’s already portrayed a key character in a show starring Dingdong Dantes. October marks Indigenous Peoples' Month in the Philippines. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: October 6, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QZ78O7p9TJnTkaSHG0k1M?si=rL9-mNvlTwuehZ5f6nU6fw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pangarap ni Jo Berry ang maging abogado, pero kinailangan niya itong isantabi nang pumasok siya sa showbiz. Ang pagganap niya bilang Atty. Lilet Matias ay tila patikim daw sa career na nais niyang makamit. Ngayong Dwarfism Awareness Month, balikan natin ang convo kasama si Jo kung saan ikinuwento niya ang mga hamon sa kanya bilang “little person” at kung paano niya binago ang pagtingin ng mga tao sa tulong ng mga ginampanan niyang roles. Puwedeng mapakinggan ang full episodes dito (Date recorded: January 23, 2022): Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iAqnaoE8TZYBalrT1VG3a Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g0kOLC4TpB0JXuB45zQVD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we celebrate Teachers' Month this October, TOYM Awardee Sabrina Ongkiko shares the joy of teaching kids despite the challenges of being a public school teacher. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: April 28, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mESdr7UDFBepmxAoPd2wx?si=dGSBEXStRgSLpLO8So_A8g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychiatrist Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal talks about how to discern and manage stress, anxiety and depression. According to her, burnout is a real condition. What are the signs and when do we need to take action? This is our offering for World Mental Health Day, and was excerpted from a longer conversation. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: May 5, 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZcT6aRJ6fsEATZFaL1rEh DOH / National Center for Mental Health Hotlines: Landline: 1-5-5-3 Mobile: 0966-351-4518 or 0917-899-8727 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan cites deep fakes as a major concern in the context of elections all over the world. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: May 7, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/30z3IZMqZAVgjU6fFrvJex?si=DCfoHLDYSu2Am6KuZC5Y2w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Erwan Heussaff and Howie talk about Christmas overeating and how to enjoy the season without being too stressed over gaining too much weight. Catch the full episode here (Month recorded: December 2023): Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50s05WnQG3UN8XaxWg5s3V?si=-69CaUKdT2qKCBWJPfj4XA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 1972, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. placed the entire country under Martial Law. Journalist and filmmaker Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala has produced numerous films including two on martial law in the Philippines — “Batas Militar” and the more recent “11,103” about martial law survivors. Catch the full episode here (Date recorded: August 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kpZiMQQReMhRfSzziwLPH?si=hfh30mOgTiCTQr5ihyH1GA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed director Ramona Diaz shot hundreds of hours of footage of the 2022 political campaigns, which she entitled, “And so it begins.” She tells Howie Severino that her newest film is about the festive feels of political campaigns in the Philippines, made more intense by the surge of volunteerism in the Robredo camp. She tells Howie Severino about her approach to making documentaries and why she doesn’t do sit-down interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deepfake of the President and the hacking of government websites have spotlighted the country’s dire need for cybersecurity experts, according to Usec. Jeffrey Dy. Catch the full episode here (date recorded: May 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lG2DcR4CSUNCg7lnR6rfV?si=BlI3JRzoSpm345QpDZsrfg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to political commentator Ronald Llamas, Presidents and Vice Presidents coming from opposing political positions is not new. Ronald Llamas shares his hot takes on the ongoing Marcos-Duterte feud and shares his insights on what has become of the Kakampink movement. Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes Researcher: Lilian Tiburcio Editor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.