Howie Severino Presents

Born and raised in the US, Bryan explains why he became a Filipino citizen.A Philippine resident for 17 years, he has started multiple ventures with bamboo being a main component, including the popular bambike tours of Intramuros.He tells Howie Severino about the impact of restricting car use in Intramuros in favor of pedestrians and bikers, and why bamboo can help save the planet.Speaking from his seaside base in Batangas, the social entrepreneur shows Howie his latest bamboo creation, sitting on the ocean and ready for action.Producer: Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Filipino-American Bryan Benitez McClelland came to the Philippines after college thinking he would stay for six months. 17 years later, he’s settled in the country running bicycle tours, advocating bamboo and trying to protect Batangas’s coastal environment. He’s even become a Filipino citizen who votes in every election.He tells Howie Severino what made him stay and how his bamboo bike company survived the pandemic.He’s taken up an extreme water sport called “wing foiling,” which has taken him far from shore and made him appreciate the sea environment in new ways.Producer: Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Sustento Bacsa lost five members of her family due to super typhoon Yolanda. She’s now at the forefront of fighting for climate justice.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZnFd0CeBFtPAaodYLSkvw?si=IWZKfJlhTReWPPFbsb2OgQ&nd=1&dlsi=8b750ac33f8e4d43 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ReyesResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jay-r Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YJmomP7JtP0ZtP8bsZiqo?si=GzXO6kUpTQC_WJ3iKkl-6A&nd=1&dlsi=b8b241cc71154e47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-BautistaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jay-r MagtotoLINK: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/911574/jv-ejercito-wattah-wattah-failure-of-leadership/story/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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. Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i9JGl5yhEZ4KkQpyy9TTV?si=_FLdhLR-Qz-wJowQyFgBKw&nd=1&dlsi=d0a782e56c844377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social entrepreneur Mark Gersava became a TOYM awardee on the strength of his out-of-the-box ideas, including bamboo straws and toothbrushes. A vocal advocate of bamboo, he credits eating bamboo shoots as a child with developing his brain and enabling him to rise from poverty.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr MagtotoLinks: https://bambuhay.ph/https://www.facebook.com/bambuhayphhttps://www.instagram.com/bambuhayph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the boonies of Sultan Kudarat province in Mindanao, where conflict would force his community to evacuate, Mark Gersava found a way to finish college. He eventually ended up in an office in Makati where he is thriving as a “social entrepreneur.” He explains to Howie Severino how an innovative, conscience-driven businessman can compete against hard-core capitalists. His main product? Plantable bamboo toothbrushes.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr MagtotoLinks: https://bambuhay.ph/https://www.facebook.com/bambuhayphhttps://www.instagram.com/bambuhayph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hnPERo0VvwfYOkcFpkh7N?si=PrnJTtTRQ9ujHtGoS9Kyrw&nd=1&dlsi=55190f4a46784f1c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darrell Blatchley is a Bisaya-speaking American missionary’s son with an unusual passion: he collects the bones of animals that humans have killed through pollution and displays them for education. The founder of the D’Bone Collector’s Museum in Davao, Blatchley talks to Howie about bearing the stench of dead animals, cleaning the bones of whales and crocodiles, and how our plastic waste is causing the deaths of countless creatures.Producer: Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr MagtotoLinks:https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/talakayan/905155/darrell-blatchley-ang-bone-collector-sa-davao-na-pinagdalhan-ng-bungo-ni-mali/story/https://youtube.com/@uncleddbonecollector?si=-EcMjfC_8ZBEE3vX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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.Catch the full episode here:Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4H2geah3eJYmqazyvY8hyI?si=4e336d0cbbdb457bPart 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zCGAXi6yPduwKQVtCWVsL?si=0302398624e94a95 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we celebrate "Pride Month" this June, the national convenor of Pantay, a youth-led gender equality advocacy group and Pride Ph, Vince Liban, talks to Howie Severino about the state of LGBT rights in the Philippines. He explains why, in a society with wide acceptance of LGBTs, the SOGIE equality bill has languished in Congress for 24 years. The recent pronouncement of Pope Francis that priests can now bless same-sex couples was a win, says Liban, and can help open minds to the possibility of legalizing same-sex marriage.#TheHowieSeverinoPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The national convenor of Pantay, a youth-led gender equality advocacy group and Pride PH, Vince Liban, talks to Howie Severino about the state of LGBT rights in the Philippines. He explains why, in a society with wide acceptance of LGBTs, the SOGIE equality bill has languished in Congress for 24 years. The recent pronouncement of Pope Francis that priests can now bless same-sex couples was a win, says Liban, and can help open minds to the possibility of legalizing same-sex marriage.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently discovered Spanish military memoirs reveal that after Filipino revolutionary troops defeated the Spanish colonial army in 1898, the Filipinos treated their prisoners of war with honor.According to the newly translated and published memoirs of Spanish military doctor Dr. Santos Rubiano, they were detained in the homes of wealthy Filipinos in Batangas, fed well and freed a little more than a year later. The revealing memoirs were recently found and translated by a young historian, Renz Katigbak, a Filipino immigrant to the US who learned Spanish so he could research obscure texts in the archives of Spain. Howie Severino talks to Renz about what the Spanish account adds to our knowledge of the period and how he stumbled on the Rubiano memoirs, which have never been mentioned in history books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toym Imao shares how his multicultural upbringing influenced his art.Catch the full episode here:Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/03b5s6bZOU9hM0n9PefTS3?si=aNldmKpATxqHPHXQxyd9QwPart 2:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7i4XVaXt8U72jrKkTTIUXv?si=ua7WfqXTRL2Q06Gr7ZQt6Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently discovered Spanish military memoirs reveal that after Filipino revolutionary troops defeated the Spanish colonial army in 1898, the Filipinos treated their prisoners of war with honor.According to the newly translated and published memoirs of Spanish military doctor Dr. Santos Rubiano, they were detained in the homes of wealthy Filipinos in Batangas, fed well and freed a little more than a year later. The revealing memoirs were recently found and translated by a young historian, Renz Katigbak, a Filipino immigrant to the US who learned Spanish so he could research obscure texts in the archives of Spain. Howie Severino talks to Renz about what the Spanish account adds to our knowledge of the period and how he stumbled on the Rubiano memoirs, which have never been mentioned in history books.Producer: Ivy Andrada BautistaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jay-r Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 12 marks the anniversary of the nation’s independence. Manolo Quezon, grandson of former president Manuel L. Quezon, breaks down the reasons why this date is contentious.Catch the full episode here:Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5te9kCRiYe0aHpsJJhN1pG?si=FWVBK-oWQJujsIOHUM1hVQPart 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2H0jEZrQB4djgrr4109Rlk?si=SrA3opBSSyKJl6G1pG46Sw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last May, a flotilla of over 100 Filipino civilian boats traveled to Philippine waters claimed by China. Organized by the Atin Ito collation, it was a dangerous expedition that sailed past China’s military ships. After delivering supplies to fishermen, placing “Atin Ito” markers, and returning to the Luzon mainland unscathed, the coalition declared the mission a victory. Emman Hizon, co-convenor of the Atin Ito coalition, describes to Howie Severino the risks and tensions on the high seas, and their meticulous preparation to avoid harassment by China’s maritime forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one sees an end soon to the standoff in the West Philippine Sea. But organizers of the recent civilian missions to Philippine waters claimed by China want to see more of the same by people from various walks of life, helping unite Filipinos around a common assertion of sovereignty. Emman Hizon, co-convenor of the Atin Ito coalition, tells Howie Severino that maybe Filipinos can even finally jet ski there.Hizon says that the WPS issue has shifted public opinion on China, fueling the rise of a new Filipino nationalism. Where nationalists in a previous era were allied with China, younger generations are seeing China as an adversary and the US as less of a threat.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last May, a flotilla of over 100 Filipino civilian boats traveled to Philippine waters claimed by China. Organized by the Atin Ito coalition, it was a dangerous expedition that sailed past China’s military ships. After delivering supplies to fishermen, placing “Atin Ito” markers, and returning to the Luzon mainland unscathed, the coalition declared the mission a victory. Emman Hizon, co-convenor of the Atin Ito coalition, describes to Howie Severino the risks and tensions on the high seas, and their meticulous preparation to avoid harassment by China’s maritime forces. Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iconic landmark on the Pasig River famously burned in 2023. Ivan Henares, Secretary General of UNESCO's National Comission of the Philippines, explains its historical and cultural value.Catch the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xeeZfoPWN3kPfOVl2LLc7?si=4ZW-INY8TraMHGmBrMuT5w%0A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27-year-old artist Renren Galeno’s parents used to ask her that question. Not anymore, not after her illustrations were part of “Searching for Maura,” a ground-breaking investigative report in the Washington Post that was a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes. Discovered because of her comics on climate anxiety, the Davao native gave a unique Filipino perspective to a major American journalism project that unearthed a long-buried scandal involving the US government’s Smithsonian Museum. The project also blew open a hidden part of Philippine history that saw Filipinos displayed in a human zoo at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Galeno tells Howie Severino how she convinced her parents that art was a viable career choice and what it was like to collaborate with investigative journalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27-year-old artist Renren Galeno’s parents used to ask her that question. Not anymore, not after her illustrations were part of “Searching for Maura,” a ground-breaking investigative report in the Washington Post that was a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes. Discovered because of her comics on climate anxiety, the Davao native gave a unique Filipino perspective to a major American journalism project that unearthed a long-buried scandal involving the US government’s Smithsonian Museum. The project also blew open a hidden part of Philippine history that saw Filipinos displayed in a human zoo at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Galeno tells Howie Severino how she convinced her parents that art was a viable career choice and what it was like to collaborate with investigative journalists. Producer: John Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr MagtotoLinks:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Illustrated Reporting and Commentaryhttps://www.pulitzer.org/finalists/claire-healy-nicole-dungca-and-ren-galeno-contributor-washington-post [VIDEO] Searching for Maura - The Washington Posthttps://youtu.be/O3aBxOv5txc?si=SNOHPoo8FXCNwNuL[ILLUSTRATED REPORT] Searching for Maura - The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/history/interactive/2023/maura-philippines-smithsonian-brain-collection/ I pray you're born with gills https://www.10yearstosavetheworld.com/comics/ren-galeno?itemId=08s7zppb5cfnn1wugc7i2gfml69s7uOther works of Ren Galenoyhttps://rengaleno.ph.online/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the war in Israel and Gaza broke out, Palestinian-Filipino beauty queen Zahra Saldua set aside her commercial gigs to speak out about what’s at stake.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58PLwAfc00f9NPGkL6hkEG?si=a37b23f6fb514ffc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howie Severino talks to Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, a leading advocate for female athletes and host of the ground-breaking podcast, “Go Hard Girls.” Ceej describes the impact of Olympic gold medalist Hidlyn Diaz and US basketball star Caitlin Clark, while bemoaning the lack of professional opportunities for women to play in the Philippines. Braving the online backlash, she has famously called out the objectification of women athletes, misogyny in sports, and violence against women. She also talks about working in the lion’s den of the PBA, a league she is influencing in her job as a social media producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howie Severino talks to Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, a leading advocate for female athletes and host of the ground-breaking podcast, “Go Hard Girls.” Ceej describes the impact of Olympic gold medalist Hidlyn Diaz and US basketball star Caitlin Clark, while bemoaning the lack of professional opportunities for women to play in the Philippines. Braving the online backlash, she has famously called out the objectification of women athletes, misogyny in sports, and violence against women. She also talks about working in the lion’s den of the PBA, a league she is influencing in her job as a social media producer. Producer: Ivy Andrada BautistaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jay-r Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is still making history, but Philippine historian Vicente Rafael at the University of Washington already weighs in, and explains why he titled his book on Duterte “The Sovereign Trickster.”Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SPJGEXOPsqK9ePlmRT8ZW?si=d9a2d80ec1984ab5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s still the early days of AI in the Philippines, but journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan describes how AI tools can already impact journalism, from the basic task of transcribing interviews to combing dense COA reports in search of patterns and red flags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[AI Series Part 2] It’s still the early days of AI in the Philippines, but journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan describes how AI tools can already impact journalism, from the basic task of transcribing interviews to combing dense COA reports in search of patterns and red flags. Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jayr Magtoto LINKShttps://pulitzercenter.org/people/karol-ilaganhttps://chat.openai.com/g/g-6UlXp281z-coa-beat-assistanthttps://pcij.org/2024/05/03/ai-is-here-a-powerful-tool-for-journalists-if-used-properly/https://pulitzercenter.org/journalism/initiatives/ai-accountability-network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. In case you missed it, director Ivan Payawal talks about combining BL tropes and the lived experiences of LGBT members in making the hit YouTube boys’ love series “Gameboys.”Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72iwF4W3f6cVJE9zDHpg70?si=4WdV8cI6QOi6OH89yyE6BQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[AI Series Part 1] We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes’ potential for real danger.Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they’re now also considered an advanced form of disinformation with often malicious intent.Our podcast guest Jeffrey Dy is the government’s undersecretary for Information and Communications Technology. He describes the rapid response of the government to the deepfake president’s order to the military. He also talks about hacking attacks on government that were traced to China, although not necessarily its government.He says that the country will need 300,000 cybersecurity professionals to handle the wave of deepfakes and other cyber threats on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[AI Series Part 1] We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes’ potential for real danger.Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they’re now also considered an advanced form of disinformation with often malicious intent. Our podcast guest Jeffrey Dy is the government’s undersecretary for Information and Communications Technology. He describes the response of the government to the deepfake president’s order to the military (the deepfake was taken down by YouTube after a few hours and monitored automatically for any reappearance).He says that the country will need 300,000 cybersecurity professionals to handle the wave of deepfakes and other cyber threats on the horizon. Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Hya Bendaña – Ateneo alum and daughter of jeepney driver – shares her lived experience with this iconic mode of transport.Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LjwLebikKSV9IdXOWsOyQ?si=c82c2eccf1ac4dbe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who says podcasts have to be only audio? Introducing part 2 of this landmark “audiozine” episode on Sherwin Felix, the millennial food content creator behind the digital archive Lokalpedia, which has a unique heritage take on Philippine cuisine. This podcast has always had a video counterpart posted on certain platforms, but video only of the online interviews. One of Howie’s I-Witness documentaries was repurposed for a podcast episode. To produce this audiozine our podcast team actually had to leave our homes. Shooting on location for the first time, we went to the Taal lakeshore in Batangas to produce video of Sherwin in a natural setting with a table of little known Philippine heirloom food ingredients. It was a refreshing respite from our usual zoom encounters with thought leaders. Don’t get used to it. This format is a special occasion to mark this podcast’s third anniversary. We will continue to innovate and occasionally produce audiozines. Our team enjoyed producing this one as it was a chance to see each other face to face as well as hold, smell and taste the delectable objects our guest was talking about with so much passion. Producer: Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naga-based poet and filmmaker Kristian Sendon Cordero talks about his quirky “Savage Mind” bookshop and why he has no plans of living anywhere else but Bicol.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZRHnzHhjsf5kcwMQiQ4gz?si=RM5fNURwT7Ob-grtpOnndg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever tasted “aruyuy” aka siling duwag? How about bangkiling, tabungaw, and pahutan? You may not know what you’re missing. In a leveled-up version of this podcast, Howie Severino invites foodie influencer Sherwin Felix to his home in Batangas to talk about delicious Philippine fruits and vegetables hidden in plain sight. The millennial behind Lokalpedia, the popular food heritage digital archive, Sherwin assembled for our cameras a wide variety of heirloom foods foraged from nature that have long been part of Filipino cuisine. But these have been neglected or forgotten because of the advent of fast food and foreign flavors. Lokalpedia has a growing audience that’s interested in rediscovering Philippine food biodiversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 3rd anniversary, podmates! In line with our celebration, we have something in store for you! Introducing the audiozine – a first in Philippine podcasts wherein magazine meets audio! Here, we will talk about a variety of topics ranging from rare native berries to the common items in the Bahay Kubo song.Catch this episode on April 26, 2024, Friday on all streaming and social media platforms of GMA Integrated News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trauma Journalist Patricia Evangelista shares the stories behind her celebrated book. Catch the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bT1bMmvUnRLEEG2ijh4QC?si=8G_75w90St2pGug6qEULXg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Baybayin, calligraphy for the world"The millennial artist Taipan Lucero calls his art CalligraFilipino, applying an Asian art form to the Filipino pre-colonial script Baybayin. He has taken his art overseas where he’s demonstrated it at US universities, Google headquarters, and even at a Golden State Warriors basketball game. It’s his way of honoring Filipino heritage while calling for more teaching of Filipino scripts. #TheHowieSeverinoPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The millennial artist Taipan Lucero calls his art CalligraFilipino, applying an Asian art form to the Filipino pre-colonial script Baybayin. He has taken his art overseas where he’s demonstrated it at US universities, Google headquarters, and even at a Golden State Warriors basketball game. It’s his way of honoring Filipino heritage while calling for more teaching of Filipino scripts.Link: https://www.taipanlucero.com/---Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April rings in Filipino food month. Kapampangan Chef Claude Tayag describes Filipino Cuisine” as a symphony of sweet, sour, and salty in a single bite.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40jHRX3Ln6adjNU58z2Kdb?si=3tagRka0SOuijFgGnL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Eric Tayag speaks with Howie Severino on the eve of his retirement after 35 years of government service. He talks about how he started using his zumba moves in health campaigns and the challenge of preventing children’s deaths amid a global vaccine shortage. Is the pandemic over? When should we still wear masks? Why is there a pertussis outbreak? Why did many believe the anti-vaxxers? Dr. Tayag provides clear answers without having to dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Eric Tayag speaks with Howie Severino on the eve of his retirement after 35 years of government service. He talks about how he started using his zumba moves in health campaigns and the challenge of preventing children’s deaths amid a global vaccine shortage. Is the pandemic over? When should we still wear masks? Why is there a pertussis outbreak? Why did many believe the anti-vaxxers? Dr. Tayag provides clear answers without having to dance.CREDITSProducer: Ivy Andrada-BautistaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOYM Awardee and Young Inventor Angel Palma tells the story behind her affordable air-con that uses no harmful refrigerants and less electricity than conventional air-conditioners.Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qhsg7mIZRTL98e0zmLaAK?si=_rzmdXruSRW762Ihmel79g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of the pandemic unleashed a flood of tourists around the Philippines that is wreaking havoc on fragile ecosystems. Environmental planner Chen Mencias has been advising local governments to aim for "high value, low volume," and involve local communities in tourism enterprises. She gives hot takes on the Chocolate Hills controversy and the Boracay model of development. And she lists the ways that Filipinos can be responsible tourists, and mentions two localities where local governments are managing their tourism sustainably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of the pandemic unleashed a flood of tourists around the Philippines that is wreaking havoc on fragile ecosystems. Environmental planner Chen Mencias has been advising local governments to aim for "high value, low volume," and involve local communities in tourism enterprises. She gives hot takes on the Chocolate Hills controversy and the Boracay model of development. And she lists the ways that Filipinos can be responsible tourists, and mentions two localities where local governments are managing their tourism sustainably. Links: https://youtu.be/k5h6DmJUy-I?si=Ju0thUPfD_Db-K4nhttps://youtu.be/Y2Xt6snaUk4?si=zL1W3zzk2P85b1lJhttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/85JY3SGrnW6rPZxc/?mibextid=TRmnTU&startTimeMs=3000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqRJV3pJniUProducer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British royal family has been the talk of the town. On March 22, 2024, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer following her abdominal surgery in January. In case you missed it, BBC Royal Correspondent Jonny Dymond shares his thoughts on covering the British Royal Family. Listen to the full episode here:Upload: March 7, 2024https://open.spotify.com/episode/4J8IFbRKTNWAN7DlSCgHzT?si=i0FBg4GDSMidHDAC_xl_Jw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic locked down many and made them homebodies. But in 2022, married couple Celine and Dennis Murillo left home and spent more than a year on the road, traveling around the Philippines in a camper van they called Eli. They shared their awe at the wonders of the country on YouTube before Celine began a Tiktok series on the native trees and plants they saw on their journeys.In this first part of her conversation with Howie Severino, Celine talks about the practicalities of life on the road – where did they shower and go to the toilet, did they ever feel unsafe, how did they earn a living?Solving those issues enabled her to produce unique educational content about Philippine biodiversity, including showing live specimens of colorful species depicted in monochrome on the country’s money (“Saribuhay sa Salapi”).Celine explains that focusing on the nation’s native species is part of her mission to “decolonize” the public’s view of nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On her popular nature vlog, Celine Murillo constantly identifies plants and animals by their scientific names aside from their common or local names. She stresses that having this knowledge is part of knowing your environment and can even save your life. Part of that essential awareness is why native tree species should be planted and not foreign species, such as the mahogany trees that are seen growing in many places, part of an ill-advised government reforestation program. Does she ever get tempted to call out those who do wrong to the environment? Celine shares her take on that and on her growing influence on TikTok and elsewhere.Producer: Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.