Howie Severino Presents

A former model from a showbiz family, Illac Diaz shifted careers and became a global leader in grassroots renewable energy, bringing solar lights in plastic bottles to rural communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Martika Escobar talks about the importance of collaborative work in the film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When he’s not on stage or on screen, Bart Guingona is tweeting provocations, battling haters, and standing up for the rights of entertainers. He talks to Howie Severino about what motivates him and answers the question: what kind of government support should artists accept?Listen to this episode recorded on August 23, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Michael Tan talks about the relevance of resilience in facing crises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of our conversation, Lila Shahani talks about the controversial open letter she wrote to her Uncle Ed in 2009 and how it affected her family relationships. FVR was always congenial with her yet evaded critical questions whose answers he might have brought to his grave. Listen to this episode recorded on August 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was he a better military man or politician? Lila Ramos Shahani discusses FVR's long and storied career, as well as her memories of him as her doting tito who became her father figure when her own father died when she was very young. She describes him as brilliant yet, like many men of his generation, he possessed a machismo that did not allow him to see women as equals. He was a constitutionalist who staunchly opposed political dynasties which discouraged talented members of his own family from seeking public office. Learn more about the democracy icon through Lila’s unique lens in this conversation recorded on August 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Randy David recalls the time they shifted from the English language to Filipino for serious talk shows on primetime TV.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this convo with Howie, Cong. Joey Salceda covers a lot of ground, from what he learned from FVR to his ideas about taxing Facebook and Netflix, and what he thinks about President Bongbong Marcos’ promise to halve the price of rice.  Listen to this episode recorded on August 8, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Ricky Lee talks about turning misery and pain into a compelling story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tinalakay ng direktor ng The Raya School at publisher ng Adarna Books ang pagtuturo ng kasaysayan, kung paano labanan ang fake news, ang pagbubukas ng paaralan sa panahon ng pandemya, at kung paano nakatulong sa ilang LGBTQIA na mag-aaral ang online classes.Pakinggan ang diskusyong ito na nirekord noong Agosto 2, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a provocative conversation, Prof. Lico recalls the first Marcos regime’s “edifice complex” and how massive structures were used as propaganda. But he also calls the period a golden age for Philippine architecture in its conscious attempt to expand on the genius of the humble Filipino home. Listen to this discussion recorded on July 19, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We are all pedestrians yet pedestrians are the number one not serviced by our Build Build Build infrastructure."Landscape architect and urban historian Paulo Alcazaren dreams of green spaces in the metropolis, gets geeky about sidewalks, recalls what happened to our extensive urban parks, and hails the boom in bicycle lanes.Listen more in this conversation recorded on July 8, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded on June 10, 2021, Ambeth Ocampo talks about the importance of historians educating the public amidst the prevalence of unreliable sources on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a young diver, Anna fell in love with sharks, and has since devoted herself to making them and other creatures of the sea loved by others. She's the founder and leader of “Save Philippine Seas,” a marine education and advocacy group.Dive into this conversation recorded last June 27, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Risa Hontiveros has unfinished business at the Senate—from pandemic recovery to legislation for the welfare of women, children, the LGBTQIA+ community, and indigent sectors. She’s facing the challenges of being the lone opposition winner while a single mother of four children. She talks to us about how she has juggled her time, including the day she had to cast her vote in the Senate while accompanying a daughter in the hospital.Listen to this conversation recorded on June 9, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Ambeth Ocampo talks about his views on colonization in the Philippines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it—award winning director, Isabel Sandoval,  talks about her struggles in the film industry as a transgender woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you see my work ethic in terms of driving, building cars, fixing cars, I'm about results, 'di ba? I always wanted that to speak about my personality rather than I'm trans gender,” says the multifaceted entrepreneur Angie Mead King, who bravely came out as a trans woman back in 2016.Angie looks back on how coming out affected her marriage with model Joey Mead and explains how the Filipino language needs to evolve beyond the word "bakla."Join us as she shares her story about her struggle for acceptance while constantly pursuing new challenges. Tune in to this conversation recorded on June 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Drew Arellano talks about how it was like growing up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it—Howie’s son, Alon Severino, takes this chance to be the interviewer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOYM awardee Dr. Jayeel Cornelio of Ateneo de Manila University thinks generational labels like "millennial" and "Gen Z" are meaningless for Filipinos and even treacherous. The young sociologist explains why, along with the problems of religion in the Philippines and how these affect youths and the LGBTQ+ communities. Listen to this conversation recorded on June 13, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The drug war for the past six years made the Philippines notorious around the world. So why is President Rodrigo Duterte ending his presidency with such high popularity? Dr. Vicente Rafael, history professor at the University of Washington, tries to explain why in this interview and in his new book, "The Sovereign Trickster: Death and Laughter in the Age of Duterte."This episode was recorded on May 17, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We have to communicate better sa mga mahal natin sa buhay na nagtatrabaho abroad,” says Xyza Cruz Bacani, who joined her mother as a domestic helper in Hong Kong when she was 19. In the last eight years, Xyza has evolved from being a DH to a documentary photographer known around the world. In May 2022, she graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a master’s degree in arts and politics. Join us as she shares her story from being a mere observer on the street to historic figure in the world of migrant workers. Tune in to this conversation recorded on May 26, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Ricky Lee talks about his experiences during the martiallaw period and his take on historical revisionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of Randy David’s conversation with Howie Severino, they dwell on the Marcos restoration, which Randy thinks began when the Marcoses returned from exile in 1991. Their new triumph wasn't just due to disinformation, but a complex mix of factors, including the country’s regionalistic nature. Randy also talks about how he relaxes, a lifestyle that blends fast with slow, and lots of reading. He talks about the books he's currently reading to cope with the loss of his beloved wife.This conversation was recorded on May 20, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sociologist, columnist and thought leader Randy David talks to Howie about his career as a pioneering talk show host who created national conversations.That was during what he calls the golden age of Philippine media in the years after EDSA People Power when shows like his helped fertilize and widen the democratic space.But what then has brought us back to another Marcos? He also breaks down the reasons in this conversation recorded on May 20, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, journalist Sheila Coronel talks about the impact of the Marcoses returning to power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“People just want a radical departure.” For political analyst and author Prof. Richard Heydarian, due to frustrations with decades of democratic promises, many Filipinos particularly politically ambivalent median voters, are desperate for change that they would fall for anyone who is “radically different.”  With victory almost certain, another Marcos will occupy Malacañang Palace after the People Power Revolution that ousted his family in 1986.   Heydarian shares his insights on how this may affect Philippine democracy and foreign policy.   Listen more in this conversation recorded on May 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Leloy Claudio talks about the reality behind the “Golden Age” under the past Marcos regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 National Elections became a battle between two parties: the Gobyernong Tapat of Vice President Leni Robredo and UniTeam of former Senator Ferdinand "BBM" Marcos, Jr. According to political science Associate Professor Jean Encinas-Franco of UP, the Marcos camp has been preparing for this moment since the 2000’s. As the votes are being taken into account, we spoke to Prof. Encinas-Franco and discussed the strategies of each candidate and assessed the old and new methods used for the campaign. What factors contributed to make Marcos win this fight? Tune in to this conversation recorded on May 10, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech expert and elections veteran Myla Villanueva heads the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, with nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country. While she emphasizes that the PPCRV is non-partisan, Myla says the group upholds the values mentioned in the preamble of our Constitution—“maka-Diyos, makabayan, makatao, maka-kalikasan”—and urges Filipinos to vote for candidates who embody these.How does the PPCRV work with COMELEC to ensure clean and honest elections in the digital age? Listen in to this conversation recorded on April 26, 2022.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOYM awardee and grade school teacher Sabrina Ongkiko shares stories of heart break and challenges in her decade-long experience as an educator for the youth. In this conversation recorded on April 22, 2022, she tells us of the deep loss in our educational system caused by the pandemic, her insights as a poll worker during the national elections, and what keeps her going despite all odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atty. Ona Caritos, Executive Director of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), has been monitoring the country’s elections since 2007.   In this episode recorded on April 19, 2022, Atty. Ona tells us what election offenses to look out for, the most common form of cheating in past elections, and what we need to know about the current electoral process.   She also shares guidelines on how to make sure you cast your ballot smoothly on election day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the recent episode of The Howie Severino Podcast, vaccinator, COVID communicator, and TOYM awardee Dr. Melvin Sanicas shared his insights about what the scientific community has found out so far about the COVID-19 onslaught, and how effective we have been in de-escalating it to sub-pandemic levels.   But, questions still arise: What vaccine brands have been proven to be extremely effective? After getting your booster shot, when do you need to get vaccinated again? Do we really need to get the booster shot in the first place?   Dr. Sanicas answers some of the most frequently asked COVID-19 related questions, and shares what we have learned so far.  This episode was recorded on April 11, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 2 years has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, affecting rich and poor countries alike, and with the death toll breaching the 6 million mark to date. Vaccinologist, COVID communicator, and 2021 TOYM awardee Dr. Melvin Sanicas weighs in on common questions about the pandemic such as: Is Ivermectin effective? Which vaccine is best? And, is the pandemic nearing its end? As part of scientific research, Dr. Sanicas deliberately infected himself with the virus with the hope of gaining more knowledge and understanding about the deadly disease. Listen as he shares his findings and insights on COVID-19 on this latest episode of The Howie Severino Podcast. This episode was recorded on April 11, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Fatima Gaw, a UP professor and researcher, the Philippines is “Patient Zero” in the global disinformation crisis.The use of networked spreaders of online falsehoods in the 2016 elections foreshadowed what was to come elsewhere in the world.Fatima has compared disinformation to the coronavirus, difficult to detect but highly infectious. Listen as Fatima shares her findings and insights on “fake news” and the algorithms that can target the unaware, trapping them in a web of lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Women’s Month comes to a close, the podcast has a special guest: Sheila Coronel, investigative journalist & former academic dean of Columbia Journalism School. Sheila co-founded the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism in 1989 and began her career on the cusp of Ferdinand Marcos’ ouster. She often highlights the power of the media to make the powerful accountable and the importance of the press in a democracy.In this interview, Sheila reminds us that despite the vilification of journalists and the scourge of disinformation, now is the best time to be a journalist.Listen more in this conversation recorded on March 26, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Dr. Raquel Fortun talks about being a female forensic pathologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Howie Severino brings us back to his days as a High School teacher in Ateneo. The death of one of his former students brought teacher and students back together for the first time in almost 4 decades. Listen as Howie zooms back to a turbulent year in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Inka Magnaye talks about women helping women in amidst online harassment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krysten Boado shares her experience as a hitchhiker who has been traveling across Asia and Europe for more than 5 years. She tells us why she refuses to leave Ukraine despite the imminent danger, and tells us of her love for the Ukrainian people and their culture. She also called for support and specific aid that the stranded Ukrainians need amidst the conflict. This interview was recorded on March 11, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Budjette Tan talks about how much power Filipinas held in the ancient times and how this inspired Trese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filipina travel vlogger Krysten Boado ("Krysten Kaladkarin" to her followers) tells us what it's like to be caught up in the ongoing war between Russian and Ukrainian troops. In Part 1, Krysten shares how she ended up living in Ukraine, and why she chooses to stay. This interview was recorded on March 11, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For theater veteran Chris Millado, the Cultural Center of the Philippines' 50-year history is inextricably tied to the legacy of the Marcoses, who "knew arts and culture could wield a certain power." The CCP's reorientation in 1986 gave artists a platform for freedom of expression, and there are recent efforts to digitize and make arts education accessible to more Filipinos. But in the age of disinformation, what lies ahead?This episode was recorded on February 24, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, economist and professor Solita “Winnie” Monsod talks about how women are better at responding to crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In nearly 20 years of hosting a travel show, Drew Arellano has learned that travel is indeed the best form of education.  As a father of 4, he would want his kids to appreciate it as much as he does. But when the pandemic hit in 2020, like many of us, Drew stayed home and spent quality time with his family. How has COVID-19 changed his life as a traveler, husband and a father? Join us as he plays “Who’s who?” with Howie and shares secrets between him and wife, Iya Villania, at the end of the episode. This was recorded on February 23, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Huwag ka nang umiyak, malaya na tayo.” This is what Leloy Claudio’s grandfather told him as he was being cradled in his early years. Just a toddler when the EDSA Revolution happened, historian Leloy Claudio has focused much of his research on the political events of that era.He breaks down the political and economic circumstances that led to the fall of the Marcos regime and assesses how it got us to where we are now. This episode was recorded on Feb. 17, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Jo Berry, the values her father and mother taught her led her to success. Also, a good deal of life experiences helped her to act spontaneously in front of the camera. Learn more about Jo Berry’s life and career in this episode recorded on January 23, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Berry was just 12 years old the first time Howie Severino met her in 2006. Fast forward to 2022, she’s now a game-changer in the world of showbiz, inspiring and representing little people like her. In Part 1 of our conversation, Jo will open up for the first time  about the most challenging period  in her life—the passing of her father and brother due to COVID.This episode was recorded on January 23, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it really impossible for love to change a person? Are you required to tell your partner everything? When is it harmless and when is it cheating? How to be alone but not lonely? In part 2 of our Valentine's special, Doc Anna takes on relationship FAQs with real-world advice and practical tips.  This episode was recorded on February 7, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.