The Howie Severino Podcast

National Artist for Music and the one and only Maestro Ryan Cayabyab reveals that during the pandemic, he was able to compose over 30 songs, compared to only about four songs in almost a decade. But he also admitted that the pandemic changed the way he does his profession. How did musicians like him adjust to the current set-up and what else makes him busy lately? Learn more in the first part of o...

In case you missed it, Kara David talks about her college days and the challenges she faced before shifting to journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howie chats with Professor Tony La Viña, one of the conveners of  MAD or the Movement Against Disinformation, on how social media platforms influence people’s choices in the coming elections and how they are calling for a “more robust approach” to moderating election-related disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of Alon #AsksHowie, the conversation turns heartwarming as Howie shares his experience on being a dad to a GenZ-er. He shares how parenthood changed his outlook, especially in living a healthier lifestyle after having a kid late in life. This interview was recorded on November 24, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special #AskHowie episode, Howie Severino answers all the personal questions from his teenage son and unico hijo, Alon Severino. Howie shares his most interesting experience from his college years, his learnings as a veteran journalist, and his love of plants as a certified “plantito”.  This interview was recorded on November 24, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Creative Director Caesar Cosme and comedian Michael V. share their secret formula to the success of Bubble Gang’s 25-year existence, making them one of the longest-running TV programs produced by GMA Network.  They share how comedic sensibilities as well as sensitivities have changed through the years and why it’s of utmost importance to give the gift of laughter, especially during these tryi...

In case you missed it, Dr. Raquel Fortun weighed in on how first responders should handle mass disasters such as the Maguindanao Massacre. Warning: Graphic content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rarely do we get a chance to talk to someone like Dr. Michael Tan, a medical anthropologist and professor emeritus, about almost everything under the sun.  In this conversation, he shared with us his observation about the famous Pinoy value – resiliency. Are Pinoys really resilient or do we just accept our fate no matter what? He also talked about the dangerous effects of social media on our...

Howie Severino discusses the delicate balance between biases and fairness in journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alyx Arumpac’s film ‘Aswang’ made history as the first documentary to win Best Picture at the 44th Gawad Urian Awards. In this interview, she shares the power of documentaries in showing the truth amidst the proliferation of misinformation. She talks about her laborious three-year journey and looks back on the emotional toll and horrific encounters she went through while producing the film. This e...

Want to be a good feature reporter? Veteran journalist Howie Severino shares some tips.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly engaged Kapuso star, Dennis Trillo, has made waves overseas with his appearance on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival. He joins the podcast to tell us how it was like to be among Hollywood greats, such as Bong Joon-ho and Chloe Zhao.  He details how his past and present projects continue to impact audiences and shares his love for music. This episode was recorded on October 29,...

Doctor Raquel Fortun is undoubtedly the most popular forensic pathologist in the country. In this pre-Halloween episode, she shares with us that she doesn’t believe in ghosts, and in fact, she’s more afraid of the living than of the dead. She also tells us how her medical detective work is vital in uncovering the truth. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2021 and contains discussions of grap...

In one of our most honest & open interviews to date, we talk to visual artist and teacher Robert Alejandro. He talks about how he feels like “a walking miracle” in his healing journey against cancer and why he chooses to be an inspiration despite the challenges he's facing. He also tells us how art has helped him. Be inspired by Robert's story in this interview recorded last October 14, 2021....

In part 2 of our interview, Kuya Kim Atienza talks about how he overcame his near-death experiences. He also shared the many lessons he learned in his colorful television career. So, what's next for Kuya Kim? Learn more in this episode recorded on October 12, 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a lot of excitement when Kuya Kim Atienza finally announced that he is now a Kapuso. Now, he's back on primetime TV with a new segment on 24 Oras and a new show called "Dapat Alam Mo!"  In part 1 of this interview, we talked to Kuya Kim about this big career move and his overall journey as a television personality. How did he start on TV? And yes, there will be lots and lots of triv...

Happy six months to our podcast! To celebrate this milestone, here's a fun episode with our host Howie Severino. In this episode, Howie will answer questions submitted by our listeners. How did Howie become a journalist? Who is his dream interview? What is his favorite Netflix show? Let's find out in this fun #AskHowie episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Jessica Soho talked about the youth and how they can make our world a better place.  Know more about Jessica's thoughts in this excerpt. For the full episode, click here: https://spoti.fi/3Aclb74 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Manahan, also known as Mr. M, is the man that launched the most important showbiz personalities in the Philippines. His eye for stardom is legendary and now he's bringing his talent to the Kapuso network. In this episode, he talks about the x-factor and what makes a superstar. Listen to this episode recorded on September 22, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, Dingdong Dantes talked fondly about his interesting nickname and how it helped him become the superstar he is today. Listen to the full episode here: https://spoti.fi/34ljird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Paredes joins us in the second part of our Martial law special. He recalls his days as an idealistic youth whose parents were both political detainees.  He tells us how the APO Hiking society was formed amidst turbulent times and how their music and popularity inspired a nation under a newly declared Martial Law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 21 marks the anniversary of the declaration of Martial law, one of the darkest times in our nation's history.  In this special episode, we talk to personalities who experienced what it is like to live during the Marcos regime. For Part 1, former priest and political detainee Ed dela Torre reflects on the effects of Martial law, the prevalent historical revisionism today, and why it...

What's on the mind of the great Ricky Lee? With almost 200 films under his belt including the classics Himala, Jaguar, and Anak, Ricky Lee is no doubt an icon of Philippine cinema.  In this episode, we learn more about his creative process and why he thinks being kind is important in order to be a good writer. Listen to this episode recorded on September 13, 2021.  Hosted on Acast. See a...

Raffy Tima is one of the very few Filipino journalists who was able to cover Afghanistan on the cusp of change. He takes us back to his most unforgettable war coverages and tells us how he became one of the pioneers of drone journalism in the Philippines. This interview was recorded on August 31, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us are familiar with Inka Magnaye's story. How she shot to fame in early 2020, thanks to her video doing the Philippine Airlines in-flight spiels with mom and colleague Lindy Pellicer. That Inka comes from a family of voice talents, and hosts "Sleeping Pill," the first Filipino ASMR podcast. But few are probably aware that it took a freak accident, a penchant for self-learning, and two dec...