Power Talks with Pia Arcangel

The journey of prominent entrepreneur Mary Grace Dimacali only started with her love for experimenting with baking recipes and her "-ber month" fruitcakes that became an unexpected hit. Her iconic ensaymadas and cheese rolls propelled her business further, so that the Cafe Mary Grace CEO turned one small kiosk of homemade baked goods into multiple cafes nationwide! Now, the business known for “the...

“If you have an intention, be very loyal to it. It will happen one day.”    From Miss World Megan Young to Miss International Kylie Versoza, to PPop Kings SB19 and global star Gwen Stefani, internationally-acclaimed Filipino designer Francis Libiran has dressed them all.    Did he unconsciously manifest these from dreams into reality, by doing a secret routine?    Fin...

“ The winner of that night was really the Philippines.”  Chef Chele Gonzalez, the DJ-turned-culinary driving force behind Gallery by Chele, could not have been happier for the Philippines. Along with several establishments, Gallery by Chele received a classic Michelin star and a green star last October for upholding gastronomic excellence and environmental integrity—a first for the country. C...

“With no justice, there wouldn’t be peace.” Palestinian Ambassador to the Philippines Mounir Anastas traces the origins of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. He also describes how this year’s observance took a more somber tone, with traditional ceremonies set aside because of the situation in Gaza. Watch the FULL EPISODE of Power Talks with Pia Arcangel. YT: https://w...

ORIGIN STORY NI LAV DIAZ 🎬 Mala-pelikula rin ang buhay ng batikang direktor na si Lav Diaz. Sa episode na ito, ikinuwento ni Lav Diaz kung paano ang kanyang naging buhay bago siya mapadpad sa mundo ng pelikula. Mula sa pagiging police beat reporter hanggang sa pagiging PA sa film sets, paano nga ba naging ganap na direktor si Lav? Alamin sa video! Panoorin ang FULL EPISODE ng Power Talks wit...

“When you mention Bethlehem, when you mention Jerusalem, think about Palestine.”  This is the message of Palestinian Ambassador to the Philippines Mounir Anastas ahead of the holiday and Christmas season, as he sits down with Pia Arcangel to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.  Watch this special episode of Power Talks as Ambassador Anastas discus...

"For Philippine cinema, for Filipino pride."   Ito ang pahayag ng batikang filmmaker na si Lav Diaz, ang henyo sa likod ng historical epic na "Magellan" at marami pang award-winning films na isinasalaysay ang human condition.   Sa panayam na ito kasama si Pia Arcangel, alamin ang mga interes ni Diaz sa labas ng moviemaking, ang kanyang opinyon sa artificial intelligence (A.I.), at ang da...

Ballet Philippines President Kathleen Nolasco Lior-Liechtenstein ushered a new era for the country’s premiere dance institution when she took ballet to the digital world. But why did she only accept the position of President nine years after the initial offer? Pia Arcangel finds out in this interview. As an “untier of knots,” Ms. Liechtenstein opened an online theater for dancers to perform, and c...

ALWAYS A SERVICE! 👨🏻‍⚕️🩺 Para kay Dr. Saturnino “Bong” Javier, Co-CEO ng Makati Medical Center, hindi raw dapat pera ang main goal sa pagpili ng medical profession kundi commitment at tunay na paglilingkod sa kapwa. Ibinahagi rin niya ang kanyang mga karanasan, mula noong nangangarap pa lamang siyang maging doktor hanggang sa paggawa ng mabibigat na desisyon bilang healthcare leader sa gitna ng...

"Money is not our main goal in rendering this kind of commitment or service.”    Makati Medical Center’s interim Co-CEO Dr. Saturnino “Bong” Javier was just a neophyte medical director when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Philippines. Known for fearlessly admonishing those who disregarded quarantine rules, he successfully steered their institution through a global health crisis.  &nbs...

WEDDING GIFTS TURNED INTO A BIG BRAND?! Kilala ang pangalang Hortaleza sa likod ng mga malalaking brand na na kinalakihan ng maraming Pilipino. Ang tanyag na family name na ito, nagsimula sa isang simpleng pangarap at kapital na ₱12,000 wedding gift na natanggap ng founders na sina Dr. Rolando at Rosalinda Hortaleza. Ibinahagi ng mga anak nilang sina Alfonso at Alexone kung paano nagsimula ang neg...

Alfonso Hortaleza used to go around selling products to sari-sari stores from a van, while his brother, Alexone, started as a Brand Associate for their product. Before leading Prime Global’s companies, the sons of Rolando and Rosalinda Hortaleza — the couple behind HBC and Splash Corporation — learned the ropes from the ground up.  As Pia Arcangel recalls in their conversation, hearing the na...

After changing careers, moving back home, battling cancer and so much more, Rita Nazareno has no regrets. In fact, she'll say this is the happiest she’s ever been. An Emmy Award-winning Television Creative Services Producer, she later on became Creative Director of ZACARIAS 1925, a Philippine brand specializing in hand-woven bags and home accessories. She is also a part of the Nazareno/Lichauco du...

“I have too many guilty pleasures.”   Known as the Grand Dame of Philippine Opera, Professor Emeritus Fides Cuyugan-Asensio looks back on her bright and colorful career as distinguished coloratura soprano, librettist, director and educator. Does she have any regrets? Pia Arcangel interviews a truly remarkable artist in this episode of Power Talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

What makes a design truly unforgettable?  Pia Arcangel takes us inside the fascinating mind of industrial designer, CEO and Creative Director Kenneth Cobonpue whose work has won multiple international and local awards including the Pratt Legends Award by the Pratt Institute, the first Designer of the Year Award by Maison et Objet Asia and the first Gawad CCP Para sa Sining Award for Design. T...

It's giving young and empowered! Get ready to be inspired by the story of Mae Layug-Madriñan, founder and CEO of Get Ready With Me (GRWM) Cosmetics.  Mae shares her journey from nurse to beauty content creator to CEO! She opens up about her inspirations and dreams of making Filipino beauty or F-beauty more inclusive. Discover how she built a sustainable, community-first makeup brand that’s re...

Name your dream home — may it be modern, colonial-inspired, or even future-proof, this man has seen and done it all. For today's guest, we welcome real estate magnate and the man behind New San Jose Builders, the famed Las Casa Filipinas de Acuzar, and currently the Presidential Adviser for Pasig River Rehabilitation, Mr. Jerry Acuzar. From his humble beginnings to his never ending thirst for pers...

Jacques Christophe Branellec is the man behind Jewelmer, a renowned company known for its exquisite golden South Sea pearls. Under his leadership, Jewelmer has become a leader in sustainability and environmental awareness. Beyond his work in the luxury pearl industry, Branellec is a pilot and a captain of the Philippine Coast Guard, recognized for his efforts in environmental conservation. He is a...

Ever wondered what it  really  takes to make a mark in the global art world? Join us as we go  Beyond the Frame  with  Isa Lorenzo , the brilliant mind behind  Silverlens Galleries .  In this episode of Power Talks, Isa reveals her core strategies and unwavering vision that helped propel Filipino art onto the global stage. Tune in to hear how she’s passionately c...

Mag-around-the-world gamit ang ating mga panlasa kasama si Chef Josh Boutwood, the culinary mastermind sa likod ng buzzworthy restrautants tulad ng Helm, The Test Kitchen, Juniper, Savage at Ember.   Kung dati ay odd kitchen jobs sa Europe ang kanyang ginagawa… siya rin ang Corporate Chef ng The Bistro Group, ngayon!  Paano niya napapanatiling kakaiba at kahanga-hanga ang bawat puta...

From hosting gala nights 💃✨ to leading cultural institutions 🇵🇭🎭… paano nga ba nagagampanan ni Kaye Tinga ang lahat ng ito? She is the President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, co-founder of both W17 and the Red Charity Gala, a proud career woman, and a devoted Pinay mom. Kaye proves na puwedeng maging empowered, influential at elegant, hindi lang sa fashion, kundi pati sa buhay at p...

What if ang susunod mong bahay ay powered by AI? 🏡✨ Earl Forlales started with bamboo houses and a dream. Mula sa pagiging co-founder ng CUBO Modular hanggang sa pagiging Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, tinutulungan niya ang mga Pilipino na makahanap at makapundar ng mura at matibay na tirahan. Ngayong CEO na siya ng TruNorth Homes, paano nga ba niya pinagpapatuloy ang kanyang misyon sa pagtata...

Why is New Zealand deepening its defense ties across Asia? In this episode of Power Talks with Pia Arcangel , Defence Minister Judith Collins outlines the country’s Indo-Pacific strategy.  From its expanding security cooperation with ASEAN nations to the landmark signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with the Philippines, Minister Collins shares insights on regional stabi...

For some, writing is a skill. But for Ricky Lee, it’s survival. ✍🏻 In this episode, we sit down with National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee to uncover the story behind the storyteller. From growing up as an orphan to writing countless stories, Ricky shares how a life of loss, longing and restless imagination shaped the way he writes, and ultimately lives. Paano nga ba gawing kalaka...

From his humble beginnings in a simple life filled with valuable lessons, Jinggoy Buensuceso has risen to prominence—not just in the Philippines but on the international stage of art and sculpture. In this one-on-one interview, Jinggoy reveals his creative process, the inspiration behind his bold ideas, and how he remains unfazed by doubts—even when no one initially believed in his vision. ----- P...