So To Speak Podcast

Sa ilalim ng Fisheries Code, nakalaan ang 15-kilometrong municipal waters para sa maliliit na mangingisda. Pero sa kabila ng umiiral na batas, nananatili ang mga usapin hinggil sa karapatan nila sa karagatan at sa kinabukasan ng kanilang kabuhayan. Samahan si Sonia P. Soto at Pablo Rosales, Pangulo ng PANGISDA-Pilipinas, sa pagtalakay sa kalagayan ng sektor ng pangisdaan, at kahalagahan ng municip...

Paano magiging digital guardians ang mga bata? Paano maging digital guardians ang mga bata? Tatalakayin dito ang usapin ng OSAEC at ang mga paraan upang maprotektahan ang kabataan sa online na mundo. Makabuluhang talakayan para sa ligtas at responsableng paggamit ng internet. Paano maging digital guardians ang mga bata? Tatalakayin dito ang usapin ng OSAEC at ang mga paraan upang maprotektahan ang...

Sa gitna ng lumalalim na learning crisis sa bansa, madalas na unang nasisisi ang mga guro. Pero sapat ba na sila lamang ang ituro bilang dahilan ng pagbaba ng kalidad ng edukasyon? Sa episode na ito ng So To Speak Podcast, tatalakayin natin ang tunay na kalagayan ng ating educational system—mula sa kakulangan sa resources, mabigat na workload ng teachers, epekto ng teknolohiya at social media, han...

Sa bagong episode ng So To Speak Podcast , tatalakayin natin ang mahalagang papel ng mga manggagawa sa paghubog ng lipunan—lalo na ang mga indibidwal na matapang na lumaban para sa kanilang karapatan. Ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng “panalo” sa usaping paggawa? Sapat na ba ang sahod, o may mas malalim pang sukatan ang tunay na tagumpay? Samahan niyo kami sa isang makabuluhang usapan habang sinusuri...

Sa episode na ito ng So To Speak Podcast, tatalakayin natin ang isang matinding tanong na patuloy na hinaharap ng maraming komunidad: “Kalikasan o Kabuhayan: Kailangan bang mamili?” Kasama natin sina Derek Cabe mula sa Nuclear-Free Bataan Movement at Enrique Beren ng Youngbean, upang himayin ang banggaan ng environmental protection at economic survival. Sa gitna ng lumalalang climate crisis at pat...

Sunod-sunod na pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina—ramdam sa pamasahe, pagkain, at pang-araw-araw na gastusin. Sa episode na ito ng So To Speak Podcast, tatalakayin natin kung paano naaapektuhan ang bawat Pilipino ng krisis sa gas at kung may liwanag pa ba sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas. Hanggang kailan nga ba ito matitiis? Isang bukas at makabuluhang usapan na hindi mo dapat palampasin. #CLTV36 #SoToSp...

Sa bagong episode ng So To Speak Podcast , tatalakayin natin ang makapangyarihang kwento ng Malaya Lolas—mga matatapang na kababaihan na naging biktima ng pang-aabuso noong panahon ng digmaan ngunit patuloy na lumalaban para sa hustisya at pagkilala. Samahan kami sa isang makabuluhang usapan tungkol sa kasaysayan, tapang, at patuloy na paninindigan. Ano nga ba ang pinagdaanan nila? Bakit mahalagan...

Hindi lang bahagi ng kasaysayan ang kababaihan— sila ay pundasyon nito. Sa episode na ito ng So To Speak Podcast, kasama si Sr. Mary John Mananzan, OSB binigyang-diin ang tunay na halaga ng kababaihan sa Philippine History—hindi bilang dagdag na kwento, kundi bilang kapantay na puwersa sa paghubog ng ating lipunan. Mula noon hanggang ngayon, malinaw na ang pag-unlad ng isang bansa ay nakasalalay s...

This episode dives into the connection between water access and women’s roles in society. Featuring the City of San Fernando Water District, we unpack governance, service delivery, and shared responsibility.

In this comeback episode of “So To Speak,” commemorating the 41st Ninoy Aquino Day, host Sonia P. Soto verifies the question, “Are the Filipino People Still Worth Dying For?” With Guest Speakers: Sr. Mary John Mananzan, a human rights activist-nun and former prioress of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters; Former Congressman and AKSYON DAPAT party-list representative Hernani Braganza; and the Chair...

In this Independence Day special episode of the So To Speak Podcast, Ms. Sonia P. Soto recollects the remarkable stories of Filipino women who played pivotal roles in the struggle for Philippine independence. Discover how History Researcher Iya Quijano, from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, emphasizes the strength and resilience of the empowered women in our past, with the ai...

Ms. Sonia P. Soto and Bataan Alliance of Labor Association Secretary, Emily Fajardo, continues to illuminate the challenges faced by women laborers and their pursuit of a better quality of life. Tune in and discover how understanding maternal and labor rights can transform the lives of working mothers, and how can this shift an oppressed women laborer into an empowered Filipina woman.

Ms. Sonia P. Soto and Bataan Alliance of Labor Association Secretary, Emily Fajardo probes in to the critical issue of women’s struggle in achieving a harmonious balance between their careers and personal well-being. Listen and explore how traditional gender roles in society burden women laborers and discover how family-friendly workplace policies can address this inequality.

Ms. Sonia P. Soto tackles the crucial role of women in peace building with Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, the first female chief negotiator in the world to sign a major peace accord. Listen to the invaluable exchange of insights regarding women inclusivity through this triumph in creating a peaceful world.

In this empowering episode of So To Speak Podcast, Ms. Sonia P. Soto sits down with the formidable ex-Senator Leila de Lima to create a beacon of hope and resilience in the fight against misogyny. Join us in their rallying cry against misogyny, and discuss the urgent need for a cultural shift towards a genuine gender equality in the Philippines.

Ms. Sonia P. Soto and KAISA KA National Chair, Atty. Virgie Suarez, in their continuing discussion, broader exposes the dilemma of Malaya Lola’s plea, which remains unanswered by the very government they once looked to for protection. What does the surviving grandmothers, now in their twilight years, truly deserve more than a token of gesture from the Philippine government? Let us continue to list...

Ms. Sonia P. Soto goes back to the dark days of World War II in Mapanique, Candaba as she and KAISA KA National Chair, Atty. Virgie Suarez reveals the cruelty experienced by a group of Filipino women known as the Malaya Lolas. Listen to the harrowing stories of mass rape and other horrendous crimes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army, and us as we bear witness to victims' resilience and th...

Ms. Sonia P. Soto continues her recollection of historical accounts of women in the Philippines. From the gradual decline of women's rights and privilege under the weight of colonial oppression, let us now find out how the resilient Filipinas rekindle the hope of liberation, and how they adapt and fought to reclaim their rightful place in the society.

Ms. Sonia P. Soto reveals remarkable yet unusually told accounts about women in the history of the Philippines. From the pivotal roles of the Filipinas in the earliest days of the country, and up to the challenges faced by the contemporary women, let us explore how the landscape of women empowerment has shifted over time. Review the harsh realities, celebrate resilience, and together advocate for...

In this pilot episode of So To Speak Podcast : Let us join Ms. Sonia P. Soto in her deep dive into the highlights and crucial aspects of this year's International Women's Month celebration.  Listen to the brave efforts of the women's group KAISA KA , through its Secretary General, DJ Janier , and their issuance of an international appeal to help women affected by the Gaza Strip conflic...

Join me in meaningful discussions and explorations of issues close to women's hearts. 💜