The Howie Severino Podcast

"The truth-telling makes the impeachment process worth it.”    UP Law School Associate Dean Paolo Tamase explains to Howie Severino the various ways an impeachment trial is different from a regular courtroom trial.    He warns against "over-judicialization," or getting bogged down in legal procedures, when an impeachment trial is more of a political process meant to ferret out...

AI expert Jaemark Tordecilla returns to GMA Network for a wide-ranging conversation with Howie Severino on the technology reshaping journalism, education, and everyday life. They are joined by several dozen high school and college students in the podcast’s first-ever recording with a live audience. Jaemark is the former head of digital operations for GMA News, who led the creation of The Howi...

With former President Duterte set to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, we look back at his formative years, long before he rose to power.  “He wished his father saw him become a lawyer.”  Journalist and biographer Earl Parreño tells Howie Severino that Duterte idolized his father, Vicente, a former Cabinet secretary and governor of Davao, and deeply loved...

For this special episode of Howie Severino Presents, the team travels to the northernmost province of the archipelago to look for the last traditional stone houses, a distinctive feature of Batanes that is rapidly disappearing.     Some of these houses have been standing for more than a hundred years, a symbol of Batanes’ rugged ingenuity. But recent restrictions on harves...

Has your feed been invaded — by China, America, or any other foreign power? How can you tell? Open-source intelligence analyst Giano Libot explains how foreigners shape and influence public opinion in the Philippines. He discusses how a recent statement by AFP Chief Romeo Brawner was taken out of context and went viral, showing how narratives can be twisted and amplified online. This is the third...

In China's influence operations in the world, the Philippines ranked 7th in 2022, according to the study the China Index. In 2024, the Philippines went down the ranking to number 29. Analyst Janina Santos from Doublethink Lab, a think tank that studies Foreign Information Manipulation Interference or FIMI, unpacks China's online influence in the world and how this has pervaded our everyday lives a...

In today’s information battlefield, outside forces are waging influence campaigns using proxies, propaganda, and falsehoods to sway public opinion. This tactic is known as Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). How does FIMI threaten democracies around the world? What’s happening in the Philippines?  Prof. Rachel Khan of the University of the Philippines breaks it down. Thi...

Ang kauna-unahang Miss Philippines na si Pura Villanueva Kalaw, kinikilalang isa rin sa mga pinakamatatalinong babae ng kaniyang panahon. Kaya nang ipaglaban niya ang karapatang bumoto ng mga babae, nakinig ang lahat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sa matagal na panahon, lalaki lang ang nakaboboto sa Pilipinas — hanggang makibaka at mangampanya ang kababaihan. Alamin kung paano unang nakaboto sa halalan ang mga babae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nagtipon ang Katipunan sa Cavite noong 1897 para magkasundo muli. Ngunit nagkagulo nang maghalalan. Lalong lumalim ang hidwaan. Kumalas si Bonifacio. Pinaaresto ni Aguinaldo. Paano naging personal ang alitan nila? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tejeros Convention, Part 1 Para mamagitan sa dalawang paksyon ng Katipunan, dumayo si Andres Bonifacio sa isang pulong sa Cavite na naging snap election. Bakit hindi tanggap ni Bonifacio ang pagkatalo niya? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dating gerilya at mekaniko ng bus, si Pangulong Ramon Magsaysay ay malapit sa masa at nakamobilisa ng kabataan. Walang bahid ng katiwalian. Ngunit hindi niya natapos ang kanyang unang termino. Who was Ramon Magsaysay? A former guerrilla leader and bus mechanic, President Magsaysay was close to the masses and mobilized the youth. He was untainted by corruption scandals. But tragically, he wasn’t ab...

The youthful presidential candidate Ramon Magsaysay won by a landslide in 1953, propelled by various campaign gimmicks, including the first viral campaign jingle. That catchy tune was even revived during the 1986 people power revolution.    This is the first episode of the Philippine election history series of the Howie Severino Presents podcast.   Mambo Magsaysay: Ang unang viral c...

The Pinto Art Museum and Arboretum in Antipolo City stands out for bringing art and nature together in one place. Founded by neurologist Dr. Joven Cuanang, he talks to Howie Severino about his love for trees and plants that started when he was a child. He believes that being surrounded by art and nature is good for your health, and Pinto lets you enjoy both at the same time. Recorded on November 2...

In this conversation recorded in August 2022, Jose Mari Chan shares his thoughts on being considered a Christmas icon. Date recorded: August 11, 2022 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zwp2dFiuI4KfSFDxjuPIQ?si=P13hXN_8S9SQQCv_mP_-RQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you love, you will grieve.” In a heartfelt conversation recorded last December 2023, writer Lissa Romero de Guia shares how writing helped her navigate the profound loss of her husband, Kidlat de Guia. As we celebrate the holiday season, Lissa offers insights on how to support and greet those who are grieving, reminding us of the importance of compassion and understanding.  Date recorded:...

It’s Christmas carmaggedon season. Inclusive mobility advocate Kenneth Abante calls for a shift in thinking to moving people and not cars.  Date recorded: June 30, 2023 Listen to the full episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paano nga ba sasagutin ang mga taklesang tanong sa family reunions ngayong Kapaskuhan? Narito ang ilang tips mula sa dating radio host na ngayon ay trauma therapist na si Gang Badoy Capati. Date recorded: December 4, 2022 Puwedeng mapakinggan ang full episode dito: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Acmz5ST3dv2NRFZLgkL7a?si=yVQbF0j_SHeMJL1h90_dMQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The holiday season is seen as a time of joy, but not everyone feels like celebrating. Studies show that many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during this time, often marked by anxiety and depression.  Psychologist and life coach Ali Gui emphasizes that offering a simple "kumusta ka?" can make a difference for those struggling.  It’s crucial to avoid dictating how other...

Join Kapampangan culinary artist Claude Tayag as he shares tips on the most flavorful and crunchiest parts! This episode was recorded in 2022. Date recorded: December 5, 2022 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QxMRyM4hOzJDqir6n2T6b?si=HdTN3x91Q7Kl5KaNLY1uCQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celine Murillo has earned a following online as an advocate and storyteller for of the country’s native flora and fauna.  In her conversation with Howie Severino recorded in March 2024, Murillo explains her process ofin producing making nature content. Date recorded: March 18, 2024 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pGvLqWAiCoTvLoGvfHcBo?si=9f63765e21b7464a Hos...

The 2024 US Presidential elections was won by Republican candidate Donald Trump. In a conversation with former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio recorded last March 2024, he discussed the possible impact downsides of a Trump comeback and explained why the Philippines should develop its own territorial defense. Date recorded: March 12, 2024 Listen to the full episode here:  https://open.spo...

In this episode recorded in 2022, Xiao Chua he reveals that there is evidence that the Katipunan transformed into a revolutionary government with Bonifacio as its leader,thus making him the nation’s first president, and not Emilio Aguinaldo. . Date recorded: November 2022 Listen to the full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/msnu7mp3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For animal bone collector Darrell Blatchley, whales and dolphins are the flagship animals of the Philippines. In this conversation recorded face to face in Davao  last April 2024, Blatchley shares his frustration after discovering 40 kg of plastic waste in a whale’s stomach. Date recorded: April 2024 Listen to the full episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/00ljsM0w1wTPC9bxgktcJ...

October 2024, sinalanta ng bagyong Kristine ang Bicol region at isa sa mga naapektuhan ang Savage Mind bookshop ng Naga-based poet at filmmaker na si Kristian Cordero. Balikan natin ang kaniyang interview noong 2023 tungkol sa munti niyang espasyo na laman ang malawak na mundo ng kultura at kasaysayan. Bakit nga ba hindi niya kayang iwan ang minamahal na Bicol?   Let’s help rebuild Savag...