The Howie Severino Podcast

"Parang nasa washing machine ako," ganiyan inilarawan ni Joanna Sustento-Bacsa ang naging karanasan niya noong nanalasa ang Supertyphoon Yolanda sa Tacloban, Leyte noong November 2013. Lima sa kaniyang pamilya ang nasawi. Paano siya nakaligtas? Ang kalamidad ang naging daan para siya’y maging isang climate activist. Date recorded: November 4, 2023 Listen to the full episodes here: PART 1: htt...

Robert Alejandro was a visual artist with a singular style and a source of inspiration to many, especially through his battle with cancer, which began in 2016. Even before his health struggles were bouts of depression. When he spoke to Howie in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, he seemed to be projecting both improving health and a bright outlook.  His message to those facing similar se...

Filipinos are battered and traumatized by flooding. In a conversation with hydrologist Dr. Guillermo Tabios recorded last August 2024, he sees the problem getting worse unless we adopt radical solutions, like changing the direction of rivers. Listen to the whole episode (Recorded August 5, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/14bEWKYyI3evZdrY4QRHCQ?si=CvhW37J6QCKrBAl-O4JV-w Hosted on Acast. See...

Maraming lihim na nakabaon sa “Walled City ng Intramuros.”  Para sa popular na tour guide na si Benjamin Canapi, nais niyang bigyang liwanag ang ilan sa madidilim na bahagi ng kasaysayan nito. Tulad nalang ng pagkamatay ng isang pari sa loob ng San Agustin Church. Ano ang totoo sa mga kuwento? Naniniwala ka ba sa multo? Pakinggan ang buong episode (Date recorded: October 26, 2022): https://op...

Kevin Eric Raymundo a.k.a. Tarantadong Kalbo talks about the journey to iconic political cartooning. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: March 20, 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2916J7cY1rOZboUKUH4fT5?si=ZbIF96RzS3etmhyCajCYTg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, a retired UP professor and the first female Chief Negotiator in the world to sign a final peace accord with a rebel group, talks about how she overcame the biases of male warriors and earned their trust. She was given a Ramon Magsaysay award for her efforts. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: March 21, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dscfKRI6zkQLgJCmB1w...

Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of the University of the Philippines, has set out to prove indigenous people can excel if given the same opportunities. He’s already portrayed a key character in a show starring Dingdong Dantes.  October marks Indigenous Peoples' Month in the Philippines. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: October 6, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QZ...

Pangarap ni Jo Berry ang maging abogado, pero kinailangan niya itong isantabi nang pumasok siya sa showbiz. Ang pagganap niya bilang Atty. Lilet Matias ay tila patikim daw sa career na nais niyang makamit.  Ngayong Dwarfism Awareness Month, balikan natin ang convo kasama si Jo kung saan ikinuwento niya ang mga hamon sa kanya bilang “little person” at kung paano niya binago ang pagtingin ng mg...

As we celebrate Teachers' Month this October, TOYM Awardee Sabrina Ongkiko shares the joy of teaching kids despite the challenges of being a public school teacher. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: April 28, 2022):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mESdr7UDFBepmxAoPd2wx?si=dGSBEXStRgSLpLO8So_A8g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychiatrist Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal talks about how to discern and manage stress, anxiety and depression. According to her, burnout is a real condition. What are the signs and when do we need to take action? This is our offering for World Mental Health Day, and was excerpted from a longer conversation. Listen to the full episode here ( Date recorded: May 5, 2023) : https://open.spotify.com/episod...

Journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan cites deep fakes as a major concern in the context of elections all over the world. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: May 7, 2024) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/30z3IZMqZAVgjU6fFrvJex?si=DCfoHLDYSu2Am6KuZC5Y2w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Erwan Heussaff and Howie talk about Christmas overeating and how to enjoy the season without being too stressed over gaining too much weight. Catch the full episode here (Month recorded: December 2023): Link:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/50s05WnQG3UN8XaxWg5s3V?si=-69CaUKdT2qKCBWJPfj4XA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 1972, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. placed the entire country under Martial Law. Journalist and filmmaker Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala has produced numerous films including two on martial law in the Philippines — “ Batas Militar” and the more recent “ 11,103 ” about martial law survivors. Catch the full episode here (Date recorded: August 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kpZ...

Acclaimed director Ramona Diaz shot hundreds of hours of footage of the 2022 political campaigns, which she entitled, “And so it begins.” She tells Howie Severino that her newest film is about the festive feels of political campaigns in the Philippines, made more intense by the surge of volunteerism in the Robredo camp. She tells Howie Severino about her approach to making documentaries and why sh...

A deepfake of the President and the hacking of government websites have spotlighted the country’s dire need for cybersecurity experts, according to Usec. Jeffrey Dy. Catch the full episode here (date recorded: May 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lG2DcR4CSUNCg7lnR6rfV?si=BlI3JRzoSpm345QpDZsrfg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to political commentator Ronald Llamas, Presidents and Vice Presidents coming from opposing political positions is not new. Ronald Llamas shares his hot takes on the ongoing Marcos-Duterte feud and shares his insights on what has become of the Kakampink movement. Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes Researcher: Lilian Tiburcio Editor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Political commentator Ronald Llamas traces the split between President Marcos and VP Duterte to the earliest days of the administration. Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes Researcher: Lilian Tiburcio Editor: Jayr Magtoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the -ber months again and we know what that means. The Philippines is known for having the longest Christmas season in the world. So expect to hear certain songs on repeat. Balladeer Jose Mari Chan talks about how his iconic “Christmas in our Hearts” was originally composed for a school reunion and became an unexpected classic. Catch the full episode here (date recorded: August 11,...

“Threatened ang wika natin,” ganito inilarawan ng manunulat, makata at Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan, Virgilio Amario, ang kasalukuyang estado ng Wikang Filipino. Ayon sa kanya, mababa pa rin ang pagtingin sa ating wika dahil sa kolonyal na mentalidad. Noong 1980, nakita niya ang pangangailangan ng pagsulat ng mga librong pambata kaya’t itinatag niya ang Adarna House na naglalayong makahikaya...

In case you missed it, 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director Pepe Diokno explains the influence of the three martyred priests: Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora on the Philippine Revolution. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: January 9, 2024) :  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bc32tZdSnZLMaQiIsltrI?si=18e913837c2c4319 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

JP Soriano, GMAIN veteran reporter, had a ringside seat while covering the Paris Olympics and witnessed not just Yulo’s golden moments but the heartbreak of the Philippines’ other athletes. Soriano describes the excitement as Carlos Yulo beat strong rivals, especially the defending champion from Israel who had more fans in the stands. Our reporter also saw how the Philippines’ first gold medalist...

Every August, the Philippines commemorates 'Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.' In a 2021 conversation, fellow veteran documentarist Kara David  shares how she vlogs to teach Filipino language. Catch the full episode here (Date recorded: July 23, 2021): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HNbiv1CWBCGgVY2FPYm54?si=d4d377a0579a4880&nd=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many can relate to the Yulo family drama. Dr. Anna Tuazon explains some of the cultural values at play such as “balato,” “utang na loob,” parental fealty, and the pressures of being the family breadwinner. She shares what she has advised her own patients — the importance of listening to each other, respecting the choices of your children (“let them dream”), and knowing the boundaries of “utang na...

A useless new wheelchair ramp along EDSA appeared more like a slide at an amusement park, triggering a wave of online ridicule. But it produced at least one benefit: it started a conversation about making cities more accessible. Ken Abante, a leading advocate of inclusive mobility, tells us how. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: June 30, 2023) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b68W...

Prominent flood control engineer Dr. Guillermo Tabios shares a harsh reality — some densely populated areas of Manila may no longer be livable. In a wide-ranging conversation with Howie Severino triggered by recent devastating flooding, the UP professor emeritus of civil engineering explains that the low-lying metropolis could be facing unstoppable flooding. Climate change, clogged waterways, and...