The Howie Severino Podcast

Recently discovered Spanish military memoirs reveal that after Filipino revolutionary troops defeated the Spanish colonial army in 1898, the Filipinos treated their prisoners of war with honor. According to the newly translated and published memoirs of Spanish military doctor Dr. Santos Rubiano, they were detained in the homes of wealthy Filipinos in Batangas, fed well and freed a little more than...

Toym Imao shares how his multicultural upbringing influenced his art. Catch the full episode here: Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03b5s6bZOU9hM0n9PefTS3?si=aNldmKpATxqHPHXQxyd9Qw Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7i4XVaXt8U72jrKkTTIUXv?si=ua7WfqXTRL2Q06Gr7ZQt6Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently discovered Spanish military memoirs reveal that after Filipino revolutionary troops defeated the Spanish colonial army in 1898, the Filipinos treated their prisoners of war with honor. According to the newly translated and published memoirs of Spanish military doctor Dr. Santos Rubiano, they were detained in the homes of wealthy Filipinos in Batangas, fed well and freed a little more than...

June 12 marks the anniversary of the nation’s independence. Manolo Quezon, grandson of former president Manuel L. Quezon, breaks down the reasons why this date is contentious. Catch the full episode here: Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5te9kCRiYe0aHpsJJhN1pG?si=FWVBK-oWQJujsIOHUM1hVQ Part 2:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2H0jEZrQB4djgrr4109Rlk?si=SrA3opBSSyKJl6G1pG46Sw Hosted on Acas...

Last May, a flotilla of over 100 Filipino civilian boats traveled to Philippine waters claimed by China. Organized by the Atin Ito collation, it was a dangerous expedition that sailed past China’s military ships. After delivering supplies to fishermen, placing “Atin Ito” markers, and returning to the Luzon mainland unscathed, the coalition declared the mission a victory. Emman Hizon, co-convenor o...

No one sees an end soon to the standoff in the West Philippine Sea. But organizers of the recent civilian missions to Philippine waters claimed by China want to see more of the same by people from various walks of life, helping unite Filipinos around a common assertion of sovereignty. Emman Hizon, co-convenor of the Atin Ito coalition, tells Howie Severino that maybe Filipinos can even finally jet...

Last May, a flotilla of over 100 Filipino civilian boats traveled to Philippine waters claimed by China. Organized by the Atin Ito coalition, it was a dangerous expedition that sailed past China’s military ships. After delivering supplies to fishermen, placing “Atin Ito” markers, and returning to the Luzon mainland unscathed, the coalition declared the mission a victory. Emman Hizon, co-convenor o...

The iconic landmark on the Pasig River famously burned in 2023. Ivan Henares, Secretary General of UNESCO's National Comission of the Philippines, explains its historical and cultural value. Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xeeZfoPWN3kPfOVl2LLc7?si=4ZW-INY8TraMHGmBrMuT5w%0A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27-year-old artist Renren Galeno’s parents used to ask her that question. Not anymore, not after her illustrations were part of “Searching for Maura,” a ground-breaking investigative report in the Washington Post that was a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes.  Discovered because of her comics on climate anxiety, the Davao native gave a unique Filipino perspective to a major American jour...

27-year-old artist Renren Galeno’s parents used to ask her that question. Not anymore, not after her illustrations were part of “Searching for Maura,” a ground-breaking investigative report in the Washington Post that was a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes. Discovered because of her comics on climate anxiety, the Davao native gave a unique Filipino perspective to a major American journ...

When the war in Israel and Gaza broke out, Palestinian-Filipino beauty queen Zahra Saldua set aside her commercial gigs to speak out about what’s at stake. Catch the full episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/58PLwAfc00f9NPGkL6hkEG?si=a37b23f6fb514ffc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howie Severino talks to Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, a leading advocate for female athletes and host of the ground-breaking podcast, “Go Hard Girls.”  Ceej describes the impact of Olympic gold medalist Hidlyn Diaz and US basketball star Caitlin Clark, while bemoaning the lack of professional opportunities for women to play in the Philippines.  Braving the online backlash, she has famously called out th...

Howie Severino talks to Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, a leading advocate for female athletes and host of the ground-breaking podcast, “Go Hard Girls.” Ceej describes the impact of Olympic gold medalist Hidlyn Diaz and US basketball star Caitlin Clark, while bemoaning the lack of professional opportunities for women to play in the Philippines. Braving the online backlash, she has famously called out the...

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is still making history, but Philippine historian Vicente Rafael at the University of Washington already weighs in, and explains why he titled his book on Duterte “The Sovereign Trickster.” Listen to the full episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SPJGEXOPsqK9ePlmRT8ZW?si=d9a2d80ec1984ab5    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s still the early days of AI in the Philippines, but journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan describes how AI tools can already impact journalism, from the basic task of transcribing interviews to combing dense COA reports in search of patterns and red flags.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[AI Series Part 2] It’s still the early days of AI in the Philippines, but journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan describes how AI tools can already impact journalism, from the basic task of transcribing interviews to combing dense COA reports in search of patterns and red flags. Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes Researcher: MJ Cerillo Editor: Jayr Magtoto LINKS https://pulitzercenter.org/people/karo...

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. In case you missed it, director Ivan Payawal talks about combining BL tropes and the lived experiences of LGBT members in making the hit YouTube boys’ love series “Gameboys.” Catch the full episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/72iwF4W3f6cVJE9zDHpg70?si=4WdV8cI6QOi6OH89yyE6BQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

[AI Series Part 1] We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes’ potential for real danger. Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they’re now...

[AI Series Part 1] We first saw deepfakes as humorous memes, then as celebrity likenesses selling tacky products. But the deepfake of the president last month calling on the armed forces to take action against a foreign country demonstrated AI-driven deepfakes’ potential for real danger. Deepfakes have been defined as video or audio manipulated with the help of AI to create hoaxes. But they’re now...

In case you missed it, Hya Bendaña – Ateneo alum and daughter of jeepney driver – shares her lived experience with this iconic mode of transport. Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LjwLebikKSV9IdXOWsOyQ?si=c82c2eccf1ac4dbe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who says podcasts have to be only audio? Introducing part 2 of this landmark “audiozine” episode on Sherwin Felix, the millennial food content creator behind the digital archive Lokalpedia, which has a unique heritage take on Philippine cuisine. This podcast has always had a video counterpart posted on certain platforms, but video only of the online interviews. One of Howie’s I-Witness documentari...

Naga-based poet and filmmaker Kristian Sendon Cordero talks about his quirky “Savage Mind” bookshop and why he has no plans of living anywhere else but Bicol. Catch the full episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZRHnzHhjsf5kcwMQiQ4gz?si=RM5fNURwT7Ob-grtpOnndg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever tasted “aruyuy” aka siling duwag? How about bangkiling, tabungaw, and pahutan? You may not know what you’re missing. In a leveled-up version of this podcast, Howie Severino invites foodie influencer Sherwin Felix to his home in Batangas to talk about delicious Philippine fruits and vegetables hidden in plain sight. The millennial behind Lokalpedia, the popular food heritage digital archive, S...

It's our 3rd anniversary, podmates! In line with our celebration, we have something in store for you! Introducing the audiozine – a first in Philippine podcasts wherein magazine meets audio! Here, we will talk about a variety of topics ranging from rare native berries to the common items in the Bahay Kubo song. Catch this episode on April 26, 2024, Friday on all streaming and social media plat...

Trauma Journalist Patricia Evangelista shares the stories behind her celebrated book. Catch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bT1bMmvUnRLEEG2ijh4QC?si=8G_75w90St2pGug6qEULXg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.