What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted

On Sab and Ceej's tour of San Nicolas, Manila, they learned all about the heritage sites, old industries, and markers of Chinoy culture you can find in the district. What they found in a seemingly ordinary elementary school may amaze you! Listen to this snippet of "Retracing Chinoy history: A walking tour of San Nicolas, Manila" ( sptfy.com/KtUj ), originally published on June 20, 2022. To know wh...

And that's another one for the (history) books! Thank you for joining us on our third season of going beyond the history classes. There's more coming your way later in the year. While you wait, rewind through our episodes on coffee, survivors of martial law, the evolution of malls, the "lolas" of WWII, and Ninoy Aquino's final moments. And don't forget to listen to our audio experiences of explori...

From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brush up on Philippine history from 1898 to the 1940s as we take a closer look at our Independence Day. Why and how did it shift from June 12 to July 4 and back again? And who is this mystery white guy they called "The Stranger", and what was he doing at the signing of our constitution? (Originally published on June 12, 2019.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We usually learn about history from books, films, and podcasts like this one, but what if you could "witness" these events before your very eyes? Hear all about the Republica Filipina Reenactment Group's staging of one of the most important battles in the Philippine revolution, the Siege of Lipa. Join us on this field trip and learn about the research, planning, and creativity that goes into histo...

The story of Ninoy's return from exile doesn't end with his assassination, but with a long-forgotten van, a future museum, and a small office fighting to preserve martial law history. MemCom executive director Chuck Crisanto takes Sab and Ceej into the actual van that held the body of Ninoy Aquino, in this episode about being able to touch and see our history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Hundreds of Filipina women were captured and subjected to horrible treatment during World War 2. Decades later, why is justice still elusive? In this episode, you’ll hear the stories of “comfort women” and learn about Lila Pilipina, the volunteer organization fighting to keep their stories alive. (Trigger warning: violence, war atrocities) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains. This episode is brought to you by SM Supermalls. Hosted...

When Ninoy returned to Manila in 1983, it wasn't a smooth-sailing trip from Boston. There were forged passports, secret alliances, and nail-biting connecting flights. Revisit our 2019 episode about the events leading up to that fateful day, and the individuals whose bravery and sacrifice made it all possible. And stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Listen to Nilda Fullon and Jovito Labajo, who were imprisoned under the Marcos regime. These two brave survivors shared their stories with us, hoping that the younger generation can learn from them and #NeverAgain experience this dark period of Philippine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Field trip! You might know Binondo, but have you ever heard of the adjacent neighborhood San Nicolas? Sab, Ceej, and “What's AP?” producer Nina Torralba take to the streets to learn more about this mysterious neighborhood—and the heritage sites that some locals are fighting to preserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coffee isn't just a drink—it's history in a cup! From the galleon trade to the specialty brews of today, let's dive into the history of coffee in the Philippines with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido. Powered by PLDT Home Biz. https://pldthome.info/PP_WhatsAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 years after Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, the dictator's family claws its way back into power. Here's a guest episode from Teka Teka News that we'd like to share with you to help process this current moment—and so that we may #NeverForget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've seen them hold secrets in spy movies. They're in every office there is. But what exactly is a Manila folder, and what is its connection to our capital? Your mission is to find the secrets of its history and how the Manila folder became a global necessity. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/ManilaFolder_WhatsAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emilio Aguinaldo has a complicated legacy to say the least. Hero? Villain? Maybe just human. We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Listen in to learn about Teresa Magbanua, a guerilla leader from Panay, Iloilo—and the difficult choices she faced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's trace the history of Filipinos' love affair with chocolate. Plus, Philo Chua of Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates shares where our chocolate industry is headed, and the dream of the Philippines becoming “The Chocolate Capital of Asia.” Warning: this episode will make you hungry. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/Tsokolate_WhatsAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

At the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, there are Philippine flags and plaques honoring Filipino soldiers—all because the Philippines was one of the first countries to come to South Korea's aid. Historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco uncover stories about those soldiers, recount their greatest battle, and speak to the great-grandson of one of the heroes. Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted...

Did you know that the Philippines was part of the world's first ever mass vaccination campaign? Let's go back to the 1800s to learn how the Balmis Expedition brought the smallpox vaccine here before refrigeration and airplanes. (Spoiler alert: It has to do with milkmaids and orphans.) Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Europe was in its Dark Ages, Filipinos' pre-colonial ancestors were living it up on the high seas. Learn what the balangay reveals about our rich seafaring culture with historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco. Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once upon a time, baseball—not basketball—was the Philippines' favorite sport. If you like what we do here at What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted, here's another podcast you might like. Listen to a snippet from The Colonial Dept, a new show that shares stories from our colonial history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colonizers wanted us to believe that our ancestors were savages. Our pre-colonial gold tells a different story. Dr. Nina Capistrano-Baker of the Ayala Museum joins the What's AP team to take you into the Kingdom of Butuan and share how its golden treasures were discovered and preserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Discover the Philippines' first female national scientist—a pediatrician who devoted her life to taking care of the nation. Ceej Tantengco talks about the life and legacy of Dr. Fe del Mundo in our final minisode for Women's Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the Filipina food chemist who saved thousands of lives in WW2. Ceej Tantengco talks about Maria Orosa—and her delicious contributions to the war effort—in this special minisode for Women's Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.