DA COMM EXCLUSIVES ON RANTS AND BARDAGULANS, ALL ABOUT COMM ANG CHIKAHAN!

This episode of D’CERB! — Da Comm Exclusives on Rants & Bardagulan features Mr. Jay Bautista, Managing Director of Fifty5Blue and former Managing Director of Kantar Media Philippines, as we explore the impact of ratings in today’s media and digital landscape. From the evolution of audience measurement to its influence on programming, advertising, and cultural visibility, the discussion reveals...

Advertising has established its presence since the beginning of broadcasting. Little did audiences know, there is more deep detail in the advertisements they typically see. In this episode, we discover the truths and myths of advertising, off the record through rapid fire questions. Through our guest, Ms. Len Galfo’s expertise, she shares her lived experiences in the advertising industry as part o...

It seems that everyone knows a certain alternate reality on different social media platforms, specifically, X but everyone seems to shy away from discussing the actual political economics driving it. We are taking it all off in this episode of Da Comm Exclusives on Rants and Bardagulan (DCERB) until we are left with nothing but the truth behind the independent sex work industry. Joining us in the...

In today's media environment, three forces are quietly altering who creates, profits, and survives. Artificial intelligence is blurring the distinction between human- and machine-created content, challenging long-held notions of originality, authorship, and artistic merit. At the same time, the people who create the content—social media creators—must navigate an industry that requires regular...

In this episode, we investigate the mechanics of piracy within the political economy of media as an act of resistance and survival. Through the explorations of the commodification of pirated media, surplus value derived from informal digital labor, and the excess in recycled content, we unpack the layered realities behind digital piracy. We seek to understand why pirated media remains popular amon...

Tailored as a historical analysis, join Lois, Angel and their Special Guest as they will draw comparisons between the time of Marcos' dictatorship and today's digital streaming platform regulating erotic films, unveiling the trends of escapism, censorship, and commodification.

Tailored as a historical analysis, join Lois, Angel and their Special Guest as they will draw comparisons between the time of Marcos' dictatorship and today's digital streaming platform regulating erotic films, unveiling the trends of escapism, censorship, and commodification.

Express-ON! (pronounced as like 'spres-on/) is a wordplay of Expression, a podcast episode for D'CERB: EXCLUSIVE RANT AND BARDAGULAN, ALL ABOUT COMM ANG CHIKAHAN! This episode centers on discussing how the press, as the Fourth Estate, has played an important role in sustaining free expression and freedom of communication under Philippine media regulation during Martial Law and its signific...

Are we still fans—or are we just part of a big business? As this show piqued the interest of the viewers in terms supporting housemates, discovering different personalities, and presenting real life stories, however this podcast unpacks how Pinoy Big Brother operates under digital capitalism, turning fan engagement—through voting, social media, and emotional investment into profit. We invite liste...

This podcast episode talks about the commodity fetishism on bodies. Tackling at the first place—why are body standards becoming a large concern for people and how specific physique (e.g. having six-pack abs, large breasts, hourglass body, etc...) has been the sole basis of the public; the one they're striving to imitate. This podcast also magnified how this commodity fetishism on bodies gives...

In a time of political unrest and information overload, this episode examines whether media still serves its role as a watchdog, or has it become a tool for power.

We take a closer look at how media digital outlets are riding the wave of viral content not by creating new stories, but by repackaging old ones. From emotional human-interest pieces to trending clips, media platforms often recycle content to keep engagement high and costs low. But what does this say about the state of journalism in the age of digital capitalism? Are we getting informed, or just e...

Featuring a former news writer of ABS-CBN, this episode unpacks the politics of media ownership through the station's shutdown and blocktiming. We tackle the effects—job loss, fewer diverse voices, and power concentrated in fewer hands. While blocktiming offers airtime to smaller players, it also exposes how media becomes a commodity for those who can afford it.

This episode tackles what the audience doesn't see behind the success of each film or production. This will undertake the darker reality of media labor, media companies, and its process.

The concept of "unauthorized giving", free apps collect user data, funding major corporations. This topic examines how to transform goods, services, and ideas into marketable products with a price tag and prioritizing profit over inherent value. Does this affect the workers? How it is managed and regulated to balance economic growth with social welfare and environmental sustainability.

From cable TV to constant scrolling, the way we consume media has drastically changed. In this episode, we talk about the shift from traditional to digital platforms—and how Gen Z and Millennials experience media differently. Who starts a series but never finishes it? Who can't do chores without a podcast? We also dive into how digital media affects our habits, attention span, and even who ear...

This episode is a trip down the rainbow road! Well, not quite, but it does deal with how queer media is commodified.

In a world where every click is currency, we unpack the hidden mechanics of how personal data is harvested, traded, and exploited, revealing the power structures and economic forces behind the commodification of our digital footprints in the age of surveillance capitalism.

This episode critically examines the commodification of women's suffering in local Filipino Television series, particularly within the genre of teleseryes. It claims that the repeated presentation of female characters as victims of abuse, betrayal, and oppression is not merely a reflection of narrative patterns but a calculated strategy rooted in the political economy of media production. Furt...

The shutdown of ABS-CBN, one of the Philippine's most prominent media networks, is one of the events that sent shock to the media industry and the other is their collaboration with the GMA Network, a renowned broadcasting entity in the country. This episode discusses the immediate consequences and lasting implications of ABS-CBN's shutdown and its strategic alliance with GMA Network. Under...

Filipino digital creators (particularly Generation X) share terms, rules, and content guidelines that circulate within the reels community. This allows the content to reach a wider audience, making it more marketable, regardless of the video or audio quality. REEaLity Check is a podcast episode for D'CERB: EXCLUSIVE RANT AND BARDAGULAN, ALL ABOUT COMM ANG CHIKAHAN! consists of three major segm...

In a world where content is clipped, reposted, and recycled for attention, this podcast unpacks how repost culture reflects the deeper mechanics of digital capitalism. This episode explores how viral clips and uncredited posts shape what we see, what we believe, and what gets lost when everything is up for grabs.

The news is everywhere on our phones, in our feeds, 24/7. But with so much branded content, sponsored features, and political "collaborations," how do we know what's real and what's just PR in disguise? In this episode, hosts Theresa and Rodel sit down with Sir Gerard Suarez, a researcher from the Center for Local and Regional Governance, to unpack the subtle but powerful shifts...

Is It Really Pride—or Just Marketing? This episode dives into the colorful world of corporate support during Pride Month. From rainbow logos to limited-edition merch, we ask: are brands showing genuine allyship or just cashing in? Join us as we unpack the line between performative marketing and real support, and explore how "rainbow branding" truly affects the LGBTQIA+ community.

In this episode, we unpack the blurry lines between freedom and responsibility online. From clapbacks to cancel culture, honest critique to harmful noise, we ask: Is freedom of expression still free when platforms control the narrative? And how can users protect their voice in the profit-driven world? Tune in as we explore the stakes of speaking out in the digital age with your resident MariTrends...