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What does it mean to be an advocate of science? Does one have to be a scientist in a lab, an academic or a whiz kid to be considered as one? And is our country, along with our educational system, equipped with the necessary resources to produce world-class men and women in STEM?Anna Tongco answers those questions in this week's featured essay, "A fine day for science," which was published last May 2, 2017. On this episode, she talks about her passion for her work as a food scientist, her life as a graduate student at Michigan State University, and her advice for young Filipinos who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM. // About the guest: Anna is primarily a food scientist, but she also likes to wear other hats. She's an amateur writer, a very amateur ballroom dancer and an even more amateur musician, theater enthusiast, bookworm and arnisadora. About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

He never thought he’d make it but he did. Start August right by listening to Mark Jamer, a YSEALI SEED Fellow from UPLB and an incoming Fulbright UGrad Scholar. The YSEALI Fellows programs brings emerging leaders in these fields from Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam (ASEAN member countries) to the United States for an intensive four-week program designed to provide young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills and broaden their professional expertise. The UGrad program, on the other hand, provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment. The episode is hosted by Leah Cioco.

Faith started gardening in 2017, and she's often asked why she likes tending her plants, which she considers as precious family. Moreso, why did she write about her love for cultivation, why does it give her a sense of fulfillment, and why does she keep at it even when she gets extremely preoccupied with other responsibilities and work? Faith Buenacosa, a self-proclaimed plantita, answers those questions in this week's featured essay, "Halaman woman." Her essay was published last May 5, 2019, and on this episode, she talks about her how gardening connects her to her mother, what it's like to be newly thirty, and her advice for those who are new to or are still planning to get into gardening. | About the guest: Faith Buenacosa is newly thirty. She teaches communication and writing. She loves gardening, silence, Korean variety shows, and true crime. About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

Magin first left his hometown, Iloilo, when he attended college at the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). After graduating two years ago, he left for Europe for his Masters. With the increased distance and time zone difference, not to mention, travel restrictions since March 2020, Magin's only way of keeping in touch with family is through social media and cooking. Magin Ferrer, a self-proclaimed Mama's Boy and Sous Chef, tells us more about that in this week's featured essay, "Culinary life with mom." His essay was published last January 24, 2021. On this episode, he tells us more about his love for cooking, what he's learned from living away from his family for six years now, and his advice to kids and their parents on how to cultivate a tight-knit relationship with each other despite living 7 hours and 6000 miles apart. | About the guest: Magin Benedict Ferrer is currently finishing his Masters Degree in Chemistry in France where he is working on mechanofluorochromic compounds. He struggles to show his family and friends back home how much he misses them. About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

Yesterday, July 31, we launched our event this year: The 2021 Writers' Conference "It's Gotta be Youth". This episode touches on that and also features our event partner, OSYAF and We Make Change Philippines' Founder and President, Mark Jacinto. | Mark Jacinto is currently the Curator of the Online SDG Youth Action Forum. He is also currently studying Masters of Public Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman, and is also involved with We Make Change Philippines, P4SSitON, and other organizations. Mark believes in making a mark, together.  Online SDG Youth Action Forum is an online community that aims to solidify commitment and simplify discussions on the SDGs. The community builds capacities, shares skills, bridges opportunities, links collaborations, and forms alliances towards a more sustainable and strengthened self, community, organization, and cause. OSYAF is behind Online Filipino Youth Action Summit, #CampfireChat, #YouthRisePH, and other workshops and opportunities for self, community, organization towards contributing to the SDGs. We Make Change Philippines, on the other hand, is a chapter of We Make Change, a global social enterprise that connects social enterprises and NGOs to passionate and enthusiastic volunteers towards doing positive social change in the community. About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

Fellow Filipinos, check your calendars! As of July 2021, we still have four million unregistered voters. Will we wait for democracy to be taken away from us before we start to realize the importance of voting right? It is all about collective effort. “What can my one vote do?” The problem does not lie in the candidates. The problem is with the voters. We get the leaders we deserve, so we must be vigilant. Remember, “the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Jaiza, our featured writer in this episode writes more about that in her essay "A voter's dream." | Jaiza's WHY statement is 'to enable ideas to action so that we all live a mission-filled life.' She is an active member of the Singles for Christ, a Patriot, Kdrama addict, Earth warrior, and dignity defender. Her top three life heroes are Jonathan Yabut, Simon Sinek, and Brene Brown. About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

Formed in 2017, Seizure Salad’s brand of melodic pop-punk infused hard rock has electrified audiences in and around Metro Manila. They released their first Spotify single, “Burning Light,” on January 4, 2021, but have been releasing material on Youtube and Soundcloud since their inception. Their music runs the gamut from moody and ambient musings to all-out punk fueled rampages, taking cues from legends such as Green Day, The Misfits, Joy Division and the Foo Fighters. Their songs deal with some of the aches and pains of the human experience, helping listeners get through loneliness, helplessness, and regret. They provide a cathartic experience to their listeners that helps make life just a little more bearable. They will also be performing at our online concert on June 25! Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/ The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaged conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com Music from  https://www.purple-planet.com OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS: Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

Drawing from numerous influences ranging from funk and soul to rock and roll, The Great Dane is a band movin’ and groovin’ to their own tune. In the bedroom or on the dance floor, they’re here to rock with you and give you a good time. Upcoming Releases Lost (Single): June 17 Days Go By (Single): June 29 Giving Tree (EP): July 1 Stay tuned for their upcoming episode on Saturday! They will also be performing at our online concert on June 25! Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/ The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaged conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com Music from  https://www.purple-planet.com OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS: Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

Formed in 2015, Pugfish is a musical collective based in Manila, Philippines. Inspired by artists such as Crying, Wild Party, and Japanese Breakfast, Pugfish's sound attempts to combine unique structures and fun textures that fall under an alternative pop outfit. There's really no one genre that fully captures the electrifying feel of the group's sound. The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaged conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com Music from  https://www.purple-planet.com OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS:  Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

The OK Club is a six-piece indie-pop band whose members’ influences almost have nothing in common. They combine indie and alt-rock with jazz and anime OSTs. The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaged conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com Music from  https://www.purple-planet.com OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS:  Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

Times are tough, but Marivi Soliven, Amanda Cua, and Myra Aquino sure know how to push through despite these uncertain times. The Indiependent Collective proudly held Blissful Blooming: Discovery Through Self-Awareness via Zoom on May 28, 2022, which is a roundtable discussion in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. Panelists Marivi Soliven, Amanda Cua, and Myra Aquino openly shared their experiences during the pandemic: how they discovered and re-discovered themselves, what mental health means for them, and how they faced the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here: https://www.indie-co.com/articles/blissful-blooming-marivi-soliven-amanda-cua-of-backscoop-and-myra-aquino-on-their-discovery-through-self-awareness The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaging conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com Music from  https://www.purple-planet.com OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS: Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

On this episode, Caitlin, Talya, and Leah talk about the ghost that solved her own murder. Teresita Basa, an Edgewater Hospital employee, was discovered dead in her apartment in February 1977, with a knife protruding from her chest. After months of inquiry, officers discovered little to no leads, and the case was closed. All of that changed when Teresita's spirit came from the dead in the summer of 1977 to identify her killer. The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaged conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com Music from  https://www.purple-planet.com OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS:  Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

Amanda is the Founder and CEO of BackScoop, a daily newsletter that makes it easy to stay informed with everything SEA business and startups. Subscribe to BackScoop today: https://www.backscoop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backscoop/ LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua/ OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS: Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/ The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaging conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com

Another fun IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "What is more important: passion or practicality?" For the passion team, we have Atty. Aye and Ivan. Meanwhile, for the practicality team, we have David and Dr. Stephanie. Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/ The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaging conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com

Marivi is most well-known for her novel The Mango Bride, which will soon be a film produced by and starring MegaStar Sharon Cuneta. Marivi writes, "The Mango Bride offers a personal glimpse into extreme poverty in Manila and what growing up in deprivation can do to someone. The book explains how the mail bride system works horribly and how women who try to escape their misery for a life of dreams sometimes become trapped in a nightmare." We had the chance to initially sit down with Marivi and talk about the inspiration behind her work, which involves interpreting for survivors of domestic violence. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, she joins IndieCo to talk about she shores up her mental health to deepen her own emotional reservoir for her many roles: as an award-winning writer, as a telephonic Tagalog interpreter, and as a mother, among others. She has authored 17 books, including The Mango Bride, winner of the Grand Prize at the 2011 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Philippine counterpart of the Pulitzer Prize. A film adaptation is in process. Also being adapted to film is "Pandemic Bread," which was published in The San Diego Decameron Project, an anthology of 100 stories about the Covid 19 pandemic. Connect with her via: Website: https://marivisoliven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvisoliven/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marivi-soliven-72b96298/ Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jewelle Villarisco, also known as Jewie's Art Space, is an Artist-Illustrator, Content Creator, a Youth Leader, and Mentor for a progressive high school called Freedom Academy. She mostly draws for children’s storybooks and has done countless portraits and commissions. She hopes to use her art platform, Jewie’s Art Space, to talk about love, true positivity, and kindness. Jewelle currently resides in Bulacan, Philippines with 5 cats, 1 dog, and 1 guinea pig.  The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaging conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com

Hellydgreat / Elijah started to create comics about a cute couple, Helly and Damian, in 2018. This is to show the relatable and fun reality of a relationship. Not only is she interested in digital art, she also made paintings using watercolor, acrylic, and gouache. Listen to this episode and learn why and how she finds peace and happiness in making and sharing her art. Check out this episode's video trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Register now here for our April 30 event, titled: "The Art of Pursuing Your Passion | A Roundtable Discussion with Filipino Artists": https://forms.gle/6zUdFLWH561THvh77 to learn from other amazing artists and receive fun freebies! Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

Aj Bacar is a graduate of BS Electronics Engineering in De La Salle University with Honorable Mention. In 2013, he also became the Arts and Graphics Editor of Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, the official filipino publication of DLSU. He is also awarded as the Best Editor and Best section in that year. In 2015, he entered a leading telco company as a cadet engineer and practiced Project Management in the later years. With 5 Years of Engineering studies and 5 years of Engineering practice, he is now drawing cute doggos and chonky cats. He basically left his job to pursue art. His asian parents must be very proud. He's the Author and Illustrator of #Sskait Comics. He currently lives with his roommates who gives him food. He is the Philippine's best selling comic book artist according to his mom. Podcast episode coming this Saturday! Stay tuned! Register now here for our April 30 event, titled: "The Art of Pursuing Your Passion | A Roundtable Discussion with Filipino Artists": https://forms.gle/6zUdFLWH561THvh77 to learn from other amazing artists and receive fun freebies! Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/

Another fun IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "Is it fair to ‘unfriend’ someone over political differences?" For the affirmative team, we have Paolo and Eldrin. Meanwhile, for the negative team, we have Joshua and Jan. ___ OTHER PROMOTIONS & LINKS: Register now here for our April 30 event, titled: "The Art of Pursuing Your Passion | A Roundtable Discussion with Filipino Artists": https://forms.gle/6zUdFLWH561THvh77 to learn from other amazing artists and receive fun freebies! Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/ The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company pushing boundaries through socially-engaging conversations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com

Inha is a brand builder, business owner, entrepreneur, artist and illustrator. Her main focus is making Self-Care and Self-Love Fine Art Prints for the soul. She also illustrates custom-made minimalistic custom digital illustrations. She curates wall art and print designs with a goal of easily upgrading & modernizing any home interior’s aesthetic in a non-expensive way with her unique and free-spirited art style as shown by her original Filipino and Self-Care art print collections. Inha also works with clients on a freelance basis to bring forth brilliant and unique forms of imagery and art. She has a great passion in each project she works on – while always incorporating her unique signature art style. In the recent months, she has also had a number of experiences working and producing art with known commercial clients such as L'Oréal, Sundals Local Footwear brand, Crae PH by curating unique designs for their collaterals, gift items, etc. Register now here for our April 30 event, titled: "The Art of Pursuing Your Passion | A Roundtable Discussion with Filipino Artists": https://forms.gle/6zUdFLWH561THvh77 to learn from other amazing artists and receive fun freebies! Partner and collaborate with us: https://forms.gle/xash81foTJ5GkJDT8 Give us a tip to support us: https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph/ The Indiependent Collective The Indiependent Collective is a new media company bringing you informative and digestible business and entertainment news. We educate our 1.6M audience on the latest news from Quezon City to Hollywood, daily. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theindiependentcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.indie.co/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ntm64YdB Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_indie_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indieco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQ-vq2hnhIS3Asu2zjpJeQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCeleICYmrEkxCTgdQqgL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indieco.girlss Website: https://www.indie-co.com