Did you know that Filipinos are one of the largest consumers of gin worldwide? Sociologist and gin enthusiast Nicole Curato joins us to explain the long history of the alcohol that’s gin-strumental to Filipino drinking culture! (Listener discretion is advised.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the country’s seat of power, Malacañan Palace is built on centuries of culture and tradition. Who better to ask about it than Manolo Quezon? The prolific writer who has worked for two presidents shares the history of Malacañan, and why we need to bring its colorful story closer to the average Filipino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Class is back in session! Before we learned the Latin alphabet, our precolonial ancestors used our own native scripts, such as Baybayin. Award-winning journalist and Baybayin enthusiast Howie Severino shares the basics of Baybayin and its importance throughout history—from rising up against our Spanish colonizers, to reclaiming our identity today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 exploring Chinoy history in Manila's San Nicolas district and the reenactment of the Siege of Lipa! 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 historical reenactments. (For the best experience, listen with headphones on!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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/privacy for more information.
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 information.
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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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 information.
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.
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.
Pull out a P1,000 bill. Who do you see? Josefa Llanes Escoda, the leader of the Girl Scouts—and a war hero! In our third minisode for Women's Month, Ceej Tantengco talks about Pepa's work with women's organizations and how women fought the war, on and off the battlefield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.