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So To Speak PodcastIs the Filipino still worth dying for? | Atty. Chel Diokno, Sr. Mary John Mananzan & Hernani BraganzaIn this comeback episode of “So To Speak,” commemorating the 41st Ninoy Aquino Day, host Sonia P. Soto verifies the question, “Are the Filipino People Still Worth Dying For?”
With Guest Speakers: Sr. Mary John Mananzan, a human rights activist-nun and former prioress of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters; Former Congressman and AKSYON DAPAT party-list representative Hernani Braganza; and the Chairperson of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), Atty. Chel Diokno who has been at the forefront of the fight for human rights and democracy.
2024-08-2454 minSo To Speak PodcastKababaihan para sa Kalayaan | Iya Quijano - National Historical Commission of the PhilippinesIn this Independence Day special episode of the So To Speak Podcast, Ms. Sonia P. Soto recollects the remarkable stories of Filipino women who played pivotal roles in the struggle for Philippine independence. Discover how History Researcher Iya Quijano, from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, emphasizes the strength and resilience of the empowered women in our past, with the aim to inspire today's Filipinas.
2024-06-1227 minSo To Speak PodcastBread and Roses: Work-life balance para sa kababaihan | Emily Fajardo (Part 2 of 2)Ms. Sonia P. Soto and Bataan Alliance of Labor Association Secretary, Emily Fajardo, continues to illuminate the challenges faced by women laborers and their pursuit of a better quality of life.
Tune in and discover how understanding maternal and labor rights can transform the lives of working mothers, and how can this shift an oppressed women laborer into an empowered Filipina woman.
2024-05-3133 minSo To Speak PodcastBread and Roses: Work-life balance para sa kababaihan | Emily Fajardo (Part 1 of 2)Ms. Sonia P. Soto and Bataan Alliance of Labor Association Secretary, Emily Fajardo probes in to the critical issue of women’s struggle in achieving a harmonious balance between their careers and personal well-being.
Listen and explore how traditional gender roles in society burden women laborers and discover how family-friendly workplace policies can address this inequality.
2024-05-2329 minSo To Speak PodcastWomen for Peace | Prof. Miriam Coronel-FerrerMs. Sonia P. Soto tackles the crucial role of women in peace building with Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, the first female chief negotiator in the world to sign a major peace accord. Listen to the invaluable exchange of insights regarding women inclusivity through this triumph in creating a peaceful world.
2024-05-0831 minSo To Speak PodcastBawal ang Bastos | Former Philippine Senator Leila de LimaIn this empowering episode of So To Speak Podcast, Ms. Sonia P. Soto sits down with the formidable ex-Senator Leila de Lima to create a beacon of hope and resilience in the fight against misogyny. Join us in their rallying cry against misogyny, and discuss the urgent need for a cultural shift towards a genuine gender equality in the Philippines.
2024-05-0133 minSo To Speak PodcastMalayo pa ang umaga - Mga kuwento ng Malaya Lolas (Part 2 of 2) | KAISA KA - Atty. Virgie SuarezMs. Sonia P. Soto and KAISA KA National Chair, Atty. Virgie Suarez, in their continuing discussion, broader exposes the dilemma of Malaya Lola’s plea, which remains unanswered by the very government they once looked to for protection. What does the surviving grandmothers, now in their twilight years, truly deserve more than a token of gesture from the Philippine government? Let us continue to listen to the enduring strength of Malaya Lolas and their fight for justice—a fight that reverberates beyond their own suffering.
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2024-04-2439 minSo To Speak PodcastMalayo pa ang umaga - Mga kuwento ng Malaya Lolas (Part 1 of 2) | KAISA KA - Atty. Virgie SuarezMs. Sonia P. Soto goes back to the dark days of World War II in Mapanique, Candaba as she and KAISA KA National Chair, Atty. Virgie Suarez reveals the cruelty experienced by a group of Filipino women known as the Malaya Lolas.
Listen to the harrowing stories of mass rape and other horrendous crimes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army, and us as we bear witness to victims' resilience and their demand for justice.
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2024-04-1759 minSo To Speak PodcastKKK: Kabayanihan ng Kababaihan sa Kasaysayan! (Part 2 of 2)Ms. Sonia P. Soto continues her recollection of historical accounts of women in the Philippines. From the gradual decline of women's rights and privilege under the weight of colonial oppression, let us now find out how the resilient Filipinas rekindle the hope of liberation, and how they adapt and fought to reclaim their rightful place in the society.
2024-04-1035 minSo To Speak PodcastKKK: Kabayanihan ng Kababaihan sa Kasaysayan! (Part 1 of 2)Ms. Sonia P. Soto reveals remarkable yet unusually told accounts about women in the history of the Philippines. From the pivotal roles of the Filipinas in the earliest days of the country, and up to the challenges faced by the contemporary women, let us explore how the landscape of women empowerment has shifted over time. Review the harsh realities, celebrate resilience, and together advocate for a brighter future of women.
2024-04-0440 minSo To Speak PodcastRecap ng Buwan ng Kababaihan | KAISA KA - DJ JanierIn this pilot episode of So To Speak Podcast:
Let us join Ms. Sonia P. Soto in her deep dive into the highlights and crucial aspects of this year's International Women's Month celebration. Listen to the brave efforts of the women's group KAISA KA, through its Secretary General, DJ Janier, and their issuance of an international appeal to help women affected by the Gaza Strip conflict. Join us as we explore the significance of advocacy, and the continuing spirit of women on the global stage.
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