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Tuko Chronicles S02E06: Hop-On Hop-Off Linguistics Caravan: Snippets of Life as Told in Various Philippine LanguagesIn celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines, Tuko Chronicles collaborated with the UP Department of Linguistics to compile snippets of different narratives gathered from field research in various ethnolinguistic groups throughout the country. Listen to a sampling of diverse grammatical structures, personal backgrounds, varied ways of life, experiences, and, ultimately, different ways of making sense of reality. Host: Vincent Christopher Santiago Researchers: Maria Kristina Gallego (Ibatan), Ryn Jean Fe Gonzales (Itneg Inlaud), Earvin Pelagio (Kapampangan-Mabatang), Vincent Christopher Santiago (Porohanon), and Edward Estrera (Bagobo-Klata) Narrators: Florentino "Apong Tinong" Tomas (Ibatan...

2023-10-2321 min

Tuko Chronicles S02E05: Mapa-Kabalbalan Man: Mga Pag-aaral at Kuwento ukol sa mga Kabalbalan, Kaaswangan, Pagmamapa, at Iba paOur hosts for this fifth episode of #TukoChronicles will take us on a tour to different spooky spots which they mapped out within UP Diliman campus. Listen as Dr. Joseph Palis, Prof. Dominique Amorsolo, and Prof. Fernand Hermoso of the Department of Geography unpack different folk narratives of the incorporeal and the "unbiogeographical" and how they were transformed into popular characters of modern lore in the Philippines. Hosts: Dr. Joseph Palis, Prof. Dominique Amorsolo, and Prof. Fernand Hermoso Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences...

2023-07-3135 min

Tuko Chronicles S02E04: The Enchanting Cultural History of Tiwtiw in MarinduqueTune in to this fourth episode of #TukoChronicles Season 2 as Prof. EJ Bolata muses about the enigmatic tiwtiw, from its original form as an act of using hunting tools or a spell used for hunting to its present meaning as, 'an anting-anting (amulet) used to attract and enchant animals.' Tiwtiw is used in Marinduque to hunt animals or catch fish. However, as Prof. EJ ponders on, tiwtiw may also be used to enchant and seduce humans as well." Host/Researcher: Emmanuel Jayson "EJ" Bolata Informant: Javier Soberano, from Gasan, Marinduque Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore...

2023-05-3138 min

Tuko Chronicles S02E03: Emergence of Urban Folkloric Sites in Alternative OPM & Kalye AestheticsIn this third episode of #TukoChronicles Season 2, UP Sociology professors Gyle Gavieres and Adrienne Onday explore the alternative Original Pilipino Music (OPM) scenes and graffiti kalye culture as emerging sites of urban folklore resulting from contestations between the "dominant" and the "subaltern" culture. Listen to their discussion on how the state and profit-driven industries have influenced how society perceives and values these kinds of expressive culture. Hosts: Gyle Gavieres and Adrienne Onday Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), University of the...

2023-03-2839 min

Tuko Chronicles S02E02: Youth's Love Languages: Past and PresentThe second episode of #TukoChronicles Season 2 features research associates of the Population Institute of UP Diliman (UPPI) who will discuss dating and relationship behavior, attitudes, traditions, and norms, highlighting some findings from the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Survey (YAFS5) with additional insights from results of earlier surveys. Featured UPPI Research Associates: Sanny Afable, Queenie Chico, Ella Garduce, and Jane Siwa Directed by: Klarriness Tanalgo Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), University of the Philippines Diliman. A new episode is uploaded each month. For more information...

2023-02-2730 min

Tuko Chronicles S02E01: The Laji of BatanesFor the first installment of #TukoChronicles Season 2, we proudly give you "The Laji of Batanes," recorded and described by Assistant Professor Edwin Valientes, faculty member of the UP Department of Anthropology and an Ivatan himself. Listen to different samples of laji sung by two known Ivatan singers, Marta Vaso and Carmen Delatado. Let us immerse ourselves in the Ivatan lifeworld as we listen to stories about love and marriage, death and mourning, social drinking, and self-pity and praises. The recording was done in 2003 during Assistant Professor Valientes' fieldwork in Ivana, Batanes. Tuko Chronicles is brought to you b...

2023-01-3120 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E11: (Re)creating Philippine soundscapes with Mikko QuizonIn this first-anniversary episode, award-winning sound designer/engineer and Tuko's very own audio consultant, Mikko Quizon, takes us through his journey in creating a career in sound production and tells us how sound engineering is not only technical but also very cultural—providing a backdrop to movie scenes and settings particularly in the context of the Philippines. Listen to Mikko as he narrates how sound is key to creating stories that are familiar and relatable. Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Ph...

2022-09-3033 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E10: The cultural life of hair in Eastern VisayasIn this episode, Profs. Popo Amascual and Malou Morales of the Division of Humanities, University of the Philippines in the Visayas—Tacloban College, comb through and tease out hair in Eastern Visayas and its significance in the community. The discussion focuses on the performers of the hair dance, a contemporary cultural performance in Tacloban City, and the transformation of everyday, intimate practices relating to hair into a spectacle—a performance showcasing their community's identity and collective memory. Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of t...

2022-08-2645 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E09: Kustura at KostumbreListen to Dr. Sir Anril P. Tiatco and Prof. John Carlo V. Pagunaling of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts as they talk about their memories, experiences, and observations of Sagala, Santacruzan, and Flores de Mayo in different parts of the Philippines. Join them in taking a closer look at the performances, traditions, and customs surrounding the activities through the costumes of the queens, consorts, and key religious characters who join in what Dr. Tiatco considers as cultural performances. Finally, we look back at the concept behind the national costume worn by Celeste Cortesi, Ms. Universe...

2022-05-3154 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E08: Kuwaresma sa San NicolasThe Kuwaresma or Lenten season is a highly important religious celebration of the Catholic faith. Meditate and reflect this holy season through this special episode of Tuko Chronicles—where we invited several elders to perform the final section of Pabasa, the traditional singing of the Pasiong Mahal. The Pabasa was recorded in April 2022 in San Nicolas, one of the Batangas towns surrounding Taal lake. Singers of the Pasion: Mely Balba, Mary Balba, Mar Balba, Ligaya Bereña, Semie Comia, Cora Casalme, Floring Landicho Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the...

2022-04-1247 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E07: Sa Darating na Halalan feat. Arugay and Encinas-FrancoSumama sa huntahan nina Prop. Aries Arugay at Prop. Jean Encinas-Franco ng UP Political Science tungkol sa pinakamainit na isyung pulitikal sa bansa sa kasalukuyan: ang Halalan 2022. Pakinggan ang kanilang mga obserbasyon sa kung ano ang dahilan at gawi ng pagboto ng mga Pinoy, mga taktika at litanya ng mga kandidato sa pangangampanya, mga posibleng resulta ng Halalan 2022, at ilang gabay sa wais na pagboto. Tune in to UP Political Science Profs. Aries Arugay and Jean Encinas-Franco as they talk about the hottest political topic in the country at present: the Philippine Elections 2022. Listen to them talking...

2022-04-0845 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E06: 3 Fez op LuvGet to know Uleb Nieto, your looove guru, and listen to her stories about loving someone blindly only to get heartbroken big time, discovering the self and giving self-love a chance, and tips on how NOT to fall desperately in love (again!), illustrating how each of us becomes part of stories that we tell. "3 Fez op Luv" is a monovlog written by Layeta P. Bucoy and performed by Olive Nieto (www.olivenieto.com). Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the...

2022-02-2828 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E05: A Very Lannang Chinese New YearIn this episode, The Lannang Archives' Wilkinson Gonzales, Darwyn Albert Tanya Mendoza, and Joshe Tiu discuss the various practices during the celebration of Chinese New Year in the Philippines from a Lannang perspective. Listen to their in-depth conversation about their individual Chinese New Year experiences and how they perceive this important celebration alongside their sociocultural identity and heritage. Hosted by: Wilkinson Gonzales | Resource Speakers: Darwyn Albert Tanya Mendoza and Joshe Tiu #TukoChroniclesxLannangArchives Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of...

2022-01-3134 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E04: Folksongs & Festivities feat. Eman JamisolaminUP College of Music's Eman Jamisolamin will serenade us with songs of celebration in different ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines. Part 1 features selected tunes heard during the Christmas season, such as "Galiken" (Pangasinan), "O, Senior Tagbalay" (Cuyo), "Maupay nga Pasko" (Samar-Leyte), and "Kasadya ning Taknaa / Ang Pasko ay Sumapit" (Bisaya/Tagalog). Part 2 is a repertoire of songs during occasions of celebration, feasts, and offering, such as "Ragragsakan" (Kalinga), "Pandanggo sa Ilaw" (Mindoro), "Lapay Bantigue" (Masbate), "Señor San Jose" (Capiz), "Immaculate Mother" (Cebuano, Ilokano, and Tagalog), and "Binalig" (Maguindanao). Assistant Researcher, Arranger, and Singer: Cheenie Amoin | Singer: M...

2021-12-2329 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E03: "Ikot ng Takot" feat. The UP Repertory CompanyLet's explore the veins of UP Diliman campus by riding its blood, the Ikot jeepney. Be prepared for eerie encounters in each stop. Sit back and pay up, as we start our spine-chilling trip with the Ikot ng Takot. Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive topics such as death, suicide, and rape. Audience discretion is advised. Head Writer: Kirk Justin Ramos | Writers: Winona Eunice Alindogan and Cristen Dominique Tantoco | Directors: Allen Marquez and Aimee Ramos | Stage Managers: Justin Rodriguez Alcantara, Therese Laput, and LJ Rebadolla | Editors: Marc Valmoria, Aimee Ramos, and Kirk Justin Ramos | Narrator: Carol Sadorra...

2021-11-2940 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E02: Karl Gaverza's Top 10 Lesser-known Philippine Mythological CreaturesGet to know more about interesting creatures of Philippine mythology: kumao, thalon, pating na pakpakan, daligmata, kimat, idaemonon, dapu, balbalan, kagkag, and taawi, with the author of phspirits.com, Mr. Jean Karl Gaverza. #TukoChroniclesxKarlGaverza Episode art: "Daligmata" by Leandro Geniston (@thatguywithapen). Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman. A new episode is uploaded each month. For more information, follow us on ! Created by: Jesus Federico "Tuting" Hernandez Executive Producers: Madilene B. Landicho & Jem R. Javier ...

2021-10-2934 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E01: Asteeg! with Prof. Bernadette Abrera & Mr. Manix AbreraIn this episode, listen to a conversation between a mother—a Philippine culture historian, and her son—a pop culture creator, and how their domestic life has influenced their respective professions and works. Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman. A new episode is uploaded each month. For more information, follow us on ! Created by: Jesus Federico "Tuting" Hernandez Executive Producers: Madilene B. Landicho & Jem R. Javier

2021-09-2946 min

Tuko Chronicles S01E00: What is Tuko Chronicles all about?This is Tuko Chronicles, a podcast showcasing various forms of folklore in the Philippines. Tune in to narratives, conversations, songs, musical performances, and discussions. Each episode features indigenous music performances, epic chanting, pabasa, fans club mini-reunions, radio drama, or discussions on politics & society, that reflect the knowledge & experiences inherited from the past or collectively cultivated in the present. Tuko Chronicles is brought to you by the Folklore Studies Program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman. A new episode is uploaded each month. For more information, follow us on !

2021-09-2901 min