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Start Up Podcast PHStart Up #153 (LIVE): IndieCo - Connecting Writers with Businesses for Content CreationNatalya Patolot and Jay-Ai Locsin are Co-Founders at IndieCo. Marty Yam is Head of Operations at IndieCo.
IndieCo is connecting its community of writers with businesses for content creation. IndieCo takes pride in its affordable solutions and AI-enhanced writing with SEO optimization.
This episode is recorded at the UPSCALE Innovation Hub co-working spaces.
IN THIS EPISODE | 00:00 Introduction | 01:06 Ano ang IndieCo? | 02:00 What is the problem being solved? | 12:00 What is the solution offered? | 23:51 What are stories behind the startup? | 49:58 What is the vision?
INDIE CO | Website: indie-co.com | Facebook:
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2024-05-2457 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #30: Gian Dizon, On Indie Vague, A Bold, Brash, and Brave Collection for Women EmpowermentGian Francis Mari P. Dizon known as Nayik or Kiyan was born on July 29, 2004, he grew up in the province of Batangas with his Mom and two sisters. He's currently an 11th Grade Accountancy, Business, and Management student at De La Salle Lipa and is part of graduating trainees of Tier One Entertainment's Amplfy Academy. Currently, he's the Executive Assistant of DougBrockTV's Douglas Brocklehurst, a Marketing Intern of the TMP Network as well as the Associate Head for Publicity at TMP Music Distribution Network, the General Operations Head of Kusho World the first Filipino, anime-inspired NFT, and is the...
2022-07-2314 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #29: Mong Palatino, On Love and ActivismMong Palatino is a Filipino blogger, activist, environmentalist, and former legislator. He is the Philippines’s first elected youth representative from 2009 to 2013. His book, 'Blogging the City: Spaces of Dissent' was published in 2021.
He will also be speaking at our event titled, "The Art of Narrating the Self in the Personal Essay" on July 30!
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2022-07-1636 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #28: Jarod Anjelo Lustre, On Doing Everything RightJarod Anjelo Lustre is a writer and artist who was raised by his grandmothers in Sampaloc, Manila. Exposed to his family's struggles at an early age, he was influenced to use his talents to speak out against the common injustices that Filipinos face. He believes that art as an expression of passion and strife can inspire people to stand up for themselves and others.
He will also be speaking at our event titled, "The Art of Narrating the Self in the Personal Essay" on July 30!
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2022-07-0932 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #27: Phillippe Angelo Hiñosa, On Love and FaithPhillippe Angelo Hiñosa, 22, is a Sociology student at the University of the Philippines Visayas. He writes about family, education, politics, and society based on his personal life.
He will also be speaking at our event titled, "The Art of Narrating the Self in the Personal Essay" on July 30!
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2022-07-0235 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #26: Martti Franca, On The Business of MusicMartti Franca is a Manila-based independent singer-songwriter who creates deeply intimate indie-folk pop music rooted in personal experience and reflection in both sound and writing. Although he is more recognized for his heartbreak hits such as Spaces and Things She’ll Never Know, he strongly advocates mental health awareness in songs such as Twenty-Five and San Francisco. He also advocates for the financial independence of independent musicians by giving talks on building revenue streams in the music industry.
Since starting his professional music career in 2018, he has released 11 singles with a collective 12 million streams on Spotify. His la...
2022-06-2542 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #25: Ceej Frankera, On Pursuing One’s Passion for MusicCeej Frankera is an independent singer-songwriter shuffling between Los Angeles, California and Manila, Philippines.
She is a modern-day torch singer — her lyrics explore themes like love, self-care, and figuring out her world through music. Her debut single ‘Record’ was released on Aug. 6, 2020, and other singles such as ‘Fly’, 'By Your Side', and '2022', have garnered a total of over 228K streams to date. She's proud to be truly indie— all production and music videos were funded and made possible by herself and other independent producers, music managers, and collaborators. No labels; just the love and support of her famil...
2022-06-2530 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #24: Seizure Salad, On Expressing Feelings Through MusicFormed 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 experi...
2022-06-1854 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #23: The Great Dane On Movin' and Groovin' to the Beat of LifeDrawing 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!
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2022-06-1839 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #22: Pugfish On The Role of Music On Everyday LifeFormed 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.
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2022-06-1129 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #21: OK Club On How Music Brought Them TogetherThe 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.
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TikTok: https://www.ti...
2022-06-0452 min
The Indiependent CollectiveBlissful Blooming: A Roundtable Discussion on Mental Health with Marivi Soliven, Myra Aquino and Amanda CuaTimes 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
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2022-06-0336 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #20: Caitlin Jo, Natalya Patolot and Leah Cioco On The Ghost That Solved Her Own Murder MysteryOn 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.
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2022-06-0319 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #19: Cinemalaya Awardee Myra Aquino On Using Films to Strengthen FortitudeMyra Aquino is a writer-director who grew up in Guam and the Philippines. She is a 2020 graduate from the UCLA MFA Directing program and her work has been supported by the Delia Salvi Memorial Award, the UCLA Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, the Sony Streisand Fellowship, and the Norris Fellowship.
Most recently, she was selected to participate in the 2021 Women in Film x Black List Feature Residency for her feature screenplay LAMB, and her thesis film BEAUTY QUEEN won the 2020 First Place Gold Circle Award from the Caucus Foundation and Best Short Film from the 2021 Cinemalaya P...
2022-05-2137 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP#18: Founder and CEO of BackScoop Amanda Cua On Building a Company Instead of Going to CollegeAmanda 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/
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2022-05-1437 min
The Indiependent CollectiveIndieCo Debate #9: What is More Important: Passion or Practicality?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.
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2022-05-101h 16
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #17 Carlos Palanca Awardee for Literature Marivi Soliven On the Art of Masterful StorytellingMarivi 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...
2022-05-0735 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #16 Jewelle Villarisco on Taking Risks in Pursuit of PassionJewelle 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.
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2022-04-3024 min
The Indiependent CollectiveIndieCo Debate #8: Is it fair to ‘unfriend’ someone over political differences?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.
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2022-04-101h 00
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #13 Inha Arceo, On Discovering Beauty in the EverydayInha 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 gr...
2022-04-0918 min
The Indiependent CollectiveVirtual Blind Date #1: Daphne Sagun and Vhwincent Delis Kabigting#kilig is in the air as we end Q1 of 2022 with a bang!
About the Virtual Blind Date Participants:
Daphne Sagun | Daphne Sagun is an internationally published author and a freelance writer. Currently, she's a Communication Arts student at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. When she's not busy beating deadlines, she loves to obsess over musicals and playing the ukulele.
Vhwincent Kabigting | Vhwincent Delis Kabigting, 21 years old, was once a seminarian at St. Paul Seminary—currently studying double major courses: Ab Philosophy; Ab Communications. He claims that the "I"is not the many but...
2022-03-2727 min
The Indiependent CollectiveIndieCo Debate #7: Should Men Pay on the First Date?Here's another fun IndieCo debate about whether may should pay on the first date. Share your thoughts about this by sending us your comments!
About our Debaters:
✨ Joana Bartonico [con]Joana Bartonico is a 22 year-old fourth year Speech Communication student from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She works as a freelance writer, tutor, and co-founder of a small start-up business, UP Cats Virtual Review Center, which will soon be re-established under the Purple Sage Project, an initiative she spearheads with the goal to build a virtual community of learners and teachers in the Philippines. She is...
2022-03-2729 min
The Indiependent CollectiveIndieCo Debate #6 | Do Looks Matter in a Relationship?About the debaters:
For the Con: Ericel Mari is a 19-year-old pre law student who loves playing volleyball, cooking, and modeling. Although she believes that life and love are far beyond what is seen in the surface, she believes looks does not matter. To her, love means having a pretty heart, a pretty mind and a pretty soul.
For the Pro: Akio is a 39-year-old single dad who believes looks matter because, in his words, “We are basically animals with instincts to go for the beautiful (strong and healthy).”
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2022-03-2027 min
The Indiependent CollectiveIndieCo Debate #5 | Can Men and Women Be Close Platonic Friends?The Indiependent Collective presents: Another fun IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "Can Men and Women Be Close Platonic Friends?" For the affirmative team, we have Austin and Kriska. Meanwhile, for the negative team, we have Simon.
Watch the Teaser Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mERv0Lyzrj0
*AUSTIN CASTILLO is an 18 year old Senior High STEM student. He believes that being close with someone whose gender is opposite yours is normal and that it doesn't necessarily mean that it would lead to a romantic relationship. More so, h...
2022-03-1323 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe IndieCo Debate #4: Should You Doubt the Guy/Girl Bestfriend?Should you or should you not? 💐Catch the teaser trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y1ue2yUy8I&t=84s
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2022-03-071h 15
The Indiependent CollectiveIndieCo Debate #3: Can Friends with Benefits Work?Another fun IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "Can Friends with Benefits Work?" For the affirmative side, we have Anj. Meanwhile, for the negative side, we have Kaye. Watch the teaser trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyPetuLt-EQ | Like the work we do? Support us in making more! https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph
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2022-02-2747 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe IndieCo Debate #2: Is it Possible to Find 'True Love' Online?The Indiependent Collective presents: The very first IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "Is it Possible to Find 'True Love' Online?" (watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohzbjGI9s_k) For the affirmative team, we have Alyssa and Mickael. Meanwhile, for the negative team, we have Jean and Cody. For those that wanted to join that casting call, don't worry we have more! Join our giveaway to get the chance to be part of one of our upcoming casting calls: https://bit.ly/34usihg
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2022-02-201h 24
The Indiependent CollectiveThe IndieCo Debate #1: Can Exes be Friends?The Indiependent Collective (IndieCo) presents: The very first IndieCo debate where we tackle the question, "Can exes be friends?" For the affirmative team, we have Genilson and Derrick. Meanwhile, for the negative team, we have Raya and Nina. What about you? What do you think about this question? Let us know by commenting on our episode campaign or by recommending us on Apple Podcasts. We'll get back to you with some cool opportunities and a chance to get featured on the show.
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2022-02-131h 06
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #3 Roland Ros, Founder and CEO of Kumu, On Building What Could be the First Filipino Unicorn CompanyOn this episode, Roland tells us his early influences in life, how his founding team conceptualized Kumu (short for Kumusta) and what they see Kumu accomplishing in the future. Along with great insights about personal development and mental health, he chronicles his childhood in LA, California, and how he found his way home in Manila, Philippines.
Roland Ros is the founder of KumuMedia Technologies, a livestream technology company for over 10+ million GenZ & Millennial Filipinos. Since its launch in 2018, Kumu has reached the #1 Grossing Social App in the Philippines. It has also cracked the Top 10 in Canada, Hong K...
2022-01-2238 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #2 Jason Deniega and Dan Arambulo of Lyon on the Art of Building a Successful Online Platform for Virtual LearningOn this episode, Lyon Co-founder and CEO Jason Deniega with Business Development Executive Dan Arambulo talk about building their Brainspace Venture to life. From financially bleeding for their startup, walking for an hour to meet investors, to convincing each other to pivot, they went through it all. Now, at four years old, Lyon is a force to reckon with, backed by big-time angel investors and VCs from all around the world.
Jason Deniega will also be one of our panel participants for our event this January 31, 2022, so make sure to register below.
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2022-01-1546 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEP #1 Alexandro "Xandro" Khemlani, Co-founder & CEO of TaskMango, on Creating Opportunities for the Filipino PeopleThe wait is finally over! Here is our first episode of the year featuring Alexandro "Xandro" Khemlani. Xandro is the Co-founder and CEO of TaskMango--a company that “sources top remote talent from the Philippines to help one grow their team.” It aims to relieve the intricate and complex processing of not only searching, but also hiring and negotiating potential employees from the Philippines. It is available to international prospects interested in looking into the Philippines' talent pools. In turn, it also provides a wider range of opportunities for Filipino professionals.
He specializes in Management (Project & Operations) and is v...
2022-01-0936 min
The Indiependent CollectiveYear Ender Special: Inside the Young Blood Podcast with Production Executives Leah Angela Cioco, Grazziella Allesandra Pillado, and Joan Gabrielle BasaBecause we want to end 2021 with a bang, we produced this year ender special from our Founding Team and Executives. As we begin a new chapter this 2022, it’s the next chapter for us, too. In the last year, we featured Young Blood episodes from Philippine Daily Inquirer and have partnered with youth organizations, startup and everything in between. When we won our first seed-grant competition as a then-one-month-old social enterprise last February, we were on Cloud 9. We organized our first Writers' Program, our Writers' Conference and even went as far as putting up a website (www.youngbloodwritersconference.org). Bu...
2021-12-3129 min
The Indiependent CollectiveCancer in the time of COVID-19 | with Alexa Grace FontanillaOpening up may be hard, but many patients with cancer find solace and unexpected benefits by sharing their stories. And this is exactly what Alexa did. She may have hesitated to reveal such a personal and vulnerable part of her life at first, but she summoned the courage to speak up. More so, with COVID19 at its peak during her diagnosis, Alexa struggled but fought on and bravely shared her story. | Alexa Grace Fontanilla is on leave as a Juris Doctor student at the University of the Philippines College of Law. She is proud of her indigenous heritage Tuwali c...
2021-11-1347 min
The Indiependent CollectiveSirang Plaka: Paano Laspagin ang Gasgas with Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee Salvador BiglaenFor this month's Special Episode, we have "Sirang Plaka: Paano Laspagin ang Gasgas with Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee Salvador Biglaen" in partnership with Miranda Training and Tutorials (MTT). About MTT: Miranda Training and Tutorials is a community of inspiring and passionate mentors. They are dedicated to making a variety of relevant training and purposeful lessons accessible to students of all ages. We believe that everyone should strive to be wealthy in mind and spirit.
About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the...
2021-11-0655 min
The Indiependent CollectiveConfessions of a book-hoarder | with Christian John VillahermosaIf you're a fellow bookworm, this one's for you. Co-hosted by our Associate Producer, Grazziella Pillado, and our host, Michael Morales, this essay explores the life of an avid book reader and book-hoarder. | A self-confessed nerd, Christian, 28, is a college instructor of medical laboratory science at San Pedro College, Davao City. He is a registered medical technologist but he is also passionate about the arts and social sciences. When he is not working, he is content with reading books, watching films, and trying not to go insane in these anxious times.
About our partner, the University of...
2021-10-3057 min
The Indiependent CollectiveGifts from the moon | with David HinolanThis week's featured essay is about the art of appreciating the mundane and making sense of the world around us. Co-hosted by our Content Manager, Joana Bartonico, and our host, Michael Morales, this episode tackles life's mysteries and gifts. As the featured writer says, "Some people are lucky to have overcome the mystery and gone on to discover the gift awaiting them." | David Hinolan is an avid fan of Asian shows, specifically Chinese drama and Chinese-pop. He is passionate about two things --- pharmacy and eating. During his free time, he plays Nintendo games.
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2021-10-2345 min
The Indiependent CollectiveLet's talk resilience | with Jairus CabajarResilience, the very concept that we were conditioned to love growing up, is not unique to us Filipinos. Anyone from any place on earth, if given a challenge, would adapt to it and bounce back. But what could be unique to us is the chronic negligence of those in power to prevent people from having to always rely on their resilience in the absence of anything else. And this negligence goes back generations, resulting in complicated problems that spawn even more complicated problems. Hear more about what this week's featured writer has to say about resilience on this episode...
2021-10-1647 min
The Indiependent CollectiveWhat being poor means | with Vincent PajenagoGrowing up poor is difficult. This week's featured writer recalls the instances when his resilience was challenged because of poverty. There were days when all his family could eat was a mixture of rice, water, and coffee because they did not have money to buy food. Now a scholar at the Ateneo de Manila University, he is the second financial aid scholar in their family. He tells us more about his story on this episode. | Vincent Pajenago is currently a sophomore studying Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He recognizes that he still has a lot to learn to become...
2021-10-0926 min
The Indiependent CollectiveChallenging discipline into a whole new dimension: Justine Clarisse Valdez of the Ateneo Chemistry Society (ACheS)For this month's featured partner, we have the Ateneo Chemistry Society (ACheS). Founded in 1963, the Ateneo Chemistry Society, also known as ACheS, is the home organization of chemistry students and enthusiasts in the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). As a projects-based organization, ACheS is able to transform this normally challenging discipline into a whole new dimension, serving as a launchpad for social change. As a community that promotes social applications and appreciation of chemistry for social involvement towards progressive nation-building, this organization launches initiatives to promote camaraderie among its members, foster and cultivate excellence in chemistry and other fields...
2021-10-0227 min
The Indiependent CollectivePerfect girl? She doesn’t exist | with Andrea RiveraCo-hosted by our production manager Joan Basa and hosted by our host Joshua Onsay, this episode talks about how we dream big and be "someone" at a certain age. Graduate college at 20, be a multimillionaire at 25, retire at 30--that kind of stuff--all while having a perfect social and personal life. In retrospect, the writer thinks that this mindset is wrong. What we need to do is just be ourselves and embrace the inevitable that comes our way, and make the most out of that. | Andrea Rivera is a professional breakdown artist and the extra to her own biopic.
2021-09-2532 min
The Indiependent CollectiveLiving with Brown Skin | with Czareenah DagasdasFor fellow sea lovers out there with sun-kissed skin and wavy beachy hair, this one's for you. Listen to Czareenah as she tells us the story of her childhood and how her community's perception of her inherent qualities have shaped her thoughts on what it means to be living with brown skin. | Czareenah Dagasdas is a Master student in International Economics. She is very interested in Social Development Goals. She was born and raised in Cavite.
About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC...
2021-09-1837 min
The Indiependent CollectivePlan B | with Bernice CalupasEver had that one great plan that you knew would definitely work out but didn't? This week's featured writer had the same experience. Listen to Bernice's Plan B and hear what it's like to be a Fililino in Saudi Arabia--a place she never thought she'd live in. | Bernice Calupas graduated from the University of the Philippines – Diliman with a degree in journalism. She has, over the course of her working life, been a magazine editor, freelance writer, English teacher and an accountant. When she’s not busy with her corporate job, she can be found reading on her Kindle, inflic...
2021-09-1147 min
The Indiependent CollectiveDon't mess up, LB | with Linus Van PlataPublished almost a decade ago, this piece still encapsulates what living in LB is like, less the political wars. Listen to this episode with an LB native and a prospective memoirist and see LB through his eyes. | Linus Van Plata is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Humanities, University of the Philippines Los Baños. He is currently a PhD student in creative writing at the University of the Philippines Diliman. An aspiring author of fiction and creative nonfiction, he has also dabbled in hosting, broadcasting, and acting.
About our partner, the University of the Philippines' C...
2021-09-0459 min
The Indiependent CollectiveSeptember Special: Christopher Martillana Nocos of Commission on Youth- SJBPWith us on our Sept. 1st special is Christopher Martillana Nocos. Christopher has been the The Commission Head of Commission on Youth since 2019. Commission on Youth is a church based Organization that handles 21 Barangay Youth Organizations and a Campus Youth Ministry. Their Goal is to empower the Youth Sector, by providing a leadership training which aims to develop and enhance the youth in their Municipality.
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 o...
2021-09-0128 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe 2021 Writers' Conference "It's Gotta be Youth" ft. OSYAF and We Make Change Philippines' Mark JacintoYesterday, 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 s...
2021-08-0117 min
The Indiependent CollectiveGet to know our Official Event Partner | OSYAF & WeMakeChange Philippines with Mark JacintoFeatured in this episode is Mark Jacinto, who 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...
2021-08-0101 min
The Indiependent CollectiveUrban play | with Louise Anne VirreyWhenever people think of architecture, they usually think about buildings, skyscrapers and other infrastructures and almost never about growing up. This week's featured writer narrates why we need to think about our people--especially our youth--when designing our homes, our villages and our cities since they greatly affect our children's growth more than we think. | Louise has a master’s in international urban planning and sustainable development from the University of Westminster. She has a flair for design and gets inspiration from travelling and learning about different places. She aspires to be a licensed Urban Planning, specializing in Urban Design.
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2021-07-3141 min
The Indiependent CollectiveMore than bedtime stories | with Christian Dave Loren"I come from a place where it feels that no one cares about the beauty of the stories that serve as the pillars of our literature and windows into our way of life. The works of foreign writers are more patronized than our own. Watching shows from other countries has become a more enjoyable pursuit for many than reading the literary works of our writers. It has been tough for our own literature to thrive even on social media; around me, I miss in the youth of my generation the appreciation and love for our homegrown books and stories...
2021-07-2425 min
The Indiependent CollectiveUndying scent | with Leyoneil Latina"We shouldn’t be smelling the pungent smell of crowded wards or tightly packed hallways. Everyone should have the chance to smell the crisp air-conditioned air, vanilla-scented air purifiers, and perfectly sanitized environment of properly run hospitals. People should not go through sweaty skin-to-skin battles in dimly lit, poorly ventilated hospital lobbies just to beg for some medicine.
What comes after the faulty service of hospitals? The dead and the debts. The pile of corpses in the morgue, the pile of paperwork for those who cannot even write their names, the pile of receipts and medications, the st...
2021-07-1745 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe black box of womanhood | with Angela Maree EncomiendaDid you know that a blackbox is a simple performance space, that varies in size, in theater? This week's featured writer used it in her masterpiece of an essay about womanhood in a pretty unexpected way. Listen to find out how. | About the guest: Angela Maree Encomienda, 20, is a women's rights advocate. She is a sociology and development management student at the Ateneo de Manila University. She is the founding chairperson of The Initiative PH, a youth-led development organization, and founding president of Kalipunang Sosyolohiya at Antropolohiya, her home organization.
About our partner, the University of the Ph...
2021-07-1042 min
The Indiependent CollectiveA voter's dream | with Jaiza AnuatFellow 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 th...
2021-07-0348 min
The Indiependent CollectiveContracting COVID-19 | with Ian SalvañaWhat's your biggest worry this 2021? Among others, we're pretty sure that it's catching COVID19. This week, our guest talks about his experience as an asymptomatic COVID19 Patient and Survivor through his essay, "Contracting COVID19." | Ian Salvaña currently teaches politics at Ateneo de Davao University and does research for Collective Plus Consultancy and Youth Peace Mission in the Philippines. He has an MA in Political Science, with concentrations in comparative politics and political theory, at Central European University in Budapest and Vienna. He is currently based in his hometown, Cateel, Davao Oriental.
About our partner, the University of...
2021-06-2635 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEntrepreneursh*t | with Patricia MalongCareer or dream? This is the question most people usually ask themselves. After all, not everyone is lucky to be blessed with a 9-5 job that is actually their passion or a job that actually pays well. This week's featured writer had to make the tough decision between both, too. | Patricia's essay was first published in February 22, 2011, and today, she joins us to debunk the myths about entrepreneurship and how she ventured in a new career. | Patricia is currently a business development manager at Gushcloud International and although she is employed, you can bet one of your kidneys that she...
2021-06-1957 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEulogy to the old me | with Carlisle CaroroThe concept of death and parting will never be an easy thing to discuss, but sometimes we are given the opportunity and challenge to give a eulogy to a friend or family that has passed away. But have you realized that you could actually write to your old self? This week's author did just that in this week's episode. | Carlisle’s essay was first published on February 12, 2017. Today, she joins Young Blood to talk about the journey of rediscovering, forgiving, and rebranding yourself all on your own terms. | Carlisle is a 22-year-old college graduate and currently pursuing studies in La...
2021-06-1238 min
The Indiependent CollectiveAnak ka talaga ng tatay mo | with Mary Joyce BernalLooks like the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree! You're like siblings! You really are your father’s child! Most of us have heard these lines from various people. Some relatives and friends may have once called us out for possessing traits that resemble what our parents have. For some, it’s a compliment, but for some not so much. It’s funny how we see or don’t see what other people see in us. Just like how MJ, learned the true meaning of what it means to be her father's daughter, which she chronicles in her per...
2021-06-0540 min
The Indiependent CollectiveFOMO: The Algorithm of Digital Marketing Communication | with Aliah Joy Icatlo of DiwaFOMO: The Algorithm of Digital Marketing Communication is a webinar by Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila that dives into the world of Marketing and Digital Communication. This event is a tool to: (1) know the art of maximizing digital opportunities; (2) venture the different marketing strategies; and (3) develop effective communication between the client, the public, and other involved parties.
Representing Diwa on this episode is Aliah, a BA communication student and a national qualifier in Journalism during her High School years. She is Megaworld Foundation scholar and aside from studying online, she is...
2021-06-0333 min
The Indiependent CollectiveKasi! | with Venus Marie RojasHelping others is something innate in us Filipinos. It's one of the reasons why we are able to rise from the ashes brought by calamities and other dreadful events. But have you ever helped someone to your full capacity even though you have no direct relationship to that person? Have you ever questioned yourself why you are so attached to him/her? Well you're not the only one. Dr. Venus Rojas reveals to us how she answered this question and her experience on helping an elderly homeless man a few years back, in her essay entitled "Kasi!" | Venus’s essay...
2021-05-2942 min
The Indiependent Collective'Noy-pi' | with Chef Sharwin TeeIt's a known fact that we Filipinos are a mixture of various races. Our ethnicity is a product of various races being molded together. As true as this fact is, some members of our society still view half-Filipino citizens as aliens to our land. The worst part is, they actually get discriminated by full-blooded Filipinos. Just like what this week's writer Sharwin Tee experienced back then. Biologically, he may be a half-Chinese and half-Filipino, but he is definitely not a "check-in". He is a proud Pinoy and he explains why in this week's featured essay, "Noy-Pi." | Sharwin's essay was first p...
2021-05-2245 min
The Indiependent CollectiveLabeling | with Jacqueline Megan "Jamie" OrtegaRemember that scene in the Disney Film High School Musical where they sang the song "Stick to the status quo?" The message of the song was basically about sticking to what you were labeled as, and not doing things outside of that box you've been packaged in, which can be detrimental to one's growth as a person. Jacqueline Megan Ortega or Jamie for short, writes about that in her essay, "Labeling." It was first published in October 19, 2006. On this episode, she talks about her current philosophy, what she's up to now as a girl boss and her advice to bot...
2021-05-1538 min
The Indiependent CollectiveWaking up at 7AM | with Edward Joseph "Eggy" MaguindayaoOur lives have been disrupted by this pandemic, and have changed the way we lives. Many things shifted online, plans were cancelled, and daily routines were altered. It's especially difficult for those who've stuck with a habit of waking up early for a specific activity when almost everything was cancelled, which caused us to somewhat stray from what used-to-be our normal routine. Edward Maguindayao writes about that in his essay, "Waking up at 7AM." It was published last February 02, 2021. On this episode, he talks about his new habits since the quarantine, what he's up to as a graduate student and w...
2021-05-0846 min
The Indiependent CollectiveEverybody's success story | with Heinrick RabaraAre billionaires like Henry Sy and Mark Zuckerberg or legendary artists like Michael Jackson and FPJ the ultimate definition and the epitome of success? Nope--according to our featured writer, wealth or fame does not equate to success because success is relative. Heinrick writes about that in his essay, "Everybody's success story." It was first published on January 29, 2017. After four years since he wrote it, he now talks to us about his current definition of success, what it means to be self-aware and contended and finally his advice to writers who want to make it in the literary industry. | About t...
2021-05-0140 min
The Indiependent CollectiveCulinary life with mom | with Magin Benedict "Mags" FerrerMagin 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 cook...
2021-04-2444 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe anesthesia incident | with John Dexter "JD" CandaWhat does it mean to rise above the challenges and self-doubts you feel and to capitalize on uplifting feelings from achievements? Moreseo, how do you overcome challenges like an embarrassing moment in class, overcoming seemingly impossible course works, and even more, losing a loved one? John Dexter Canda, or JD for short, writes about that in his essay, "The anesthesia incident." It was published last January 19, 2021, and on this episode, he tells us more about his love for medicine, what he's learned from med school, and his advice to those planning to enter the vocation of being a doctor. | Abo...
2021-04-1731 min
The Indiependent CollectiveWhy dreams die | with Odeza UrmatamWere you once that kid who wanted to be a NASA astronaut, the next JK Rowling or maybe even Spiderman? Like you and me, this week's featured writer once fantasized of being her favorite superhero, among others. But then, reality confronted her and she realized that the idea of becoming whoever you want to become was a myth. Odeza writes about that in her essay, "Why dreams die." It was published last December 1, 2020, and on this episode, she tells us more about her own dream when she was young, what she's currently up to now, and her advice for k...
2021-04-1039 min
The Indiependent CollectiveHalaman woman | with Faith BuenacosaFaith 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 thi...
2021-04-0347 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe guy in a yellow dress | with Dezth Atria CutandaWhat would you do if you saw a guy in a yellow dress? Would you be silently weirded out or would you shamelessly laugh? Asked the same question, Atria Cutanda, this week's writer says she'd put on her brother’s blue jerseys, go back out, and say hello. She explains why, in her essay, The guy in a yellow dress. Her essay was published on January 04, 2018 and on this episode, she joins us on a call from her hometown, Guimaras, to talk about her current views on feminism and why she thinks we should be wary of stereotyping people based...
2021-03-2724 min
The Indiependent CollectiveDefending murderers | with Rejinel ValenciaWhy do lawyers defend murderers? Why is there such a thing as innocent until proven guilty? And is death penalty something that our country, or any other nation, afford to do? Rejinel Valencia, a 3rd-year UP Law Student, answers those questions in this week's featured essay, "Defending murderers." His essay was published last October 22, 2020 and on this episode, he talks about his advocacies as a law student, what it means to uphold the Philippine constitution, and his advice for young Filipinos who are interested in pursuing law. | About the guest: Rejinel Valencia is a junior Juris Doctor student at the Un...
2021-03-2040 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe missing vinyl | with Kevin AmanteOne of the many things that Kevin has done while quarantining in the comfort of his home is connecting to his family's heritage. The medium through which he did this is music, which he beautifully narrates in his personal essay, "The missing vinyl." His essay was published last November 12, 2020, and on this episode, he joins our host on a call all the way from Laguna to talk about his love for music, his family heritage, and why he thinks it's important for everyone to know one's origins and learn how to love it. | About the guest: Kevin, 26, works at...
2021-03-1344 min
The Indiependent CollectiveSimply appreciation | with Kristel BergantiñosAbraham Cowley, a prolific personal essayist, once said, "I confess I love littleness in all things. A little convenient estate, a little cheerful house, a little company, and a very little feast; and, if I were to fall in love again, which is a great passion, and therefore, I hope I have done with it, it would be, I think, with prettiness rather than with majestic beauty." Kristel shares the same sentiments with him, and she explains why living a well-lived life has nothing to do with grandeur, and everything to do with simply appreciating the little things in...
2021-03-0641 min
The Indiependent CollectiveA fine day for science | with Anna TongcoWhat 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...
2021-02-271h 00
The Indiependent CollectiveDiskarte | with Ian DillaAlmost everyone has that one answer when asked the question, "What is the secret to success?" To some, it's confidence, to others, it's grit. In the case of Ian, he was told that it's "diskarte." He writes about his thoughts on this and its effect on our Philippine society in his essay, 'Diskarte.' His essay was published last October 13, 2020, and on EP 28, he joins us on a call to talk about the "Filipino culture of being resilient and "madiskarte," the work he's doing as a content creator and business person, and lastly, his own take on what it...
2021-02-2037 min
The Indiependent CollectiveA French manicure | with Tish Martinez-CastilloTish was a student in the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) when she wrote about her experience as a student-activist. In her essay, she narrates the way she's been stereotyped as an upper middle-class rallyista and more importantly, why she thinks it's important for all of us to devote ourselves to a cause that we strongly resonate with--no matter how simple. Her essay was first published fifteen years ago, in 2006, and in this episode, she talks about how being an activist has molded her into who she is today as a mother, a writer, a philanthropist, and an overall su...
2021-02-1356 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThree letters after my name | with Kevin Galvez, MMCJuggling work and school is a challenge in itself, and with the ongoing pandemic, it has only become harder. Kevin writes about the hardest moments of his experience as a working student in the time of COVID, and is a perfect example of what it means to be resilient amid tough times, in his essay, "Three letters after my name." Kevin's essay was published last January 12, 2021. On this episode, we talk about the lessons he learned at Graduate School, how he managed to succeed despite the hurdles and his advice for listeners who may be considering to juggle school an...
2021-02-0628 min
The Indiependent CollectiveRaised by the Internet | with Joy Therese Gomez ft. Lance Juarez of The SpectrumLike many things, the internet has its own set of pros and cons. For some, the pros outweigh the cons, and for others, it's the complete opposite. The writer of this week's essay is one who identifies with the latter and she tells us why in her essay, Raised by the internet. | Featured in this episode is Lance Juarez, the editor-in-chief of the Spectrum at the University of St. La-Salle Bacolod. The Spectrum is the official student media corps of the University of St. La Salle. Founded in 1956, the publication seeks to live out the core Lasallian values of Fa...
2021-01-3047 min
The Indiependent CollectiveAlexa vs a curious, creative life | with Romar Richard ChucaIf you can't live without a stable Internet connetion or without your phone by your side, you're not alone. From looking for the right path to a destination on Waze or Google Maps to watching a how-to video on YouTube, we see technology as a quick fix to a query or a problem we have. But like all other things, this also has a downside. Romar Chuca ( @therichardchuca ) an MBA student at the Asian Institute of Management ( @aim_edu ), talks about that in his essay, Alexa vs a curious, creative life. | About the guest: Romar Chuca is son, a f...
2021-01-2337 min
The Indiependent CollectiveSomething to live for | with Angeli Sison-Dimaano ft. Alanna Marie Panes of Negros CareThere is no doubt that our heroes in this time of the pandemic include our doctors, nurses and other frontliners who risk their lives in order to help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Our featured essay, "Something to live for," narrates the experience of a first-time mom while working as a physician-in-training. Truly, she, along with other health workers, are the unsung warriors of our time. | Featured in this episode is Negros Care, a Negros-based youth organization committed in providing PPE and other medical grade equipment to the health workers of underfunded hospitals in Negros. | About the guests...
2021-01-1640 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe Filipino Dream | with Erikson Isaga ft. John Jherlet Hollero of Algo FilipinoAs children, we were often told to "reach for the stars" or to "dream high and dream big". But as we grow older, realities confront us and oftentimes discourage us to pursue our high hopes and big dreams. Erik writes about that in his essay, The Filipino Dream. Isaga, a graduate of Psychology, is currently a teacher by profession. Through his writings, he wants to help his fellow Filipinos to dream well. He likes to read just as he likes to eat ice cream. | John Jherlet Hollero is a BS in Information Technology Student at the University of Santo To...
2021-01-0846 min
The Indiependent CollectiveMy Sarvangasana | with Leah Angela Cioco ft. Jojo Armenta of Parcel BearHappy New Year! To stay true to that new year mantra of change and starting fresh, we're switching things up a bit for this episode. In this episode, Jojo Armenta, the Head of Public Relations of Parcel Bear, takes over Leah's role as host. At the end of the discussion of Leah's essay, they switch parts, wherein Leah asks Jojo about Parcel Bear. | Leah's essay is about her love for yoga and the peace it affords her and how her habits on the mat kick in in real life. | Parcel Bear is the first eco-friendly courier service in the...
2021-01-0143 min
The Indiependent CollectiveChristmas wishes | with Vicente Gulmatico Bilan ft. Dhrubhagat Singh of NOVIDMerry Christmas! This week's essay is a present in itself because of the nuggets of wisdom, the warmth and the candor that writer shared. My favorite? Smile often, frown less. Stay tuned until the very end for our special segment on NOVID with Dhrubhagat Singh. NOVID is an innovative proactive contact tracing app for COVID-19 that acts as a COVID-19 radar. For more information about NOVID, visit www.novid.org. Interested in helping Dhrub and NOVID? Reach out to Dhrub on Instagram at @dhrub16. | About the guests: Vicente Bilan is a proud educator and is passionate about writing and...
2020-12-2554 min
The Indiependent CollectiveChristmas and change | with Maxine Francesco Gwyneth BaculoIt's Christmas in six days, and while it'll be smaller and quieter than in years past, there's still something to be grateful for and to celebrate. As Max writes in his essay, "Change indicates that life is progressing. The only thing we can do is accept that change is inevitable. We need to look at the brighter side, and not be stuck in the painful loss of things we expected to last forever." | Maxine Francesco Gwyneth C. Baculo is a 19-year-old medical student from the Learning-Enhanced Accelerated Program for Medicine (LEAPMed) of University of Santo Tomas. Medical books aside...
2020-12-1950 min
The Indiependent CollectiveSaying goodbye | with Dairen MosquedaDealing with the death of a loved one is probably one of the hardest moments that we go through in life. On top of this, other problems may surface: depression, financial problems and many more. What makes this worse is when one deals with all these grievances at a young age. Dairen writes about that in her essay, Saying Goodbye. | Dairen Mosqueda graduated from Far Eastern University with a degree in Mass Communication. She currently works as a technical writer for a global software company. She maintains a personal blog that serves as a haven for her thoughts and a...
2020-12-1147 min
The Indiependent CollectiveWith pancakes, I learn to forgive myself | with Winona Rica SigueWe can't deny the negative impact of living in this new normal ever since the outbreak of COVID19. It has disrupted future plans, ruined the economy and perhaps most important of all, it has taken a toll on our mental health. Winona writes about how she has dealt and continues to deal with the anxieties caused by this pandemic in her essay, "With pancakes, I learn to forgive myself." | Winona Sigue graduated with a degree in BS Accountancy from University of Santo Tomas.
About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its s...
2020-12-0536 min
The Indiependent CollectiveI hate cigarettes | with Jericho ZafraWhether we think about it or not, most of us are subject to gender expectations. Girls should be graceful, men should be tough and gender non-conformists should act accordingly are phrases that may sound inconsequential but cumulatively, they all have a strong effect on us. Jericho Zafra writes about that in I hate cigarettes. | Jericho Zafra is a third year journalism student at 400-year old Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila Institute of Communication. He is a freelance writer, researcher, and editor and is currently appointed as Country Sub-Editor of the Philippines in a Non-Profit Media Organization ba...
2020-11-2751 min
The Indiependent CollectiveAre we too young, or old enough? | with Daphne SagunAlexander Hamilton once wrote about how he perceived childhood as a mitigated form of slavery. He wrote, "There is not a child in the land that can call his soul, or his body, or his jacket his own. He has to wait upon the wisdom, the whims, and often the wickedness of other people. As young people, our wills are just as strong as their, and our tastes are stronger, yet we have to bend the one and sacrifice the other, and we do it under their pressure." Daphne Sagun, the writer of this week's featured essay, talks about...
2020-11-2036 min
The Indiependent CollectiveASL? | with Alexandra Ranielle GallegoWith quarantine forcing us to stay physically apart, social media platforms and apps allow us to connect with our loved ones and even start new relationships. Ranielle Gallego writes about that in her essay ASL, which is a narration of her one great love that happened online. | Alexandra Ranielle D. Gallego is an aspiring neonatal surgeon taking up B.S. Health Sciences at the Ateneo de Manila. In between chemical equations and integrals, she finds solace in inking her thoughts down on her trusty rusty journal and painting her feelings on canvases and papers. Her passions, interests and advocacies kee...
2020-11-1339 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThis is not okay | with Juju BaluyotWhat new hobbies did you pick up since quarantine? What past interests did you start doing again? For Juju, it's biking, working out, and playing video games. But despite being relatively happy doing these things, he argues that the world right now is not okay, and that we should not pretend that it is. | Juju Z. Baluyot is a TV producer and writer who has been in the broadcast production industry for five years now. When not writing for TV, Juju is most probably reading about geography and international borders, doing Baybayin practice writings, or watching true-crime documentaries.
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2020-11-0653 min
The Indiependent CollectiveWe, the dying | with Edward Christopher "Chris" DeeThis week, we'll be discussing "We, the dying" by fourth-year Harvard Med student, Edward Christoper "Chris" Dee. Topics include death, writing about it and everything in between. | Chris was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. He is a fourth-year medical student at Harvard and is planning to go into oncology. In his writing, Chris uses patient stories to ask larger questions of meaning. Ideas he has explored include lessons from patients who face terminal illness, the opportunity to see parts of ourselves amongst those most ostracized by society, and the role of discussing the impact of love with p...
2020-10-3156 min
The Indiependent CollectivePrivilege and the pandemic | with Rebo Jyhad AguirreDoes your privilege hold you back from moving forward? Are you bothered by the fact that many families out there can hardly make both ends meet? Troubled to see college students clinging to a knife’s edge on the internet in exchange for school funds because of #covid19? If the answer is yes, I bet you can relate to this week's essay, Privilege and the pandemic. | For this episode, we partnered with Negros Care, a local youth non-profit that aims to help workers in underfunded hospitals all over Negros Occidental. Please visit @Negros Care on Facebook or @CareforNegros on Tw...
2020-10-2443 min
The Indiependent CollectiveMotherhood in the pandemic | with Roeyna May FamisaranThis week's essay is a tribute for all the moms--moms who relentlessly take care of the household, who work hard to provide for our needs (and wants), and who serve as our light in this tragedy. Too many things in the world are falling apart but mothers—despite being exhausted—choose to remain intact for us. Written by Roeyna, who is a mom herself, this is motherhood in the pandemic. | Roeyna is a 28-year-old mom of a five-month-old son named after her favorite basketball player. She currently works as a government employee.
About our partner, the University of t...
2020-10-1744 min
The Indiependent CollectiveTransitioning | with Carla Marez PerueloThis week's essay is about making a leap of faith: saying no to something even when the world thinks you must say yes, trusting your own conscience, and ultimately building a new life that is different from what others expect from you. It's about courage and self-respect. | Born and raised in Negros Occidental, Carla currently works as a psychologist at a national government hospital. She wants to write more to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage others to use writing as a means for healing and growth. Follow her blog @Inkblots and Icebergs.
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2020-10-1051 min
The Indiependent CollectiveI hate my boss | with Mabeth BongaHave you ever felt some negativity toward a higher authority? Did you feel like wanting to leave your workplace because of the toxicity of a manager or a boss? You're not alone. Mabeth Bonga writes about just that in her essay, "I hate my boss." | A nurse by profession, a frustrated writer, and a hopeless romantic, Mabeth wishes to be inspired as much as she wants to be an inspiration to others. Her writing reflects her supressed thoughts and raw emotions.
About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year...
2020-10-0352 min
The Indiependent CollectivePlugged and shaded | with Claude DespabiladerasWhat is escapism and how does it help us face the shitstorms that life may hurl at us? Especially in these strange and unprecedented times, how can it keep us relatively happy, okay or at the very least, sane? Today, Claude Lucas answers these questions in his essay, "Plugged and shaded." | Claude graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English. He has been a part-time English teacher and Speech Club Moderator at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS)-Quezon City (his elementary and high school alma mater). He...
2020-09-2659 min
The Indiependent CollectiveCourage for others | with Vincent VerzolaWhat does it mean to be brave? Is it true that we were more brash, more bold and braver when we were younger? If so, how do we bring back that courageous and unapologetic child we once were? Today, Vincent Verzola, a recent college graduate, answers these questions in his essay, "Courage for Others." | Vincent Verzola, 21, is an accountancy graduate of the Unversity of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao. While in quarantine, he continues to pursue his passions by hosting webinars and contributing articles online. His favorite Ilocano words are "lawag" and "namnama," which means light and hope, respectively.
2020-09-1952 min
The Indiependent CollectiveThe subaudibles | with Rachel Louis "Rae" GellaThe Corona Virus pandemic has forced most, if not all, of us to make tough decisions. All over the world, companies closed many branches, employers laid off workers, travels were cancelled, and worst of all, many lives have been lost. We have all experienced some level of hardship caused by this public health crisis, however, there are many who have it worse. Rachel calls them the subaudibles, and she joins us in this week's episode to tell us why. | As a writer and an avid believer of the power of ideas, Rachel Lois Gella is passionate about art, philosophy, an...
2020-09-1146 min
The Indiependent CollectiveYes, I got my degree online | with Ma. Alexia "Lex" AdizonBecause of the Covid19 Pandemic, most schools are shifting to online/distance learning and there are a couple of concerns raised with this move. How do students and teachers prepare and make the most out of the resources online? What makes a successful online teacher and student? Alexia Adizon, a University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) alumna, takes on those questions in this week's episode: "Yes, I Got My Degree Online." | Born and raised in Manila, Lex moved to Bacolod City six years ago. She holds degrees in Humanities and Language and Literacy Education, and has taught students...
2020-09-0434 min
The Indiependent CollectiveWhy be a nurse? | with Johanna Zehender and Peter FelicianoWhy be a nurse? Is it because you are convinced that nursing is the golden ticket to working abroad, where there is a high demand for registered nurses in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Middle East? Is it because you are forced into choosing nursing by your peers or family? Or is it simply because you love working with not just your hands (and feet), but also with your mind and heart as you spend your days caring for people who are suffering? Johanna Zehender, a Registered Nurse who writes to uplift nurses and fellow-healthcare workers everyw...
2020-08-2840 min
The Indiependent CollectiveTapping into my mother's mind | with Natalya PatolotIn many ways, one's character and identity are greatly affected by one's knowledge of his or her parents. But what if you don't know one of them? Natalya Patolot, a rising second year student at the Ateneo de Manila University, takes on those questions in this week's essay, "Tapping Into My Mother's Mind". | Natalya Patolot is a 19-year-old BS Communication Technology Management student at the Ateneo de Manila University who aspires to achieve her dreams and to inspire those around her. When she is not busy with her academics, internships, and business ventures, she does freelance writing from time...
2020-08-2228 min
The Indiependent CollectiveMicro-barriers to education | with Ma. Francesca "Iela" SantiagoDo you know a scholar or are you a scholar yourself? What were the challenges that you had to overcome? How many stories of hard work have you heard from a scholar? Iela Santiago, a rising second year student at Oxford, takes on those questions in this
week's essay, "Microbarriers to Education."| Iela Santiago is a second-year Biology student at The Queen's College, University of Oxford. Currently, she is also a research associate at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science. She is passionate about science, education, and social impact.
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