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New Books in Literature
Marga Ortigas, "God's Ashes: Apocrypha" (Penguin, 2024)
Climate change. The refugee crisis. The rise of social media.These big social questions—and others—inspired journalist Marga Ortigas in the creation of her new novel God’s Ashes (Penguin Southeast Asia, 2024) , a piece of speculative fiction set in a very different 2023. A transnational crime unites the book’s characters, rich and poor, on a journey throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, all coming together in a book that investigates human connection, the plight of stateless people, and environmental contamination.In this interview, Marga and I talk about what inspired her book and its major th...
2024-08-29
37 min
Asian Review of Books
Marga Ortigas, "God's Ashes: Apocrypha" (Penguin, 2024)
Climate change. The refugee crisis. The rise of social media.These big social questions—and others—inspired journalist Marga Ortigas in the creation of her new novel God’s Ashes (Penguin Southeast Asia, 2024) , a piece of speculative fiction set in a very different 2023. A transnational crime unites the book’s characters, rich and poor, on a journey throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, all coming together in a book that investigates human connection, the plight of stateless people, and environmental contamination.In this interview, Marga and I talk about what inspired her book and its major th...
2024-08-29
37 min
New Books in Journalism
Marga Ortigas, "God's Ashes: Apocrypha" (Penguin, 2024)
Climate change. The refugee crisis. The rise of social media.These big social questions—and others—inspired journalist Marga Ortigas in the creation of her new novel God’s Ashes (Penguin Southeast Asia, 2024) , a piece of speculative fiction set in a very different 2023. A transnational crime unites the book’s characters, rich and poor, on a journey throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, all coming together in a book that investigates human connection, the plight of stateless people, and environmental contamination.In this interview, Marga and I talk about what inspired her book and its major th...
2024-08-29
37 min
Victory Ortigas
The Lord Is With You | Aldwyn Licud
Happy new year, Victory Ortigas family! Here's an encouraging and hopeful message to start your 2022 from Aldwyn Licud.
2022-01-02
36 min
Escape To A Captivating Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
[Spanish] - Ortigas by Saga Stigsdotter
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/557913to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Ortigas Author: Saga Stigsdotter Narrator: Charlot Prins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 31 minutes Release date: December 10, 2021 Genres: Erotica Publisher's Summary: 'Lloriqueo de placer cuando un nuevo tipo de dolor se extiende por mi cuerpo, uno que nunca antes había experimentado. Después de un tiempo, el dolor se transforma en un extraño calor que me invade y termino en un estado hermoso y embriagador al ser controlada por ti.' 'Ortigas' es una historia de verano erótico-lesbiana y poética. Lilly viaja hasta una peque...
2021-12-10
31 min
Escape Into Another World With Full Audiobook
Ortigas Audio Libro por Saga Stigsdotter
Escuche este audio libro completo gratis enhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 557913 Título: Ortigas Autor: Saga Stigsdotter Narrador: Charlot Prins Formato: Unabridged Duración: 00:31:15 Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-10-21 Editor: SAGA Egmont Categorías: Erotica, Modern Resumen: 'Lloriqueo de placer cuando un nuevo tipo de dolor se extiende por mi cuerpo, uno que nunca antes había experimentado. Después de un tiempo, el dolor se transforma en un extraño calor que me invade y termino en un estado hermoso y embriagador al ser controlada por ti.' 'Ortigas' es una historia de verano erótico-lesbiana y poética...
2021-12-10
31 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Erotica
[Spanish] - Ortigas by Saga Stigsdotter
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/557913to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Ortigas Author: Saga Stigsdotter Narrator: Charlot Prins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 31 minutes Release date: December 10, 2021 Genres: Erotica Publisher's Summary: 'Lloriqueo de placer cuando un nuevo tipo de dolor se extiende por mi cuerpo, uno que nunca antes había experimentado. Después de un tiempo, el dolor se transforma en un extraño calor que me invade y termino en un estado hermoso y embriagador al ser controlada por ti.' 'Ortigas' es una historia de verano erótico-lesbiana y poética. Lilly viaja hasta una peque...
2021-12-10
31 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Erotica
[Spanish] - Ortigas by Saga Stigsdotter
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/557913 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Ortigas Author: Saga Stigsdotter Narrator: Charlot Prins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 31 minutes Release date: December 10, 2021 Genres: Erotica Publisher's Summary: 'Lloriqueo de placer cuando un nuevo tipo de dolor se extiende por mi cuerpo, uno que nunca antes había experimentado. Después de un tiempo, el dolor se transforma en un extraño calor que me invade y termino en un estado hermoso y embriagador al ser controlada por ti.' 'Ortigas' es una historia de verano erótico-lesbiana y poética. Lilly viaja hasta una p...
2021-12-10
03 min
Victory Ortigas
The Exalted Servant | Ged de Guzman
Ged de Guzman delivers a timely message on Jesus' finished work on the cross.
2021-04-03
30 min
CCO Sunday
Grace To Us 1
CCO Sunday | 1 Corinthians 15 | April 4, 2021
2021-04-03
30 min
CCO Sunday
City's Great Joy 4
CCO Sunday | Acts 18:1-11 | March 28, 2021
2021-03-28
34 min
Victory Ortigas
Christ—The King of Peace | Ferdie Cabiling
Ferdie Cabiling shares the three descriptions of the reign of the King of Peace, based on the Book of Isaiah.
2021-03-28
25 min
Victory Ortigas
Reverse Engineering Oppression | Noel Landicho
Noel Landicho delivers a powerful message based on the Book of Isaiah for the second week of our series "Salt and Light."
2021-03-21
34 min
CCO Sunday
City's Great Joy 3
CCO Sunday | Acts 17:15-34 | March 21, 2021
2021-03-21
33 min
CCO Sunday
City's Great Joy 2
CCO Sunday | Acts 11:19=26 | March 14, 2021
2021-03-21
34 min
Victory Ortigas
Poverty, Apathy, and The Gospel
Mike Manahan kicks off our series on God's redemption plan for His people, entitled "Salt and Light."
2021-03-14
41 min
Victory Ortigas
The Multi-Generational Power of the Gospel
Why should we have a "next generation" mindset? Jam Capistrano delivers a message on the power of the Gospel to unite generations.
2021-03-09
38 min
CCO Sunday
City's Great Joy 1
CCO Sunday | Acts 8:1-8 | March 7, 2021
2021-03-07
26 min
CCO Sunday
Hope Changes Everything 4
CCO Sunday | Lamentations 3:19-24 | February 28, 2021
2021-02-28
32 min
Victory Ortigas
How Do We Rejoice in All Circumstances? | Ged de Guzman
How and why can we rejoice in all circumstances? Join us this afternoon as Ged de Guzman encourages us with a message from the Book of Philippians on the final week of our series, Joy Full.
2021-02-27
39 min
CCO Sunday
Hope Changes Everything 3
CCO Sunday | Hebrews 11:1-12 | February 21, 2021
2021-02-21
27 min
Victory Ortigas
Joyful Reversal | Ferdie Cabiling
May we learn to enjoy fully a vibrant relationship with Christ through the gospel by increasing our pursuit of Him.
2021-02-21
29 min
Victory Ortigas
Experiencing God's Joy in the Midst of Suffering | Rico Ricafort
Let us listen to a message from Rico Ricafort, based on Paul's letter to the Philippians as we open our new series, Joy Full.
2021-02-14
35 min
Victory Ortigas
Joy Full in Relationships | Pinky Katipunan
Pinky Katipunan delivers an encouraging message, based on the Book of Philippians, on the second week of our series Joy Full.
2021-02-14
31 min
CCO Sunday
Hope Changes Everything 2
CCO Sunday | Exodus 34:6 | February 14, 2021
2021-02-14
30 min
CCO Sunday
Hope Changes Everything 1
CCO Sunday | Matthew 28:16-20 | February 7, 2021
2021-02-07
29 min
Victory Ortigas
Our God Is Mighty | Jam Capistrano
Why is our God awesome? Why does He deserve our praise and worship? Jam Capistrano wraps up our Awesome God series with a message on God's faithfulness and grace based on Genesis 35.
2021-02-02
36 min
CCO Sunday
I'm Doing A New Thing! 6
CCO Sunday | Matthew 16:13-20 | January 31, 2021
2021-01-31
35 min
Victory Ortigas
Why Can We Live Freely and Worship God? | Mike Manahan
Mike Manahan delivers a message on living and worshiping God sacrificially because of how He provides for our daily needs and how He provided for our greatest need.
2021-01-26
33 min
CCO Sunday
I'm Doing A New Thing! 5
CCO Sunday | Luke 6:27-38 | January 24, 2021
2021-01-24
29 min
Victory Ortigas
The Providence of God | Noel Landicho
Noel Landicho delivers a powerful message based on the Book of Genesis Chapter 22.
2021-01-24
54 min
Victory Ortigas
God's Redemption (Jehovah Jireh) | Aldwyn Licud
Let's listen to Aldwyn Licud's message on the ultimate provision to our greatest need of redemption.
2021-01-24
29 min
Victory Ortigas
God Sees and He Will See to It | Glenn Quizon
We look into Abraham's encounter with God in this message from Pastor Glenn.
2021-01-23
44 min
Victory Ortigas
The God Who Sees Is Compassionate | Mike Manahan
Mike Manahan delivers a message of encouragement based on Hagar's life from the Book of Genesis.
2021-01-19
31 min
Victory Ortigas
The Living God Who Looks After Us | Noel Landicho
Noel Landicho delivers a message of God's goodness based on the life of Hagar.
2021-01-17
45 min
CCO Sunday
I'm Doing A New Thing! 4
CCO Sunday | Romans 8:31-39 | January 17, 2021
2021-01-17
29 min
Victory Ortigas
The God Who Sees | Aldwyn Licud
Aldwyn Licud delivers a message on how trusting and obeying God allows us to be in a place where we can experience His compassion.
2021-01-17
27 min
Victory Ortigas
The Lord Who Sees | Owie Tolentino
Owie Tolentino delivers a message of hope from the Book of Genesis on the third week of our series, Awesome God.
2021-01-16
44 min
Victory Ortigas
Lessons on the God of Peace | Mike Manahan
Mike Manahan delivers a message of God’s goodness and peace based on the life of Gideon.
2021-01-10
36 min
CCO Sunday
I'm Doing A New Thing! 3
CCO Sunday | Ephesians 4:17-24 | January 10, 2021
2021-01-10
29 min
Victory Ortigas
Where Can We Find Peace? | Jam Capistrano
Jam Capistrano delivers a message of of God’s goodness and peace from the book of Judges.
2021-01-10
36 min
Victory Ortigas
The New Recruit (The Peace of God) | Ferdie Cabiling
Ferdie Cabiling delivers a message of of God’s goodness and peace.
2021-01-10
31 min
Victory Ortigas
God's Peace | Glenn Quizon
Glenn Quizon delivers a message of encouragement based on the life of Gideon.
2021-01-09
38 min
Victory Ortigas
Unchanging God | Rico Ricafort
Rico Ricafort kicks off our new series, Awesome God.
2021-01-03
35 min
CCO Sunday
I'm Doing A New Thing! 2
I'm Doing A New Thing! | Philippians 4:11-13 | January 3, 2021
2021-01-03
39 min
Victory Ortigas
No Burning Bush (But Same Encounter with the Awesome God) | Noel Landicho
Noel Landicho kicks off our new series, Awesome God, with a message from Moses' encounter with God through the Burning Bush.
2021-01-03
45 min
Victory Ortigas
The Great "I Am" | Ferdie Cabiling
May we have a deeper understanding of God's covenantal attributes as revealed through His Names, leading to worship, holiness, and mission. Ferdie Cabiling kicks off our new series, Awesome God.
2021-01-03
33 min
Victory Ortigas
The God of the Burning Bush | Glenn Quizon
Glenn Quizon kicks off our new series, Awesome God.
2021-01-02
38 min
Victory Ortigas
God's Grace | Rico Ricafort
Join us as we listen to Rico Ricafort deliver a message of hope to us, based on the Book of Second Corinthians, on God's sufficient, available, and powerful grace.
2020-12-27
22 min
Victory Ortigas
Finishing Strong and Marching On | Pinky Katipunan
We finish 2020 strong because of God's grace. We march on to 2021 getting to know our Awesome God. Let us listen to Pinky Katipunan as she delivers a yearend message of hope to us, based on the Book of Second Corinthians.
2020-12-27
26 min
Victory Ortigas
Anchored in Grace and Truth | Ferdie Cabiling
Join Ferdie Cabiling on the last Sunday of 2020 as he talks about grace.
2020-12-27
22 min
Victory Ortigas
Break It to Me Gently | Owie Tolentino
How can we say amazing grace with all of the stuff happening around us? Listen to Owie Tolentino deliver a yearend message for us as we end 2020.
2020-12-26
24 min
Victory Ortigas
Christmas Against All Odds | Mike Manahan
How can we continue worshiping God this Christmas despite the circumstances? Mike Manahan's message, based on the Gospel of Matthew, ends our Christmas series, "Just in Time."
2020-12-22
34 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus, the Life and Light | Mike Manahan
Amidst a dark time in history, why can we still continue hoping in Jesus Christ? Let us listen to a message of hope, based on the Gospel of John, from Mike Manahan.
2020-12-20
21 min
Victory Ortigas
God's Self-Disclosure | Noel Landicho
Noel Landicho delivers a message of hope, based on the Gospel of John.
2020-12-20
42 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus — Light of the World | Aldwyn Licud
Aldwyn Licud encourages us to understand that, more than a baby in a manger, Jesus is Lord—Creator and pre-eminent—and the source of all life and light for us in these troubled times.
2020-12-20
23 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus, the Light | Glenn Quizon
Glenn Quizon encourages us to live in the light of Christ with a Christmas message from the Gospel of John.
2020-12-19
38 min
Victory Ortigas
Nothing Is Impossible | Mike Manahan
Do we still have the ability to believe that nothing is impossible with God? Mike Manahan delivers an encouraging message, based on the Gospel of Luke, that reminds us why we can continue to respond in faith and hope amidst difficult times as we look to Christ and His birth.
2020-12-15
27 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus, the Life | Rico Ricafort
Join us as we listen to a message of hope from Pastor Rico Ricafort based on the Gospel of John.
2020-12-13
26 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus, the Source of All Life | Pinky Katipunan
Pinky Katipunan delivers a message of hope based on the Gospel of John.
2020-12-13
27 min
Victory Ortigas
The Life of Christmas | Ferdie Cabiling
May we understand that, more than a baby in a manger, Jesus is Lord-Creator and pre-eminent—and the source of all life and light for us in these troubled times.
2020-12-13
25 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus the Life | Glenn Quizon
Who is the Christ? Let us listen to Glenn Quizon's message from the Gospel of John for the second week of our Christmas series, In Time.
2020-12-12
36 min
Victory Ortigas
Trusting God in Our Life's Misses | Ged de Guzman
How can we continue to trust God when we feel like we've lost opportunities and missed our chances? Ged de Guzman delivers a message of hope from the Gospel of Luke as we begin our Christmas series, "Just in Time."
2020-12-08
24 min
Victory Ortigas
Christ Is | Mike Manahan
We're starting our Christmas series titled "In Time" with Mike Manahan's message from the Gospel of John.
2020-12-06
29 min
Victory Ortigas
Willing to Pay the Price | Noel Landicho
We are starting our Christmas series, "In Time," with Noel Landicho's message from the Gospel of John.
2020-12-06
32 min
Victory Ortigas
The Logos of Christmas | Ferdie Cabiling
Ferdie Cabiling starts our Christmas series with a message from the Gospel of John.
2020-12-06
23 min
Victory Ortigas
Jesus, the Life | Cleve de la Calzada
Cleve de la Calzada kicks off our Christmas series with a message from the Gospel of John.
2020-12-05
28 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S3 Ep6: MAPS & Other FICTIONS
How do we move past an increasingly polarised world to create a common identity? Or are we doomed to always draw lines between US...and THEM?Back on the podcast is special guest Nik de Ynchausti. Music: Homestead, by Kai Engel
2020-09-30
28 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S3 Ep5: A LOST GENERATION?
Boomers, Gen-Xers, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z...each generation had its share of challenges, but it can be argued that none more so than today's children. Health crises, wars, violence, environmental catastrophes, and above all global warming - they're in line to inherit a world with an expiry date. On this episode, we speak to Bhanu Bhatnagar from Save the Children International. Why aren't the Grown-Ups doing more for the world's children?
2020-09-13
20 min
Street Singing Superstar - Episodes
Can Filipinos Sing? | Ortigas
In this episode we head to Ortigas, a business district in Metro Manila. First up was Mariel from Pasig with a December Avenue Cover. Next was Jewel, who loves to sing at her local church! Our third singer of the day was Lalain who sang Evanessence – “Bring Me To Life”. Ethan, a young Spider-Man sang Post Malone “Sunflower”! Last up was Joanne. She wowed us with some epic Musical Theatre! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe on YouTube! :)
2020-09-06
07 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S3 Ep4: The FEMALE POLITIK: The Gender Struggle in Public Office
It's the 21st century and women in positions of power are still a rarity in many places. Even the country feted as the most powerful in the world has yet to see a female president. We talk gender and politics with a female (minority) senator from an Asian country overrun with macho, populist leaders and strongmen. SPECIAL GUEST: Philippine senator Risa HontiverosNews clips from : Euronews, ABS-CBN, ViceMusic by Scott Holmes
2020-08-26
28 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S3 Ep3: MAD WORLD OF METH: A Controversial Conversation
The ins and outs of the Southeast Asian meth trade. Who are the key players? What's politics got to do with it? And how successful is the so-called "war on drugs"? We speak with journalist Patrick Winn, author of "Hello Shadowlands: Inside the Meth Fiefdoms, Rebel Hideouts and Bomb-Scarred Party Towns of Southeast Asia."Visit us on: www.patreon.com/aboutthatthepodcastTwitter: @margaortigas
2020-08-16
25 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S3 Ep2: The FOURTH Estate
A former journalist from a country that no longer exists talks to us about oppressive regimes, freedom of the press, and the changing face of democracy. .Neven Andjelic left his native Sarajevo when the communist republic of Yugoslavia was splintering. He sought asylum in the UK and is now a leading lecturer on International Relations and Human Rights. I catch him in Croatia.Newsclip from Radio Free EuropeMusic: "Paper Lanterns in the Dusk" by springtide
2020-08-07
20 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S3 Ep1: "BAD" History: Revisit, Revise, Re-do?
With special guest, Nik de Ynchausti. Why are autocrats & the far right rewriting the past? How powerful a tool is social media in this exercise? In the democratized world of information, are we seeing the demise of "objective facts"? And yes, we talk about the Marcoses and their creative view of Philippine history. EPISODE MUSIC: "Over Midnight" by Lobo Loco.
2020-07-23
22 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
SPECIAL QUARANTINE EPISODE
A brief look at life in Manila, one of the longest lockdowned cities in the world. We talk staying sane, Viber ecosystems, cloud kitchens, social participation during distancing - and the glaring social divide.With special guests, media executive Tanya Yuson and chef Karla Mendoza.Please do pardon the audio quality. Recorded over the internet.Music is courtesy of Purple Planet.
2020-05-28
22 min
Winning at Business and Life
Winning at Business and Life with Marga Ortigas-Wedekind
Do you know what is most important in work-life balance?6 questions. 7 minutes. Pure insights. Episode 16: Reflections on what is most important in work-life balance. Wise words from Marga Ortigas-Wedekind, Chief Commercial Strategy Officer of The Fogarty Institute.
2020-03-17
08 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
An ABOUT THAT Special Episode
So who else is glad to see the back of 2018? It wasn't the easiest of times... but the beginning of a new year is always the perfect reason for a fresh slate. (Phew!)Last December, we took a trip to the Yukon. To say it was inspirational would be an understatement. There's something about the starkness of frost that is invigorating. I felt the same rejuvenation a few years prior on a visit to Mongolia in the dead of winter. It was like rediscovering magic.Nature holds all the universe's secrets - after snow, comes the...
2019-01-12
13 min
TuRadiOnlineMX
Literateando Entrevista obra Entre Ortigas
iterateando Es un programa en donde la Literatura y el Arte son protagonistas. en esta Ocasión Acompañan a A Elena , Entre Ortigas de Gabriela Ynclán Alicia Labra y Alvaro Espinosa Es justamente un libro el que nos da la pauta para comentar sobre algun tema en especial, puede ser una novela, cuentos, ciencia ficción o un libro de autoayuda, de consulta o novelas históricas, tenemos invitados especializados para comentar sobre el tema a tratar en cada programa y noticias sobre eventos artísticos, como obras de teatro, exposiciones de pintura, escultura, cine y danza. En vivo M...
2018-10-26
58 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep8: A Conversation with DELAMAR
If there's anything that many of our guests have echoed it's that legacies are built one small step at a time.In this final episode, a leading personality on Philippine English-language radio talks us through her pioneering journey: how a summer job that wasn't going too well became the career of a lifetime. Plus - the sorrows and surprises along the way. How DELAMAR unintentionally managed to speak for a generation... and take it all in stride.
2018-09-30
22 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep 7: RANDI LEVIN: Life Changes, Transitions, & Reinventions
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the world and struggling to keep up with everything you need to do? Or do you sometimes find yourself feeling "blah" about things? Maybe you're in the middle of a big life change and aren't sure how to get everything sorted just so...? It has been said that change is the only constant in life -- and yet it is the one thing that many of us fear the most. In this episode, we speak to professional life strategist Randi Levin who wants us all to live our best moments every day.
2018-09-17
22 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep 6: NENA's Magic Mixes: Everything You Didn't Even Know You Wanted to Know About Essential Oils
We're always searching for next big health kick...the latest cure-all and magic remedy. But what if that "new" health fix is really an old one? Centuries old, in fact.Business executive Nena Wuthrich joins us to share her latest passion outside of the office: it's all-natural, chemical-free, can help a wide vareity of ailments -- and ancient.Let's talk - Essential Oils.
2018-09-08
20 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep 5: DR. LIA - Prescription for Happiness
Are you battling depression? Maybe you're dissatisfied with your life - or know someone who is. Do you think people are unhappier now than they have been before? Does the nonstop buzz of the digital world make things worse for you?Why is that as humanity has reached technological heights, many say they feel trapped in the black night of their soul?There are ways to cope - without medication.Psychoneurologist Lia Bernardo speaks to us about finding peace and living a joyful life.
2018-06-29
42 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep4: RAJO LAUREL - Man on a Mission
Fashion designer. Artist. Entrepreneur. Son. Brother. Partner. Empire builder. Just a few of the hats worn by Philippine style icon Rajo Laurel. Hear this unfiltered conversation about living honestly, finding contentment, and defining identity through clothing.
2018-05-04
25 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2Ep3: MATT KILLEEN - Dreamer, Father, Author: a Creative Journey
This episode is dedicated to the dreamers. To those who are still in pursuit of dreams, and those who have had them come true. Are you an aspiring writer? Or maybe you don't know what it is you want to do yet. How do you find your passion? Meet British author Matt Killeen. He's done it all. Advertising, store managing, graphics designing, music playing. He's even dabbled in stand-up comedy. Now in his mid-40s, his 1st book is out this March on a topic that has critics raving - not just...
2018-02-27
34 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep2: GABY TABUNAR: A Man of Character, Reflections of a Nonagenarian
Turning the tables on a veteran journalist:Gaby Tabuñar, Chairman Emeritus of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines, speaks about the things he's seen, the choices he's made, the world as he's seen it change, and what matters most...Can you imagine yourself at a hundred?We're doing things a little differently this episode - we hope you take the journey with us!
2018-02-04
13 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
S2 Ep1: TIRSO RIPOLL - Daddy's a Rockstar
We all know Jagger, Ozzie, and even Gene Simmons... but ever wonder about a rockstar's life in the East? Spanish-Filipino musician Tirso Ripoll burst onto the Asian music scene in the early 1990s with the iconic rock group Razorback.27 years later - Tirso is a businessman, a father, and still rocking with his band.He says there is a way to do it all. Hear more in this super animated conversation.
2018-01-14
29 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
EXTRA: Top 8 for 2018
2017 was a year of change and transition for many people - among them, our host veteran journalist Marga Ortigas.In this podcast EXTRA, Marga starts us off on a new season of ABOUT THAT by looking back at the top things she's learned from our podcast guests so far. What are your top take-aways?Write us!aboutthat.thepodcast@gmail.com
2018-01-06
04 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 13: MIGUEL CASTRO - Midlife Dad
Midlife crisis? Not quite, for Gen-X guys. At least that's the experience of Spanish videographer Miguel Castro.Listen in as he candidly talks about fatherhood in his 40s, walking away from a long-time job, and facing fears - and the unknown - with confidence.
2017-12-12
18 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 12: ARZU KAPROL - Beyond Fashion
She's a world-renowned designer from Turkey who expresses herself through fashion and design - within a very special context. An artist with leather, lace, lights and 3D printing, Arzu Kaprol has been called both "futuristic" and "architectural". Her work is not just a magical reflection of her rich heritage, but also her spirituality. Listen in as we catch up with Arzu...and you won't see clothing in quite the same way again.
2017-11-10
18 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 11: Solo travel - tricky or treat?
More people are travelling alone these days. And they're not just young men with backpacks, or veteran travellers. A growing number of these SOLO TRAVELLERS are women. Many are executives from Asia, and in their 40s. So - what's the appeal of leaving home and exploring on your own?Marga, Tanya, and Karla are reunited to discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of travelling alone.
2017-10-31
34 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 10: Breaking Ground (with mental health professional Darby Latshaw)
So...maybe the pressures of the world are getting to you? Too much work? Or not enough? Freaking out about the things you can’t control?Maybe you’re older than you ever imagined…and feel too tired to keep moving forward. Sound familiar?How do you stay afloat?Mental health professional (& fellow Gen-Xer) Darby Latshaw returns to give us a few survival tips.
2017-10-22
24 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 9: Breaking Out (with former gangster Marianne Diaz)
Ever wonder what your skin ‘tells’ people about you? Do you have a tattoo? Are you part of a gang? Is that all that you think ‘marks’ you? For over 20 years, Marianne Diaz has been helping gang members, like herself, in Los Angeles make a fresh start.Hear her story of transformation, and maybe see the world a little differently.Sometimes, one person can change your life.
2017-10-12
27 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 8: Breaking into Motherhood (with international journalist Divya Gopalan)
It's a fact that more people are having kids later in life. In the UK, birth rates of women in their 40s have risen to a higher level than that of women aged under 20 for the first time since 1947. (Source: ONS) In this episode, we have an honest discussion with international TV journalist Divya Gopalan about the joys and pains of being a first-time mom in her 40s, while maintaining a high-pressure job.
2017-10-05
24 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 7: Breaking Point (with mental health professional Darby Latshaw)
How many hours do you spend online and how does it affect you? In this episode, we speak to Los Angeles-based musician-turned-therapist Darby Latshaw about issues of identity, stress, and anxiety in the age of social media.
2017-09-24
26 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 6: Breaking The Mold (with international fixer Inky Nakpil)
What's it like to be an independently-employed woman who is also raising a family? Inky Nakpil, a veteran freelance fixer for foreign media companies, shares her secret to being a mom while hopping from one Philippine island to another managing numerous TV crews.
2017-08-16
15 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 5: Breaking Bread: Food, Friends, & Faking it...
In this episode, Marga, Karla, & Tanya -- our gang of Gen-Xers -- talk about the importance of food on memory and identity.With guest appearances by adobo, pancit - and muscles! Yes - not the shellfish.Listen in to learn about the Filipino culture of food sharing, and the expat eater's longing for home.
2017-08-16
1h 29
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 4: Breaking Chains (with former news executive Charie Villa)
Ever find yourself wondering why you’re doing what you’re doing? Maybe your career doesn’t suit you anymore, and you’re looking to do something else. Anything else. How do you transition from one thing to the next? After 30 years as a journalist and media professional, former TV executive Charie Villa speaks to us about following one’s bliss as she embarks on a new adventure that couldn’t be more different than pursuing the news.
2017-08-16
19 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 3: Breaking Expectations
Perennials take on Tinder, dating in their 40s, and letting go of things they cannot control.
2017-08-16
13 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 2: Breaking Ceilings (with broadcast pioneer Cheche Lazaro)
It's said that life begins at 40. In this episode, Asian broadcasting legend Cheche Lazaro tells us how she did just that, and more, by starting a news production company in her 40s - at a time when women were struggling to make a mark in the media industry. An inspirational convesation with a pioneering woman.
2017-08-16
19 min
About That. (with Marga Ortigas)
Episode 1: Breaking Stereotypes (Introductions & Transitions)
Meet our host, veteran international journalist Marga Ortigas, and her friends – chef Karla Mendoza and media producer Tanya Yuson. After travelling the world and charting their own courses, this mid-life trio find themselves back in their home country, pondering their next steps.
2017-08-16
21 min