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The P*I* PodcastEp. 58 Exploding GalaxiesFor our 100th upload, we are joined by Mara Coson and Sam Marcelo of Exploding Galaxies, a press focused on republishing and rediscovering old Filipino literary masterpieces such as Wilfredo Nolledo's For the Lovers, Linday Ty-Casper's Three Cornered Sun and many more. Get your copies and learn more about exploding galaxies at the following links:
Website: https://www.explodinggalaxies.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exploding_galaxies/
Everything is fine bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/everythingsfineph/?hl=en
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0:15 Intro
1:50 The beginning of Exploding...
2025-01-2648 min
The P*I* PodcastBonus: Saints and CitizensA rambling reflection on Saints and Citizens for All Saint's Day followed by an important announcement.
2024-10-3122 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 57 Direk Kip Oebanda and BalotaIn this episode, we talk with Direk Kip Oebanda, Writer and Director of iconic films like Bar Boys, now a musical, Liway, and Balota, his latest film. We talk about what inspired Balota, the impact of his works, the link between advocacy and branding, and what we can learn from Philippine elections.
Balota is out now in theaters. See cinema schedules here:
https://www.clickthecity.com/movies/buyticket/6dbcfd/cinemanila-balota
Barboys the Musical is also showing. See tickets here:
https://ticket2me.net/event/21741
2024-10-151h 01
The P*I* PodcastEp. 56 Conservative Ka Ba? Book talk with Jay ArugaIn this episode, Jay Aruga is back and has published a new book, "Conservative ka Ba?: A 3 step approach to protect the Filipino family from Woke Ideology. We discuss why he decided to write a book, what are his three steps against Woke Ideology are, and what he hopes to achieve with this book. We also briefly explore tips for writing your own book.
You may get a copy at St. Paul's Publishing below:
Website: https://www.stpauls.ph/product-info/conservative-ka-ba
Shopee: https://shopee.ph/product/274489164/25685460706/
2024-09-081h 12
The P*I* PodcastEp. 55 Komiket: Advocating Filipino ComicsIn this episode, we speak with Founder of Komiket, Paolo Herras, and Komiket's Executive Director, Kris Porio, on the origins and journey of Komiket and how they helped develop the diverse world of independent Filipino Komiks.
You can find more info about Komiket here:
Website: https://www.komiket.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/komiketph
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/komiketph/?hl=en
Check them out on Komiket Pride on June 7-9 and June 14-16, 10am-8pm at Ayala Malls The 30th, as...
2024-06-071h 25
The P*I* PodcastEp. 54 Insurgent Communities with Prof. Sharon QuinsaatIn this episode, We speak to Prof. Sharon Quinsaat, faculty of Grinnell College and author of the new book, "Insurgent Communities: How Protest create a Filipino Diaspora?." In the book, she documents the emphatic activism among Filipino migrants abroad and how they contribute to Filipino politics despite being far from the homeland, giving us new ways on how to look at what it means to be a Filipino.
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
3:00 Prof. Sharon's Origin
8:50 Why write the book?
12:30 Who are the insurgent communities?
18:30 Why are they insurgent?
24:05 Diaspora in the United States and the Netherlands
31:30 Conflict building Diaspora
44:12 Polarization in the...
2024-05-271h 34The P*I* PodcastBonus: GOMBURZA and Re-enchanting Political LifeThis month, we are taking a short break from our interview episodes and will resume with more thought-provoking guests next month.
In the meantime, this episode is released on "Araw ng Kagitingan" or Day of Valor, and the premiere of GOMBURZA on Netflix. Despite this national holiday,
there seems to a a kind of fatigue and cynicism surrounding nationalism these days. Here, I relate Randy David's discussion on political despair with the need to continue the civic excitement ignited by GOMBURZA.
You may find Randy David's piece here: https...
2024-04-0922 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 53 Drew UyOur guest is Drew Uy, who ran for Mayor of Paranaque City during the 2022 elections. We discuss his campaign, how it inspired a citizen movement, and what he has learned from this unique experience
You may follow Drew Uy at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewTheDo
X(Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrewTheDo_
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drewthedo_
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
1:20 Drew Uy's Origin Story
4:40 Paranaque during the Pandemic
7:40 Drew Uy and...
2024-03-231h 21
The P*I* PodcastEp. 52 Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Dominic Ligot
In this episode, we talk to Dominic Ligot, founder of Data Ethics PH and host of AI conversations, on the effects of AI in our society, what are some of the benefits and risks of using AI, and how we can talk and think about AI in a more productive way.
0:00 Music
0.15 Intro on AI
3:00 Guest: Dominic Ligot
4:30 How Dominic Ligot got into AI?
10:00 How are people talking about AI?
16:00 What is AI and what AI is not?
2024-02-111h 22
The P*I* PodcastEp. 51 How is Anime Political? w/ Miro Abala
For this episode, we invited Miro Abala to discuss how Japanese anime is political. We discuss how Filipino society fell in love with anime, Animes as political content, Anime as a labor issue and Anime as foreign policy.
We also briefly recommend some animes that are very
political and endorse the upcoming Japanese film festival.
You may get more information here:
https://www.facebook.com/japanesefilmfestPH/
How to Watch: https://japanesefilmfestph.jfmo.org.ph/how-to-watch/
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2024-01-301h 04The P*I* PodcastBonus: Dad and I Review RewindThe 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) was one of the highest grossing festivals our country has had in years. The top-grossing and most-watched movie from this line-up is Rewind(2023) starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. In this Bonus episode, I invited my Dad to discuss what Rewind says about Marriage, Gender roles, Family Values, Jesus Christ and Story-telling in Filipino films.
2024-01-2729 min
The P*I* PodcastPILM Institute: PH Cinema and Class Struggle with Epoy DeytoThis episode was prompted after I discovered the exciting, incisive, and polemical book, Post-Dilawan Cinema and the Pandemic(2023) at the BLTX Small Press expo. We discuss Philippine Cinema through the lens of class struggle with the book's Author, Epoy Deyto. The conversation spans the issues of movie-going, how ph cinema alienates the poor, the ideological content of films, the intersections of politics and business in Philippine Cinema, and Metro Manila Film Festival.
You can find a digital copy of the book here:https://www.missingcodec.com/downloads/post-dilawan-cinema-and-the-pandemic/
You...
2024-01-031h 43
The P*I* PodcastEp. 50 Mental Health Advocacy with RS Mojica and Bill FuentesApologies if the sound for this episode is off. My microphone had technical difficulties so I had to re-dub my parts for audio clarity.
For this holiday season, this episode will talk about mental health We always hear a lot about mental health. This may contain sensitive themes. We heara lot of buzzwords like anxiety, depression, toxicity, stress, trigger warnings etc . While many dismiss it as a lack of faith or resilience or a fad among the youth, there is a real phenomenon ofan increasing number of diagnoses, which need medication and therapy, and...
2023-12-101h 11
The P*I* PodcastPilm Institute: Film Festivals with Eunice HeleraIn this season of film festivals, we are joined by film programmer and festival consultant, Eunice Helera, who is co-organizing this year's French Film Festival. We discuss film festivals, why they are important, and what can audiences gain from them.
The P*I* podcast recommends the 26th French Film Festival which starts on November 25 and ends on December 3, at SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall. You may see the schedule here: https://agimat.net/26th-french-film-festival/
You may find more of Eunice's socials here:
https://twitter.com...
2023-11-241h 32
The P*I* PodcastEp 49 PH Gods and Monsters with Karl GaverzaFor our October episode, we discuss the vast and diverse world of Philippine Folklores with Jean Karl Gaverza, Researcher and Founder of Philippine Spirits. We discuss the many Gods, Monsters (Aswang) of the country's regions, and what they say about the many cultures in the Philippines. Karl also gives a generous list of recommendations on what to read regarding Philippine Myths, Gods and Aswangs. Lastly, we discuss Project Glocal Heritage as a way of preserving these many cultural stories. See how you can donate and help the campaign here: https://www.facebook.com/GlocalHeritagePH
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2023-10-011h 16The P*I* PodcastA Letter to President MarcosHello Mga Ka-P*I*, this is your host, Matt Ordonez. As you know, this is, admittedly a belated release for the third anniversary of the P*I* podcast and for that I thank all of you for listening and following the podcast until now. Today, September 21, is also the anniversary of the declaration of Martial law. For this reason, I decided to do something different and show a new piece of Philippine history. I recently came across a letter addressed to former president, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The letter was written by the late Atty. Eufemio Domingo, who at the...
2023-09-2021 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 48 The Book Episode w/ Kevin Ansel Dy
This episode is all about books. They aren't only things we read but things we buy, write, produce, market, and sell. We discuss the country's reading culture and the status of publishing sectors with guest, Kevin Ansel Dy from the National Book Development Board. We also discuss some tips for publishers and authors on how to improve the situation and some interesting books about books in the recommendations.
This episode is produced in partnership with the Manila International Book...
2023-09-071h 16
The P*I* PodcastEp. 47 Why Go Green? w/ John Leo AlgoIn this episode, as we experience more drastic changes in our weather, we discuss environmental issues, Climate change, advocacy in the Philippines with activist, John Leo Algo.
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
2:30 Guest: John Algo
3:30 Why Environmental Advocacy?
11:50 What is environmental science?
14:40 Contributions to Environmental Advocacy
22:25 What are the most pressing environmental issues?
33:00 Climate Change denial and debates
37:00 Climate change humanly caused and humanly solved?
41:27 Climate change news?
48:40 What would John Algo tell the government?
51:00...
2023-08-261h 32
The P*I* PodcastEp. 46 Why SOGIE with Jay Aruga and Michael PastorFor pride month, the P*I* podcast brings together conservative prodcaster,Jay Aruga, and gender expert, Michael Pastor, to dialogue about the contentious SOGIE bill, which aims to prevent discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. We discuss the basics of SOGIE, the central issues of the law, whether or not the Philippines needs the sogie bill passed, and how we can move forward as a country regarding the rights of LGBT+ people.
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
2:00 First Guest: Jay Aruga
5:30 Second Guest: Michael Pastor
8:40 What is Sogie?
11:10 Jay's reply
14:50 Michael's thoughts on the SOGIE Bill
17:00 Why specify protection based on SOGIE?
25:30...
2023-06-301h 58
The P*I* PodcastEp 45 Nuancing Numbers: Survey Research with Dr. Ador TorneoWe are revisiting the topic of Survey Research with professor and seasoned survey researcher, Dr. Ador Torneo. We discuss in-depth the principles and processes of effective survey research, the issues and challenges in conducting surveys, and how ordinary citizens can engage, use, and choose surveys.
You may find our original episode on survey research here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/27xluT6cVPnjiYARLBoWgz?si=6nIWJ51lT6KrjiYgBRt83Q
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
1:00 Our Comments on surveys
4:30 Guest: Prof. Ador Torneo
6:20 Where are surveys used?
9:00 Misconceptions about surveys
13:00 Surveys and Legitimacy
15:30 Basic Principles of Surveys
21:20 Internet and Online surveys
23:20 Sampling and Margin of Error
35:20...
2023-06-171h 31
The P*I* PodcastEp. 44 Why Remember EDSA? w/ Prof. Julio TeehankeeWe have tackled the EDSA People Power Revolt/Revolution/Movement before but this is our first discussion of EDSA under a new Marcos Regime. Together with our guest, Professor Julio Teehankee, we grapple with the issues of whether EDSA is still relevant to remember, how we can remember EDSA, and what lessons do we need to learn given EDSA fatigue and the effects of its gradual dissolution.
0:00 Music
0:11 Intro
2:40 Guest: Professor Julio Teehankee
4:20 How important was EDSA?
9:50 Counter narratives
14:50 The most positive legacy of E...
2023-02-251h 17
The P*I* PodcastEp.43 Writing, Politics and ChatGptIn our first episode of 2023, we are tackling the complex issue of the artificial intelligence app, ChatGPT, and its effects on the writing process. We also grapple with the use and abuse of ChatGPT in writing before dealing with the different forms of writing in relation to politics. We end by proposing and exploring some habits that can improve writing.
Gideon Lasco's Article here:https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/opinion-academe-strikes-back-rise-ai/
Junie Estanislao's Article here:https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/opinion-academe-strikes-back-rise-ai/
Chat Gpt Homework: https://www.rappler.com/technology...
2023-02-041h 23
The P*I* PodcastEp. 42 It's More Funds in the Philippines with Ian Jason HecitaThere is alot of talk about funds in the Philippines. The government handles trillions of pesos worth of tax revenue. But how should the budget be used and deliberated upon? What should be the role of ordinary citizens in public budgeting? We discuss these questions and more with Ian Jayson Hecita, an educator and researcher from the Open Budget Survey team for the Philippines.
0:00 Music
0:20 Intro
1:20 Budgeting issues
6:00 Introducing Ian Hecita
6:50 How does public budgeting work?
15:45 What is the role of citizens in budgeting?
2022-12-091h 18
The P*I* PodcastEp. 41 Democracy in the middle w/ Adele WebbShould we give up or keep on chasing freedom?
We sit down with Adele Webb and discuss her latest book, Chasing Freedom: The Philippines' long journey towards Democratic Ambivalence
She argues that Philippines has what she calls Democratic Ambivalence or holding contradictory views about democracy. We discuss what democratic ambivalence means for Philippine politics, where it came from, and how we can move forward from knowing about this ambivalence. We also discuss the middle class, and re-evaluate the concept and re-assess their role in democratization.
Adele Webb's book can be found at the Ateneo Press website and Lazada
https://unipress...
2022-11-191h 24
The P*I* PodcastEp 40: On V for VendettaIn this 5th of November episode, we revisit V for Vendetta - the graphic novel and film adaptation. For years, the film's protagonist, V, has been a popular symbol of resistance and political protest. We discuss the political themes and messages found in both the graphic novel and the movie adaptation before re-evaluating their applicability to today's contemporary politics. Specifically, we tackle the nature of violence and its relationship with politics, anarchism as an ideology, and political morality.
References:
Alan Moore on V for Vendetta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7ehbE1vc0&ab_channel=AlanMooreVideo
Alan Moore...
2022-11-051h 23
The P*I* PodcastEp. 39 Why do we keep scaring ourselves? Horror Movies with Joker Manio
In this Halloween special, we speak with Joker Manio, a filmmaker and film critic, and discuss the horrow genre, What makes movies scary, why we scare ourselves, and Why is horror important.
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
1:00 What Scares us?
3:20 Guest: Joker
4:20 Why Joker got into film?
7:00 First and favorite horror films
18:00 What makes a movie scary?
30:30 Why do we scare ourselves?
36:50 The need to scare ourselves?
44:00 Horror and morality
47:30 What is s...
2022-10-301h 49
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Niyo: On Social Media and SmartPhonesThis is a special recording for students of UST taking politics and media. This talk is about the potentials and pitfalls of new media in relation the experience of podcasting. It also reflects on questions concerning the impact of smartphones and social media on political participation, disinformation and propaganda, accountability, and democracy itself. It concludes by exploring ways to adapt and adjust to these changes, insisting that man is the political animal and not the smartphone.
2022-10-0851 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 38 Pagkain at Gobyerno: Understanding Food Security w/ Julien CarandangTo start another season of the P*I* Podcast, we have invited our friend and colleague, Julien Carandang, to provide an essential understanding of food securtity. We tackle the many issues about food and food security, its many dimensions in everyday life, how it is being politicised by the current administration, and what we can do to adjust to the many challenges posed by today's food issues.
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
1:20 Food issue
4:40 Welcome Back, Jules
6:30 Jules and Food Security studies
25:15 How is the public discourse on Food Security?
34:45 Food Waste
40:40 Food Security, Hunger and Nutrition
45:35 Food Security and Government Policy
47:28 Is P...
2022-10-011h 55
The P*I* PodcastEp. 37 Wikang Filipino, Edukasyon at Pulitika w. Dr. David MIchael San JuanDahil Agosto ang Buwan ng Wika, kasama namin si Dr. David Michael San Juan para talakayain ang kahalagahan ng pagtuturo ng Wikang Filipino, bakit naitatag ang samahang Tanggol Wika, at anong mga dapat natin gawin para mapayabong at maipagtanggol ang Wikang Filipino sa edukasyon at pulitika.”
0:00 Music
0:10 Intro
0:45 Buwan ng Wika
3:00 Guest: Dr. David San Juan
3:40 Paano nagsimula ang Tanggol Wika
10:40 Ano ang mga layunin ng Tanggol Wika?
17:30 Sagot ng CHED
22:45 Attack on General Education
26:00 Baki...
2022-08-311h 38
The P*I* PodcastEp. 36 History and Propaganda with Michael TabuyanFor this History Month special, Michael Tabuyan returns to discuss the status of the history profession, the relationship of history with chismis, and the concept of propaganda. We also try to identify ways in identifying and properly engaging with propaganda in film and media.
0:00 Music
0:10 Intro
0:55 History Month Special
4:30 Current debates among historians
10:30 History and chismis
24:20 Tabuyen's reaction to Maid in Malacanang
32:20 What is propaganda?
40:56 Propaganda films in history
45:50 Propaganda and Hollywood
54:30 Characteristics of Propaganda
59:50 Propaganda in Philippine Films
1:11:20 Pros and Cons of propaganda
1:26:25 How do we engage and prepare consuming propaganda?
1:34:15 Conclusion
1:39:05 Recommendations
Listen to the podcast for a S...
2022-08-271h 49
The P*I* PodcastEpisode 35 Understanding Muslim MIndanao with Prof. Yasmira MonerWe take a detour from our usual topics and explore an increasingly important region in the Philippines, Muslim Mindanao. While the region is often associated with conflict and other pejorative stereotypes, our guest, Yashira Moner, shows us that Muslim Mindanao is far more complex; that there is much to learn from Mindanaoan culture and politics. We also discuss a variety of political, cultural, and administrative issues that continue to challenge the development of Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
0:00 Music
0:10 Intro
3:54 Guest: Yasmira Moner
4:40 Why Yasmira Moner specializing in Mindanao politics?
5:50 What is Muslim Mindanao?
13:35 Misinformaton about M...
2022-08-201h 46
The P*I* PodcastEpisode 34: Maid in Malacanang vs. Katips (Double Review)There is a recent box office battle between the movies "Maid in Malacanang" (a dramatization of the Marcos family and household during the last 72 hours before EDSA), and "Katips" (a stage musical about student activists posing as the "new katipuneros" during Martial Law). In relation to the wave of reviews coming from other sources, we have decided to focus on the effectiveness of these movies as propaganda, while fleshing out and providing a critique of their core messages. Overall, we watched both films so you don't have to
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2022-08-071h 55
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* On the 2022 SONA and ShootingsIn this double slice of P*I* special, we react to President Marcos Jr.'s first state of the nation address as both a performance and a summary of his priority policies. We discuss many interesting policy directions he has set but also the key issues he did not discuss. Lastly, we discuss the Ateneo shooting which caused the death of the former mayor of Basilan by an armed assassin.
Sources:
Full text of the speech: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/25/2197889/full-text-marcos-2022-state-nation-address
Full Video of...
2022-07-2640 min
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I*: On Terror ProfessorsWe are currently on a short break but will return with new episodes, topics, and guests starting August. In the meantime, we made a slice about a thinkpiece related to our teaching vocation on "terror professors." The author," Sensei Adorador claims the culture of bemoaning terror professors is related to the general fixation on grades and latin honors rather than learning. We react to these observations and discuss the relationship between grades, teachers and students.
You may read the original piece here: https://www.rappler.com/voices/ispeak/opinion-in-defense-of-so-called-terror-professors/
2022-07-2134 min
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I*: On the Duterte LegacyNote: The first half of the episode was recorded with technical difficulties. We did our best to fix the audio and apologise for the inconsistent quality of the episode.
A listener asked about Duterte's campaign agenda and on whether or not he achieved anything them. As the new administration begins, we take this opportunity to discuss Duterte's legacy, impact and lasting effects on Philippine Politics
2022-06-3026 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 33 Why is Morality Political? with Prof. Wataru KusakaIn the aftermath of the 2022 elections, Filipino politics is still hounded by polarization and moral outrage. In this episode, we discuss these issues with Professor Wataru Kusaka through the lenses and in response to his seminal work entitled "Moral Politics in the Philippines: Inequality, Democracy and the Urban Poor." We tackle the nature of moral politics in the Philippines, how his work is still relevant to our current situation, what has changed since the publication of this book, and how we can live with political-moral conflict in the post-EDSA regime.
You may order your...
2022-06-111h 53
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Raw: On the 2022 Philippine ElectionsWe have a raw and rough session of processing of our thoughts on the 2022 National and Local Elections and ways to move forward.
Sources:
You may find the results here:
https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2022/races/president-vice-president/results
https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2022/races/senator/results
Which Provinces flipped for Marcos?
https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/which-provinces-flipped-marcos-jr-robredo-2022/
595 precincts give zero votes to Robredo
https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/precincts-give-zero-votes-robredo-2022/
2022-05-161h 20
The P*I* PodcastSlice of PI On the Legarda Open Letter (Araw ng mga Ina)Maligayang Araw ng mga Ina, Mga Ka-P*I*
For this Mother's Day Special, we discuss the open letter written by Lorenzo Legarda Leviste vilifying and disowning his mother, Loren Legarda, who is running for senator with the Uniteam of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte. Is it a valid expression of political outrage or is it an excessive use of personal in the political? We discuss the balance between political and the personal, private and the Public, nation and family.
You may read the original open letter here: https://www.rappler.com/voices...
2022-05-0527 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 32 Understanding Socialism with Francis "Kiko" IsaacFor this Labor Day Special, we would discuss one of the more complex ideologies related to labor unions, Socialism, with our guest, Francis Isaac. We discuss what socialism is, how it differs from communism, the current state of socialism and socialist movements in the Philippines, why the Philippines needs socialism, and the current problems and potentials of socialism in the Philippines.
You may find more of Francis Isaac's works at SocDem Asia and Praksis
https://socdemasia.com/taxonomy/term/4
0:00 Music
0:11 Intro
0:45 Brief comments on Socialism
3:50 What is socialism and why is Kiko Isaac a Socialist?
10:20 The difference between socialism and...
2022-05-012h 04
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I*: On ElitismA Rappler Thinkpiece claims that Leni's People's Campaign is elitist. Is this true? What is elitism? What does it mean to be elitist? Why is this important? Why is elitism so detrimental? Why are some people in our society elitist and how can we address it?
You may read the original piece here:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/new-school/opinion-moral-politics-elitism-robredo-campaign/
You may also read an informative piece by Rizal Buendia here:
https://www.eurasiareview.com/14112021-elitism-in-philippine-elections-and-the-infringed-electoral-system-analysis/
2022-04-1330 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 31: Why is History Political? w/ Michael TabuyanHistory has served as both a target and a tool of politics. Historical revisionism and misinformation is currently saturating social media with backlash taking the form of deploying history as a means to forward political moral standards. Why is this the case? What is the relationship between History and Politics? How is History written? How can we have better conversations about History? We discuss this and more with our friend Mike Tabuyan who, as a citizen-academic, is currently engaged in the popularization of Philippine history.
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2022-04-091h 31
The P*I* PodcastEp. 30 Machiavelli in Manila: What Machiavellian MeansMachiavelli is trending in the internet after an exchange between Bongbong Marcos and Prof. Clarita Carlos. While many are wondering what being "Machiavellian" is about, we provide a close discussion on the core of Machiavelli's thought, how he is commonly misunderstood and what Filipinos should learn from him and his works. Simply put, this episodes explores the essentials of Machiavelli's thought.
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
0:40 Commotion on Machiavelli
6:50 How we started with Machiavelli
10:00 Dictionary meaning of Machiavelian
11:55 Who is Machiavelli?
14:05 Machiavelli...
2022-04-021h 04
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I*: On the 2022 Presidentiables (Why vote for them?)What are the best reasons to vote for each candidate? We demonstrate steel-manning, or formulating the best possible argument to understand each side. Note: This is a civil and mental exercise. These arguments ARE NOT endorsements for the candidates. Try it yourself. Leave your answers in the comments or send us a message and we can read them in the next episode
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
1:05 What is Steel-manning?
5:10 Ernesto Abella
10:05 Ka Leody de Guzman
13:55 Isko Moreno Domagoso
19:02 Norberto Gonzales
22:15 Senator Ping Lacson
24:40 Faisal Mangondato
27:50 Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
35:00 Jose Montemayor Jr.
38:05 Manny Pacquiao
42:46 Leni Robredo
47:20 Closing: How about you?
2022-03-2650 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 29 Understanding Feminism with Prof. Noelle Dela CruzIn this episode, we talk to Feminist philosopher, poet and professor, Dr. Noelle Dela Cruz, about the origins and principles of feminism. We also tackle the contemporary relevance of feminism and its manifestation in the Philippines, as well as current challenges and imperatives facing women's rights and the women's movement.
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro about Feminism
4:10 Guest
7:00 Why is Ms. Noelle a Feminist?
12:05 What is Feminist?
14:00 When did feminism begin?
17:20 Feminist Theory vs. Feminist Ideology
23:30 What are the major questions of feminism?
2022-03-192h 06
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Raw: Why POLSCI part2"We continue with some talking points from the Why PolSci Episode, specifically on political science, partisanship, and our relation with other disciplines. Check the link below for our previous episode."https://open.spotify.com/episode/4facIvzE4AySAPEqjENhkS?si=lvtdroCDS7-EOgc-bpHYEw
2022-03-111h 07
The P*I* PodcastEp. 28 Understanding Conservatism w/ Jay ArugaFor the first episode of our Understanding Ideology series, we have invited Jay Aruga of the Jay Aruga Podcast (The first conservative podcast in the Philippines) to discuss: (1) the basic tenets of conservatism; (2) the topics of his podcast; (3) the kinds of conservative tendencies in the Philippines; and (4) his comments on how conservative current presidential candidates are.
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
0:50 Ideology series
1:20 Initial thoughts on Convervatism
4:50 Why Jay Aruga started a conservative podcast?
7:31 When did Jay Aruga discover he was a conservative?
10:50 How Jay aruga chooses his podcast topics?
14:50 Who is Jay Aruga's audience?
17:40 Guests of the podcasts?
22:30 What are conservative values?
27:20...
2022-03-041h 35
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I*: EDSA turns PInkWe discuss the recent Pink Wave appropriating the symbolism of EDSA, Operation Baklas, the legitimacy of COMELEC and the significance of EDSA for the upcoming 2022 National Elections.
Comelec starts ‘Operation Baklas’; ‘unlawful’ election materials removed by JOhn Eric Mendoza
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1555587/comelec-starts-operation-baklas-unlawful-election-materials-removed
You can check on our previous episode about EDSA here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PmEtdTR8s1tFGF77u1iFL?si=vVzlZjKFRcC-f1y0FSDClw
2022-02-2432 min
The P*I* PodcastPI NIYO: Understanding IdeologyWe have two questions from avid listeners regarding to the political spectrum and right-wing ideology. We answer both by revisiting the basics of political ideology and explain why it is important to study particularly in these polarizing times. In pursuing this rich and timely topic, we introduce our new series on ideology where we explore each ideology with guests who explicitly express them in their public lives. Stay tuned for the diverse new content we have in store!
Sources:
The German Ideology by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
https://www...
2022-02-1927 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 27 Why POLSCI? Political Science in the PhilippinesFor our first episode this year, we reflect on Political Science as a vocation. While most consider it as a pre-law program, we argue that political science as a systematic approach to the study of public affairs is essential to both understanding and resolving many of our country's most pressing political issues. We also clarify the meaning of “politics” and “scientific” in relation to our discipline
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
1:50 Political Science as a Pre-law
7:40 The ancient study of politics trying to be young
9:10 The origins of Political Science
2022-01-291h 05
The P*I* PodcastSlice of RizalIn our Rizal day special, we discuss what Rizal means to us and to our society, and what we think about the "essence" of Rizal.
We also have Rizal day recommendations below:
Bayaning Third World:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsvkWJDM1sE
The complete poems and plays of Jose Rizal(1976)
https://shopee.ph/THE-COMPLETE-POEMS-AND-PLAYS-OF-JOSE-RIZAL-Translated-by-Nick-Joaquin-i.223294405.8387787804
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=the%20complete%20poems%20and%20plays%20of%20jose%20rizal
Queridas de Rizal (2021) by Ambeth...
2021-12-3030 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 26 How is art Political? w/ Tarantadong KalboWe are very excited to have Kevin Raymund aka Tarantadong Kalbo, a prominent cartoonist whose works have become both viral and controversial. In this episode we will discuss his influences, his artistic process, his new reputation, and the stories behind his most prominent works Tumindig, and Yassista.
Check out Mrs. Bean Coffee here:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/misisbeancoffee
Shopee:https://shopee.ph/mrs.beancoffee?fbclid=IwAR1JcnaYbQxPr8ve9uO83Xco07auBt1ivgdoIaTqXMgIJcKP4cfgkJvZa_w
Timestamps
0:00 Mrs. Bean ad
1:40 Music
1:50 Intro
4:20 Why Tarantadong K...
2021-12-181h 23
The P*I* PodcastEp. 25: Arendt in Manila, on political and dangerous thinkingIn commemoration of Hannah Arendt's death anniversary, we discuss the legacy of Hannah Arendt's political thought and what Filipinos can learn on how to engage in political thinking. We tackle how she defines key concepts like politics, freedom, totalitarianism, and thinking.
Check out Mrs. Bean Coffee here:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/misisbeancoffee
Shopee:https://shopee.ph/mrs.beancoffee?fbclid=IwAR1JcnaYbQxPr8ve9uO83Xco07auBt1ivgdoIaTqXMgIJcKP4cfgkJvZa_w
Timestamps
0:00 Word from our sponsors w/ Discount Code
1:20 Music
1:35 Intro
2021-12-041h 11
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* Bonifacio Day SpecialIn this Bonifacio Day special, we reflect on our relationship with Andres Bonifacio, how our country commemorates him, what people misconceive about him, and how we should remember him.
Check out our special Bonifacio reading list for holiday reading:
The Light of Liberty by Jim Richardson
https://shopee.ph/Light-of-Liberty-Documents-and-Studies-on-the-Katipunan-1892-1897-(BK)-print-i.75162109.3003832571
Inventing a Hero by Glenn May
https://shopee.ph/INVENTING-A-HERO-The-Posthumous-Re-creation-of-Andres-Bonifacio-By-Glenn-Anthony-May-i.223294405.11713158185
Interrogations in Philippine Cultural history by Resil Mojares
https...
2021-11-3033 min
The P*I* PodcastEp 24: Why is political maturity?In this episode we discuss the contentious concept of political maturity, how it is used in Philippine political discourse, what it really means, and how it can help us "mature" as a nation.
0:00 Music
0:12 Intro
1:08 Impressions of trends w/ Political Maturity
3:15 Are you politically Mature?
5:15 Definitions of political maturity
15:20 Biological Maturity (Age) vs. Political Reality
22:30 Age and Intolerance
29:40 How can you call a system mature?
40:35 How do we deel with the political maturity discourse?
45:20 Maturity as a...
2021-11-271h 05
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I*: On the Duterte-Marcos DramaIn this slice, we try to make sense of the Duterte-Marcos drama laced with public in-fighting, substitutions and shuffling. From there, we discuss how voters and citizens should deal with this confusion and what this means for our democratic system.
There's a presidential aspirant who used cocaine": Duterte
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1160232
Duterte to run for senator in 2022 — Bong Go by Daphne Galvez
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1515218/duterte-to-run-for-senator-in-2022-bong-go
It’s official: Bongbong Marcos, Sara Duterte running in tand...
2021-11-2324 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 23: Teaching and Politics w/ Sir Jay of Pisara TalesThis week, we join an educator and host of the Pisara Tales podcast, Sir Jay-em Estrella, discussing the role of teachers in nation-building, and the intersections of politics and education. We also talk about scientific thinking, Marcos' historical revisionism, and the controversial Deped memo recommending teachers to remain apolitical.
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
2:38 Why did sir Jay begin the Pisara Tales?
5:06 What sir Jay learned from his guests teachers?
8:40 Neoliberalism and Education
13:25 Teaching Science and critical thinking
20:00 Filipinos and Scientific Thinking
27:40 Why te...
2021-11-131h 20
The P*I* PodcastEp 22: Guns, Ghouls and Ghosts, a roundtable on the 2022 National ElectionsIn the first episode of Season 2, we begin with a round table discussion on the Presidential and Vice-presidential candidates for the upcoming 2022 National Elections. Together with our guests, Glenn and Ren, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate, the structure and trajectory of Philippine elections, and what these dynamics say about our politics. We end by giving advice to our listeners on voting during the upcoming elections.
0:00 Music
0:12 Introduction
1:37 Guests
2:30 Impressions on the filing of Candidacy
11:50 Leni Robredo's rebranding from Liberal Yellow to Pink
2021-10-301h 30
The P*I* PodcastSlice of PI 10: On Maria Ressa and Chito GasconBefore the start of our second season, we discuss two important news items that happened alongside the filing of candidacies. First, Maria Ressa, journalist and founder of Rappler. was awarded the Nobel peace prize, making her the first Filipino Nobel laureate. Second, Chito Gascon, chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, passed away due to Covid and we remember our experiences with him as a colleague, and his status as a fighting liberal and model citizen.
This is just a taste until we officially return on October 30
Sources:
2021-10-1619 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 21: Why P*I*? First Anniversary SpecialIn this one year anniversary episode, we look back at the podcast's journey thus far. We discuss the podcast's origin story, our style and branding, our most viewed episodes, and the future of the podcast.
Note, we will be on a hiatus until late October but our shorter spinoff segments like Slice of P*I* and P*I* Niyo will run depending on requests or important issues that may arise.
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro and Anniversary Message
2:00 Thank you to listeners; Report on numbers
3:40 Why...
2021-09-181h 03
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Niyo: Max Weber vs. Shin GodzillaA listener recommended us to watch Shin Godzilla (2016) and it turned out to be a battle between Godzilla and the Japanese Bureaucracy. Check out our Review as we ask, is it possible to beat Godzilla with a POLSCI degree?
2021-09-1737 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 20: Why do we call Filipino culture toxic? feat. Michael TabuyanThe term "Toxic Filipino Culture" is spreading in social media as a way of critiquing certain bad habits in Filipino society like toxic positivity, "Bahala na," "Tumaba ka" etc. Together with our guest speaker, educator and grad student in Philippine studies, Michael Tabuyan, we discuss the nature of this phenomenon. We also tackle how to deal with supposedly Toxic Filipino culture, why Filipinos call our culture toxic, and whether or not Toxic-tagging is a good thing.
You may find the works of Michael Tabuyen in the following pages:
Project...
2021-09-031h 00
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* 9 On Homophobia and ViolenceLast August 15, 2021, a gay man was attacked without provocation by a group of male teenagers in Zamboanga city. The video was released online on August 23 and attracted backlash from the LGBT community. In this slice, we discuss the underlying dynamics behind our society's violent impulses, the implications of this event on the LGBT community and their advocacies, and how we should proceed in addressing such violent tendencies.
Sources:
Attacks on LGBTQ+ people disturb officials, advocates in Zamboanga by Frenchie Carreon
https://www.rappler.com/nation/attacks-lgbtq-people-disturb-officials-advocates-zamboanga
2021-08-2821 min
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Raw: Ukol sa Wikang PilipinoIn this "Buwan ng Wika" (Filipino Month) edition of P*I* Raw, we discuss issues on the Philippine language(s), how it relates to our problems in society, and what manifestations like Taglish (combination of Tagalog and English) means for our society. Warning, the podcast contains unhealthy amounts of Taglish, Conyoisms, at pagmumura.
2021-08-211h 02
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Niyo: Filipinos, Law and LawlessnessWe are launching a new segment, "P*I* NIYO!" where we answer your questions and "Personal Inquiries". In this first edition, a listener asks about the relationship between Filipinos and the law, on why they tend to disobey laws, and our personal take on lawyers and law school.
2021-08-1636 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 19: Pilm Institute Reviews Tililing: On the importance of satire in the PhilippinesIn this episode, we revisit and fully review Darryl Yap's "Tililing (2021)" which gained controversy over its portrayal of the mentally ill. Though panned by critics and audience alike, we analyze it as a political satire on our society's fragile sense of sanity and discuss the role of provocateurs in cinema.
See the film here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCmG2MYzVWk
https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Tililing?id=Aj82F1EIZZI.P&hl=en&gl=US
https://www.vivamax.net/
S...
2021-07-3158 min
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Raw: Everything is PoliticalIn this recording, we decided to do something different. P*I* RAW is our first unfiltered, unplanned, unedited, and unscripted discussions on a given topic. Here, we discuss the dictum, "Everything is Political," which is commonly deployed these days, and how it may be a misunderstanding of what politics is.
2021-07-2652 min
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* 8: On Election SurveysThis episode, we take a listener's request to discuss the relevance of the latest Election Surveys by Pulse Asia and SWS on the standing of potential candidates for the upcoming 2022 Presidential elections.
2021-07-2320 min
The P*I* PodcastEp.18: Why does Filipino Citizenship Endure Abroad? On the Filipino diaspora ft. Josh LimIn this episode, we sit down with Josh Lim, dual citizen and OFW, and we talk about the experience of the Filipino diaspora, dual citizenship, and what what we can do to bridge the political tensions between the diaspora and the homeland.
0:00 Music
0:15 Intro
0:50 Andre's question
2:35 Guest Introduction
4:15 What it's like being a Filipino in America?
8:20 Why is there this difference between first generation and later generation immigrants?
12:50 What were the struggles of Filipinos integrating into country's abroad?
17:50 Is it...
2021-07-1756 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 17: Why is Trese relevant? The Filipino in TreseIn this episode, special guests, Glenn Teh and Jules Carandang, join us in reviewing the trending animated series, Trese, which popularizes creatures from Philippine folklore set a gritty noir version of Manila city. We discuss the issues of adaptation, the meaning of mythology, the politics of Trese, and Filipino representation.
0:00 Music
0:10 Intro
1:00 Borj's first impressions of Trese
2:00 Intro of guests
3:40 Jules first impressions of Trese
7:45 Glenn's first impressions of Trese
10:20 Trese comics and adaptation
20:50 Internationalization of Filipino...
2021-06-261h 26
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* 7: On 1SambayanIn this slice of P*I*, we discuss 1Sambayan's attempt to form a united opposition against Duterte in the upcoming 2022 elections. Since none accepted their nomination, we analyze their roles and limitations in forming a new opposition through Maverick Politics."
[EDITORIAL] 1Sambayan, give democratic forces a blueprint for victory by Rappler
https://www.rappler.com/voices/editorials/sambayan-give-democratic-forces-blueprint-for-victory-philippine-elections
2021-06-1825 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 16: Bakit Mahirap Maging Pilipino?In this Independence Day special, we talk about the issue of Filipino identity by responding to Juju Baluyot's piece on the desire to leave the country. We discuss whether or not it is ethical to leave the country, why we should stay, and how we should stay despite our dysfunctional system.
0:00 Music
0:20 Intro
0:55 Happy Independence Day
2:40 Re: Bob Quilapio
5:20 Why do people leave? On Juju Baluyot's article
6:35 Borj's Reply to Baluyot
10:05 Migration is very common among Filipinos
12:25 C...
2021-06-1250 min
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* Ep. 6: On the Israel and Palestine conflictIn this meaty slice of PI, we discuss why Filipinos are paying attention to the Israel and Palestine conflict, how oppression and suffering is tied with state-building, and how we should deal with conflicts so distant to us.
Sources:
[OPINION] A new David and Goliath: On Filipinos' defense of Israel by Kyle Perada https://www.rappler.com/voices/ispeak/opinion-new-david-goliath-filipinos-support-israel
Innocent victims of war by Antonio Contreras https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/05/22/opinion/columns/innocent-victims-of-war/1800219
2021-06-0424 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 15: Anong Hanap mo? w/ Bob QuilapioIn this episode, as part of our "Anong Hanap mo?" challenge, we talked with fellow podcaster, voice talent, and life coach, Bob Quilapio, on his career as a podcaster, his political views, and his desires for the Philippines as an OFW
See more of Bob Quilapio and follow him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/domorewithBob
0:00 Music
0:20 Intro
0:50 Anong Hanap Mo?
1:45 Special Guest :Bob Quilapio
2:30 Where is Bob currently?
3:50 Why are you in UAE?
6:40 Why d...
2021-05-2945 min
The P*I* PodcastEP. 14: Why is Political Neutrality Necessary?
Currently, many netizens are taking sides on many issues while others who don't feel as strongly are castigated for fence-sitting or being "apolitical". In this episode, we discuss why, how, and when political neutrality is necessary especially under highly polarized conditions. Overall we ask, how can we be "ethically neutral?
You can find our collaborations here:
Ley La Salle:https://www.facebook.com/LEYDLSU
White Stripe podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2IaDB2WzyYHtwKelxxFN64?si=AkQ7BueCSsyo0SBhA-3pkQ
Sources:
2021-05-151h 10
The P*I* PodcastAnong Hanap Mo?We are releasing this video May 9, 2021, exactly one year from the 2022 National and Local elections. As our contribution to nation-building, we want to ask citizens, "Anong hanap mo para sa bayan?"
To participate in this challenge, make a 1-5 minute video, podcast, audio message or story with the ff:
1. Sino ka? (Who are you?)
2. Anong hanap mo para sa bayanWhat do you want for the nation?) ?
3. Mag-tag ka ng 1-3 na tao na susunod challenge (Tag 1-3 people to continue the challenge)
T...
2021-05-0902 min
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* Ep. 5: On Red-tagging (Mayo Uno Special)Solidarity forever! Workers of the world unite!
In this Mayo Uno Labor Day special, we discuss the practice and abuses of "Red-tagging" or accusing people of being communists. Why is it a problem? Can Red-tagging be a good thing? What should we do with this problematic practice? How should we handle the reality of armed communists and the left? This and more in the episode.
Sources:
In the Philippines, a label can take your life by Michael Beltran
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/philippines-label-can-take-your-life
2021-05-0124 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 13 How Catholics can be good citizens? with Fr. Fiel ParejaIn this last part of the triad on colonialism and Catholicism in the Philippines, we invited Fr. Fiel Pareja (aka "Father TikTok") to talk about the relationship between Faith and Good Citizenship. Through his experience as both a priest and a rising social media personality, Father Fiel speaks about the need to practice one's faith and the inevitable unity between one's membership in the Church as a Catholic, and participation in public affairs as a citizen. We also learn how he has dealt with political issues, disagreements and the stress of the pandemic as a priest.
2021-04-241h 06
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* 4 On Community PantriesIn this Slice of P*I*, we discuss the emergence of "community pantries" as a novel and remarkable expression of citizenship. While everyone praises and celebrates them, we ask questions like why are they sustainable? Why are they political? Why do they work and why are they important? We highlight the importance of "tiwala"/Trust and "hiya"/Propriety in the operations and expansion of these pantries.
Here are instructions on how to set-up your own community pantry:
https://www.rappler.com/moveph/how-to-lead-community-pantry-barangay
You may also donate to the following community patries:https...
2021-04-2115 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 12 Why is Filipino Catholicism political? ft. Julien CarandangIn light of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Catholicism in the Philippines, we invited Julien Carandang to discuss why and how it has affected Philippine politics. Our discussions tackled the Filipino Catholic Church as an organization whose impact on local and national politics straddles both governance and ethics. Overall, we engaged in a more nuanced understanding of Church-State-Society relations in the Philippines beyond stereotypical portrayals of the Church as a monolithic and outdated entity.
0:00 Music
0:18 Intro
0:44 Ranking Announcement
1:40 Catholicism in the Philippines
3:35 Int...
2021-04-171h 14
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Skwela Ep. 5 Bakit ba may Estado ayon Kina Weber at MigdalMga Ka-P*I* Tayo na sa PIskwela para sa ika-limang bahagi ng aming serye ukol sa estado. Tatalakayin natin ang estado ayon kay na Weber at Migdal. Ano ba ang hangganan ng kapangyarihan ng estado sa ugnayan nito sa lipunan?
Salamat sa pagsubabay sa unang serye ng PIskwela. Kung kayo ay mga tanong o komento, pwede kayo mag comment sa aming Facebook Page o magpadala ng email sa pipodcastph@gmail.com Uli, maraming salamat.
2021-04-1410 min
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Skwela Ep. 4 Bakit ba may Estado ayon Kina Marx, Hayek at PoulantzasMga Ka-P*I* Tayo na sa PIskwela para sa ika-apat na bahagi ng aming serye ukol sa estado. Tatalakayin natin ang estado ayon sa debate sa pagitan nina Marx at Hayek. Ano ba ang ugnayan sa pagitan ng lipunan at estado sa konteksto ng mga nagtutunggaliang uri't sektor? Abangan niyo rin ang huling bahagi ng seryeng ito sa Miyerkules (Ika-14 ng Abril) Maraming salamat!
2021-04-1210 min
The P*I* PodcastP*I*skwela Ep.3 Bakit ba may estado ayon sa mga KontraktaryanMga Ka-P*I* Tayo na sa PIskwela para sa ikatlong bahagi ng aming serye ukol sa estado. Tatalakayin natin ang estado ayon sa mga kontraktaryan na sina Rousseau, Hobbes, at Locke. Bakit ba tayo sumasali sa isang estado? Abangan niyo rin ang susunod na bahagi sa Lunes (Ika-12 ng Abril) Maraming salamat
2021-04-0907 min
The P*I* PodcastP*I*skwela Ep. 2 Bakit ba may Estado ayon kay MachiavelliMga Ka-P*I* Tayo na sa PIskwela para sa ikalawang bahagi ng aming serye ukol sa estado. Tatalakayin natin ang estado ayon sa Italyanong Pilosopo na si Nicolas Machiavelli. Masama ba talaga ang epekto ng tunggalian at pag-aaway ng mga tao sa loob ng isang estado?
Abangan niyo rin ang susunod na bahagi sa Biyernes (Ika-9 ng Abril)
Musika ni JV Ordoñez
2021-04-0708 min
The P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* Ep.3: On Academic Breaks
In an Impromptu edition of Slice of P*I*, we briefly discuss academic breaks and how it affects learning and the teaching profession.
2021-04-0610 min
The P*I* PodcastP*I* Skwela Ep. 1 Bakit ba may Estado ayon Kay AristotelesMga Ka-P*I*
Tayo na sa PIskwela para sa unang bahagi ng aming serye ukol sa estado. Tatalakayin natin ang estado ayon sa Griyegong Pilosopo na si Aristoteles. Paano ba natin mauunawaan ang estado sa labas ng pakahulugang pormal ng ating konstitusyon?
Abangan niyo rin ang susunod na bahagi sa Miyerkules
(Ika-7 ng Abril)
2021-04-0506 min
The P*I* PodcastEp. 11: Why do we want to kill Magellan? On remembering colonial historyThe Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of Magellan's circumnavigation of the world and arrival in the Philippines has attracted criticism across social media as a celebration of colonialism. Between nation-building, myths, and colonial legacies, we tackle the following issues: why do we still want to "kill Magellan"; how do we address this bloodlust; how should we make sense of the past to move forward as a nation.
See our collaboration with ANEK here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xFzlDAt0Yf9NPxX9Qwuts?si=hPFuK5ybTEifmcF6VXuu9Q
Follow them on their facebook page here: https...
2021-03-2751 minThe P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* Ep.2: On Mental HealthSlice of P*I* #2 On Mental Health: "Tililing", Satire and Filipino Discourse
Satirist and Director, Darryl Yap, has courted controversy with his upcoming film Tililing, which discusses mental health. Netizens and prominent figures like Liza Soberano claimed the posters and trailer do not treat mental health with seriousness or respect. We discuss the role of satire in social critique,the inadequacy of filipino vernacular in discussing mental health properly and how to move forward from this controversy.
Sources:
Darryl Yap defends ‘Ti...
2021-03-0615 minThe P*I* PodcastEp. 10: Why is EDSA a Myth? On recovering from EDSA fatigue.As the Philippines commemorates the 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power, we critically examine the myth that emerged from this historic event. While many believe it is a milestone of Philippine Democracy, others see it as emblematic of our current political problems. Some people experience what can be called "EDSA fatigue" where we lose faith in the meaning of the event. What should we do given this crisis on our understanding of this important historical event? How should we tackle EDSA as a myth?
0:15 Intro
1:00 We reached 1000+ plays and 500+ listeners!
2021-02-261h 03The P*I* PodcastEPISODE 9 (Chinese New Year Special): Why Ni Hao? On our dysfunctional relationship with ChinaIn this Chinese New Year special, we discuss the dysfunctional relationship between the Philippines and China, and the close historical and cultural connection between the two countries. We also discussed ways on how we can move forward and improve dynamics between the two countries via a change in mentality and approach towards China as an "Other".
Reference:
ASEAN Post-50: Emerging Issues and Challenges
Editors: Aida Idris and Nurliana Kamaruddin
https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9789811380426
Recommendations:
How China's Leaders Think by...
2021-02-131h 02
The P*I* PodcastEp. 8: Why do we worship heroes? Questioning heroism in the PhilippinesIn this first full episode for 2021, we discuss Hero Worship, disillusionment with Heroes, the difference between Heroes and Bayani, and the necessity of identifying living heroes. We also announce new variants of our content at the end of the show!
Sources:
National Heroes Committee
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/selection-and-proclamation-of-national-heroes-and-laws-honoring-filipino-historical-figures/#:~:text=Ramos%20issued%20Executive%20Order%20No,remarkable%20achievements%20for%20the%20country.
Defining and surveying heroism by Michael "Xiao" Chua
https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/01/20/opinion/analysis/defining-surveying-heroism/375390/
2021-01-1647 minThe P*I* PodcastSlice of P*I* Ep.1: On Cancel CultureSlice of P*I* is a shorter format where we have quick hot takes on certain news issues. In this pilot episode, we discuss cancel culture in the Philippines, particularly the cases of Russu Laurente, a Pinoy Big Brother contestant in favor of the cancellation of ABS-CBN, Toni Gonzaga, PBB hostess who defended him, and Avel Bacudio, an artist fired after praising Imelda Marcos on Twitter. How should we deal with contrary opinions?
Sources:
'PBB Connect': Russu ends journey as housemate by ABS-CBNNews
https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/03/21/pbb-connect-russu-ends-journey-as-housemate
Toni Gonzaga defends...
2021-01-1514 minThe P*I* PodcastA Very P*I* Christmas Special (2020)In this short Christmas special, we read and answer fan mail before giving some recommendations for really late Christmas Shopping.
Recommendations
The Political Mind by George Lakoff
https://www.amazon.com/Political-Mind-Cognitive-Scientists-Politics/dp/0143115685
End of Power by Moises Naim
https://shopee.ph/The-End-of-Power-Moises-Naim-i.137498729.7518517271
Adventures in Political Science by Remigio Agpalo
https://shopee.ph/Adventures-in-Political-Science-%28Revised-Edition%29-i.276147505.7451776313
Theme Song: Scheming and Dreaming by Jv Ordonez
2020-12-2610 minThe P*I* PodcastEp.7: Why are Filipino romcoms political? (feat. Janus Nolasco)Ep.7 Why are Fillipino romcoms political? (feat. Janus Nolasco)
This episode features our first podcast interview with our firend and colleague, Janus Nolasco, who will discuss the connection between Flipino romcom films and politics. This is also the first episode of the "PILM INSTITUTE" where we discuss Philippine cinema and their relevance to politics.
[SPOILER ALERT]The discussion contains key plot details of the following films:
Sana Maulit Muli (1995)
One More Chance (2007)
English Only Please (2014)
Day after Valentine's (2018)
Alone/Together (2018)
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2020-12-1254 minThe P*I* PodcastEp. 6 Why Must We Rethink Resilience? On Filipinos and Crises
The impact of typhoons, Ulysses and Rolly, have begged the question, is Filipino resilience a vice or a virtue? In this episode, we discuss the recent discourse on resilience and how it should move forward with the recent calamity. We took the notion of resilience beyond the current debates while showing dimensions that many have ignored. Plus, we are rebranding as Research Dudes and Polsci Guys
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:10 Greetings
1:10 Announcement of Rebranding: Research dudes and polsci guys
3:07 Resilience and typhoon season
5:00 Resilience and media
2020-11-2849 minThe P*I* PodcastEp. 5.5-Why do Filipinos care about American Politics? (Part 2 of 2)After recording Episode 5, we decided to record another one on issues that emerged from the 2020 US Presidential elections, and from the Episode 5 (Part 1). We tackled the following questions: Is Trump comparable to Duterte? Why do Filipinos like him? Would four more years of Trump Benefit the Philippines? Can Filipino progressives learn from Biden's campaign? Is #TayoNaman realistic for Philippine politics? Is there anything we can learn from America right now?
0:00 Intro
0:10 Greetings
1:10 Observations Contentious Results and possibilities of Cheating
4:20 Why are we concerned with American politics? America as o...
2020-11-1441 minThe P*I* PodcastEp. 5:Why do Filipinos care about American Politics?(Part 1 of 2)While billions of people around the world are focusing on the US Presidential Elections, the hosts of P.I. Podcast will tackle why Filipinos in particular are fixated on American politics, and whether or not it is necessary to watch an empire in decline.
Although we had a nice full discussion in Episode 5, many issues have since emerged during US election-watching in the Philippines.
Part 1 discusses our colonial past under America and our fascination with the "Wrong America."
Part 2 Coming Soon
0:00-Intro m...
2020-11-071h 01The P*I* PodcastEp 4. Q and A: Political Orientations, the Soul, Slavery and Elections
We take questions from listeners, friends, and colleagues on deep topics. Are we progressive or Conservative? How do we persuade people? Where is the soul located? What is the nature of slavery? Lastly, we give our hot takes and predictions on the upcoming US elections and our own elections in 2022.
Questions:
0:27 Intro
3:15 Question #1 What are Matt and Borj's positions in the political spectrum?
18:23 Question #2 What are great practices for breaking up toxic groupthink without being confrontational or agitating?
20:30 Question #3 What is the best...
2020-10-231h 12The P*I* PodcastEp. 3: Why Can't We be Friends? On Political DisagreementsWhy is it so difficult to have Political Discussions? Why is it so difficult to agree or even agree to disagree? Why do we keep losing friends and family to political disagreements? Matt and Borj discuss the political polarization occurring in the Philippines and around the world and how to adapt to it through conversation beyond debates.
To participate in your Q and A, you can send your questions, comments and suggestions at pipodcastph@gmail.com or https://ask.fm/pipodcastph0611
Hosted by Matt Ordonez and Anthony Borja
Music by JV Ordonez
2020-10-0952 min
The P*I* PodcastEp.2: Why do Filipinos want Dic...tators? Martial Law Anniversary SpecialEpisode 2
As the Philippines remembers Marcos and martial law this month of September , filipinos continue to chastise Marcos while others defend and celebrate his regime. This historical debate has focused on the contrasting facts and narratives on this contentious period. The hosts of P*I* move beyond the facts and asks the questions underlying the dead-end debate: Why do many Filipinos remain fascinated with strong leaders and dictators and unsatisfied with democracy? Can Dictatorship be a viable option for the Philippines? How do we move forward as a nation while recognizing this tendency to support authoritarian system?...
2020-09-221h 04The P*I* PodcastEp. 1: Teaching at the Turning pointWhat do we teach when we teach politics? Matt and Borj reflects on the meaning and ideals of teaching politics and civics in this pilot episode of P.I. Podcast. The discussion connects the Philippines' extreme political polarization with the failure of political and civic education.
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