Podcast Episodes

[MINISODE] Hidilyn Diaz on the mental aspect of weightlifting

Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, explains how her sport is as much mental as it is physical.

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1 year, 8 months ago

“I want to really embrace being Filipino" — Bryan Benitez McClelland

Born and raised in the US, Bryan explains why he became a Filipino citizen.

A Philippine resident for 17 years, he has started multiple ventures with …

1 year, 9 months ago

Bambikes founder on his 17-year journey in the PH

The Filipino-American Bryan Benitez McClelland came to the Philippines after college thinking he would stay for six months. 17 years later, he’s sett…

1 year, 9 months ago

[MINISODE] Surviving Yolanda made her a climate activist

Joanna Sustento Bacsa lost five members of her family due to super typhoon Yolanda. She’s now at the forefront of fighting for climate justice.

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1 year, 9 months ago

The ways out of learning poverty — Dr. Karol Yee, education expert

Surprisingly, the pandemic did not worsen student performance, according to data cited by Dr. Karol Mark Yee, executive director of the Education Com…

1 year, 9 months ago

[MINISODE] Help scientists protect the public from disasters

At the height of typhoon season, we revisit advice from Dr. Mahar Lagmay of the UP Resilience Institute, who explains how ordinary people can help bu…

1 year, 9 months ago

Strict basaan zone for next year — San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora

In the wake of an unruly Wattah-Wattah Festival in San Juan City, its mayor Francis Zamora vows changes for better crowd control, including limiting …

1 year, 9 months ago

[MINISODE] The sex life of kalabasa, according to TV chef JR Royol

“Kumain ng kalabasa pampalinaw ng mata.” Squash or kalabasa is a popular vegetable. Chef JR Royol shares the fun and value of eating squash blossoms …

1 year, 9 months ago

Bamboo vs plastic — Mark Gersava on innovating solutions

Social entrepreneur Mark Gersava became a TOYM awardee on the strength of his out-of-the-box ideas, including bamboo straws and toothbrushes.

A vocal…

1 year, 9 months ago

Bamboo vs plastic — Mark Gersava on innovating solutions

Social entrepreneur Mark Gersava became a TOYM awardee on the strength of his out-of-the-box ideas, including bamboo straws and toothbrushes. A voca…

1 year, 9 months ago