This 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 Te...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In 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 Im...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Before 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 offi...
Oct 16, 2021•20 min
In 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 P*I*? Origi...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
A 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?
Sep 17, 2021•37 min
The 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 ...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr
Last 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 Z...
Aug 28, 2021•21 min
In 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.
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We 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.
Aug 16, 2021•37 min
In 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/ Sources: T...
Jul 31, 2021•59 min
In 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.
Jul 26, 2021•53 min
This 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.
Jul 23, 2021•21 min
In 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 integrati...
Jul 17, 2021•56 min
In 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 Tr...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 26 min
In 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
Jun 18, 2021•25 min
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 Cu...
Jun 12, 2021•50 min
In 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/col...
Jun 04, 2021•25 min
In 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 did you switch to podcasting? 8:19...
May 29, 2021•46 min
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=AkQ7BueCS...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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) Tagged in t...
May 09, 2021•3 min
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/ph...
May 01, 2021•24 min
In 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 ...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In 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...
Apr 21, 2021•16 min
In 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 out...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Mga 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.
Apr 14, 2021•11 min
Mga 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!
Apr 12, 2021•10 min
Mga 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
Apr 09, 2021•8 min
Mga 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
Apr 07, 2021•8 min
In an Impromptu edition of Slice of P*I*, we briefly discuss academic breaks and how it affects learning and the teaching profession.
Apr 06, 2021•10 min
Mga 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)
Apr 05, 2021•6 min
