Field trip! You might know Binondo, but have you ever heard of the adjacent neighborhood San Nicolas? Sab, Ceej, and “What's AP?” producer Nina Torralba take to the streets to learn more about this mysterious neighborhood—and the heritage sites that some locals are fighting to preserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Coffee isn't just a drink—it's history in a cup! From the galleon trade to the specialty brews of today, let's dive into the history of coffee in the Philippines with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido. Powered by PLDT Home Biz. https://pldthome.info/PP_WhatsAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
50 years after Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, the dictator's family claws its way back into power. Here's a guest episode from Teka Teka News that we'd like to share with you to help process this current moment—and so that we may #NeverForget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2022•10 min
You've seen them hold secrets in spy movies. They're in every office there is. But what exactly is a Manila folder, and what is its connection to our capital? Your mission is to find the secrets of its history and how the Manila folder became a global necessity. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/ManilaFolder_WhatsAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 29, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Emilio Aguinaldo has a complicated legacy to say the least. Hero? Villain? Maybe just human. We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2022•6 min
We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Listen in to learn about Teresa Magbanua, a guerilla leader from Panay, Iloilo—and the difficult choices she faced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2022•8 min
From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Let's trace the history of Filipinos' love affair with chocolate. Plus, Philo Chua of Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates shares where our chocolate industry is headed, and the dream of the Philippines becoming “The Chocolate Capital of Asia.” Warning: this episode will make you hungry. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/Tsokolate_WhatsAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 27, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
At the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, there are Philippine flags and plaques honoring Filipino soldiers—all because the Philippines was one of the first countries to come to South Korea's aid. Historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco uncover stories about those soldiers, recount their greatest battle, and speak to the great-grandson of one of the heroes. Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 04, 2021•26 min
Did you know that the Philippines was part of the world's first ever mass vaccination campaign? Let's go back to the 1800s to learn how the Balmis Expedition brought the smallpox vaccine here before refrigeration and airplanes. (Spoiler alert: It has to do with milkmaids and orphans.) Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
While Europe was in its Dark Ages, Filipinos' pre-colonial ancestors were living it up on the high seas. Learn what the balangay reveals about our rich seafaring culture with historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco. Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2021•17 min
Once upon a time, baseball—not basketball—was the Philippines' favorite sport. If you like what we do here at What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted, here's another podcast you might like. Listen to a snippet from The Colonial Dept, a new show that shares stories from our colonial history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2021•3 min
Colonizers wanted us to believe that our ancestors were savages. Our pre-colonial gold tells a different story. Dr. Nina Capistrano-Baker of the Ayala Museum joins the What's AP team to take you into the Kingdom of Butuan and share how its golden treasures were discovered and preserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Discover the Philippines' first female national scientist—a pediatrician who devoted her life to taking care of the nation. Ceej Tantengco talks about the life and legacy of Dr. Fe del Mundo in our final minisode for Women's Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Meet the Filipina food chemist who saved thousands of lives in WW2. Ceej Tantengco talks about Maria Orosa—and her delicious contributions to the war effort—in this special minisode for Women's Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Pull out a P1,000 bill. Who do you see? Josefa Llanes Escoda, the leader of the Girl Scouts—and a war hero! In our third minisode for Women's Month, Ceej Tantengco talks about Pepa's work with women's organizations and how women fought the war, on and off the battlefield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In the second installment of our Women's Month miniseries, we're celebrating the true beauty of Pura Villanueva-Kalaw. Sab talks about Pura's fight for Filipina representation in pageants, and for their right to vote. (Errata: the Queen of the Occident is Marjorie Colton, not Majorie. In addition, Pura lobbied Filemon Sotto in 1907, and she was 22, not 20, when she was won at the Carnival.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Mar 07, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In celebration of women's month, we're highlighting five fierce Filipina feminists with their own minisodes. In this first installment, what do you really know about Gabriela Silang? Sab discusses La Generala's life and her role in the Ilocandia resistance against Spain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Frontliners are the heroes of our battle against COVID-19, but medical professionals have been incredible all throughout history. In this episode for Araw ng Kagitingan, hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco honor the 77 American nurses who were abandoned in the Philippines in World War 2—and continued to serve in the face of unspeakable danger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 09, 2020•21 min
In the first What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted episode for the new year, hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco talk about how our ancestors were kiiind of like the Vikings of the Pacific, trading and raiding all throughout Southeast Asia. Our connection to the sea is deep in our blood! It's important to fight for it. (No matter how much *someone else* seems to think it belongs to them.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Mar 23, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Forged passports, threatening telegrams, and a PR campaign run from halfway around the world-- this is the story behind Ninoy's homecoming. In this episode of What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted, Sab and Ceej revisit the events leading up to that fateful day at the airport and shed light on the individuals whose bravery and sacrifice made it all possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 23, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Who do you remember on National Heroes Day? Bonifacio, Rizal...but what about the brave Filipinos who were first responders in the Korean War? In this episode, Ceej Tantengco and Sab Schnabel talk about Philippines' involvement the Forgotten War, and speak to a great-grandson of one of the heroes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 23, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted Episode 1: UNdependence Day: Because it's not as simple as waving a flag Brush up on Philippine history from 1898 to the 1940s as we take a closer look at our Independence Day. Why and how did it shift from June 12 to July 4 and back again? And who is this mystery white guy they called "The Stranger", and what was he doing at the signing of our constitution? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Mar 23, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1