The Howie Severino Podcast

Acclaimed director Ramona Diaz shot hundreds of hours of footage of the 2022 political campaigns, which she entitled, “And so it begins.” She tells Howie Severino that her newest film is about the festive feels of political campaigns in the Philippines, made more intense by the surge of volunteerism in the Robredo camp.She tells Howie Severino about her approach to making documentaries and why she doesn’t do sit-down interviews.

A deepfake of the President and the hacking of government websites have spotlighted the country’s dire need for cybersecurity experts, according to Usec. Jeffrey Dy.Catch the full episode here (date recorded: May 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lG2DcR4CSUNCg7lnR6rfV?si=BlI3JRzoSpm345QpDZsrfg

According to political commentator Ronald Llamas, Presidents and Vice Presidents coming from opposing political positions is not new. Ronald Llamas shares his hot takes on the ongoing Marcos-Duterte feud and shares his insights on what has become of the Kakampink movement.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr Magtoto

Political commentator Ronald Llamas traces the split between President Marcos and VP Duterte to the earliest days of the administration.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr Magtoto

It’s the -ber months again and we know what that means. The Philippines is known for having the longest Christmas season in the world. So expect to hear certain songs on repeat. Balladeer Jose Mari Chan talks about how his iconic “Christmas in our Hearts” was originally composed for a school reunion and became an unexpected classic.Catch the full episode here (date recorded: August 11, 2022):Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zwp2dFiuI4KfSFDxjuPIQ?si=nFRWFwM9RtyMYKF23_7mrQ

“Threatened ang wika natin,” ganito inilarawan ng manunulat, makata at Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan, Virgilio Amario, ang kasalukuyang estado ng Wikang Filipino. Ayon sa kanya, mababa pa rin ang pagtingin sa ating wika dahil sa kolonyal na mentalidad.Noong 1980, nakita niya ang pangangailangan ng pagsulat ng mga librong pambata kaya’t itinatag niya ang Adarna House na naglalayong makahikayat ng bagong henerasyon ng mambabasa. Ikinuwento niya ang mahabang proseso bago siya nakasulat ng kuwentong pambata at aminadong hindi ito madali. Pinaliwanag din ni G. Almario kung bakit ang aklat na isinulat ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte ay ang katibayan na mahirap sumulat ng librong pambata.Dinetalye rin ni G. Almario ang dahilan kung bakit sa wikang Tagalog hango ang wikang Filipino at nilinaw na hindi ito “niluto ni Quezon.”Producer: Eumer YangaResearcher: Jenica VillanuevaEditor: Jayr Magtoto

In case you missed it, 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director Pepe Diokno explains the influence of the three martyred priests: Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora on the Philippine Revolution.Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: January 9, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bc32tZdSnZLMaQiIsltrI?si=18e913837c2c4319

JP Soriano, GMAIN veteran reporter, had a ringside seat while covering the Paris Olympics and witnessed not just Yulo’s golden moments but the heartbreak of the Philippines’ other athletes. Soriano describes the excitement as Carlos Yulo beat strong rivals, especially the defending champion from Israel who had more fans in the stands. Our reporter also saw how the Philippines’ first gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz privately offered the gymnast comfort as he tried to block off the distractions during the competition. JP was also at the exhilarating gold-medal basketball game between Team USA and Team France.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jayr Magtoto

Every August, the Philippines commemorates 'Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.' In a 2021 conversation, fellow veteran documentarist Kara David  shares how she vlogs to teach Filipino language.Catch the full episode here (Date recorded: July 23, 2021): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HNbiv1CWBCGgVY2FPYm54?si=d4d377a0579a4880&nd=1