The Howie Severino Podcast

Psychiatrist Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal talks about how to discern and manage stress, anxiety and depression. According to her, burnout is a real condition. What are the signs and when do we need to take action? This is our offering for World Mental Health Day, and was excerpted from a longer conversation. Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: May 5, 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZcT6aRJ6fsEATZFaL1rEh DOH / National Center for Mental Health Hotlines: Landline: 1-5-5-3 Mobile: 0966-351-4518 or 0917-899-8727

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Erwan Heussaff and Howie talk about Christmas overeating and how to enjoy the season without being too stressed over gaining too much weight.Catch the full episode here (Month recorded: December 2023):Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50s05WnQG3UN8XaxWg5s3V?si=-69CaUKdT2qKCBWJPfj4XA

In September 1972, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. placed the entire country under Martial Law. Journalist and filmmaker Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala has produced numerous films including two on martial law in the Philippines — “Batas Militar” and the more recent “11,103” about martial law survivors. Catch the full episode here (Date recorded: August 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kpZiMQQReMhRfSzziwLPH?si=hfh30mOgTiCTQr5ihyH1GA

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