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- 4 days ago45 min
The Godzilla El Niño—A Scientist-Pastor’s Guide to Climate, Faith, and Survival
It’s being called a "Godzilla" of extreme weather – a potentially record-breaking Super El Niño threatening severe drought, heat waves, and water shortages well into 2027.Preparing for this crisis requires more than short-term fixes, according to prominent Filipino environmental scientist Dr. Rodel D. Lasco. A pioneer in climate change research, he stresses the urgent need to pair nature-based solutions with individual responsibility in our daily consumption.Beyond his scientific work, Dr. Lasco is also a church pastor with a master’s degree in theology. From this rare intersection of faith and science, he joins Howie Severino to discuss how the principles of order in both disciplines help him find harmony in his lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Dapat nga bang katakutan ang mga multo?
Ground-breaking psychologist and former Kapuso actor Carl Lorenz Cervantes unpacks the Filipino belief in the paranormal. Drawing on Sikolihiyang Pilipino, he explains how ‘kababalaghan’ bridges the visible and invisible worlds to help us understand ourselves, our ancestors, and our shared humanity or what we know as “kapwa.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago59 min
Can animation help us remember a massacre?
“‘Yun ang power ng animation. It gave life to the voiceless. Nabigyan namin sila ng itsura… ng boses ulit.” Director Carl Joseph Papa joins Howie Severino from the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, where his groundbreaking animated documentary "58th" premiered. The film follows Reynafe Momay in her relentless search for closure for her father, photojournalist Reynaldo Momay — the officially missing 58th victim of the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre. A trained software engineer, Papa talks about his uncommon filmmaking journey and the deeply emotional toll of immersing himself in archives about the massacre. In this discussion, he explores how animation serves as a vital, empathetic medium to preserve a painful chapter of history and engage younger generations who may not have lived through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 3, 202645 min
Barangay Elections postponed again; how will the Supreme Court Rule?
“Ipapabarangay kita.”The common neighborhood warning highlights the real authority at the most grassroots level of government. Barangays are not just community hubs; it is said their officials serve as vital foot soldiers in the political machinery of higher leaders.In this episode, analyst and professor Edmund Tayao talks to Howie Severino about how the postponement yet again of barangay elections may be connected to the high-stakes national elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 23, 202641 min
From Bullets to Ballots — Unpacking the BARMM parliamentary elections
“Napatunayan po nila na war, guns, is not the only option of attaining peace and development in our communities.” As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) concludes its historic first parliamentary elections, the region marks a monumental shift from decades of armed conflict to an experiment in democratic self-determination. In this episode, Mindanao State University (Marawi) political science professor Dr. Zainal Kulidtod discusses with Howie Severino how this political project aims to regulate dynasties, dismantle private armies, and deliver good governance for lasting peace. Dr. Kulidtod also talks about his personal experience of growing up in a conflict zone before becoming a leading scholar of the peace process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 17, 202650 min
On remote work — Can the Philippines export talent without exporting people?
Being a virtual assistant (VA) is now the dream job for most Filipinos, according to a new Remitly study. As one of the growing professions in the remote work sector, VA work has given Filipinos greater access to international job opportunities.Across the Philippines, a growing workforce of remote professionals is serving overseas clients from laid-back hubs like Bohol and El Nido. But behind the flexibility lies a tough reality: social isolation, job insecurity, and zero employee benefits.In this episode, Howie Severino talks to Maria Sucgang, a millennial CEO pioneering a model that networks freelancers to provide the safety nets that foreign employers don’t give. They discuss the potential to keep talent in the provinces, reducing the need for foreign migration, and whether AI threatens the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 4, 202644 min
Ethan Hernandez brings environmental science to the masses
"Nakagaganda ng buhay ang may alam." Viral content creator, University of the Philippines Los Baños professor, and forester Ethan Hernandez shares his journey from overcoming poverty, including sleeping in an abandoned train station, to becoming a leading voice for environmental literacy.Ethan tells Howie Severino how he developed his distinct animated style of storytelling, including incorporating the scientific names of trees in familiar songs.With over 1.3 million followers, he goes beyond science education to shape public opinion on critical environmental issues such as mining, deforestation, and Pax Silica.He talks about training the next generation of science content creators as a vital strategy to combat the plague of online disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 22, 202638 min
‘Online gaming does not cause real-world violence’ — Psychologist AJ Sunglao | The Howie Severino Podcast
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics that may be harmful or disturbing to some. Audience discretion is advised.Recent school shootings in Tacloban and Zamboanga — occurring just two months apart — have sparked national soul-searching and heavy speculation over what drives teenagers to commit deadly acts. While popular video games are often blamed, psychologist and crisis response specialist AJ Sunglao urges investigators to look instead at extremist online networks where vulnerable youth are radicalized to inflict harm.Sunglao emphasizes that while these toxic online communities exist globally, school shootings occur primarily in countries with widespread firearm availability, especially the United States which leads the world by far in mass shootings. In both Tacloban and Zamboanga, the teenage shooters accessed unsecured weapons owned by family members or acquaintances.Declaring that student-led shootings have "wrecked our sense of normalcy" (“nawarak ang normalcy"), Sunglao stresses the urgent need for school administrators and teachers to build a "new normal." This requires creating safe, supportive learning environments, even in unaffected schools where student anxiety remains high. Furthermore, he cautions against placing blame on youths, urging adults to take greater responsibility for protecting and guiding minors.Compounding this collective trauma, Sunglao warns, is the viral circulation of crime scene footage by content creators unbound by rules or ethics guidelines. He urges platforms and creators to remove these videos to allow communities to properly heal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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