Fading Filipino Traditions

Summer vacation is months away in the US but it’s in full swing in the Philippines! Carmina and Patch talk about popular summer activities, both today and in their childhood. Their conversation covere...

30 Huhti 202522min

Carmina and Patch discover just how colorful a life Balagtas lived. They discuss how artfully Balagtas infused the spirit of resistance in his famous masterpiece, “Florante at Laura,” by including the...

26 Helmi 202529min

Carmina and Patch explore Malacañang’s beginnings, when it’s appropriate for the letter “g” to make an appearance at the end of its name, and its myths & legends. Dive in with them as they discover wh...

29 Tammi 202530min

Carmina and Patch wax nostalgic about Season 3. They talk about what keeps them going and their hopes for FilTrip's future. Carmina shares her planned homecoming during the Christmas season. An added ...

25 Joulu 20247min

Fully expecting an episode exclusively about how their families celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, Carmina and Patch accidentally learn that Thanksgiving in the Philippines was a thing! They briefly to...

20 Marras 202425min

Unsung hero, forgotten, overlooked – these are common descriptors of Larry Itliong and his significant contributions to the American Farm Labor Revolution. Carmina and Patch join the growing voices se...

23 Loka 202436min

Carmina and Patch “thread the needle” about the Philippines’ rich textile and weaving heritage. From the South to the North, they discover how indigenous people from all over the country reflect their...

25 Syys 202436min

Carmina and Patch celebrate Chelsea Manalo’s recent coronation as Miss Universe Philippines and wish her well in representing the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in September. They discuss Ch...

14 Elo 202422min