Balagtas: The Rebel Poet
FilTrip26 Helmi 2025

Balagtas: The Rebel Poet

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 themes and characters that defied the times in which he lived. They also make several other important discoveries, including how an almost-forgotten memory in Carmina’s childhood was unearthed because of a verse in “Florante at Laura.” Learn more: COPING; Filipino Rap Debates City Life, Pro and Con,...

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The Sublime Paralytic

The Sublime Paralytic

Apolinario Mabini was known as "The Sublime Paralytic" but not many know why he is worthy of our reverence as a national hero. Carmina and Patch discuss his many contributions and shed light on differ...

26 Heinä 202328min

Why America Colonized The Philippines, Then Stalled Its Independence

Why America Colonized The Philippines, Then Stalled Its Independence

In a unique take on this topic, Carmina and Patch tackle the Philippines' quest for independence from the vantagepoint of America’s political landscape. Much tea was spilled ala-TMZ to explain the lon...

28 Kesä 202332min

Pasig River Reboot

Pasig River Reboot

In this episode, Carmina and Patch revisit the Pasig River’s consequential role in Manila's development, its former glory and the reasons for its eventual demise. But all is not lost – they talk about...

31 Touko 202327min

Pinoys or America? We Were First!

Pinoys or America? We Were First!

Minds were blown when Carmina and Patch discover that Filipinos, embodied in the Manila Men, were in America BEFORE it was even America! They talk about the mystery that shrouded Saint Malo before it ...

3 Touko 202319min

Drift, Hugot or Beki? Take Your Pick!

Drift, Hugot or Beki? Take Your Pick!

Hilarity ensues when Carmina and Patch chat about Pinoy expressions that can only come from a people as colorful and creative as Filipinos. Listen in and just perhaps, you'll pick up a new language!To...

12 Huhti 202318min

Let’s Hold the Line with Maria Ressa

Let’s Hold the Line with Maria Ressa

Carmina and Patch fan-girl over their pick for International Women's Day 2023. They discuss Maria Ressa's genius, both in journalism and more. Join them as they #holdtheline with Maria Ressa. To lear...

8 Maalis 202328min

Never Forget-People Power Revolution

Never Forget-People Power Revolution

Carmina and Patch process their conflicted emotions and dusted off the proverbial cobwebs from their collective memories to discuss the People Power Revolution on its 37th anniversary. They discuss bo...

22 Helmi 202332min

Courtship, Pinoy Style

Courtship, Pinoy Style

Love is in the air! In this episode, Carmina and Patch discuss Filipino courtship rituals and traditions that range from the endearing to the dangerous. Discover little-known pre-colonial customs and...

15 Helmi 202322min

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