A Behind-the-Scenes Story of The Thomasites
FilTrip6 Sep 2023

A Behind-the-Scenes Story of The Thomasites

The Thomasites were sent to the Philippines to educate but their labors did not focus on that singular purpose. Carmina and Patch discuss how their work served America’s imperial vision of benevolent assimilation, the possible personal motivations of leaving the comforts of home for an unknown land, and their innermost thoughts about the Filipino students under their tutelage and the communities in which they lived. Learn about “Philippinitis,” how one Filipino spent (and thrived) for y...

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Habagat, Amihan, Ants and Elephants

Habagat, Amihan, Ants and Elephants

What do the love story of Habagat & Amihan have to do with ants and elephants? Carmina and Patch discuss the mythology of the Philippines’ monsoons, how early Filipinos dealt with this phenomenon, and...

30 Jul 202528min

Pinoy Summer Tales

Pinoy Summer Tales

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 Apr 202522min

Balagtas: The Rebel Poet

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 the...

26 Feb 202529min

Malacañang Through the Ages

Malacañang Through the Ages

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 Jan 202530min

Season 3 Recap and Holiday Wishes from FilTrip!

Season 3 Recap and Holiday Wishes from FilTrip!

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 Des 20247min

Thanksgiving in the Philippines? Fact!

Thanksgiving in the Philippines? Fact!

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 Nov 202425min

Larry Itliong: The Silent Architect of America’s Farm Labor Movement

Larry Itliong: The Silent Architect of America’s Farm Labor Movement

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 Okt 202436min

Warp and Weft: Preserving our Looms

Warp and Weft: Preserving our Looms

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 Sep 202436min

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