A famous Gary V. song in the ‘90s goes something like, “Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin.” (You might have been gone a long time, but still you will come back.)  And for the first time on Ihaw Ihaw Show, the crew will talk about coming home to the motherland after having worked and stayed abroad for a considerable amount of time. Given the changes in immigration policies across the world, some might argue that it’s now easier to move permanently to a different country or even just...

Ihawaiians, let’s get serious for one second and think about this question: What does peace mean to you? In this episode, we are joined by Center for Peace and Conflict Studies’ (CPCS) Applied Conflict Transformation Studies (ACTS) course manager Joseph Ajero to talk about Peace Building and Conflict Transformation (yep, we’re well-rounded like that). Together with our first guest based in Cambodia , we zone in on the importance of peace and development work. We also talk about his...

In yet another episode of “Where is Red?!”, we are joined by a previous guest (remember that trending episode on Migrating as a Student?) turned host, Cherrie! And what a way to come back because we have her good friend, Telle, to grill in this episode. And since we couldn’t get enough of New York City (aka The Center of the Universe), Telle shared with us her experience of moving, settling and building a career as a Software Developer and a mom in this concrete jungle. Passion....

Imagine this: you’re a single Filipino in your 20’s, on the pinnacle of your career working for one of the most well-known brands in the world, and living in Singapore, nonetheless. Not a bad life, don’t you think?  Now imagine this: you leave it all behind and move to Denmark. Nope, this is not a made-up scenario. This is exactly the path our guest has chosen to take.  Ihawaiians, meet Liz Lagrimas, the woman whose life we kind of described above. If it is not apparent yet, this episode is...

In the past two seasons of your Ihaw Ihaw Show, we've featured guests holding different kinds of jobs. We've had a lawyer, humans rights advocate, social media influencer, a CEO and so on.   With the 3 of us having dabbled in acting one way or another, its a bit puzzling to imagine we've never guested an actor in the podcast. Well, that changes now. Our guest this week is Jill's second cousin. A second-gen Filipino Canadian, Dave Dimapilis is an actor/producer/host/director who strives to...

Brand new season, brand new episode!   While we’re still over the moon about the fact that we’ve already finished 2 seasons (!!!), your Ihaw Ihaw crew thought we’d talk about the people we’d love to have on the show. Anchored on the philosophy of “The Secret” (and maybe six degrees of separation), each of us came up with lists of our “dream guests” in the hopes that by putting it out there, they would eventually come true. So who do we want on the show, listen and find...

Stereotypes – we’ve been boxed into them, and we’ve done the same to others. Is stereotyping good?  Do we like or it is something we should do away with?  For our Season 2 ender, Canada crew Jill crowdsourced some of the most common stereotypes for Filipinos living abroad. We came up with a good list and talked about them in this episode. This one is also a sort of back to basics for us – no guests, no gimmicks - just the 3 of us chatting and laughing and dishing out our thoughts about a...

AFAM. A Foreigner Assigned in Manila.   For a show about foreigners living abroad, it was only a matter of time until we had an AFAM guest in our podcast. But this episode’s special invitee is not just any other AFAM. Originally from Canada, Darcy Lalonde has been investing in the Philippines for almost two decades now, focusing on the BPO, information technology and tourism sectors. He is deeply passionate about Philippines and local Filipino talents. Darcy shares with us his insights about...

Law. Filipino Food. Signs. Monster mosquitoes. Kulambo. Subway. Handwriting. Central Park wedding. New York City.  How are all these related or are they even related at all?  In one of our liveliest episodes ever, we are joined by Atty. Yas Sanchez-Hereira all the way from the Big Apple. She takes us on her journey from being a PR/Media executive to becoming a lawyer in the greatest city in the world. This one is full of surprises and filled with insights and laughs. We were able to cover...

If there is one thing that binds us Filipinos, no matter where we are, it is our undying love for the Motherland. Some may argue that the Philippines is currently experiencing turbulent times, and the nation has never been more divided. But if we are not known for our resilience, then we are not known for anything else. Whew. That was heavy.  In this episode, the Ihaw Ihaw Crew together with our special guest, former spokesperson & program manager for the anti-poverty programs for the...

Special guests have been pouring in, and we love it!   Arguably the biggest name in Philippine Volleyball at the moment, Bryan Bagunas graces the Ihaw Ihaw show to talk about how he started with the sport, the impact the Philippine Men’s Volleyball Team has had in the nation, his life in Japan as an import, and more. We had a great time chatting with the big guy with an even bigger heart, on and off the court, in this episode; and we’re 100% sure you will love it too.  So go ahead, listen...

Hey Ihawaiians! We're so excited to announce that we are welcoming live "studio audience" to join us during our podcast recording sessions. Yes, you can have a direct (but virtual) interaction with your favorite Ihaw Ihaw Crew and even with their next guests on the show! Want to know what it's like? Listen to this clip as Kaytie, a loyal Ihawaiian, shares her experience as the first virtual audience and her reaction towards the smiley Markian B. So what are you waiting for?  Like and DM us...

SMILE AND THE WORLD SMILES BACK AT YOU. This episode's special guest may not be a Filipino based abroad, but he definitely brings to the table his extensive background in experiencing life in another country. He also happens to make people smile along the way. This one is nothing but positive vibes as we are joined by vlogger and YouTube sensation Markian Benhamou, who made it his life mission to create smiles and spread happiness. We went on a journey with Markian as he relayed his...

Ayee Macaraig.  Ring a bell? For Filipinos who like to keep abreast with the latest in the Philippines and the world, the name Ayee Macaraig is synonymous with top-notch journalism. But if you’ve been wondering where she’s been the past few months, well, your Ihaw Ihaw crew has found her and got to talk to her about living in Europe as a student.  Currently in Denmark to pursue a master’s degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation under an Erasmus Mundus scholarship from the EU, we had...

From the Philippines/Canada to the world. Literally. Our country has always been known to be home to many great talents, and we are super honored and excited to have one of those in this episode. Fans of the MasterChef franchise would easily recognize Mr. Jeremy Senaris as one of the two Filipinos who brought pride to the country in season 3 of MasterChef Canada. Jeremy shared with us what's it like to be in the spotlight, his motivations in choosing to feature Pinoy food in the competition,...

Thinking of moving abroad via Student Visa? This is the episode for you!   With our good friend and special guest, Cherrie, we discuss what's it like to move overseas as a student. Listen in as she serves the tea on the process, challenges and victories  of student life in Australia. With the perfect balance of fun and information, this is an episode you wouldn't want to miss.

New season, new gimmick. But did it work?   To welcome the second season of your Ihaw-Ihaw podcast, we decided to do a live recording of the show. And guys, what a stressful idea. But (and that’s a big but) that doesn’t mean we didn’t deliver the information and fun that you’ve come to expect from us! Our topic could not have been more relatable to everyone – food, glorious food! Listen as we talk about the food that we like, miss and much more. We also announced the winner(s) of our online...

Can't get enough of Ihaw Ihaw Show? Us too! So we're releasing a bonus episode just for you, our dear Ihawaiians! Actually, it's our first take on our season 1 ender (hahaha)! It's too shaky to be an actual episode (Reggie was in shack! lol) but too hilarious to not be shared. Have a listen to our uber fun category name with Truth or Dare punishment, and please support #JANKTerrorBill. Indeed, this is the best way to cap off our first season (or not! Please let us know by messaging us on our...

We did it!  When we first conceptualized the show, one of our goalposts was to make it through six episodes, which we've decided to be one season. And we did. Just. That.   So to celebrate, we played a game and had so much fun.  Sorry, no moving abroad related content here, but we promise a lot of laughs. Did someone have to lick their foot? Lol.   We made it, and we couldn't have without our loyal Ihawaiians. Enjoy this one!

So what does Fresh off the Boat actually mean? Our fifth episode revolves around this idiom and its meaning, obvious and latent alike, for us overseas-based Filipinos. Should we cry foul when we are described as such? Or should we just embrace and put a positive spin on it?  We are so happy and honored to feature our second guest, Dax Carnay, who is a fresh-off-the-boat resident in Australia, and a college orgmate and friend of the Ihaw Ihaw Crew. We explored their one-of-a-kind journey from...

Health is Wealth may be a completely overused statement. But with how Covid-19  shookt the world, it is but fitting to revisit our take on the fundamental significance of health. In this episode,  your Ihaw Ihaw crew is joined by an overseas Filipino health worker based all the way in Norway!!! That's right, another continent has been added to the coverage of Ihaw Ihaw! How challenging is it for a health worker to be at the front line of the battle against a global pandemic? What's the...

Moving on but staying connected. Settling in and making new connections. In this episode, your Ihaw Ihaw crew discusses one of the most important aspects in a person's life -- connections. How does one balance building a new life but still managing their old one? How do they navigate the social aspect of their new world? Listen and find out how your dynamic trio are dealing (or not dealing ) with this, and you might even learn a thing or two about dating.

Moving on but staying connected. Settling in and making new connections. In this episode, your Ihaw Ihaw crew discusses one of the most important aspects in a person's life -- connections. How does one balance building a new life but still managing their old one? How do they navigate the social aspect of their new world? Listen and find out how your dynamic trio are dealing (or not dealing ) with this, and you might even learn a thing or two about dating.

In this episode, the Ihaw-Ihaw Crew discussed about hacks for getting a job, migrating and leaving abroad. Basing from their personal experiences and learning, they shared top tips on getting an opportunity in another country, things to do before leaving the Philippines, settling in your new community, managing finances and living the life like a local. 

In this pilot episode, you get to know the people behind this podcast. Jill, Reggie and Roes discussed about their backgrounds and stories on how they ended up in different parts of the world. They also touched on the Covid-19 pandemic situation in their respective countries, and shared what listeners can look forward to in the succeeding episodes. Enjoy listening!