Did you know that Filipinos are one of the largest consumers of gin worldwide? Sociologist and gin enthusiast Nicole Curato joins us to explain the long history of the alcohol that’s gin-strumental to Filipino drinking culture! (Listener discretion is advised.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a cocktail for every Pinoy — all you need is gin and a sachet of juice! Sociologist and gin enthusiast Nicole Curato spills the story of what gin means to our drinking culture in an all-new episode, coming out on October 3. (Listener discretion is advised!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the country’s seat of power, Malacañan Palace is built on centuries of culture and tradition. Who better to ask about it than Manolo Quezon? The prolific writer who has worked for two presidents shares the history of Malacañan, and why we need to bring its colorful story closer to the average Filipino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a house and an office, but it also symbolizes our culture's ideas about power, struggle, and expressions of Filipino identity. Manolo Quezon, co-author of Malacañan Palace: The Official Illustrated History, tells us more about the Philippines' seat of power in our upcoming episode, coming out September 19! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Class is back in session! Before we learned the Latin alphabet, our precolonial ancestors used our own native scripts, such as Baybayin. Award-winning journalist and Baybayin enthusiast Howie Severino shares the basics of Baybayin and its importance throughout history—from rising up against our Spanish colonizers, to reclaiming our identity today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBH, writing in this native script is a lot like writing LOL or BRB. Journalist and Baybayin enthusiast Howie Severino explains this surprising link in the first episode of Season 4! Subscribe to What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted to catch the episode dropping on September 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that coffee can taste different from the usual, even without adding cream or sugar? It’s all in the beans and the roast! Get a whiff of Sab and Ceej’s coffee taste test and learn all about the “wow cup”. Listen to this snippet of “Kape, Kultura, Kasaysayan: The history of coffee in the Philippines” (sptfy.com/Kk4b), originally published on June 6, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From baybayin, to gin, to Ifugao culture during the Spanish era, and more, What’s AP? is coming back in Season 4 with more fascinating stories from beyond your history textbooks! Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss our conversations with some very special guests starting this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sab and Ceej's tour of San Nicolas, Manila, they learned all about the heritage sites, old industries, and markers of Chinoy culture you can find in the district. What they found in a seemingly ordinary elementary school may amaze you! Listen to this snippet of "Retracing Chinoy history: A walking tour of San Nicolas, Manila" (sptfy.com/KtUj), originally published on June 20, 2022. To know what you can expect from the episode, check out our map of the tour!...

And that's another one for the (history) books! Thank you for joining us on our third season of going beyond the history classes. There's more coming your way later in the year. While you wait, rewind through our episodes on coffee, survivors of martial law, the evolution of malls, the "lolas" of WWII, and Ninoy Aquino's final moments. And don't forget to listen to our audio experiences of exploring Chinoy history in Manila's San Nicolas district and the reenactment of the Siege of Lipa! ...

From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brush up on Philippine history from 1898 to the 1940s as we take a closer look at our Independence Day. Why and how did it shift from June 12 to July 4 and back again? And who is this mystery white guy they called "The Stranger", and what was he doing at the signing of our constitution? (Originally published on June 12, 2019.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We usually learn about history from books, films, and podcasts like this one, but what if you could "witness" these events before your very eyes? Hear all about the Republica Filipina Reenactment Group's staging of one of the most important battles in the Philippine revolution, the Siege of Lipa. Join us on this field trip and learn about the research, planning, and creativity that goes into historical reenactments. (For the best experience, listen with headphones on!) Hosted on Acast. See...

The story of Ninoy's return from exile doesn't end with his assassination, but with a long-forgotten van, a future museum, and a small office fighting to preserve martial law history. MemCom executive director Chuck Crisanto takes Sab and Ceej into the actual van that held the body of Ninoy Aquino, in this episode about being able to touch and see our history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of Filipina women were captured and subjected to horrible treatment during World War 2. Decades later, why is justice still elusive? In this episode, you’ll hear the stories of “comfort women” and learn about Lila Pilipina, the volunteer organization fighting to keep their stories alive. (Trigger warning: violence, war atrocities) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains. This episode is brought to you by SM Supermalls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Ninoy returned to Manila in 1983, it wasn't a smooth-sailing trip from Boston. There were forged passports, secret alliances, and nail-biting connecting flights. Revisit our 2019 episode about the events leading up to that fateful day, and the individuals whose bravery and sacrifice made it all possible. And stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Nilda Fullon and Jovito Labajo, who were imprisoned under the Marcos regime. These two brave survivors shared their stories with us, hoping that the younger generation can learn from them and #NeverAgain experience this dark period of Philippine history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Field trip! You might know Binondo, but have you ever heard of the adjacent neighborhood San Nicolas? Sab, Ceej, and “What’s AP?” producer Nina Torralba take to the streets to learn more about this mysterious neighborhood—and the heritage sites that some locals are fighting to preserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s history in a cup! From the galleon trade to the specialty brews of today, let’s dive into the history of coffee in the Philippines with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido. Powered by PLDT Home Biz. https://pldthome.info/PP_WhatsAP   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 years after Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, the dictator’s family claws its way back into power. Here’s a guest episode from Teka Teka News that we’d like to share with you to help process this current moment—and so that we may #NeverForget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve seen them hold secrets in spy movies. They're in every office there is. But what exactly is a Manila folder, and what is its connection to our capital? Your mission is to find the secrets of its history and how the Manila folder became a global necessity. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/ManilaFolder_WhatsAP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emilio Aguinaldo has a complicated legacy to say the least. Hero? Villain? Maybe just human. We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Listen in to learn about Teresa Magbanua, a guerilla leader from Panay, Iloilo—and the difficult choices she faced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.