With our islands opening up to visitors and tourists, we're taking a look at the recent surge of COVID cases in Batanes. We talk with Ivatans about the physical and emotional toll of the pandemic and how we can protect our community moving forw

One Year of Istorya!

Feb 12th, 2022 3m 41s

As we celebrate a year of stories, and get ready for a new season, we say thank you to all of our listeners for being a part of the podcast. On this brief episode, we hear from listeners in Batanes, Quezon City, Mindanao and the U.S. on why Ist

Back to Batanes: One Woman's Journey Home

May 6th, 2021 28m 54s

For generations, Ivatans have travelled across the globe. We've been drawn to foreign lands by work, family or circumstances beyond our control. Some of us have returned. Others have put down roots far away. But Batanes remains our homeland. In

Celebrating Our Traditional Poetry

Mar 26th, 2021 9m 18s

In honor of World Poetry Day, we celebrate our rich poetic tradition in Batanes, called Laji, with master singers, Melecio Alasco and the late Rosita Alavado.

Fighting Plastic Pollution in Batanes

Feb 19th, 2021 14m 4s

Batanes is known as a natural paradise, but if you spend time at our beaches you know we face a big problem: plastic trash washing up on our shores. Join us to learn more about the province's new ban on plastic and community efforts to protect

BONUS: Pyesta!

Jan 28th, 2021 2m 47s

Happy Pyesta, everyone! In this special episode, Dorian shares a poem inspired by our town celebration in Savidug.

Fighting COVID-19 in Batanes (Part 2)

Dec 23rd, 2020 16m 31s

Wishing all our listeners a safe and peaceful holiday! This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Noel Bernardo, former Municipal Health Officer for Sabtang and Doctor to the Barrios.

Fighting COVID-19 in Batanes (Part 1)

Nov 14th, 2020 28m 8s

Nearly a year after the first coronavirus case hit the Philippines, Batanes has managed to avoid any local transmission of the disease. But lots of challenges remain. We sit down with Dr. Noel Bernardo, Doctor to the Barrios and Municipal Healt

Tik-tik Bato

Aug 1st, 2020 15m 21s

Take a walk around Batanes these days and chances are you'll hear the sound of hammers crushing rocks into gravel. It's called tik-tik bato and with tourism shut down, lots of people are doing it to earn money and get through the hard times. In

Homecoming

Jul 18th, 2020 14m 10s

After nearly four months, Batanes has lifted its travel ban to welcome home local residents who were stranded in Manila, or abroad. Our airport opened for flights, boats started transporting passengers and local barangays set up quarantine site

Kapachinanawu

Jun 29th, 2020 18m 9s

Taytu makuhat dyaya du Batanes! It's time to harvest tree fruits, like the delicious chayi. Time to go fishing. And, normally, time for students to head back to school. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, our education system, like that o

Vyay du Savidug

Jun 12th, 2020 19m 34s

Kapian kamu pa nu Dius! Welcome. Nyaya am istorya naten. In our first episode we talk to residents of Savidug about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed their lives. We hear from youth, local farmers and those separated from close family me

Teaser

Jun 7th, 2020 52s

Yapu du Savidug, Sabtang! A program from Ivatans, for Ivatans. Join us for stories, discussions and impressions about life in Batanes and throughout the global Ivatan diaspora. First episode coming soon. Maysisirin ta na!

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