When Jaton Zulueta, in all his 19 years of wisdom, started the AHA Learning Center nearly a decade and a half ago, he didn't imagine that it would one day entail him serving as teacher, mentor, counselor, and lifeline not only to public school

Episode 12: Miguel Odron talks about passion, music, and identity

Apr 12th, 2020 34m 5s

In this episode, Miguel talks about an already rapidly-changing world, his own rapidly-changing world, the Filipino-American identity, and his own musical journey

Episode 11: The Filipino story through documentaries with Baby Ruth Villarama

Mar 8th, 2020 26m 28s

In this conversation with documentary filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama, we trace our long-rooted history in documentary filmmaking, how documentaries are a nation's "photo album," and the correlation between social media love and documentary consu

Episode 10: The Black Nazarene faithful – devotion or delusion?

Jan 8th, 2020 13m 12s

For devotees, the Black Nazarene procession is a life-altering experience. For some Christians, it is idolatry. For the Catholic Church it is a grand case of the so-called “popular piety.”

Episode 9: Going global and going genre with Philippine cinema

Nov 19th, 2019 39m 36s

In this conversation with Mikhail Red, we ask how Philippine cinema will stay local while adapting to this age of streaming and Marvel.The first part of the discussion is on Episode 5 of Hustle: Inside the Industry: https://soundcloud.com/hus

Episode 8: Cinema, criticism, and representation with Richard Bolisay

Oct 18th, 2019 36m 26s

Cinema, criticism, and representation with Richard Bolisay

Episode 7 Part 2: Femininity and womanhood

Sep 5th, 2019 30m 48s

We talk to host, educator, and actress Mela Habijan about femininity, womanhood, and her journey as coming out twice – first as a gay man and later, as Mela, a proud transgender woman.

Episode 7 Part 1: The ABCs of LGTBQ+ and SOGIE

Aug 22nd, 2019 28m 59s

In this episode, we talk to Mela Habijan about the LGBTQIA+ community, why SOGIESC (sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics) matters, and the issues the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines continue to fa

Episode 6 Part 2: Superhero worship

Aug 20th, 2019 22m 49s

How should we depict our national heroes in media? Rappler’s Tristan Zinampan talks to director Jerrold Tarog about the inspiration, process, and controversies that come with deconstructing our heroes of history.

Episode 6 Part 1: Heroes of history

Aug 20th, 2019 22m 46s

Episode 5 Part 2: Inside the Philippines' entertainment industry

Aug 20th, 2019 27m 18s

Collectively, our TV and movie stars and crews help shape Filipino identity. But theirs isn't always a glamorous – or even decent – world. Behind the pomp and pageantry of the showbiz red carpet is hard and oftentimes difficult work.

Episode 5 Part 1: Bisaya representation matters

Aug 20th, 2019 23m 5s

Rappler talks to actor, singer, songwriter, and 'resident anger' Chai Fonacier about Bisaya culture and identity, and why it's important to be seen

Episode 4: The complex identities of migrants

Aug 20th, 2019 31m 29s

Jasmine, born and raised in Manila to full-blooded Indian parents, could not call herself a Filipino for a long time. She couldn’t get some scholarships growing up, when she turned 18 years old she could not vote, there were restrictions with w

Episode 3: Why Pride matters

Aug 20th, 2019 24m 2s

What is Pride all about? In this podcast, Rappler's Bea Cupin talks to Juan Miguel Severo (@therainbro on Twitter) about why Pride matters, how the LGBTQ+ community is (and isn't) being protected in the country, and how you can be a real ally.

Episode 2 Part 1: Protecting Intramuros

Aug 20th, 2019 16m 13s

Intramuros Administration chief Guiller Asido tells Rappler about how the Walled City is being protected and what new heritage projects Filipinos can look forward to.