Ibig Sabihin

I talk about why there hasn't been uploads for a while, plus, the future of the podcast.

I first met Andy at one of the League of Legends community LAN parties more or less half a decade ago. Now, the street-smart kid from Tondo is serving the American people as a member of the United States Military. After years of being in the US and almost forgetting how to speak good, old Tagalog, we chat about his life in his second homeland. Andy takes us on a journey from enlistment to deployment as he explains his evolution from immigrant teenager to US soldier. He highlights the triumphs and tribulations—from passing his entrance exams to the isolation of duty in Europe. Andy humanizes the experience of young recruits, showing how the military builds character through extreme discipline. But he also reveals the toll of separation from family and friends. His open account provides civilians a vivid window into military life.

In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted life of Francesca Palabrica, a dynamic presence in both the scientific world and the arts. From her role as a physicist to her experiences as Miss Universe Philippines contestant, Frankie tells how she merges these diverse worlds. We talk about the challenges and triumphs she's faced along the way, get a glimpse of her engaging educational content creation for TikTok, and hear her future aspirations. Episode Chapters (00:00) First love: the arts or the sciences? (02:28) Interest in physics stemmed from wanting to be a better ballet dancer (05:24) The Top 75 in Miss Universe (10:29) "Before I entered college, I already knew I was going to be in nuclear physics." (14:30) Quantum computing (20:31) The biggest hurdle would be getting the public to approve nuclear power (26:42) Advantages for the Philippines if it adopts nuclear energy (29:03) PNRI has developed a new plant grower that uses radiation (38:25) Bananas have natural radiation (44:15) How do you think Fukushima happened? (47:47) Receiving certification for nuclear reactor engineering (52:32) Scientists have found that it is possible to create energy through nuclear fusion (59:41) Challenges of creating educational videos on Tiktok (01:03:16) Thoughts about people who believe in the flat Earth theory (01:04:17) Pilot who thinks the Earth is flat. He bought expensive equipment to prove it (01:08:17) Final question for Frankie Frankie on the interwebs: Francesca Eugénie Palabrica (@francescaeugenie) • Instagram photos and videos Francesca Palabrica - Facebook Francesca Palabrica - Research Assistant - Ateneo ROSES - LinkedIn Philippines Francesca Eugénie (@francescapalabrica) - TikTok Francesca Palabrica - YouTube Promote with Francesca Palabrica | TikTok & UGC Influencer - Collabstr Francesca Palabrica | Linky.ph This beauty and brains wants to be a nuclear physicist - Philstar Life Francesca Palabrica: An Achiever for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 | normannorman.com Frankie's book recommendation: University Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition by Hugh Young (Author), Roger Freedman (Author) | Get the book on Amazon

What happens if you combine ambition with dedication to the craft? Rockhart drops some serious insight on being an eSports vet. Rockhart, also known as John Agustin Karl To, is a well-known figure in the esports industry. He began his career as a shoutcaster by commentating on video game matches, impressing viewers with his analysis and entertaining commentary. His expertise and charisma have earned him a strong reputation in the gaming community. Rockhart has been involved with various esports organizations and events, including the MPL Philippines. He has showcased his versatile talents beyond shoutcasting by participating in events like the MPL PH Rap Battle Returns for Season 10. If you're interested in finding out if Rockhart is a Taylor Swift fan, check out the episode where they discuss it. Connect with Rockheart: Twitter/X - Rockhart: @rockhartgg Instagram - Rockhart: @rockhartgg Facebook - Rockhart: @rockhartgg Liquipedia Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Rockhart "MPL PH Rap Battle Returns for Season 10 Featuring ManjeanBoo - AFK Gaming"

Manjean Faldas is a recognized esports broadcaster and talent from the Philippines. He is known for shoutcasting esports titles including: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Dota 2 League of Legends He represented the Philippines through the team "PH Sibol" and secured 5th place for Asian Games Esports Dream Three Kingdoms. Collaborate with Manjean through: Instagram YouTube Facebook Tiktok

In this episode, I explore the recent proposal put forth by Meta and TikTok, which suggests implementing a subscription fee option for users in the European Union in exchange for an ad-free experience while using their platforms. Additionally, I delve into the potential ramifications it might have on non-paying users, advertisers, and content creators within the Meta and TikTok ecosystems. Episode Chapters: (00:00): The Proposal - Meta and TikTok's Bold Move (11:01): Podcasts on the Horizon for Meta and TikTok?

[Language: Filipino] In this episode, I pour my thoughts and give a couple of simple advice how common folk like us can cope with the data breach. Our personal information might be compromised and there's nothing to do but wait and see how everything plays out.

Game-changing hardware for content creators? Meta and Ray-Ban have collaborated to release smart glasses with 32GB of storage, 5 microphones, and 12MP cameras. The glasses can livestream direct to Instagram and Facebook, take photos and short videos, and be controlled via voice commands. They will be available for $299 in October 2023.

In a significant move, Indonesia has recently imposed a ban on social media platforms from conducting transactions. This decision, while posing a challenge to the e-commerce aspirations of platforms like TikTok and Facebook, is designed to safeguard local businesses. The ban prevents consumers from purchasing goods via these platforms, potentially limiting the growth of e-commerce. However, it also serves as a protective shield for small businesses against competition, ensuring their survival and growth. An added advantage of this regulation is the enhancement of user privacy by preventing the misuse of personal data. Despite the inconvenience posed to consumers and potential deterrent to foreign investors, this ban could pave the way for traditional e-commerce platforms to flourish and encourage a renewed focus on local markets. If successful, this regulatory model could inspire similar initiatives in other countries.

[Language: Filipino-accented English] In this episode, I talk about ChatGPT's latest update. ChatGPT has introduced groundbreaking features that expand user interaction beyond text, encompassing speech and images. The speech feature harnesses AI to seamlessly transform spoken words into text and vice versa, delivering a remarkably natural conversational encounter. Simultaneously, the image feature leverages advanced computer vision to scrutinize images and produce contextually relevant responses. These enhancements are designed to enhance the user experience significantly. However, they also introduce potential challenges, such as the risk of impersonation or privacy breaches. OpenAI, the mastermind behind ChatGPT, is proactively addressing these concerns to ensure responsible and secure usage. Chapters: (00:00) ChatGPT is now learning to understand questions through text, speech, and images (09:07) How ChatGPT can help entrepreneurs supercharge their enterprises more

GMA, a major media company in the Philippines, recently announced AI-generated sportscasters. This bold move could set a trend, though the initial reaction has been negative. GMA risks backlash but could evolve sports broadcasting if successful. They may market the AI personalities on social media and in movies. Chapters: (00:00) GMA in Philippines to deploy AI-generated sportscasters for TV (05:44) How will GMA market these sportscasters AI personalities?

[Language: Filipino-accented English] In this episode, I discuss how change is the only constant in life. As we age, physical and mental changes become more apparent, and we must adapt to new responsibilities and shed old patterns of behavior. The following are the main ideas discussed in the episode: Change is a constant in all dimensions of life, and we must accept it. Embracing change allows for personal growth. Building meaningful relationships requires work and practice. Pursuing passions provides fulfillment. Setting realistic goals gives life direction. Perfection is unattainable, so we must accept imperfections in ourselves and others. Chapters: (00:00) Every day we wake up confronted by change every second of our existence. (05:55) One of the biggest roadblocks on the path to adulthood is responsibilities. (14:09) Building meaningful relationships requires work and practice. Strengthening your muscles takes consistent effort.

Language Used: Filipino Me and the Shiela tried something new in the bedroom for this episode - record it while laying down on the bed. It was a bit rainy because of the back to back typhoons passing through the Philippines and so I thought it was apt to do a lazy episode. Ciao.

Language: Filipino I'm joined by my wife, Shiela, and we talk about topics we read on Reddit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ibigsabihin/message

[Language: Tagalog + English] In this episode, I talk about the last archetype in the series which is the "Lover". Here's what I was able to glean from the book. There's a lot to talk about and relate to the lover archetype so there's gonna be other episodes where I talk more about this at (more) length. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ibigsabihin/message

Language used: Filipino-accented English In this episode, I recollect the day after Typhoon Karding hit. #KardingPH was internationally known as Noru. My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3uKlrcJ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino | Taglish Miguel is a manufacturer and formulator of fast-moving personal care items. He is the founder of the Danni Parcca Group of Brands. Get in touch with Miguel and check out Danni Parcca's offers via these links: linkr.bio/migomogi linkr.bio/danniparcca • My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3uKlrcJ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino • With over 10 years of experience on his belt being a host, model, cosplayer, toy enthusiast, dubber, streamer, gamer; you probably have crossed paths with JoeStarscream's bizarre work adventure without even knowing it. If you wanna connect and hire him for your project, check out JoeStarscream's stuff here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joestarscream/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joestarscream1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JOESTARSCREAM • My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3uKlrcJ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: English • I suggest reading Zen Flesh, Zen Bones before proceeding to devour The Book of Five Rings. Getting an idea on what Zen is about; could lead to a better understanding of Miyamoto Musashi's ideas about strategy and discipline. Get Zen Flesh, Zen Bones on paperback: https://amzn.to/36a1kvX • My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3pBRkDF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: English • This is a must-have accompaniment to The Art of War by Sun Tzu. • Get a copy of The Book of Five Rings: https://amzn.to/3rqHAMU • My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3pBRkDF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino+English • Asher is a 20 year-old professional songwriter who also sings his own songs. His first EP album "dreams and nightmares" drops on November 3rd, 2021 on Spotify along with "dreams and nightmares : the documentary film" on YouTube. Here's his socials to get the latest developments on his projects. • Asher Aguilon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UvTjfAo9NbdocyxUNvWnw Asher Aguilon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl8SIb1E5IAcDKxlze80F6g Asher Aguilon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asheraguilon/ Asher Aguilon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asher.aguilon Asher Aguilon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASHERpoppin Asher Aguilon on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asherpoppin Asher Aguilon on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/asherpoppin • My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3pBRkDF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: English • It was around 3 in the morning when I hit the red button cos I just had to get this off my chest. Hence, the pace. Now, I will slumber. • My simple podcast equipment/gear: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/2YirBol  Headphones I use: https://amzn.to/3pBRkDF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino + English • Louella Zarcilla is the self-confessed, introverted CEO and co-founder of LZ Cybersecurity Corp. Visit her company's official website: https://lzcybersecurity.com/ I use a Fifine K690 to record my voice. Buy on Amazon > https://amzn.to/2YirBol --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: English • Personal development takeaways from the book "King Warrior Magician Lover". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino-accented English • Fresh impressions and thoughts about the show after me and the waifu finished Season 1 literally a couple of minutes ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language: Filipino Tagalog+English • Tris is a hustler who sustains her college education by doing freelance graphic design work for overseas clients. Check out her works in the following link: https://www.behance.net/nelleanpastran1 • https://www.instagram.com/artsybunnnnyy/ • https://ko-fi.com/artsybunny --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

I ponder on the argument that one should feel betrayed if parents “raised their child as a retirement plan”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

I ramble about this fantastic book on this edition of the podcast. Highly-recommended to fans of Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Please wear headphones. • Language used: Filipino-accented English • I offer my observations about woke culture and the preferred pronouns phenomenon from

Language used: Filipino-accented English • I pour my thoughts on pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in eSports • Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffe.com/ngirro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino-accented English • Read the bill: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/2517921693!.pdf  •  Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/ngirro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: English • Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffe.com/ngirro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: English • Check his obras on IG: @meatfistguy • Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/ngirro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino with splashes of English words. • Si Berting ay isa sa mga kinikilalang professional esports shoutcaster sa Pilipinas. Siya rin ay isang ex-taga-hugas ng pinggan sa may Recto. • If you like what I do, buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffe.com/ngirro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language Used: Filipino-accented English. Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ngirro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

WARNING: LOTS OF SPOILERS • If you haven’t watched the film yet, check it out on Ustream. • Language used: Filipino-accented English. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Self-confessed abnoy, employee-turned-business owner Vince shares his battles from within and without. Language used: Filipino Tagalog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino-accented English. No guest in this sesh. Just me rambling again. Happy International Women’s Month! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino Accented English + some Tagalog phrases. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino-accented English • Getting things off my chest about this tragic day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Filipino-accented English --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used: Taglish. Tagalog+Filipino Accented English. Essential reading: King Warrior Magician Lover - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0NgzishiKYo7P-RSpXbfLYYqMExLpoH/view?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Language used in episode: Filipino-accented English • Longest non-fiction book I’ve finished, I think. For students of history and culture, I think this should be essential reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Nabano. Na-challenge. Naging professional photographer. Makipag-ugnayan kay Chrissee: https://www.instagram.com/chrisseecasas/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Tubo at laking Tenement, si RJ ay isang testamento ng pagka-malikhain sa kabila ng overwhelming na mga limitasyon at hamon. Tingnan ang mga obra ni RJ at makipag-ugnayan sa kanya: https://www.instagram.com/bvrnmanilaph/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Catwhisperer. Designer. Free-Thinker. Hophead. Metalhead. Renaissance.  AT! ManMaster Brewer ng BEER ng hiwaga at kababalaghan ang ka-kwentuhan ko sa pagkakataong ito.  Padalhan ng mensahe si Agoni: https://www.facebook.com/agonikamaitachi  Sipatin ang mga inumin ng Alamat Craft Brew: https://www.instagram.com/alamatcraftbrew/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Engineer ng paggawa ng bigote at balbas ang ka-kwentuhan ko sa kabanatang ito. Pwedeng silipin ang mga gawa at kumonek kay Gerz sa mga sumusunod: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GerzSFX Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gerzsfx/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Nakapag-collaborate na kami ni Carlo sa ilang mga proyekto sa nakaraan, pero ngayon lang namin napag-kwentuhanan ang tungkol sa kanyang pagiging manlililok. Masdan ang kanyang makalaglag-pangang mga obra sa IG: https://instagram.com/carlo_delaza --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Marine Biologist. Musikera. Nanay. Nagkumustahan at nagkwentuhan kami ni Kai tungkol sa brutal na daan at mga kailangang ipag-palit para maging superstar entertainer sa Pilipinas. Language used: English with splash of Tagalog. Check out her stuff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaiatienza | https://www.instagram.com/kaifoundnemo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Basahin ang King Warrior Magician Lover: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0NgzishiKYo7P-RSpXbfLYYqMExLpoH/view?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message

Nakipag-kwentuhan ako sa isang 14-year old podcaster. Pinag-usapan namin ni Tei ang mga challenges ng communication between the Gen Z, Millenials, at Boomers. Pakinggan ang kanyang thoughts tungkol sa Gender Identity, Toxic Musculinity, at mga teen issues sa “Anlaki Mo Na!” > https://open.spotify.com/show/5eaIbMXZIyG9YUkL00Kr15?si=OR7L6hfOTheXOoduecFFWg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngirro/message