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Summer vacation is months away in the US but it's in full swing in the Philippines! Carmina and Patch talk about popular summer activities, both today and in their childhood. Their conversation covered famous summer destinations, fiestas & siestas, and of course, food. Listen in as they chat about their favorite summer destinations and street foods, including the cult favorite, iskrambol! Learn more: May's siesta and fiesta, The History of Baguio: From Hill Station to City, Fiesta Filipinas: a guide to the summer festivals in the country, Super Soft "BUKO ICE CANDY " for BUSINESS, Homemade ICE BUKO with Red Munggo, and Explainer: Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo: What's the difference? To support FilTrip, go to the PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch discover just how colorful a life Balagtas lived. They discuss how artfully Balagtas infused the spirit of resistance in his famous masterpiece, “Florante at Laura,” by including themes and characters that defied the times in which he lived. They also make several other important discoveries, including how an almost-forgotten memory in Carmina's childhood was unearthed because of a verse in “Florante at Laura.”Learn more: COPING; Filipino Rap Debates City Life, Pro and Con, Mighty Magulang: Francisco Balagtas, Xiao Time: Francisco Balagtas, Bayaning Makata, "Florante at Laura" 1949 | Leopoldo Salcedo | Celia Flor, Florante at Laura by Animated Filipino Classics, "ANG LAKI SA LAYAW" (mula sa "Florante at Laura") ni Francisco Balagtas, 'Florante at Laura' by Ballet Manila Excerpts, The Four Revolts of Balagtas, Francisco Balagtas Birthday, and Francisco Balagtas.To support FilTrip, go to the PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch explore Malacañang's beginnings, when it's appropriate for the letter “g” to make an appearance at the end of its name, and its myths & legends. Dive in with them as they discover why Malacañang is a symbol of both tradition and intrigue. Lastly, listen in as Carmina shares why this topic resonated with her so deeply after her recent trip to the Philippines.Learn more: YouTube: Malacañang Documentary 1998, YouTube: The Malacañang Tour | Toni Talks, Fascinating Facts and Secrets About Malacanang Palace, Revisiting Malacañang Palace's storied past and a tour of its recent renovations, and Malacañan Palace : the official illustrated history.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch wax nostalgic about Season 3. They talk about what keeps them going and their hopes for FilTrip's future. Carmina shares her planned homecoming during the Christmas season. An added bonus: the special celebration of very dear friends - congrats and best wishes to Timmy & Nona!Happy Holidays to FilTrip listeners! Looking forward to a peaceful and prosperous 2025! To support FilTrip, go to the PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Fully expecting an episode exclusively about how their families celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, Carmina and Patch accidentally learn that Thanksgiving in the Philippines was a thing! They briefly touch on the holiday's origins, the intersection with the first Filipinos they spoke about in the last episode and discuss how and why it was once celebrated nationally in the Philippines. And their conversation wouldn't be complete without food. They talk about the star of the holiday, the turkey, and a surprising discovery about its arrival in the Philippines. Lastly, they explore how Filipinos can make the typical American Thanksgiving menu their very own. Happy Thanksgiving! Learn more: Maimonides on the Mayflower, Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation, History of Thanksgiving Proclamations in the Philippines, A Philippine Thanksgiving, Why Thanksgiving Used to Be a Major Holiday in the Philippines, Filipino Thanksgiving Recipes, A Filipino-inspired menu for this Thanksgiving holiday, Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Philippines, and PH used to mark Nat'l Thanksgiving Day on Sept. 21. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Unsung hero, forgotten, overlooked – these are common descriptors of Larry Itliong and his significant contributions to the American Farm Labor Revolution. Carmina and Patch join the growing voices seeking to remedy this tragic oversight by honoring Larry in this episode. Learn why, during every Filipino American History Month, we must commemorate our ancestors' contributions to the fabric of this great nation. Finally, learn why it is important to call it Filipino-American HISTORY (and not “Heritage”) Month.    Learn more: Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, PBS News Hour: The story of Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong, Filipino American Farmworkers | Asian Americans, Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son's Lonely Quest, Filipino American National Historical Society, History of Filipino Labor Leader Resides in Shadows, Larry Itliong Day in the Philippines 2024, YouTube: Our Trip to Delano, Larry the Musical – Know History, Know Self, Who Is Larry Itliong, The life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong, Filipinos in the UFW Movement: Agustín Lira & Patricia Wells Solórzano on Larry Itliong, If only he knew: The legacy of labor leader Larry Itlion – The Yappie, San Francisco Chronicle-Life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong, and Little Manila Rising-Donate to our capital campaign! To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch “thread the needle” about the Philippines' rich textile and weaving heritage. From the South to the North, they discover how indigenous people from all over the country reflect their pre-colonial history, way of life, spiritual beliefs, and customs in the fabrics they weave. Listen in as they discuss the immense creativity and complexity required of various weaving techniques and the reasons why we must protect them at all costs. They also explore the weavers' challenges and how some organizations, both in the Philippines and the US, are fighting to preserve this dying art. Lastly, learn about practical ways for all of us to respect our indigenous kin by combating cultural (mis)appropriation.  Learn more: Philippines Indigenous Textile: Then and Now, Sinaunang Habi: Philippine Ancestral Weave, Weaving Patterns in the Philippines: Heritage, Design, and Their Meanings, From the Rainbow's Varied Hue: Textiles of the Southern Philippines, Habi: The Philippine Textile Council, Liwayway, La Herminia, Filip + Inna, and More: Local Brands That Champion Filipino Weaving Heritage, Weaving Between the Lines: Authenticity, Identity, and Place(s) of Origin, UCLA's Ifugao Heritage Galleries, Decolonizing the past, empowering the future: Community-led heritage conservation in Ifugao, Philippines, Ifugao Archeological Project, Inabel: Philippine Textile From the Ilocos Region, Museo Ilocos Norte, Balay ni Atong, The Rich History of Philippine Textiles, From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure | SFO Museum, Upholding T'boli tradition through T'nalak weaving | Edge Davao, and Filipino textiles tell a deeper story about the country's Indigenous cultures. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. &

Carmina and Patch celebrate Chelsea Manalo's recent coronation as Miss Universe Philippines and wish her well in representing the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in September. They discuss Chelsea's unconventional win and delved into when and how Filipinos' beauty standards and obsession with pageantry began. Listen in as they chat about the first and subsequent Filipino “Queens” and their achievements outside the realm of pageants. They also talk about Nelia Sancho & Maita Gomez and how these women defied the traditional “beauty queen” expectations of their day. Finally, though they were never invited to participate in pageants in their childhood, learn why all hope may not be lost for Carmina and Patch to win a crown.  Learn more: Manila Carnival Queens, 20 Rare Photos of the Manila Carnival That You've Probably Never Seen Before, First Queens of the Philippines, First Black Filipino woman crowned as Miss Universe Philippines, Chelsea Manalo's inspiring journey to the Miss Universe Philippines crown, The Philippines' beauty pageant obsession: Who benefits?, Beauty boot camps: Why PH is pageant powerhouse, Filipino beauty returns after winning Mrs. Grandma Universe 2017, 16th-19th Century Concept of Beauty in the Philippines: A Historical and Cultural Approach, Nelia Sancho & American Transnational College Activism, New York Times Obituary: Nelia Sancho, Beauty Queen Turned Defiant Rights Activist, Dies at 71 and Gomez, Margarita “Maita” Favis.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this episode, Carmina and Patch discuss why they bestowed the “Wooga” title on the ilustrados, an esteemed squad of Spanish-colonial-era Filipinos whose aspirations for their country transcended physical, intellectual, and societal borders. Learn how each of their important contributions, alongside fellow ilustrado Jose Rizal's, became the foundation of Filipino national consciousness.Learn more: Orientalists, Propagandists, and Ilustrados: Filipino Scholarship and the End of Spanish Colonialism, Philippines' Resistance: The Last Allied Stronghold in the Pacific, Ilustrado, Revolutionaries or Accomplices of the Spanish Empire: The Contested Influence of Filipino Ilustrados on Philippine National Independence (1872-1898), Rizal and the Ilustrados in Spain, El Pacto de Sangre, and A Glimpse Into the Illustrious Life of Pedro Paterno | Tatler Asia.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

How is St. Louis, MO even remotely connected to the Philippines? Carmina and Patch discover the answer in this episode. They discuss why St. Louis came to be known as the "Gateway to the West" and how it became home to approximately 1,200 Filipinos from April to December in 1904.  Learn about the haunting stories that echo across time in what is now known as the Philippine Village Historical site, championed by one individual whose singular efforts will ensure that none of the site's former residents 120 years ago are ever forgotten.Learn more: The Broken Heart of America, The New York Times: Revisiting a World's Fair, Report of the Philippine Exposition Board to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and official list of awards granted by the Philippine International Jury at the Philippine Government Exposition World's Fair, St. Louis, Mo., Souvenir of the Philippine Exposition, World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904 [microform], Janna Añonuevo Langholz, Philippine Village Historical Site, 1904 World's Fair Revised: One Artist Memorializes Filipino And Indigenous People, YouTube: Revealing the Smithsonian's ‘racial brain collection', The Washington Post: Revealing the Smithsonian's ‘racial brain collection', How the Post Reported Maura's Story, YouTube: Searching For Maura | An illustrated investigation, YouTube: At Home In the Philippine Village, Souvenir: Igorot Village, 1904 World's Fair Revised: One Artist Memorializes Filipino and Indigenous People, A Brief History of St. Louis, A Daring Escape from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and Library of Congress: St. Louis World's Fair: Topics in Chronicling America.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK

Carmina and Patch finally get their chance to dive deep into Antique since they first encountered it in Season 1. Their discussion reveals Antique's 13th century origin and its significance to Philippine history thereafter. Learn about some of Antique's prominent figures and their undeniable contributions locally and nationally. Finally, discover Antique's delicious treats and many natural wonders that makes it another “must see” destination.  Learn more: Krruuhaay! Katahum kang Antique – Dante Beriong, Kruhay | Utah State University Chorale | Chorale Music, Kruhay in Vienna Austria, Today in Filipino history, March 13, 1877, Leandro Fullon was born in Hamtik, Antique, Sagisag Kultura – Leandro Fullon, The New York Times, Published March 23, 1901: Panay Insurrection Ended, FilTrip S1, Episode 12: Semana Santa Edition-The Betrayal [time stamp 29:53], Diving org key to start industry, says tourism office, Time Magazine:, Published Feb. 24, 1986 Gangland Politics, Javier, Evelio Bellaflor, Evelio Javier Was 'Swifter Than Eagles and Stronger Than Lions', and A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANTIQUE | Facebook, Honoring the Martyrs of the Culasi/Bacong Bridge Massacre of 1981.        To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this episode about Filipino myths and legends, Carmina and Patch remember Esperidion Arsenio Manuel, who is known as the “Dean of Filipino Anthropology” and the “Father of Philippine Folklore.” Enjoy listening to both well-known and less familiar stories, as well as a modern take on a well-loved classic.  Learn more: Treasury of Stories, Filipino Myths & Folktales, Myths & Legends of the Philippines, Tagalog Deities in Philippine Mythology, The Classic Cast of Characters in Philippine Folklore, Alternative Alamat: An Anthology: Myths and Legends from the Philippines, and Creation Myths from the Philippines.  To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In FilTrip's first episode of Season 3, Carmina and Patch discuss some of the Philippines' slowly fading traditions. Adding to the episode's depth are conversations with two special guests, who add perspective to this very important topic. Join Carmina and Patch as they explore origins of some rituals, possible reasons for their slow demise, and what we can all do to keep them alive.   To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina & Patch commemorate Filipino-American History Month by recapping the season and celebrating Fil-Am creative achievements. Topping the episode is a shoutout to the rom-com Asian Persuasion, which won the Audience Award at the Soho International Film Festival. They invite listeners to PH Time Is Now virtually or in-person on Oct. 28 to meet Fil-Am trailblazers. Finally, hear about Patch's Broadway debut and listen to their in-depth review of Here Lies Love! Asian Persuasion will be released in the Philippines on Nov. 29, 2023. Track @asianpersuasionfilm on Instagram for festival and theater drops.Register here for PH Time Is Now by Oct. 15 to join Pinoy trailblazers virtually or in person at the Harvard Club of New York on Oct. 28.Visit Here Lies Love's official website for show details and ticketing information. The complete Voltes V Blu Ray disc collection can be found here. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

The Thomasites were sent to the Philippines to educate but their labors did not focus on that singular purpose.  Carmina and Patch discuss how their work served America's imperial vision of benevolent assimilation, the possible personal motivations of leaving the comforts of home for an unknown land, and their innermost thoughts about the Filipino students under their tutelage and the communities in which they lived. Learn about “Philippinitis,” how one Filipino spent (and thrived) for years at a Native American industrial school and the fascinating synopsis of a historical fiction novel, “The Thomasite.” Learn more: A Brief History of The Thomasites, Frederick G. Behner's "Thomasite Adventure," The Thomasite, Educating the Empire: American Teachers and Contested Colonization in the Philippines, Playing Indian, Playing Filipino: Native American and Filipino Interactions at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, Victoria Grageda-Smith, The Thomasite, and EMPIRE and EDUCATION.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

After settling the score that she did not imagine Mazinger Z's "pectorally-endowed" opponents from the last episode, Carmina and Patch discover Fil-Am animators making waves in the US before delving into the history of the Philippine animation industry.  They also discuss celebrated original Pinoy animations across the spectrum of drama, comedy, and romance. Drop in and learn why Pinoys deserve recognition in this growing and much-loved creative space!Congratulations to Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing) for winning three major awards at the 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival: Best Supporting Actress for Dolly de Leon, NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award, and Best Film.Learn more: The case of the Philippines animation industry, The Philippine Film Animation Industry and Its History of Captivity, LIST: 5 Pinoy animated films and series to watch this Buwan ng Wika, Animation industry poised for transition from outsourcing to original content, Why the Time Is Ripe for Animation in Philippine Feature-Length Films, The Perforation in Philippine Animation Industry: Original Content Full Length Animated Films, 17th Animahenasyon Philippine Animation Festival – Call for Entry 2023, and Re-animating Philippine Cinema: For Filipinos by Filipinos.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this nostalgia-driven episode, Carmina and Patch revisit their favorite childhood cartoons. Top of the list is Voltes V, which Carmina and Patch didn't realize was a political tinderbox and awakened a deeply buried rage. They also discuss favorite runners-up Paul In Fantasyland (but not so much for Patch) and Candy Candy (which they both adore), to round out their reminiscences. But during their research, they made a surprising discovery about the Philippines' animation industry – so tune in next time for the fascinating sequel to this episode!Learn more: Voltes V Full Opening Theme Song With Lyrics, Ferdinand Marcos angered ‘Voltes V generation, Voltes V Intro, Voltes V: A Look Into Its Popularity and Legacy, Where to Watch Full Episodes of GMA's "Voltes V: Legacy" Online, Voltes V & Martial Law In An Artist's Memory, Revenge of A Martial Law Generation, 6 Robot Anime That Filipinos Grew Up Watching, ‘Voltes V': What you need to know before watching ‘Legacy,' PHILIPPINES' “VOLTES V: LEGACY” TO DEBUT AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2023, The Candy Candy Nightmare, and J-Pop Talk Show – Saturday Night Live.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Apolinario Mabini was known as "The Sublime Paralytic" but not many know why he is worthy of our reverence as a national hero. Carmina and Patch discuss his many contributions and shed light on different phases of his life. Learn about his trials, his many heartaches, and the very last signature he tragically left behind. Prepare to be amazed at their discovery about a favorite Pinoy band and how Apolinario Mabini lent his name to the group's moniker. Finally, Patch reminds Carmina to keep her pledge for her future lottery winnings!To learn more: Mabini's Decalogue for Filipinos, Xiao Talks: The Apolinario Mabini Lecture for the National Archives of the Philippines, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas: Ang Huling Lagda ni Apolinario Mabini, In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philipines, Apolinario Mabini, A 1920 Biography Of Apolinario Mabini and Mabini. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In a unique take on this topic, Carmina and Patch tackle the Philippines' quest for independence from the vantagepoint of America's political landscape. Much tea was spilled ala-TMZ to explain the long and winding road towards the Philippines' ultimate freedom from the Americans, including commentary by Mark Twain (yes, THAT Mark Twain) on the matter. To learn more: US Occupation in the Philippines: the Disconnect between Colonizer and Colonized, and a Different Type of Resistance, A Brief History of America: Contradictions & Divisions in the United States from the Revolutionary Era to the Present Day, Bound by War: How the United States and the Philippines Built America's First Pacific Century, American Interests and Philippine Independence, Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America's Imperial Dream, In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines, and Liberal, Imperial, and Economic Motivation of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Philippines 1898-1946.Relisten to Season 1, Episode 16: “August 23, June 12, or July 4? The Philippine Independence Saga” to discover why June 12 is the “official” Philippine Independence Day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this episode, Carmina and Patch revisit the Pasig River's consequential role in Manila's development, its former glory and the reasons for its eventual demise. But all is not lost – they talk about past and current revitalization efforts by government, private, and civic organizations that made great strides in resuscitating the river. However, a new threat is imminent that if unchecked, will unwind decades of progress. Listen in as Carmina and Patch discuss ways to ensure Pasig River's continued road to recovery. To learn more: Time and Time Again: A Short History of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Project, Bantay Kalikasan: Ilog Pasig - Noon at Ngayon, Decoding the La Madre Statues, Fast Facts: The Pasig of Lore, #IlogPasiglahin, Renacimiento Manila: everything to know about the organisation dedicated to reviving Old Manila, #IlogPasiglahin: A PSA Campaign to Address the Construction of the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), Why save the Pasig River?, THE RIVER WARRIORS OF PASIG, Revitalization of the Pasig River Through The Years: Bringing a Dying Ecosystem Back to Life, and 10 Amazing Things We No Longer See In Pasig River. Watch Tindig Arki: Student Summit, a one-day seminar held on May 9, 2023 where speakers from invited organizations gave a talk about environmental justice and climate action to provide a venue where architecture students develop critical thinking in serving the Filipino community using their knowledge of the architectural practice. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Minds were blown when Carmina and Patch discover that Filipinos, embodied in the Manila Men, were in America BEFORE it was even America! They talk about the mystery that shrouded Saint Malo before it was introduced to the world, the Manila Men's triumphs, and the legacy they left in their generations-long descendants. Listen in as they discuss the Manila Men's undoubted impact on Louisiana, then and now.To learn more: Manila Men In The New World, Filipinos In Louisiana, The First Asian American Settlement Was Established by Filipino Fishermen, Manilamen: The First Asian American Settlement, The Fascinating Story of the First Filipinos in America, A Life's Work Washed Away, My America … or Honk if You Love Buddha, Take Out with Lisa Ling, Episode 1: Mix Mix, The Challenges of Reclaiming Filipino Louisiana's Centuries-Old History, Filipinos of Saint Malo, and Who were the Manila Men? Filipinos deep in the Bayou! To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Hilarity ensues when Carmina and Patch chat about Pinoy expressions that can only come from a people as colorful and creative as Filipinos. Listen in and just perhaps, you'll pick up a new language!To learn more: Language as a Historical Product: Drift, Introduction to Philippine English, Puwera Usog Meaning And History, Filipino & Spanish Words: Lost in Translation Part 1, Science Behind Filipino Slang, Mathematics Hugot Lines, Slang Words We Learned 2021, A Secret Gay Language Has Gone Mainstream in the Philippines, Bekimon for beginners, The LGBTQ LANGUAGE of the PHILIPPINES (Gay Lingo), and Gay Filipinos Coin the Coolest Kind of Slang with 'Beki' Talk. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch fan-girl over their pick for International Women's Day 2023. They discuss Maria Ressa's genius, both in journalism and more. Join them as they #holdtheline with Maria Ressa.To learn more: HOW TO STAND UP TO A DICTATOR: THE FIGHT FOR OUR FUTURE, Nobel Prize lecture: Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize 2021, The Nobel Prize: Maria Ressa Facts, A Thousand Cuts (full documentary) | FRONTLINE, International Women's Day 2023, Maria Ressa on tax evasion acquittal: ‘Today, facts win, truth wins, justice wins', TIME: Person of the Year 2018, From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism, Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda's Newest Center, The Energizer Bunny of Nobel Laureates, Recollections of Maria Ressa During Our HS Years, Journalist Maria Ressa explains ‘How To Stand Up to a Dictator, and Who Is Maria Ressa and What is Rappler?To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch process their conflicted emotions and dusted off the proverbial cobwebs from their collective memories to discuss the People Power Revolution on its 37th anniversary. They discuss both forgotten and newly-discovered “tea” that will be fodder for future episodes. Join them as they recall the crucial events of this #neveragainneverforget moment.To learn more: In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines, A History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos, Culture, Religion, and Moral Vision: A Theological Discourse on the Filipino People Power Revolution of 1986, Timeline EDSA People Power Revolution, How US Derailed Philippine History 1986, The Final Hours: EDSA People Power Revolution | Need to Know, People Power: AN EYEWITNESS HISTORY, THE PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION OF 1986, Footages from EDSA People Power Revolution, Philippines Election: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO), 2 KEY MILITARY LEADERS QUIT AND URGE MARCOS TO RESIGN; HE CALLS ON THEM TO SUBMIT, Why the president could not wait, Regime Change In The Philippines, and WHITE HOUSE SIGNALS ITS SUPPORT FOR 2 MILITARY MEN IN PHILIPPINES.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Love is in the air!  In this episode, Carmina and Patch discuss Filipino courtship rituals and traditions that range from the endearing to the dangerous. Discover little-known pre-colonial customs and learn about debunked myths about one of the most beloved Filipino courtship traditions. To learn more: Courtship in the Pre-Colonial Philippines, Pre-Hispanic Marriage Customs, Filipino Dating: Evolution of Courtship in the Philippines, Traditions of Courtship & Engagement in the Philippines, LOVE, COURTSHIP IN FILIPINO CULTURE, DIFFERENT MARRIAGE AND WEDDING CUSTOMS IN THE PHILIPPINES, Harana.PH, 10 Misconceptions About The Custom of Harana, The Pamamanhikan Process: Rules & Script Explained, and 3 Filipino Heritage Dishes.YouTube video of PASA-GULI: Pamana ng Lahi: PasaguliTo support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

This episode dives deep into Binondo's storied past and equally exciting present. To Patch's delight and surprise, Carmina shares Binondo's second record-breaking feat, in addition to its claim as the oldest Chinatown in the world. Join them on a “walking tour” through its streets while discussing historical tidbits in its cultural, architectural, and culinary realms. Whether it's “Gong Xi Fa Cai,” “Kung Hei Fat Choy,” or “Kiōnghì hua'tcái,” all roads lead to the world's most special Chinatown – BINONDO!To learn more: The Chinese Mestizo in the Philippines, 10 heritage treasures of Old Manila, The Story of Binondo, the World's Oldest Chinatown, Most Authentic and Oldest Restaurant in Manila, Savory Restaurant, Getting to Know Chinatown, The Arches of Manila Chinatown, DISMANTLED AND REASSEMBLED! THE HOTEL DE ORIENTE FROM BINONDO TAKE 2! | NOON AT NGAYON SERIES, Calle de la Escolta and Binondo's Economic Significance, ARQUITECTURA MANILA: YOUR GATEWAY TO MANILA'S GLORIOUS ARCHITECTURAL PAST, and Walking Tour On The Oldest Chinatown In The World. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Guam has always been in the periphery of Carmina and Patch's consciousness. In this episode, they discover that the intersecting path of the Philippines and Guam was fated. From pre-colonial to modern times, learn about the little-known connections and encounters (both serendipitous and calculated) between the two "Pacific Cousins."  To learn more: Destiny's Landfall, Ancient History of Guam, Filipinos On Guam, State VS Territory, Cultural Contributions of Filipinos on Guam, HOLY COW! HISTORY: How We Got Guam, and FILIPINO NATIVES IN SEVENTEETH CENTURY MARIANAS.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Rizal was often referred to as "The First Filipino" and in this episode, Carmina and Patch begin to understand why. They discuss his immense love for the Philippines and his tireless efforts to assert its identity amidst colonial oppression. But that's not all - listen to them talk about his early life, his many loves, and his BFF. Learn, too, about how he was the most productive exile who ever lived. To learn more: The First Filipino: The Award-Winning Biography of Jose Rizal, Whatever happened to Josephine Bracken? , Dr. Jose Rizal Execution, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Dr. Jose Rizal memorabilia, milyon-milyon na ang halaga ngayon? , Interesting facts about Jose Rizal and Blumentritt, Jose Rizal's contribution to the development of Philippine agriculture, Salcedo Public Auctions,  and Jose Rizal Myths: The Most Outlandish Rumors About RizalTo support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch talk about Filipino Christmas traditions that both delight and invite further inquiry. Enjoy their reminiscences about childhood caroling, the history of centuries-old practices, and the beloved “King of Filipino Christmas Songs,” Jose Mari Chan. Happy Holidays to one and all!To learn more: The Little-Known History of the Caroling Tradition, A history of our favorite Filipino Christmas carols, How Filipinos Celebrated Christmas in the Spanish era, The origin of the Spanish Villancicos, from the popular news to Christmas carols, Noche Buena Philippines features Filipino Catholics reenacting the Christmas story, What is 13 month pay? Get a grip on this popular payment, Jose Mari Chan, We ask Jose Mari Chan what he things of each of his hit songs, and PASKO, The Philippine Christmas.The original official music video with lyrics of “Christmas In Our Hearts” can be found here.  To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch rediscover Andres Bonifacio and rekindle their respect for the "Father of the Philippine Revolution." Take a listen as they learn more about this remarkable hero, made possible by studies done on Katipunan documents confiscated between 1896 - 1897 by the Archivo General Militar de Madrid that were returned to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1997. They discuss other juicy details like his love life and bromances. Carmina also recalls a Bonifacio poem she innocently recited in her youth, only to learn now of its nefarious undertones. Finally, if your heart can handle it, listen to Chickoy Pura's rendition of Andres Bonifacio's seminal poem, "Pag-Ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa." To learn more: The most important book of our time, The Light of Liberty: Documents and Studies on the Katipunan, 1892-1897, Bonifacio's love life, Andres Bonifacio & Gregoria De Jesus: Their Low-Key, Tragic Story, The Untold Story of Andres Bonifacio's Execution, Xiao Talks: Bonifacio, Unang Pangulo Lecture for the Department of Education (Bonifacio Day 2021) and Editorial:Supremo Andres Bonifacio revisited. Various versions of "Andres Bonifacio, A-Tapang A-Tao" can be found here.Listen to the moving rendition of "Chickoy Pura - Pag-Ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa" here.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

In this Side Trip, Carmina and Patch are awe-struck by Cebu's beauty and history. Listen in as they talk about the spectacular festivals and mouth-watering delicacies. They also discuss the trials and achievements of Cebu's very own, Chai Fonacier. Salamat Kaayo, Cebu!To learn more: The Story of Lapu-Lapu: The Legendary Filipino Hero, It's More Fun in The Philippines: The Sinulog Festival Fever, A brief history of the yummy Cebu lechon, 11 Reasons Why Cebu Lechon is the Best Pig in the World, IMDb: Chai Fonacier, and 3 Cebuano Artists You Should Stan. Click here for the Official Trailer of PINAY BEAUTY (She's No White).Check out Nocebo's Official Trailer here. Here are just some of the conservation efforts benefitting Cebu: Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation, Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc., Energy Efficiency and Conservation Information Campaign: #EnerhiyangAtin.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

In this episode, Carmina and Patch explore whether Pinoys are serial killer material. They talk about a variety of Pinoy true crimes - one that dates back to the Spanish colonial period, a US true crime that had a goosebump-worthy Pinoy connection, the tragedy of the Manila Film Center and many more guaranteed to be the stuff of sleepless nights.To learn more: Unsolved Crime Stories In The Philippines To Read After Dark This Halloween, The Brutal History of the 'Chop-Chop Ladies', Why this family is convinced its patriarch is the Black Dahlia killer, Victim or Villain? The Untold Story of the Priest Who Became the First Filipino Serial Killer,  From the New York Times Archives: Manila Film Festival Proves All-Out Spectacular, The Ghost Story of Balete Drive, and From ghost story to urban legend: Authenticating 'The Lady in White of Balete Drive'.    To view a rare footage from the Manila Film Center tragedy, go to time stamp 00:30 in this video: VIRAL: Clip of Lino Brocka talking about the Manila Film Center tragedy.To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch are back for a second season but with a twist! They talk about a summer that almost ended without incident, until a not-so-welcome surprise arrived in the mail. Listen in as they recount their rollercoaster ride towards their new banner, FilTrip!To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch reflect on JeepneyTrip's first season. They discuss the unexpected challenges spanning the logistical and technical. Learn about things they discovered about creating a podcast and about each other. They also answer many listener questions, including one they never expected. Join them as they talk about their plans for JeepneyTrip's Season Two! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount.  Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Carmina and Patch come out of the Kloset to own their BTS and K-Drama addiction. They stop fangirling long enough to discuss the Philippines' and South Korea's shared historical paths and ponder why Korean culture, as embodied by the Hallyu Wave, resonates so strongly with Filipinos. But it wasn't all about “sarang” (love). They also discuss a 2020 controversy between Filipino and Korean netizens, explore emerging issues about Korean immigration to the Philippines, and their hopes for strengthened relations between the two. Most importantly, Patch solves a K-Drama mystery that has plagued them for many years!You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: The Birth of Korean Cool, Squid Game and the Korean concept of han, The Battle of Yultong, CLOY Inspiration, Good neighbors, [Analysis] Beyond Hallyu: Acknowledging the Koreans in our midst, Exploring Transnational Communities in the Philippines, Koreans in the Philippines: A Study of the Formation of their Social Organization, and Korea: The Impossible Country.  View these to learn more: Front Row: Ilang Koreanong Pinoy at heart, The 1st Korean who Traveled Philippines in History, and March of The Valiant: The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea.  Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Pick your Pinoy game poison - tirador, patintero, or sungka? Or maybe you'd like actual poison, the plastic balloon! Join Carmina and Patch as they reminisce about DIY and outdoor Pinoy pastimes with surprising and unexpected histories. Scream "Shatong!" at the top of your lungs as you round the bases with them in this fun-filled Jeepney trip!You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: WATCH: Pinoy "tirador" expert makes it to History Channel, Traditional Filipino Games: An Attempt to Preserve Our Cultural Heritage, Physical Activities in the Philippines During the Pre-Spanish Period, The Sipa Sipa Story, and How to play Sungka step-by-step.View these to learn more: Sipa Sa Lama~Sipa sa Mangis: Laro ng Pagkakaisa,  Slingshot Master | OMG PH, 1985 Michelob commercial, and Sipa Sipa Footbag Promotional Video from 1985. Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

This episode is especially meaningful to Carmina and Patch because of the recent US Supreme Court decision impacting women's reproductive rights. Learn about women's equality and empowerment in pre-colonial Philippines that were later embodied in the amazing women who risked and, in many instances, made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of Philippine independence. Through this episode, Carmina and Patch hope to ensure that the contributions of the women in this episode and all Filipina revolutionaries are never forgotten. You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount.  For additional reading: Pinay Guerrilleras: The Unsung Heroics of Filipina Resistance Fighters During the Pacific War, La Mujer Indigena - The Native Woman, Maria Orosa War Hero, and Filipinos In History.  Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this episode, Carmina and Patch navigate the long (and sometimes confusing!) journey to Philippine independence. They discover that our country's struggle was full of sacrifice, betrayal and plot twists. On the way, they learn interesting, and sometimes heartbreaking, facts about Filipino independence fighters from our pre-colonial and colonial past.  You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: A History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos, Philippines' Resistance: The Last Allied Stronghold in the Pacific, Philippine War Claims, Sultan Kudarat: The Philippines' Most Powerful Sultan, THE TWO FACES OF THE 1872 CAVITE MUTINY, Gomburza, 1872, Fagen: An African American Renegade in the Philippine-American War, Andres Bonifacio: Myths, trivia, execution, The Philippines Gained Independence From The US, and Untold Story Of The Igorots.Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Join Carmina and Patch in this mouth-watering chat about iconic Filipino dishes and learn about the Filipina war heroine responsible for a beloved Filipino favorite. Listen with a snack because this episode is sure to make you hangry!Click here for JeepneyTrip merchandise! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: Taste of Control, At long last, Filipino food arrives. What took it so long?,  Filipino Food Finds a Place in the American Mainstream, I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook, Memories of Philippine Kitchens, INFOGRAPHIC: The Asim Sarap Story of Filipino Vinegar, Jollibee's First Marvel Appearance, Tasting Home: Filipino Adobo, Libro de cozina, and Amazing Filipino War Heroes.For your viewing pleasure: Making THREE Kinds of Adobo | All About Adobo and Filipino Americans Try Each Other's Adobo.Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

In this episode recorded on May 8 and May 9, Carmina and Patch come to grips with the unofficial but seemingly inevitable outcome of the Philippine elections. They work through their grief but resolve to keep hope alive. Finally, they call on themselves and their listeners to continue being active, educated, and engaged. In spite of the dark clouds overhead today, Carmina and Patch take heart because they believe KULAY ROSAS PA RIN ANG BUKAS!JUST ANNOUNCED BY VP LENI ON MAY 13, 2022: Watch here to learn more about the Angat Buhay NGO that will launch in July. Get informed and get involved! Click here to access the full Reuters article quoted in this episode.Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this episode, Carmina and Patch begin by exploring the Eid al-Fitr Festival but unexpectedly went on an emotional rollercoaster while discussing the history of Islam in the Philippines and the long struggle of our brothers and sisters in Mindanao. You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: History of Muslims in the Philippines, The Islam Religion In The Philippines (expertscolumn.com), Muslim Mindanao Dances, The Muslim Filipinos: Their History, Society and Contemporary Problems, and The Moro War: How America Battled a Muslim Insurgency in the Philippine Jungle.  View these to learn more: What's It Like Being A Muslim In The Philippines?, The Lumad's Story, Is the Philippines kind to Muslims?, The Story of the Filipino: Bangsamoro, The Bangsamoro Opportunity (Full Documentary), Rethinking Filipino Food by Going to Muslim Mindanao | Fork the System, Mindanao Mosaic - The Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company, and Filipino Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch delve into their collective recollection of Holy Week customs and process their childhood traumas. In doing so, they discover a new understanding for this aspect of Philippine culture. Patch is feigned horrified by Carmina's “betrayal” in an unexpected twist.Click here for JeepneyTrip merchandise! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: What is Holy Week, This Visayas Town Once Reviled Judas Iscariot By Setting His Dick on Fire, Palm Sunday's Palaspas, Overview: Holy Week traditions in the Philippines, Every year a Filipino man marks Good Friday with an actual crucifixion, and Liberation Theology in the Philippines: Faith in a Revolution. To see the carroza discussed in this episode, go to timestamp 3:47: Miyerkules Santo procecion Balayan Batangas 2019.Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch test their (rusty) knowledge about the history of the Philippine presidency. They also discuss how Patch's guilt trip shaped this episode, the importance of selecting the right leader, and what each of us can do to ensure that everyone is armed with knowledge and insights about who should lead the Philippines into the future.  SPOILER ALERT: you'll be tickled pink about their pick!UPDATE: Head to Episode 14, recorded on May 8 & 9, for the outcome of the elections. Click here for a full replay of Comelec's PiliPinas presidential candidate debate and click here for clips. Click here to view The Kingmaker  for free on YouTube.Click here to view A Thousand Cuts  for free, courtesy of @PBS.Click here to learn more about A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution.Go to Tsek.ph for your fact-checking needs related to the 2022 Philippines elections. Go to ph.rappler.com by @rappler for a one-stop landing page for candidates' track records, experts' opinions, and the latest news.For additional reading: Philippine Elections 101: What is at Stake?, @mightymagulang Today in History-Martial Law, Philippine Politics and Society in the Twentieth Century, Gobyernong Tapat: A look at Robredo's platform and the people around her, and ‘Vote for good governance, not personalities,' Fil-Ams urge.You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch share their discoveries in their search for pre-Hispanic Manila and its storied past. Learn about some surprising facts about the impact to Filipinos and the Filipinos' impact to the world because of the Galleon Trade.  Click here for JeepneyTrip merchandise. Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: Looking for the Prehispanic Filipino and Other Essays in Philippine History, A History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos, The Link That Kept the Philippines Spanish: Mexican Merchant Interests and the Manila Trade, 1571-1815, Flaunting It: How the Galleon Trade Made Manila, circa 1571 - 1800, SYNERGY: From Manila to Acapulco, and In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines.Go to Manila Tourism for information on travel to Manila and It's More Fun in the Philippines for information on travel elsewhere in the Philippines.Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch embark on a business trip to learn more about just a few of the many inspiring Filipino entrepreneurs making waves in the global market. Join their exploration of these individuals' journeys to success! You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading:  Where in the world is Dado Banatao? | Philstar.com, Loida Nicolas Lewis, Loida Lewis, Fil-Am lawyer, business icon, philanthropist, human rights advocate, Furne One – Everything Cebu, Who Is Fashion Designer Michael Cinco, Josie Natori - Forbes, Monique Lhuillier | Fashion Designer Biography (famousfashiondesigners.org), Memories of Philippine Kitchens, 25 years after: Amy Besa & Romy Dorotan on the pains and glory of being New York restaurateurs, Dale Talde, Chef Alvin Cailan, and Auro Chocolate.View these to learn more: Dado Banatao: Success Story of Filipino inventor and tech innovator, A Farmer's Son, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder & CEO of Care.com | MAKERS, and The Burger Show.  Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

In this episode, Carmina and Patch talk about the popular Chinese New Year traditions that many Filipinos await with much anticipation. They also explore the complex role of the Chinese in Philippine history and their deep influence in our culture. Click here for JeepneyTrip merchandise! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: World's Oldest Chinatown, Hokkien Loan Words in Tagalog, Top 10 Chinese Surnames in the Philippines, The Chinese Cultural Influence on Filipino Cuisine, 8 Things You Should Know About The Lucky Red Envelope, The Chinese Mestizo in Philippine History, The Massacre of 1603 Chinese Perception of the Spanish in the Philippines, The Chinese Mestizos and the Formation of the Filipino Nationality, and Ma Mon Luk.Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

This episode delves into the origins of Filipino names and surnames. Patch, whose full nickname is Patchot (or so we thought), drops a bomb that Carmina has been mispronouncing her name for decades! They also  also have a lively discussion about the Filipinos' penchant for unique names and nicknames.Click here for JeepneyTrip merchandise! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: How Filipinos Were Forced to Change Their Names, The Catalogo, Narciso Claveria, and Thoughts on Filipino Surnames, Find Your Family Name in This Catalog of Historical Surnames From the Spanish Colonial Era, The Philippines, A Global Studies Handbook, Why Filipino names are quirky, expressive and rich with culture and history, Bong-Bong and Spaghetti '88: Why Filipinos choose such unique child names, and Exploring the Filipino Psyche Day 22: “Names.”View this to learn more: Rated K: Weirdest names you'll ever hear but real!Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See  https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

In this episode, Carmina and Patch binge on Philippine liquor history, customs, and trivia. Learn about local spirits such as “lambanog” and “tuba” and pick up a couple of tasty facts about “pulutan.” Listen in as Carmina surprises Patch with some delightful treats! Click here for JeepneyTrip merchandise! Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: Tagayan Sa Quezon Province, From arack to alak: How our wines and spirits figured in key moments of our history, Practices And Values Of Lambanog Drinking Culture, Pulutan! Filipino Bar Bites, Appetizers and Street Eats, How Andrew Tan Made Emperador The World's Number One Brandy, Balut: Fertilized Eggs and the Making of Culinary Capital in the Filipino Diaspora, History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos, and Sisig: The Tragic History Behind Our Favorite Pulutan.To learn more about the Itik Festival, watch Victoria, Laguna Itik Festival.Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Carmina and Patch discuss popular Filipino New Year's Eve traditions that attract luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Reminisce about the watusi and learn about the various "innovative" fireworks you can find only in the Philippines. You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading:  13 Quirky Filipino New Year Traditions, 12 Filipino New Year's Eve Traditions & Superstitions, In 1844, the Philippines Skipped a Day, And It Took Decades for the Rest of the World to Notice, The History of How Bulacan Became the Country's Fireworks Mecca, and Don't Light Up.View these to learn more: African Dance - Watusi Tribe and The Orlons - Wah Watusi.  Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

Did you know that the Filipino Christmas season begins in September? Carmina and Patch explore amusing facts about the season during a Holiday Trip to the Christmas Capital of Asia.You can now get JeepneyTrip merchandise by clicking here!Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. For additional reading: The First Nativity Scene Was Created in 1223,  Everything You Need To Know About The Catalan Caganer,  How The Dutch Edam Became A Christmas Tradition In The Philippines, Looking Back At The First Simbang Gabi In The Philippines, and  Battle Queso DeBola: Marca Pina or Marca Pato.Learn more: Pope Francis celebrates Simbang-Gabi, Giant Lantern Festival and Belenismo sa Tarlac - Home | Facebook. Visit https://jeepneytrip.buzzsprout.com or email at jeepneytrip@gmail.com. See  https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

In this short Mini Trip, Carmina and Patch send a quick but huge "Thank You" to their new listeners from all over the world! They also tease their Holiday Trips - Pasko (Christmas) will drop on December 1 and Bagong Taon (New Year) will drop on December 22. Thanks to JeepneyTrip's sponsor, SOLEPACK. Go to thesolepack.com and enter JEEPNEYTRIP10 at checkout for a 10% discount. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.