Who is the Filipino?

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 children, but their parents too. Learn more about AHA and Eskwelang Pamilya here: https://www.ahalearningcenter.com/covid-resources

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

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 consumption The first part of the discussion is on Episode 11 of Hustle: Inside the Industry

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.”

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/hustle-inside-industry/episode-5-part-1-directing-with-mikhail-red

Cinema, criticism, and representation with Richard Bolisay

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.

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 face.

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.

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

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.

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

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 what statutory benefits she could get, and when she turned 21 years old she faced deportation unless she naturalized.

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.

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.

What does this old fortress have in store for millennial Filipinos?

Why does poetry matter and why is reading so important? We talk to Juan Miguel Severo to answer a short but difficult question: Who is the Filipino?