What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted: Recent Episodes
PumaPodcast
Your textbooks didn’t tell you the full story. This is the history podcast that gets into the weird, wonderful world of Philippine history! Go beyond the dates and discover a fresh perspective on Filipino heritage. Hosted by historian and stand-up comedian Sab Schnabel & history nerd Ceej Tantengco.
In this episode, Ceej reflects on the enchanting yet contrasting experiences of visiting Italy, from the bustling streets of Rome to the hidden charm of Perugia. Through stories of local artisans and the allure of authentic craftsmanship, she explores the deeper romance of travel and the potential for celebrating Filipino artisanship at home.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Sab as she explores the intriguing links between Chinese porcelain, European trade, and the unique cultural exchanges that reveal extraordinary stories of history and globalization.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finally on her honeymoon and wandering the streets of New York City, Ceej writes to Sab about the history of Filipinos in America, and our connection to the tragic day that changed the world forever — 9/11.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sab takes us along for a day in Tongeren, Belgium — sharing her love for the little things, her favorite parts of being a historian, and how close Tongeren’s antique markets are to our own ukay-ukay.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Ceej writes to Sab about her favorite museum in Singapore, we realize just how similar we are to our neighboring Southeast Asian countries, and how shared histories make us feel closer to home — even if we’re thousands of miles away.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything is dreamlike in Edinburgh for Sab. until she reflects on the diaspora. But then again, without it, who would we be today?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ceej writes to Sab while on her mini-moon with her husband in Taiwan. We realize just how strange a thing memory is as Ceej talks about places that inspired ghibli films juxtaposed to the 228 incident of Taiwan.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy world coffee day! In today’s episode we’d love to over-caffeinate with you as we reminisce about our time brewing specialty coffee and learn more about how coffee came to be as it is today and how it’s progressed in the Philippines. Grab a cup of coffee and drink along with us!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Sab learns to be at home in Amsterdam, she writes to Ceej about the similarities between her new home and Manila.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recalling memories whether it be with fondness or melancholy is an amazing way to discover your own history and different perspectives. Even more so when you share them with a friend.
Join Sab and Ceej as they share experiences from around the world! Subscribe so you don’t miss an update.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jose Rizal is one of the most recognizable faces in the Philippines, but we might not all know about his life as a doctor and scientist in Dapitan. Journalist and Rizal enthusiast Howie Severino introduces us to the Jose Rizal that many don’t get to meet in history class.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anxious? Depressed? Fatigued? Slowly losing your mind? In their new colony, American colonial officers began succumbing to a strange mental disorder that they could not explain. This is a guest episode from The Colonial Dept. by Lio Mangubat.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Looking for a history book to dive into? Look no further! Lio Mangubat guides us through his journey and insights behind his newly published work, Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period, a history book based on his podcast The Colonial Dept.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's AP will be coming back with new episodes and even new formats soon. In the meantime, we're sharing this episode from Teka Teka where reporter Bella Perez Rubio visits 40 Wall Street, a building that was owned by both Donald Trump and the Marcoses.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's AP will be coming back with new episodes and even new formats soon. In the meantime, we're sharing this episode from Teka Teka where reporter Bella Perez Rubio visits the Martial Law gallery.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's AP will be coming back with new episodes and even new formats soon. In the meantime, we're sharing this episode from Teka Teka where reporter Bella Perez Rubio visits the Martial Law gallery.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It isn't just Martial Law. Historian Sab Schnabel looks at the many instances of historical distortion in our past — beginning with the Philippine-American War.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Gerald Dela Cruz, a typewriter craftsman based in Manila. Let’s discover the history of typewriters in the Philippines and how these once-ubiquitous machines are preserved and cherished by a few craftsmen like Gerald. This is a guest episode from Teka Teka News.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fleeing an empire, a near-shipwreck, and an accidental discovery – or so goes the myth of how Lebanese immigrants came to the Philippines. Lebanese Honorary Consul Joseph Assad tells their story in this guest episode from Teka Teka News.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“I hope it is compelling enough for people to read, but if nothing else, there’s a record.” In this guest episode from Teka Teka News, Patricia Evangelista and Roby Alampay discuss her book, “Some People Need Killing,” which chronicles and reflects on Filipinos' six bloody years under President Rodrigo Duterte. (Content Warning: This episode contains strong language.)
'Some People Need Killing' is published by Random House.
Listen to PumaPodcast's 'Tokhang sa Tokhang’ here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ceej, Sab, and The Colonial Dept. podcast host Lio Mangubat spoke at a live history panel at Hear For It, the first podcast festival in the Philippines. In case you missed it, tune in for stories you probably didn't learn in history class — from secret messages hidden in food to the origins of Filipino surnames, and more!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behind some of the spooky tales about Intramuros are tragic true events from the Battle of Manila. This Halloween, join B Canapi of WanderManila on a dark history tour of the Walled City, which remains haunted by its war-torn past. (Listener discretion is advised.)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If the walls of Intramuros could speak, they would talk about the Battle of Manila. B Canapi, head tour guide of WanderManila, talks about the dark history behind some of the most important yet overlooked structures in Intramuros in our special episode coming out this Halloween.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did you know that Filipinos are one of the largest consumers of gin worldwide? Sociologist and gin enthusiast Nicole Curato joins us to explain the long history of the alcohol that’s gin-strumental to Filipino drinking culture! (Listener discretion is advised.)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a cocktail for every Pinoy — all you need is gin and a sachet of juice! Sociologist and gin enthusiast Nicole Curato spills the story of what gin means to our drinking culture in an all-new episode, coming out on October 3. (Listener discretion is advised!)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the country’s seat of power, Malacañan Palace is built on centuries of culture and tradition. Who better to ask about it than Manolo Quezon? The prolific writer who has worked for two presidents shares the history of Malacañan, and why we need to bring its colorful story closer to the average Filipino.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a house and an office, but it also symbolizes our culture's ideas about power, struggle, and expressions of Filipino identity. Manolo Quezon, co-author of Malacañan Palace: The Official Illustrated History, tells us more about the Philippines' seat of power in our upcoming episode, coming out September 19!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Class is back in session! Before we learned the Latin alphabet, our precolonial ancestors used our own native scripts, such as Baybayin. Award-winning journalist and Baybayin enthusiast Howie Severino shares the basics of Baybayin and its importance throughout history—from rising up against our Spanish colonizers, to reclaiming our identity today.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TBH, writing in this native script is a lot like writing LOL or BRB. Journalist and baybayin enthusiast Howie Severino explains this surprising link in the first episode of Season 4! Subscribe to What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted to catch the episode dropping on September 5.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did you know that coffee can taste different from the usual, even without adding cream or sugar? It’s all in the beans and the roast! Get a whiff of Sab and Ceej’s coffee taste test and learn all about the “wow cup”. Listen to this snippet of “Kape, Kultura, Kasaysayan: The history of coffee in the Philippines” (sptfy.com/Kk4b), originally published on June 6, 2022.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From baybayin, to gin, to Ifugao culture during the Spanish era, and more, What’s AP? is coming back in Season 4 with more fascinating stories from beyond your history textbooks! Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss our conversations with some very special guests starting this September.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Sab and Ceej's tour of San Nicolas, Manila, they learned all about the heritage sites, old industries, and markers of Chinoy culture you can find in the district. What they found in a seemingly ordinary elementary school may amaze you! Listen to this snippet of "Retracing Chinoy history: A walking tour of San Nicolas, Manila" (sptfy.com/KtUj), originally published on June 20, 2022. To know what you can expect from the episode, check out our map of the tour! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cf8Y-UOLGz6/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
And that's another one for the (history) books! Thank you for joining us on our third season of going beyond the history classes. There's more coming your way later in the year. While you wait, rewind through our episodes on coffee, survivors of martial law, the evolution of malls, the "lolas" of WWII, and Ninoy Aquino's final moments. And don't forget to listen to our audio experiences of exploring Chinoy history in Manila's San Nicolas district and the reenactment of the Siege of Lipa!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brush up on Philippine history from 1898 to the 1940s as we take a closer look at our Independence Day. Why and how did it shift from June 12 to July 4 and back again? And who is this mystery white guy they called "The Stranger", and what was he doing at the signing of our constitution? (Originally published on June 12, 2019.)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We usually learn about history from books, films, and podcasts like this one, but what if you could "witness" these events before your very eyes? Hear all about the Republica Filipina Reenactment Group's staging of one of the most important battles in the Philippine revolution, the Siege of Lipa. Join us on this field trip and learn about the research, planning, and creativity that goes into historical reenactments. (For the best experience, listen with headphones on!)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The story of Ninoy's return from exile doesn't end with his assassination, but with a long-forgotten van, a future museum, and a small office fighting to preserve martial law history. MemCom executive director Chuck Crisanto takes Sab and Ceej into the actual van that held the body of Ninoy Aquino, in this episode about being able to touch and see our history.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hundreds of Filipina women were captured and subjected to horrible treatment during World War 2. Decades later, why is justice still elusive? In this episode, you’ll hear the stories of “comfort women” and learn about Lila Pilipina, the volunteer organization fighting to keep their stories alive. (Trigger warning: violence, war atrocities)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains.
This episode is brought to you by SM Supermalls.
When Ninoy returned to Manila in 1983, it wasn't a smooth-sailing trip from Boston. There were forged passports, secret alliances, and nail-biting connecting flights. Revisit our 2019 episode about the events leading up to that fateful day, and the individuals whose bravery and sacrifice made it all possible. And stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen to Nilda Fullon and Jovito Labajo, who were imprisoned under the Marcos regime. These two brave survivors shared their stories with us, hoping that the younger generation can learn from them and #NeverAgain experience this dark period of Philippine history.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Field trip! You might know Binondo, but have you ever heard of the adjacent neighborhood San Nicolas? Sab, Ceej, and “What’s AP?” producer Nina Torralba take to the streets to learn more about this mysterious neighborhood—and the heritage sites that some locals are fighting to preserve.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s history in a cup! From the galleon trade to the specialty brews of today, let’s dive into the history of coffee in the Philippines with experts Aaron Llavore and Bryan Garrido. Powered by PLDT Home Biz.
https://pldthome.info/PP_WhatsAP
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 years after Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, the dictator’s family claws its way back into power. Here’s a guest episode from Teka Teka News that we’d like to share with you to help process this current moment—and so that we may #NeverForget.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You’ve seen them hold secrets in spy movies. They're in every office there is. But what exactly is a Manila folder, and what is its connection to our capital? Your mission is to find the secrets of its history and how the Manila folder became a global necessity. Powered by PLDT Home.
https://pldthome.info/ManilaFolder_WhatsAP
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emilio Aguinaldo has a complicated legacy to say the least. Hero? Villain? Maybe just human. We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Listen in to learn about Teresa Magbanua, a guerilla leader from Panay, Iloilo—and the difficult choices she faced.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let’s trace the history of Filipinos’ love affair with chocolate. Plus, Philo Chua of Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates shares where our chocolate industry is headed, and the dream of the Philippines becoming “The Chocolate Capital of Asia.” Warning: this episode will make you hungry. Powered by PLDT Home.
https://pldthome.info/Tsokolate_WhatsAP
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, there are Philippine flags and plaques honoring Filipino soldiers—all because the Philippines was one of the first countries to come to South Korea’s aid. Historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco uncover stories about those soldiers, recount their greatest battle, and speak to the great-grandson of one of the heroes. Powered by PLDT Home.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you know that the Philippines was part of the world's first ever mass vaccination campaign? Let's go back to the 1800s to learn how the Balmis Expedition brought the smallpox vaccine here before refrigeration and airplanes. (Spoiler alert: It has to do with milkmaids and orphans.) Powered by PLDT Home.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While Europe was in its Dark Ages, Filipinos’ pre-colonial ancestors were living it up on the high seas. Learn what the balangay reveals about our rich seafaring culture with historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco. Powered by PLDT Home.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once upon a time, baseball—not basketball—was the Philippines’ favorite sport. If you like what we do here at What’s AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted, here’s another podcast you might like. Listen to a snippet from The Colonial Dept, a new show that shares stories from our colonial history!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colonizers wanted us to believe that our ancestors were savages. Our pre-colonial gold tells a different story. Dr. Nina Capistrano-Baker of the Ayala Museum joins the What’s AP team to take you into the Kingdom of Butuan and share how its golden treasures were discovered and preserved.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discover the Philippines’ first female national scientist—a pediatrician who devoted her life to taking care of the nation. Ceej Tantengco talks about the life and legacy of Dr. Fe del Mundo in our final minisode for Women’s Month.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet the Filipina food chemist who saved thousands of lives in WW2. Ceej Tantengco talks about Maria Orosa—and her delicious contributions to the war effort—in this special minisode for Women’s Month.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pull out a P1,000 bill. Who do you see? Josefa Llanes Escoda, the leader of the Girl Scouts—and a war hero! In our third minisode for Women’s Month, Ceej Tantengco talks about Pepa’s work with women’s organizations and how women fought the war, on and off the battlefield.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second installment of our Women's Month miniseries, we're celebrating the true beauty of Pura Villanueva-Kalaw. Sab talks about Pura's fight for Filipina representation in pageants, and for their right to vote.
(Errata: the Queen of the Occident is Marjorie Colton, not Majorie. In addition, Pura lobbied Filemon Sotto in 1907, and she was 22, not 20, when she was won at the Carnival.)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In celebration of women's month, we're highlighting five fierce Filipina feminists with their own minisodes. In this first installment, what do you really know about Gabriela Silang? Sab discusses La Generala's life and her role in the Ilocandia resistance against Spain.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frontliners are the heroes of our battle against COVID-19, but medical professionals have been incredible all throughout history. In this episode for Araw ng Kagitingan, hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco honor the 77 American nurses who were abandoned in the Philippines in World War 2—and continued to serve in the face of unspeakable danger.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted episode for the new year, hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco talk about how our ancestors were kiiind of like the Vikings of the Pacific, trading and raiding all throughout Southeast Asia. Our connection to the sea is deep in our blood! It's important to fight for it. (No matter how much someone else seems to think it belongs to them.)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forged passports, threatening telegrams, and a PR campaign run from halfway around the world-- this is the story behind Ninoy's homecoming. In this episode of What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted, Sab and Ceej revisit the events leading up to that fateful day at the airport and shed light on the individuals whose bravery and sacrifice made it all possible.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who do you remember on National Heroes Day? Bonifacio, Rizal...but what about the brave Filipinos who were first responders in the Korean War? In this episode, Ceej Tantengco and Sab Schnabel talk about Philippines' involvement the Forgotten War, and speak to a great-grandson of one of the heroes.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted Episode 1: UNdependence Day: Because it's not as simple as waving a flag
Brush up on Philippine history from 1898 to the 1940s as we take a closer look at our Independence Day. Why and how did it shift from June 12 to July 4 and back again? And who is this mystery white guy they called "The Stranger", and what was he doing at the signing of our constitution?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.