Detours from Home | Dealing with the pandemic: Recent Episodes
Rappler
Listen to real stories of how Filipinos around the Philippines and different parts of the world are coping with the effects of the pandemic in their own simple ways. This is a collaboration between Rappler and Viva.
Catch new episodes every Friday!
This college student isn’t a fan of video calls. So, just imagine the horror when the quarantine was imposed and all people wanted to do was to meet via Zoom. Listen to Andrea Mikaela Llanes’ story narrated by Melody Hodgson.
Are you one of the many Filipinos who became a plantito or plantita over the quarantine? Then this story will sound very familiar. Listen to Hon Sophia Balod’s story narrated by Shekinah.
Is it even possible to date while in quarantine? Thanks to online dating apps, it is. Listen to Patricia Rivera’s story narrated by Annie Lux.
If you’re a book hoarder, you’ll probably relate to her experience (and how she justifies her book-shopping obsession). Listen to Marj Casal’s story narrated by Ariana Acosta.
Are you a K-Pop stan? This writer shares how her favorite K-Pop bands are inspiring her to reach for her dreams. Listen to Raven Lingat’s story narrated by Mikee Misalucha.
We all experienced it. Time suddenly became a weird concept when we started spending all our days at home. Listen to Enzo Lagamon’s story narrated by Michael Keith.
What do you do if you’re quarantined alone, thousands of miles away from your loved ones? Listen to Nathania Chua’s story narrated by Marion Aunor.