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PODKAS

Philippine history that is accessible and approachable. PODKAS envisions the mainstreaming of critical discussions on Philippine history, politics, and society to broader audiences using new media, accessible language, and relatable content.

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00:16:41

What's that history book called Tadhana?

PODKAS ·

2021/07/23

Arguably the most history-conscious president, Ferdinand Marcos attempted to rein in how he will be remembered as a historical figure. He did this mainly through propaganda and the commissioning of a definitive Philippine history book to be published under his name (very on-brand). He hired the best and the brightest historians, and the result: the Tadhana project. Only three tomes came out of the envisioned book set. But it still begs to be asked: what happens when people in power with vested

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00:18:43

Did the Jabidah Massacre happen?

PODKAS ·

2021/07/16

The Jabidah Massacre is a historical controversy that ignited the country's most intractable conflict. But what is it, and did it really happen? How did it spark the independence movement in Mindanao, and why does this event remain contested until today? Let's unpack all these and more in another episode of PODKAS. Visit our website, www.podkas.org, for more information on the show and other good stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podkas/message Support

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00:17:11

World War II heroes or traitors?

PODKAS ·

2021/07/09

In this episode, we look at three portraits of Filipinos during World War II: Jose P. Laurel, the "puppet" president of the Second Philippine Republic, Capt. Nieves Fernandez, a teacher-turned-guerrilla leader, and Ferdinand E. Marcos, the "most decorated Filipino hero of the war," at least according to him. One of these three is not like the other: which explains how the terrain of heroism during the war isn't as clear-cut as it seems. If you want more of PODKAS, visit our

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00:22:48

What did colonialism leave us?

PODKAS ·

2021/07/02

We have been taught that we have colonialism to thank for who we are today. Christianity, a major religion in the country, was a Spanish legacy, while democracy is a government system we inherited from the United States. Many history textbooks speak of these colonial legacies, but somehow gloss over the violence and abuse that colonial systems brought the country and its indigenous populations. In this episode, we assess how colonialism is viewed in society today, and how we should see it in the

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00:59:26

Monthly WRAP UP: June 2021

PODKAS ·

2021/06/29

There were a lot of news breakers this month, but in this episode, we talk about Duterte and the International Criminal Court, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Netflix's Trese, and the sudden passing of former president Noynoy Aquino. Handholding us in the legalese behind the issue of Duterte and the ICC, among others, is lawyer and lecturer Ross Tugade. Join us in this very engaging and fruitful episode, and let us look back. We're midway 2021, so hang on tight! For more PODKAS,

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00:20:11

Where did Quezon stand?

PODKAS ·

2021/06/25

A discussion on the quintessential character of Filipino politics would be remiss if it did not start with the true populist original, Manuel Luis Quezon. He was so legendary a politician that he has a city and a province named after him, among others. Who is Quezon, and how do we characterize his politics? Where did he stand in arguably the most critical issue of his time: independence from the United States? Check out this episode to find out. For more PODKAS, visit www.podkas.org. --- Send in

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00:17:19

Was the US occupation a "benevolent" assimilation?

PODKAS ·

2021/06/18

We enter the 20th century in this season as we talk about McKinley's Benevolent Assimilation proclamation and the underside of the US "civilizing mission" in the Philippines. What reasons did the United States use to rationalize its continued presence in the islands? Was the new colonial order "benevolent?" Let's find out. For more PODKAS, visit www.podkas.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podkas/message Support this podcast:

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00:20:43

Did Rizal retract?

PODKAS ·

2021/06/11

Happy independence day! What better way to spend this day by interrogating one of the most enduring controversies in our history: Rizal's retraction. An issue that involves scant eyewitness accounts, allegations of forgery, masonic affiliations, the Catholic church, and many other aspects that needs to be unpacked, especially in light of recently found evidence. Did Rizal retract? And if he did, does it matter? Find out in this episode. Visit www.podkas.org for more resources on Philippine history,

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00:14:33

When and where did the Cry of Rebellion happen?

PODKAS ·

2021/06/04

While the Philippine Revolution remains a centerpiece of our national narrative, some aspects are shrouded in mystery. Some factual information, like the exact date and place of the Cry of Rebellion, could easily be dismissed as inconsequential because we all know that it happened anyway; we just can't tell exactly when. But History demands details. In this episode, we look at the multiple and varied eyewitness accounts of the Cry of Rebellion and how historians weighed in on the issue of using

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00:38:38

Monthly WRAP UP: May 2021

PODKAS ·

2021/05/29

We look back on the events of May 2021: the Israel-Palestine conflict, Duterte’s debate challenge and the West Philippine Sea, the continuing (mis)management of the pandemic in the country, and flexible learning. We are joined by our friend, Prof. Enrico “Mico” Gloria of the Department of Political Science, U.P. Diliman. Visit our website, www.podkas.org, for content related to the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podkas/message Support this podcast:

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00:20:09

What happened in the Cavite Mutiny?

PODKAS ·

2021/05/28

In 2022, we will commemorate the sesquicentennial of the GOMBURZA's execution, a watershed event that had a direct and deep impact on the Filipinos who will influence and lead the Philippine Revolution years later. But the martyrdom of the three priests could only be understood by discussing the event that led to their execution, and that is the Cavite Mutiny in 1872. What really happened in this event, and why was this the catalyst responsible for influencing a revolution decades later? Find out in

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00:25:09

Where did the first Mass happen?

PODKAS ·

2021/05/21

One of the most enduring and perhaps, heated debates in Philippine history is ascertaining the site of the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines, and 2021 marks 500 years since this historical event for Catholic Filipinos. Using our knowledge of history and historiography, let us look at the two traditions claiming to be the sites of the first Mass—Butuan and Limasawa—and try to see what’s the deal with this historical problem. For more content of Philippine history, politics, and society, visit

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00:28:00

What happened in the Battle of Mactan?

PODKAS ·

2021/05/14

Our newest season is here! We open Contested Philippine Histories with a historical problem that made the news rounds recently: The Battle of Mactan. Was LapuLapu a Tausug from the "Eastern Kingdom of Sulu"? Did he fight off invaders because of freedom? Was he the middle-aged and muscular warrior in the popular imagination? And did he really kill Magellan? That's a lot of questions, but if these aren't enough, we also interrogate the value and politics of commemoration in the present day, among

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00:01:08

Season 3 (Trailer)

PODKAS ·

2021/05/08

A new season of PODKAS is coming very soon! Starting May 15, we will tackle controversies, hoaxes, scandals, and problems in Philippine history in Contested Philippine Histories, PODKAS Season 3! Follow us on our social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Subscribe to our Youtube channel, and visit our website www.podkas.org for more content and resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podkas/message Support this podcast:

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00:40:00

Monthly WRAP UP: April 2021

PODKAS ·

2021/04/30

We can't let April go by just like that. Let's talk about #PatayNaBa, the continuing saga of the West Philippine Sea, the bright spot that is the community pantries mushrooming all over the country, and the 500 years of the Battle of Mactan commemoration hijacked by political interests through wild historical claims. To help us unpack a month bursting at the seams, we are joined by queer politics scholar and HKU Ph.D. student Andoy Evangelista. We will be launching a new season very soon! For now,

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00:36:34

Erap, para nga ba sa mahirap?

PODKAS ·

2021/04/23

At the turn of the twenty-first century, neoliberalism facilitated the expansion of an economy that made the rich richer and worsened inequality, resulting to the masses suffering unemployment and lack of job security, privatization of social services, and abject poverty. Against this backdrop rose Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada, a movie-star turned leader that was loved by the people but was removed through a people power revolution. But before the scandal and controversy, what did Erap represent

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00:33:01

Pagkatapos ng EDSA, may nagbago ba?

PODKAS ·

2021/04/16

After the historic and momentous event that was EDSA People Power Revolution, the Philippines was on everyone's lips, especially Western democracies that saw the peaceful revolution as an opportunity to highlight the triumph of democracy over authoritarianism. President Corazon Aquino was invited to deliver a speech at a joint session of the United States Congress. The post-martial law government, or the EDSA Republic, could be understood better through said speech, the focus of this season's

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00:23:45

Kailangan ba ng "Bagong Lipunan"?

PODKAS ·

2021/04/09

Before Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972, he had already identified what reasons he would use to rationalize such declaration. He detailed these reasons in Proclamation No. 1081, or the Declaration of Martial Law, a document that reveals, among other things, the many issues, most Marcos created himself, that necessitated authoritarian rule. We discuss all these and more in this episode. For more PODKAS resources and all things wonderful, head over to our website, www.podkas.org. --- Send in a

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00:43:00

Monthly WRAP UP: March 2021

PODKAS ·

2021/04/02

March flew past us by yet felt unnecessarily long. For our Women's Month episode, we tackled the biggest issues of the month, and boy, was that jampacked: Anti-Asian hate in the United States, Bloody Sunday the continuing anti-communist campaign in the Philippines, Evergiven and the Suez Canal obstruction, the growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, and the continuing COVID-19 saga in the country in light of another ECQ. This is a lot for the Podkas team so we enlisted the help of our friend,

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00:23:39

Whose guy is Magsaysay?

PODKAS ·

2021/03/26

The Philippine postwar years are often overlooked in history classrooms, but understanding this period is crucial to contextualize how we do politics today. In this episode, we discuss one of the most prominent Philippine presidents of this period: Ramon Magsaysay, and the increasingly complex dynamics of US-Philippine relations with the Cold War as a backdrop. Whose guy really is Magsaysay? Let's find out. For more information and resources, check out our website,www.podkas.org. --- Send in a

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