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What does it feel like to witness one’s mother tongue in the throes of extinction? As Carmina and Patch discover, there are many of the almost 200 Filipino languages that are endangered. Yet, there is hope. There are revival efforts afoot in the form of community-based projects, cinema, and artificial intelligence, thanks to those who believe these languages are worth saving. Lastly, learn entertaining facts and trivia they’ve collected along the way!

Learn more: Buwan ng Wika: Celebrating Filipino Language Month, The Buwan ng Wika debate, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, Ethnologue, Historical Context of Education and Language Policies in the Philippines, OPINION: Revaluating Regionalism, Revaluing Our Languages-Or Why We Need to Advance Linguistic Democracy, UNESCO Levels of Language Vitality, A documentation and description of the Arta language, Opinion: AI will revive endangered languages, Filipina creates AI platform that preserves nearly extinct Filipino languages, Longest Filipino Word, Tagalog Language Origin, Endangered Languages In The Philippines, Deped Use Both English and Filipino, and Film Depicting Panay Epic.

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What do the love story of Habagat & Amihan have to do with ants and elephants? Carmina and Patch discuss the mythology of the Philippines’ monsoons, how early Filipinos dealt with this phenomenon, and current day views about climate change. They talk about how Tropical Cyclone Haiyan (also known as Yolanda) gained global attention through Yeb Saño’s emotional speech at the 19th conference of parties (COP) to the UN in 2013 and his climate justice efforts. They also introduce us to Red Constantino and his impactful essay “How the Ants Move the Elephants in Paris,” which chronicled the developing nations’ collective efforts in 2015 to move developed nations towards a more equitable Paris Agreement. Finally, they attempt to inspire hope, and like the ants in Red’s essay, call all of us to action.   

Learn more: Increased Risk of Diseases Due To Typhoons, Climate Change In Western Pacific, Agri-Losses, NYT: Typhoon in Philippines Casts Long Shadow Over U.N. Talks on Climate Treaty, Yeb Saño’s fast for the climate offers sanity amid the madness of global inaction, Filipino climate envoy comments on typhoon, breaks down during opening of climate meeting, Yeb Saño at COP29, Yeb Saño's Speech at #WeStandWithYou Petition Delivery, Climate advocates demand reparations from World Bank's IFC, RCBC over coal plant financing | ANC , Filipino youth at COP29 demand climate justice, finance , "Not Too Late": Rebecca Solnit & Filipino Activist Red Constantino on Avoiding Climate Despair, Not Too Late, Climate change: Philippines's coastal communities battle rising sea levels,  Disappointment resounds among groups over $300-billion COP29 deal, and The Surprising Role of Philippine Seas in Fighting Climate Change.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

 
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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.

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