So happy to end this season with the one and only Macoy Dubs. I've always admired people who have a good sense of humor. It takes wit to crack a joke and evidence suggests that having a good sense of humor is linked to high emotional intelligence. 

We kicked off this episode with chitchat about our childhood memories and went deeper as we talked about how we are using our platforms to serve a higher purpose. Just like the Late Nights by Luna Manila podcast, Macoy also uses his influence and reach to promote his advocacies in a light and entertaining manner.

It's a fun and serious episode at the same time so make sure to listen.

About our guest:

Our guest, Mark Seven Averilla a.k.a Macoy Dubs is a Filipino content creator, academic lecturer, influencer, TV personality, brand endorser, host, and comedian known for vlogs and TikTok videos. He was a former Overseas Filipino Worker in Doha, Qatar, and started his content creation journey when he went back to the Philippines and began producing dubbed videos like Mean Girls but reached his stardom when he spot on represented the titas of Manila with the persona of Aunt Julie who was a social media sensation in 2020. Macoy uses his influence and reach to promote his advocacies about LGBT issues, sexual health, and women's rights in a light and entertaining manner.

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When it comes to providing community and public service, there is no such thing as too young or too old. In this episode, I was joined by Ronin Leviste and we talked about how he's using his role, time, and energy to help people. 

At an early age, Ronin knows that his heart is always with community development and public service...not a typical interest of youth nowadays, right? 

He's been busy fulfilling a big role in the office of Vice-Governor of Batangas in particular to coordinate lots of youth affairs. Together with his team, he's currently working on providing scholarships for Batangueno students and doing programs for the provincial government. On top of this, he's finishing his degree in Development Studies at De La Salle University-Manila. 

It takes a lot of discipline and passion to do all of this simultaneously but his purpose is what keeps him going. 

If you're young and still looking for your purpose or you're an adult and keeps finding excuses to do something purposeful, listen to this episode. There's a lot to learn from our conversation.

This episode is also available on YouTube. Link here.

About our guest:

Our guest, Ronin Leviste is currently completing his degree in Development Studies at De La Salle University-Manila. He also served his term as a Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawad of Barangay Bel-Air. He is the Director of the Youth Affairs under the Office of the Vice-Governor of Batangas and works closely with all Sangguniang Kabataan councils. He's also a Gawad Francisco V. Ortigas Jr. Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader. Ronin is the son of Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste.

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@roninleviste

@Ronin Leviste

Leviste boys YouTube channel

Now that we are nearing the end of the last day of the voter registration period which is on September 30, how well-informed are we about the candidates? How ready are we for a new government?  

In this episode, I was joined by the Hon. Samira Gutoc and we talked about not only the importance of voting but also dig a little deeper into the roles and responsibilities of our lawmakers. 

This episode is also available on YouTube. Link here. 

About our guest: 

Our guest, Samira Gutoc is a Mindanao civic leader, journalist, environmentalist, speaker, trainer, and women's rights and peace advocate. She served as a member of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Transition Commission. She ran as senator in the 2019 election under the Liberal Party and she just recently joined Aksyon Demokratiko as part of its national executive board. She obtained her degrees in Communication and Master in International Studies at the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman and was recognized as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan. 

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@samiragutoc 

@SamiraGutocOfficial 

@GutocSamira

In this episode, we are going to talk about the evolution of body positivity and the problem with the body positivity movement. I will be sharing practical tips on how to stop shaming yourself (which you may not be aware that you are actually shaming yourself) and I will also share my personal practices on how to divert your attention whenever you feel physically insecure. It's been working for me so I hope it works for you too!

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A lot of people struggle when it comes to finding out where they're good at. We all have a passion for something—whether it's about creating arts, making food, music, or dancing. However, passion does not always equate to skill or talent and sometimes not enough to turn it into a career.

In this episode, our guest, Kris Galicia Brown shared how she builds her career path through her creativity. She talked about how a simple idea of baking turned her into becoming an author and attracting thousands of followers waiting for her recipe (including me). She is, indeed, an influencer in the food and community realm.

If you want to know how to find where you are good at and monetize your creative outlet, listen to this episode! 

About our guest:

Our guest, Kris Galicia Brown has an atypical approach to entrepreneurship. Passionate about food and people; and intrigued by influence, Kris’ businesses are reflective of this. They include KGB Ventures Consulting- focused on community relations, public affairs, and local branding. Her personal brand KrisGaliciaBrown.com where she serves as a content creator, educator, and influencer in the food and community realm. And lastly a newly launched ecommerce site krisdrygoods.com. Originally from Manila, Kris was raised in San Diego, CA, and still resides there today with her husband and two daughters.

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@krisgaliciabrown

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Embracing risks, fear, embarrassment, uncertainty, and any other forms of weakness is a sign of a healthy human being. The ability to make yourself vulnerable is a superpower. Vulnerability is feeling whatever you're feeling and letting people see through it. 

In this episode, we talked about what are the things that make us vulnerable, is it okay to hide our vulnerability, how does this pandemic add to our vulnerability, and how to embrace it.

Late Nights by Luna Manila podcast episode guests this week are Zoe Venegas and Renée Soraya Rosete Hassani. Join us and discover if you're less vulnerable as you grow older or you just learned how to embrace your vulnerability.

About our guests: Renée Soraya Rosete Hassani is an Interior Design Contractor and Consultant, Trader and Entrepreneur, former Beauty Queen turned DJ—trying to get on a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle. 

Zoe Venegas is an Artist, Ink Addict, a Corporate Slave by day weirdo by night—will choose tequila over water.

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Zoe:

@zoevenegas @zoe_avenue

Soraya:

@reneerosete @sorayashealthytreats @citicarpetinc @communique.ph

I believe most of us are willing to donate blood. But what's stopping us from doing it is the lack of proper information and awareness. Oftentimes, we hear the phrases 'I've been planning to donate someday', 'I've been wanting to donate blood', 'I want to donate blood'. When asked why they have not donated (yet), many people say it is because they don't know where to start or they are afraid. Some would also say they were never asked to donate or they don't know if they are eligible. If that is the problem, join us in this episode. A lot of useful information that will help you understand the how, what, when, and who of blood donation.

Some of the points that we've covered:

✔Who is eligible to donate

✔The importance of blood donation

✔Types of blood donation

✔Main blood groups

✔Benefits of donating blood

Click here for the IG Live version. Part 1 | Part 2

About our guest: 22 year US Navy veteran, laboratory technician by trade, our guest, Iyay Umali has 18 years of diverse experience in clinical diagnostic lab, forensics, transfusion medicine, and research laboratory.

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@iyay.umali

Iyay Umali

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Share your blood at the following:

Blood Service Facilities (BSF)

or

You can reach out to Philippine Red Cross main office at:

EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City or call (02) 790-2300 local 931/932/935.

or

National Blood Center Manila, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila Tel: (02) 527-0861.

They also have blood Centers in the Eastern, Western, and Mindanao Region and parts of Northern and Central Luzon.

Simply email [email protected] to inquire which one is near you or visit redcross.org.ph.

There are Red Cross chapters that also offer a regular blood donation drive like the Pasay City Chapter. They are located at 2345 CAA Compound Aurora Blvd. Pasay City. They offer free transportation services to blood donors.

From day one we serve to be a safe space for everyone to share their inspiring stories and unpleasant experiences with the goal to spread awareness and information that will surely help our society and people.

In this episode, we are going to talk about sexual violence in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is something that we must all work together to address. What are you going to do if someone from the community discloses their story to you? How are you going to support them? 

Being an ally is more than being sympathetic towards those who experience discrimination or sexual assault. It is more than simply believing in equality. Being an ally means being willing to act. 

If you want to know how you can support and become a true ally, our special guest today is not only an active advocate in the community but is here to bravely share a personal story to educate and spread awareness from own experience.

Click here for the IG Live version.

About our guest: Kim Galanza aka Kim FG is a freelance producer and Creative Director, and DJ from Manila and is now based in Iloilo City. As a Queer DJ, Kim FG has been playing in Today x Future, Futurist, Nectar, The Annex House, XX XX and is a strong advocate of House and Disco for the queer spaces. Kim FG currently has been strongly advocating for Queer Mental Health and Fitness as part of his mission to inspire LGBTQIA+ families to reach their full potential mentally and physically. As a newly converted optimist, Kim FG hopes for better days in the future where we can all live authentically and harmoniously sans judgment, free from discrimination and harm.

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@thekimfg

How do you shift from being an emotionally blinded person to becoming levelheaded? How do you feel whenever you're misinterpreted or misunderstood? How do you manage your self-control in terms of actions, feelings, and emotions? 

In this episode, we are going to talk about levelheadedness and self-assurance, and finding confidence in your own ability and character.  With 16 years of experience managing people globally, our guest today is known for being confident in handling difficult situations. What's her secret? Listen to this episode if you want to get some tips on how to become confident in your abilities and character. 

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About our guest: Our guest, Pam Oyales has sixteen years of professional experience managing people globally. She has worked in several companies serving US and UK clients in the financial and telecommunications industries, and currently working at Thomson Reuters Philippines as a Sales Operations Manager for the Legal & Tax and Accounting business. 

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@pammie0 

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Isn't it interesting to know that the confidence you possess to face life's challenges in today's world was strengthened by life experiences also?

In this episode, I was joined by the one and only Mafae Yunon-Belasco—she once represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2003 pageant. 

We talked about the meaning of imposter syndrome, targeting our confidence about our abilities and what are the ways to shake it off, and how does the mentality of cancel-culture affect both our confidence and self-esteem?

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About our guest:

Our guest, Mafae Yunon-Belasco is a former Bb. Pilipinas World and Miss World 2003 Top 5 Finalist. She is a motivational speaker, a Personality Development Expert, and an entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Chairman of Mafae Management Consultancy and the Head and Regional Manager for Australia Kumu. Apart from managing talents, she provides workshops and coaching, confidence empowerment, and well-being boost programs.

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@mafaeb

Mafae Management Consultancy

mafaemanagement.com