For Episode 5, we have Junesse Crisostomo, a Speech Communication instructor and researcher at the University of the Philippines Diliman. We discussed the controversial intersection of religion and politics. Mapapagsabay nga ba ang pananampalataya at pagprotesta? As a member of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Junesse studied the organizational rhetoric of the church, specifically on how they respond to the political issues they face in the country. What are her reflections as a member of the church and a researcher? #SpeakingOf

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For Episode 4, we have Chris De Vera, an HIV Counselor for LoveYourself, Inc., "a community of volunteers that provides HIV testing, counseling, treatment, and life coaching in the Philippines" (loveyourself.ph). We talked about how important getting tested for HIV is and the reason why many are still scared in getting one. We also discussed how the Social Penetration Theory is applied in his role as a counselor. Join us in this necessary discussion. #SpeakingOf​ 

For those who want to get tested, visit LoveYourself, Inc. at loveyourself.ph.

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For Episode 3, Speaking Of Teaching Communication Online, we talk about how the pandemic impacted on the way we teach and learn public speaking and communication. We have Sir Marvin Olaes, Ma'am Grey-An Keith Pascual, and Sir Nico Arguelles, my colleagues at the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts. We shared our realizations and inspirations in teaching public speaking using a remote learning setup. How do we make sure that students learn the basics of communication in a setup new to everyone. More on our experiences and tips in the podcast.

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For Episode 2, Speaking Of Organizational Communication, we have Mark Cancino, an expert on human resource management and people development. The pandemic posed a lot of challenges (and opportunities) on organizations and we will discuss its impact on organizational culture and leadership. Plus, he gives tips on how to ace your online interviews and presentations. All that and more on organizational communication in this podcast.

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For Episode 1, Speaking Of Being a BTS Army, we have Jovi Maniago, a certified KPop fan, who will speak about her journey as a BTS fan and how she got inspired in studying BTS Army for her undergraduate thesis. What kind of relationships do fans have with their idols? We discuss parasocial interaction and how BTS became a home to many of their fans.

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