The Howie Severino Podcast

Robert Alejandro was a visual artist with a singular style and a source of inspiration to many, especially through his battle with cancer, which began in 2016.

Even before his health struggles were bouts of depression. When he spoke to Howie in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, he seemed to be projecting both improving health and a bright outlook. 

His message to those facing similar self-doubt: You don’t have to be anything, you don’t have to accomplish anything, you have every right to be here in this world.

Robert touched many with his generosity and a child-like wonder with which he interacted with the world.

Listen to the whole episode (Recorded October 2021): 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7faZEjus6rDiDas2xMUbL0?si=hJ4ohChFTr6UXf04iYmstQ

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Filipinos are battered and traumatized by flooding. In a conversation with hydrologist Dr. Guillermo Tabios recorded last August 2024, he sees the problem getting worse unless we adopt radical solutions, like changing the direction of rivers.

Listen to the whole episode (Recorded August 5, 2024):

https://open.spotify.com/episode/14bEWKYyI3evZdrY4QRHCQ?si=CvhW37J6QCKrBAl-O4JV-w

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Maraming lihim na nakabaon sa “Walled City ng Intramuros.”  Para sa popular na tour guide na si Benjamin Canapi, nais niyang bigyang liwanag ang ilan sa madidilim na bahagi ng kasaysayan nito.

Tulad nalang ng pagkamatay ng isang pari sa loob ng San Agustin Church.

Ano ang totoo sa mga kuwento? Naniniwala ka ba sa multo?

Pakinggan ang buong episode (Date recorded: October 26, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uxTaQN034xq6nbo7fPhfl?si=cabb23b0027f4451

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Kevin Eric Raymundo a.k.a. Tarantadong Kalbo talks about the journey to iconic political cartooning.

Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: March 20, 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2916J7cY1rOZboUKUH4fT5?si=ZbIF96RzS3etmhyCajCYTg

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Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, a retired UP professor and the first female Chief Negotiator in the world to sign a final peace accord with a rebel group, talks about how she overcame the biases of male warriors and earned their trust. She was given a Ramon Magsaysay award for her efforts.

Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: March 21, 2024): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dscfKRI6zkQLgJCmB1wkQ?si=6l2C43UTTuyEl9q0KEycYA

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Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of the University of the Philippines, has set out to prove indigenous people can excel if given the same opportunities. He’s already portrayed a key character in a show starring Dingdong Dantes. 

October marks Indigenous Peoples' Month in the Philippines.

Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: October 6, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QZ78O7p9TJnTkaSHG0k1M?si=rL9-mNvlTwuehZ5f6nU6fw

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Pangarap ni Jo Berry ang maging abogado, pero kinailangan niya itong isantabi nang pumasok siya sa showbiz. Ang pagganap niya bilang Atty. Lilet Matias ay tila patikim daw sa career na nais niyang makamit. 

Ngayong Dwarfism Awareness Month, balikan natin ang convo kasama si Jo kung saan ikinuwento niya ang mga hamon sa kanya bilang “little person” at kung paano niya binago ang pagtingin ng mga tao sa tulong ng mga ginampanan niyang roles.

Puwedeng mapakinggan ang full episodes dito (Date recorded: January 23, 2022): 

Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iAqnaoE8TZYBalrT1VG3a

Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g0kOLC4TpB0JXuB45zQVD

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As we celebrate Teachers' Month this October, TOYM Awardee Sabrina Ongkiko shares the joy of teaching kids despite the challenges of being a public school teacher.

Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: April 28, 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mESdr7UDFBepmxAoPd2wx?si=dGSBEXStRgSLpLO8So_A8g

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Psychiatrist Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal talks about how to discern and manage stress, anxiety and depression. According to her, burnout is a real condition. What are the signs and when do we need to take action?

This is our offering for World Mental Health Day, and was excerpted from a longer conversation.

Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: May 5, 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZcT6aRJ6fsEATZFaL1rEh

DOH / National Center for Mental Health Hotlines: Landline: 1-5-5-3

Mobile: 0966-351-4518 or 0917-899-8727

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Journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan cites deep fakes as a major concern in the context of elections all over the world.

Listen to the full episode here (Date recorded: May 7, 2024):

https://open.spotify.com/episode/30z3IZMqZAVgjU6fFrvJex?si=DCfoHLDYSu2Am6KuZC5Y2w

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