Episodes
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Too many good things going on, so I had to make the difficult choice to end the First World Manila Podcast. But please continue to follow First World Manila on social media! Links below.
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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About a week or so ago I cam across two articles from legitimate Philippine publishers that infuriated me. Find out more.
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Links/Sources:
11 of 15 cities in Southeast Asia with cleanest air are in Philippines — report
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/06/1899176/11-15-cities-southeast-asia-cleanest-air-are-philippines-report
Philippine cities’ high air quality rank due to lack of pollution monitoring systems
http://www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2019/03/07/145375/philippines-air-quality-ranking-lack-pollution-monitoring-systems/
Air pollution deaths 3rd highest in PH
https://amp.rappler.com/nation/208192-air-pollution-deaths-3rd-highest-philippines?fbclid=IwAR0Cvo1qe0TPiIUA8bp_lKwpfTzwaqUrWz94jUwp2nIX7eUbZdpcuPEqvT0
The indolence of the Filipino
https://opinion.inquirer.net/120136/the-indolence-of-the-filipino?utm_expid=.XqNwTug2W6nwDVUSgFJXed.1
Sobre la indolencia de los filipinos
http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra-visor/sobre-la-indolencia-de-los-filipinos/html/4870d544-19c1-4319-a240-e4269802e6b3_11.html
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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Missing episodes?
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Happy International Women's Day 2019! More thoughts on my great-grandmother and Philippine culture.
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Links/Sources:
GMA Documentary on Pura Villanueva Kalaw, my great-grandmother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qyKpwi4sNA
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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Ah, the Filipino identity crisis. Basically a rite of passage. But did you know I went through TWO identity crises? In a follow-up to last week's episode on nation-building, let's dive into solving our identity issues, so we can move forward with a shared culture, customs, and values regardless of ethnicity, religion, and social class.
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Links/Sources:
Wikipedia entry on La Leyenda Negra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Legend
Wikipedia entry on cultural crisis in Spain after loss of the Philippines, Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_of_%2798
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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We're only a nation on paper. Some thoughts on how to make the Philippines an actual nation.
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Links/Sources:
How to build a nation
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2012/12/how-to-build-a-nation/Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app onlyFirst World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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A short podcast detailing a recent horseback riding trip I went on in Clark, and tying it to development and culture.
Spanish-Tagalog vocab: Montar a caballo ~ Mangabayo
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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Excited to have recorded this week's podcast with our first-ever guest Joffre Balce of the Association for Good Government, also the former chief economist of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation! Let's learn about the land value tax and how it may help the Philippines, and other things as well !!
First World Manila - Fixing the deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Links/Sources:
Association for Good Government https://www.associationforgoodgov.com.au/index.php
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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More thoughts about how to reform our sorry situation.
First World Manila - fixing deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Sources:
Duterte warns DPWH Sec. Mark Villar over delayed, failed projects https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/659535/duterte-warns-dpwh-sec-mark-villar-over-delayed-failed-projects/story/
DPWH under Duterte: Corruption, politics, slippage mar many projects https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/09/04/18/dpwh-under-duterte-corruption-politics-slippage-mar-many-projects
EDITORIAL - Judicial reforms (Philippine Star)
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2017/11/29/1763822/editorial-judicial-reforms
Depoliticizing the Civil Service (UN) http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan010815.pdf
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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William Howard Taft - is he responsible for the Philippines' dysfunctional democracy?
First World Manila - fixing deep-rooted problems of the Philippines
Sources:
Our Damaged Culture https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1987/11/a-damaged-culture/505178/
Sobre la indolencia de los filipinos http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra-visor/sobre-la-indolencia-de-los-filipinos/html/4870d544-19c1-4319-a240-e4269802e6b3_11.htmlAudio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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I attended a senatorial candidate debate at Manila House on Monday - here's a rundown and my thoughts. (PS sorry for the late upload but I didn't have time to launch it during my trip to Cebu!)
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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What is my New Year's resolution for First World Manila?
Sources/Links:
HUWAG LAITIN ANG PINAS | Spanish academic defends PH from American author's 'close-minded' depiction https://archive.fo/do8DU#selection-1021.0-1021.100
Torre de Manila: Flap repeats itself https://opinion.inquirer.net/88066/torre-de-manila-flap-repeats-itself
Torre de Manila: Heritage laws require updating https://opinion.inquirer.net/88286/torre-de-manila-heritage-laws-require-updating
Torre de Manila: A review https://www.manilatimes.net/torre-de-manila-review/324302/
Torre de Manila destroyed legal activism https://opinion.inquirer.net/108480/torre-de-manila-destroyed-legal-activism
Court dismisses Torre de Manila suit versus NCCA
https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/319547/court-dismisses-torre-de-manila-suit-versus-ncca/#ixzz5c0LcMN00
Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstworldmanila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_manila/
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My reaction to Catriona Gray's Miss Universe 2018 win, relating to my great grandmother (Manila Carnival Queen), and Philippine culture overall.
Sources/Links:
Why The Philippines Dominates World Beauty Pageants https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/why-the-philippines-dominates-world-beauty-pageants/
The Philippines' beauty pageant obsession:
Who benefits? https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/190522-filipinos-beauty-pageants-series-part-1
In Philippines, an obsession with beauty pageants
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/in-philippines-an-obsession-with-beauty-pageants-7550960
Carnival Queens: Inside the Grand, Intriguing World of the Manila Carnival and Its Storied Beauties https://www.townandcountry.ph/people/heritage/manila-carnivals-a2087-20171220-lfrm8
‘Beautiful with a heart’ https://opinion.inquirer.net/101492/beautiful-with-a-heart
How the Philippines managed to lose a potential world chess champion in Wesley So https://www.spin.ph/chess/how-the-philippines-managed-to-lose-a-potential-world-chess-champion-like-wesley-so
[OPINION] Reading, understanding, and appreciating Rizal https://www.rappler.com/views/imho/205489-reading-understanding-appreciating-jose-rizal
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
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The Philippine business media talks a lot about foreign direct investment (FDI for short), so let's take a look into it and see why it's so important. PS At the end I meant to say "tengaís" not "teneís" - necesito soler hablar más español...
Sources/Links:
What is FDI? https://www.thebalance.com/foreign-direct-investment-fdi-pros-cons-and-importance-3306283
A look some of the effects of FDI https://www.ejist.ro/files/pdf/369.pdf
FDI and S. Korea https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/6403544.pdf
DTI wants to remove foreign ownership caps http://www.bworldonline.com/dti-urges-removal-of-foreign-ownership-caps-focus-on-job-creation/
NEDA recommends opening the Phil economy to foreign investment http://www.neda.gov.ph/2015/01/08/attracted-investments-philippines-open/
Protectionist clauses in 1987 Phil Constitution https://www.philstar.com/business/2013/06/03/949375/protectionist-clauses-philippine-constitution-restrict-flow-foreign-direct-investment
PH still lagging peers in FDI https://business.inquirer.net/261866/ph-still-lagging-behind-peers-in-attracting-foreign-investments
Gov't allows 100% foreign ownership in 5 areas https://www.rappler.com/business/215642-40-percent-foreign-ownership-public-works-foreign-investment-negative-list
Don't credit China for Phil FDI https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/217047-charts-philippines-china-economic-ties-relationship
READ THIS ONE: Why is the Philippines the Home for Chinese Offshore Gambling? https://thediplomat.com/2018/11/why-is-the-philippines-the-home-for-chinese-offshore-gambling/
Phil education system aimed at exporting workers https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/philippines-pitfalls-of-an-education-aimed-at-exporting-people-10596292 -
My mother suddenly passed away recently. I speak about the impact she and her family has had on me and First World Manila.
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Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
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Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
First World Manila website: https://artandfinance.net/firstworldmanila/
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Though I'm a fan of John Oliver, I was disappointed in his recent segment on Authoritarianism. He's didn't give the full picture of why Duterte is popular in the Philippines, and thus his audience, which is in the millions, may end up with a simplistic view of the situation here. This is neither helpful nor constructive if we want to solve the root problems plaguing Philippine society.
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Third and final part of my talk about First World Manila at City Club, Alphaland Makati Place on September 26, 2018.
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
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Second part of my talk about First World Manila at City Club, Alphaland Makati Place on September 26, 2018.
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
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Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
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Google Podcast: Android app only
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First part of my talk about First World Manila at City Club, Alphaland Makati Place on September 26, 2018.
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
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I have on talk on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3pm! Here are the details:
"First World Manila: Using Art to Fix the Philippines" (Complimentary Admission)
Wednesday, September 26, 3pm
Costa del Sol
4/F The City Club at Alphaland Makati Place
Audio-only versions:
Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64EDRsQVqKYkwJK29BfdwZ
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/first-world-manila
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/Cm54
RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
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Major changes going forward! Please watch this short video.
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Apple iTunes/HomePod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-world-manila/id1369122388
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RadioPublic: https://play.radiopublic.com/first-world-manila-GMBbaN
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1227054
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/first-world-manila
Google Podcast: Android app only
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