DOT Presents “Escape: Stories from the Road” Podcast

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) presents its first podcast, “Escape: Stories from the Road,” showcasing the best destinations in the Philippines through stories from different personalities

Escape: Stories from the Road

This five-episode podumentary, a combination of podcast and documentary, infuses an element of storytelling, veering away from the usual question-and-answer formats of podcasts. Through these stories, the DOT hopes to reach out to the various audiences and inspire them to participate in meaningful tourism through unique experiences and local interactions.

One of the special guests, National Artist Kidlat Tahimik, shared stories about Baguio—his home and a UNESCO Creative City. Photo courtesy of Kidlat De Guia.

Each episode follows a theme, such as adventure, identity, fiestas, music and food. Among the notable individuals interviewed for this podcast are National Artist Kidlat Tahimik; Dr. Felicidad Prudente, who is one of the leading Filipino ethnomusicologists in the country today; and former Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

Paragliding adventure in Nueva Vizcaya. Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism.

The first episode on adventure features some of the best outdoor experiences in Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga, and Camotes Island; while the identity episode brings the audience from Baguio to Davao to share stories of people who, in finding the path to gain their identity, found the path to greatness.

The episode on music explores the sounds of the islands, from the city to the remote forests of the Philippines, emphasizing that music not only serves to entertain but to preserve history in our soundscape. The fiesta episode discusses how Filipino festivals have evolved from honoring patron saints to highlighting the best of the towns and provinces.

For the food episode that was recorded in May, then Tourism Secretary Puyat shared her advocacy in supporting local farmers and how this led to further developing food and farm tourism in the country.

DOT’s “Escape: Stories from the Road” podcast is hosted by travel filmmaker and photographer Aaron Palabyab along with guest co-hosts, national athlete Maureen Schrijvers; designer, musician, and filmmaker Kate Torralba; and sports broadcaster and podcaster Cesca Litton. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castro, Overcast, and Anchor.

Heads up, podkids: SM Supermalls teams up with #TheLinyaLinyaShow for a special ‘self-love’ podcast episode

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Who said love month is just for couples? It’s for singles (a.k.a. self-partnered), too! 

SM Supermalls and The Linya-Linya Show team up for special podcast episodes featuring pop-doctor-slash-love-guru Gia Sison. 

Let’s talk about self-love this Valentine’s season as SM Supermalls and The Linya-Linya Show team up for special podcast episodes featuring pop-doctor-slash-love-guru Gia Sison with show host Ali Sangalang! 

“We value self-love just as much as any other forms of love. With our diverse retail offerings and leveled up malling experiences, we give our shoppers all the reasons to celebrate love at SM whether they are single or partnered,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin. 

With their crazy antics and playful banter, Ali and Doc Gia take listeners on a #WisdomWalk at SM Megamall as they talk about the true meaning of self-love in this day and age, and how they can practice it through the many fun lifestyle experiences available in SM malls nationwide. 

Make sure to catch the latest #TheLinyaLinyaShow special podcast episode on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DiyfIBzjAh6plD0CF3H4k. 

While you’re at it, you may also listen to your favorite valentine hits on SM Supermalls’ “Pinoys In Love” playlist. 

Join SM’s #MeForMe online promo for a chance to win a Linya-Linya shirt! Check out the @smsupermalls Facebook page to know more. For updates on SM Supermalls’ latest activities and events, visit www.smsupermalls.com. 

Immortalizing people on Rich Audio Lifecast at Martin Andanar's Podcast.Ph

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Podcasting is a form of audio broadcasting on the Internet. The word “podcasting” is a portmanteau combining the words “broadcasting” and “iPod,” a portable music player. Podcasts usually contain talk back radio style content rather than music.

Podcasting is the start of a new media content revolution that is empowering individuals with the ability to globally distribute their ideas. It is no different than a webcast, a show that is broadcast over the web and is broken up into parts or episodes. Most podcasts are similar to news radio programs and deliver information on a regular basis, It is impacting traditional industries such as journalism, education and entertainment allowing anyone to freely create and distribute news and media. 

Martin Andanar at the Martin's Mancave on http://podcast.ph

Podcaster, audio blogger Martin Andanar, is a TV media executive, news anchor, radio commentator and voice over artist in TV5. He is the head of News5 Everywhere & Tv5 Everywhere, the online video portals of Tv5.

A radio buff and audiophile since his younger times, Martin was always fascinated by long form radio documentaries and interviews.

"I think immortalizing people in audio format is still one of the best ways. There's always enough time for important details tio be explained with space left for he listener's imagination to work," said Martin.

Martin host's his own podcast show called Martin's Mancave on http://podcast.ph, an independent podcast production and audio blog he initiated. Martin's Mancave went online last August 2, 2014.

Martin said podcasting is spreading the message to the netizens, especially to the Filipinos abroad so they will be updated on what’s happening in their country. With passion, Martin shared his own discovery of how he loved our country to broadcast via podcast.ph legendary figures of history. One he will never forget in his podcasts, is former President Fidel Ramos who shared through live podcast.ph leaving a legacy for the future generation.

Podcasting make history as it gives you more ideas to change the world. Martin tour us to the Martin's Mancave - his room, and one was his garage, made it nearly soundproofed and set up some technical recording equipment with microphones.

Josephine Bonsol,  podcaster Benjie Felipe, Mark Vincent Nunez, Axl Guinto, Podcast.Ph Host Martin Andanar and Myrna Roman at the Martin's Mancave 

This is an unforgettable Friday night having a casual conversation with podcaster Martin Andanar and his team,  Benjie Felipe and Deah Ricacho, and with fellow bloggers. We talked a lot about history, Jabidah massacre, Ninoy and Marcos times, Sultan, even ghosts and dreams.

Dreamscope by Benjie "TsongkiBenj" Felipe is the 2nd original show produced by Podcast.PH about dreams, horoscope and mysterious recesses of the unconscious mind.

Real Ghost Hunt is a show on real ghost huntings of the Podcast.PH hosted by Deah Ricacho.

Real Crime by Podcast.Ph is a 2-3 minute long podcast of real crime stories in the Philippines and in the Asian Region, narrated by Martin Andanar.

The George Review is a motoring show by George Apacible also on Podcast.Ph.

Dear Bayaw is a sex advice show with a tinge of comedy answering real life sex problems hosted by Jun Sabayton. 

Podcast.PH has so much content also available on iTunes, SoundCloud and other formats you can download for free. 

To hear interesting amazing stories and ideas, visit www.podcast.ph.

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