FilTrip

About FilTrip

FilTrip is a tribute by Carmina and Patch to the Filipinos, their traditions, and idiosyncrasies that make the Philippines the most unique country in the world. Join them as they reconnect to their roots and introduce the Philippines through their trips! See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

Publisher

Carmina and Patch

Category

education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Nov 2021

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 66 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Pinoy Pop Culture Takeover

   Hosts Carmina and Patch explore the Filipino diaspora's pop culture ascent, discussing past influences and the potential for a "third golden age" in this interview.

2. 

   27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Manila Under the Union Jack

   Carmina and Patch explore the 20-month British occupation of Manila, uncovering the global conflict's impact and the Ilocano heroes who emerged from this historical episode.

3. 

   29 Apr 2026

   How Ilocanos Turned Scarcity into Flavor

   During the Philippines’ National Food Month, Carmina and Patch decide to do a deep dive on Ilocano cuisine. They discover the origins of Ilocano frugality, how its history influenced the way they cook, and the terrain that contributed to its food culture. Join in as they discuss how Ilocano food serves as tribute to their history and way of life. Learn more: Tikim: Essays on Philippine Food and Culture, The Basi Revolt by Esteban Villanueva, Culture Ingested: Notes on the Indigenizati...

Inside a recent episode

Manila Under the Union Jack

Published 27 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So when the British attacked, the acting governor general was a Mexican-born Archbishop of Manila named Manuel Rojo, who obviously had no military training. Basically, when the British showed up with their force, he very easily surrendered, which was not considered the code of honor of the time. As I mentioned earlier, there was about 7,000 troops from the British side. And at that time, Manila only had about 500 to 600 soldiers. Many of them were untrained and poorly equipped. The second thing that this event exposed is that the galleon trade was very easily disrupted. So when the British invaded, they temporarily stopped the galleon trade and they opened up free trade. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

28 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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