Tambay Vodcast is a video podcast series that explores important social and political issues in the Philippines, such as education, art, and healthcare. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds who share their experiences in their respective fields.
The series currently has two seasons, with a total of eight episodes. The most recent episodes were hosted by Mela Habijan, a proud Filipino transgender activist and writer.
Educators Against Disinformation – The episode features Karen Pomposa, a teacher who teaches Filipino and topics of social studies. The discussion in this episode centers around Karen’s story as a teacher, and how she is responsible for debunking fake news and upholding the truth in the classroom.
The Resilience of Independent Artists – The episode features Minaw, a rising independent musician, who discusses the resilience of Filipino artists in the face of economic crisis. He also shares his story of establishing ‘Musikerong Pagodt’, a local collective community for rising and independent artists to share their music and support each other.
Compassion in Healthcare, featuring Ron de Villena, a registered nurse. The discussion explores his journey as a volunteer healthcare practitioner and his advocacy for raising awareness and destigmatizing the struggles of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Freedom of expression and the media