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The Colonial Department

Lio Mangubat
Philippines
Philippine Colonial History
Philippine History
World War II
Manila
Galleon Trade
Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves
Spanish Colonialism
Colonialism
Smallpox
Tom's Dixie Kitchen
Spanish Colonial Period
Sultan Of Sulu
Filipino Domestic Workers
Mickey Mouse Money
Japanese Occupation
Colonial Philippines
Lake Lanao
Ottoman Empire
Typhoon

Lost stories from 🇵🇭 history 🔊 Narrative nonfiction pod 📖 Book version published by @factionpress 📻 Written, produced, engineered by @liomangubat

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The island of Balangingi stands halfway between Borneo and Mindanao. Surrounding Balangingi were sharp reefs and surging cross-currents that would be lethal to any boatman… except for the Balangingi Samal, of course. Surrounding the main landmass wer... more

At seven o’clock on the dot, a high-pitched Japanese voice blared out from speakers and switched-on radios all across the archipelago. The program came on like clockwork, chirping in immediately after every station signed on for the day—a cheery sign... more

You pass by them every day: plaques of metal set onto walls and plinths, heavy with text and history. You may have wondered—how do you maintain these historical markers?

A group of students in the University of the Philippines Diliman wondered the s... more

Yes, Edison as in Thomas Edison, the light bulb guy. At the turn of his century, the tech wizard of Menlo Park produced thousands of movies as a showcase for his company’s vitascopes. Among those movies are five films about the Philippine-American Wa... more

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Matthew Cabiles
Student volunteer behind Project Panandito, UP Diliman
UP Diliman
Episode: INTERVIEW: Restoring historical markers with Project Panandito
Pot Oblino
Student volunteer behind Project Panandito, UP Diliman
UP Diliman
Episode: INTERVIEW: Restoring historical markers with Project Panandito
Fang Gied
Cordilleran soldier and eyewitness featured through his accounts
Cordillera region (Cordilleran Army)
Episode: S8E4: Edison’s Cameras, Manila’s Trenches
Anya Ong Reyes
Reader of quotations from sources
Episode: S8E3: Nobody Expects the Philippine Inquisition!
Felice Prudente Sta. Maria
Food history scholar and author of What Recipes Don't Tell, Philippine Food History in Fifty Words
Ateneo University Press / historian
Episode: INTERVIEW: Exploring the food history of the Philippines
Karina Bolasco
Editor/Head of Anvil (publisher)
Ateneo de Manila University Press / Anvil
Episode: INTERVIEW: Exploring the food history of the Philippines
Ige Ramos
Graphic designer and panelist
Independent designer / Ateneo Press
Episode: INTERVIEW: Exploring the food history of the Philippines
Marz Aglipay
Printmaker and designer of stamps for the book cover
Independent artist
Episode: INTERVIEW: Exploring the food history of the Philippines
Tom Sykes
Author and researcher with a focus on Philippine history and culture
Author of Tangled Saviors
Episode: INTERVIEW: Twin timelines, entangled histories

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Leo Mangubat
Host and creator/narrator of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • At Last an Engaging Podcast on Filipino History!

    Well produced, engaging, entertaining, all while teaching me more about Filipino history. I’d longed for years for a good podcast on Filipino history, and Lio Mangubat has delivered. Excellent!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FTHEFRICKNNICKNAME
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Production and Content

    This podcast must have taken a lot of effort and time and it shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    filtrippod
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Good Spin-off of Occupy Pilipinas

    Can't wait for the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlcedMD
    Philippines5 years ago

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Provides a strong alternative to generic history shows with credible guests and careful research.
Well produced and engaging history that teaches while entertaining.
High production quality and thoughtful content.

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#191
Philippines/History

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INTERVIEW: Restoring historical markers with Project Panandito
Q: What did you learn from restoring markers at PGH and other sites?
Restoring markers taught them about materials, techniques, and the importance of public visibility; they learned to adapt processes for efficiency across sites and the value of collaboration with hospitals, heritage groups, and universities.
INTERVIEW: Restoring historical markers with Project Panandito
Q: What were the first steps to get the project off the ground and officially approved?
The first steps involved getting NHCP approval for training, followed by letters and scheduling to conduct workshops at the MRCD in NHCP, which allowed them to become qualified to restore markers.
INTERVIEW: Restoring historical markers with Project Panandito
Q: Where did your interest in history begin, and how did it evolve into Project Panandito?
Our interest started in school through teachers and reading habits, evolving into a career-like passion during college, which then translated into a decision to apply that passion practically by restoring markers through NSTP and CWTS.
INTERVIEW: Exploring the food history of the Philippines
Q: What was the thought behind the structure of What Recipes Don't Tell?
The author explained that the book uses bite-sized essays organized around fifty words, ingredients, and techniques, with sidebars that expand vocabulary and context to help readers understand historical culinary choices.
INTERVIEW: Twin timelines, entangled histories
Q: Could you tell us a little about Kirk's family?
Sykes discusses the character's connection to themes of privilege and fascism, highlighting how Kirk represents the darker aspects of these issues.

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What is The Colonial Department about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused narrative podcast that centers on public history, archival research, and cultural memory in the Philippines. Episodes cover restoring historical markers, early cinema and representation in the Philippine-American War era, religious and inquisitional history, urban transformation under American colonial rule, food heritage, and indigenous games and weather science. A standout feature is its blend of on-the-ground reporting, scholarly context, and personal storytelling from historians, educators, authors, and student researchers, often weaving primary sources with contemporary reflections. The show tends to spotlight grassroots heritage projects, collaboration with universities, and creative reimagining of historical narrati... more

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1. Matthew Cabiles
2. Pot Oblino
3. Fang Gied
4. Anya Ong Reyes
5. Felice Prudente Sta. Maria
6. Karina Bolasco
7. Ige Ramos
8. Marz Aglipay

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