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Carmina and Patch
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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.

  1. 12/31/2025

    Season 4 Recap

    Carmina and Patch recap Season 4 and marvel at the resilience of our ancestors and the collective perseverance of today’s Filipinos in keeping the culture alive. They look forward to future episodes and are excited about how much more there is to discover about their beloved Philippines. Many thanks to you, FilTrip listeners, for your continued support! See in you in 2026!   Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    6 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Niños Inocentes and Filipino Mischief

    Just when Carmina and Patch thought they’ve discovered everything they could about Filipino Christmas traditions, they come across Niños Inocentes. And as is true for every other present-day tradition, they found its indigenous roots and the Filipino penchant for simultaneous resistance and humor. Happy Holidays to FilTrip listeners!    Learn more: Beware Ninos Inocentes Day, What is the Feast of the Holy Innocents?, Spooky Christmas Culture, Yawa Yawa Mask of Terror, Pisting Yawa: The Devil who was once a Bisayan Deity, Underneath the Yawa-Yawa Mask, Feast of the Holy Innocents, Día de los Inocentes - Mexico’s Answer to April Fools, Why ‘devils’ take centerstage in Aklan villages during Christmas, and Historia de las islas e indios de Bisayas.    Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    14 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    Undas - Old Beliefs in New Clothes

    Carmina and Patch discover the mystical, spiritual, and very diverse practices of our ancestors when honoring their dead. They unearth the long and winding history of the word “Undas” and how our practices today are perhaps another form of resistance against colonization. Listen in as they learn about how our pre-colonial practices are manifested in today’s Christian traditions.  Learn more: The Beginnings of Filipino Society and Culture, Undas: Celebrating Death Through Life in the Philippines, Notes on the Sulod Concept of Death, The Soul, and The Region of the Dead, Atang | Undas 2021, Religious Practices On Honoring The Dead: Need For Contextualized Christian Formation, Pangangaluluwa: An Unheard Filipino ‘Halloween’ Tradition, Pre-colonial burial traditions, Ancient Burial Spaces and Places, Did Undas originate from ancient Aztec beliefs?, Filipino Death Traditions Continued: The Indigenous People, Barangay Sixteenth Century Philippine Culture And Society, and Pampanga’s ritual for the dead lives on.    Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    27 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    A Tale of Two Ibarras

    In a departure from their usual historical musings, Carmina and Patch talk about two modern Filipino-American women who share a last name but are from different decades, backgrounds, and musical genres. Yet they share a singular love for their heritage and history undeniably reflected in their art. In this Filipino-American History Month, Carmina and Patch are proud to feature two Fil-Ams who are sure to contribute to our storied legacy for years to come. Learn more: Vaccine scientist by day, rapper by night: How Ruby Ibarra is defying stereotypes, Ruby Ibarra - Bakunawa ft. Ouida, Han Han & June Millington (Live) Tiny Desk 2025 Winner, Ruby Ibarra - (Official Music Video), Ruby Ibarra Official Website, Rolling Stone: RUBY IBARRA IGNITES NPR’S ‘TINY DESK’ CONCERT: ‘THIS IMMIGRANT IS HERE’, Ruby Ibarra, 2025 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk Concert, June Millington, [HIGHLIGHTS] Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: World Premiere, 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music: Sky Islands by Composer/Percussionist Susie Ibarra, Susie Ibarra's "Nest Box" performed in Ojai by the composer and Wu Wei, and Susie Ibarra Official Website. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    25 min

  5. 09/24/2025

    Silent Sails: The Last Galleon

    Just when they thought they’ve learned all there is about the Galleon Trade, Carmina and Patch discover there was more. In this episode, they revisit the contribution of the Galleon Trade to Filipino-American history, explore the reasons for its end, and why it was actually a boon for the Philippines. Listen in as they discuss the true beneficiaries of the trade (spoiler alert: it wasn’t the Filipinos!), how its demise led to the rise of the Filipino middle class, and fascinating obscure tidbits that will be sure to pique curiosity.     Learn more: The Manila Galleons & Trans-Pacific Trade: What Did They Carry?, The Manila Galleon Trade, The Economics of the Manila Galleon, Instagram: Tuba in Mexico,  Filipinos in Nueva España: Filipino-Mexican Relations, Mestizaje, and Identity in Colonial and Contemporary Mexico, Our Mexican connection, After the Galleons by Benito J. Legarda Jr., Today in Philippine History, September 14, 1815, the galleon trade between the Philippines and Mexico ended, Philippines - Colonialism, Revolution, Independence | Britannica, and Trading Treasures and Curiosity: The Fascinating History of Manila Galleons.   Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    24 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    Lost for Words

    What does it feel like to witness one’s mother tongue in the throes of extinction? As Carmina and Patch discover, there are many of the almost 200 Filipino languages that are endangered. Yet, there is hope. There are revival efforts afoot in the form of community-based projects, cinema, and artificial intelligence, thanks to those who believe these languages are worth saving. Lastly, learn entertaining facts and trivia they’ve collected along the way! Learn more: Buwan ng Wika: Celebrating Filipino Language Month, The Buwan ng Wika debate, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, Ethnologue, Historical Context of Education and Language Policies in the Philippines, OPINION: Revaluating Regionalism, Revaluing Our Languages-Or Why We Need to Advance Linguistic Democracy, UNESCO Levels of Language Vitality, A documentation and description of the Arta language, Opinion: AI will revive endangered languages, Filipina creates AI platform that preserves nearly extinct Filipino languages, Longest Filipino Word, Tagalog Language Origin, Endangered Languages In The Philippines, Deped Use Both English and Filipino, and Film Depicting Panay Epic. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    29 min

  7. 07/30/2025

    Habagat, Amihan, Ants and Elephants

    What do the love story of Habagat & Amihan have to do with ants and elephants? Carmina and Patch discuss the mythology of the Philippines’ monsoons, how early Filipinos dealt with this phenomenon, and current day views about climate change. They talk about how Tropical Cyclone Haiyan (also known as Yolanda) gained global attention through Yeb Saño’s emotional speech at the 19th conference of parties (COP) to the UN in 2013 and his climate justice efforts. They also introduce us to Red Constantino and his impactful essay “How the Ants Move the Elephants in Paris,” which chronicled the developing nations’ collective efforts in 2015 to move developed nations towards a more equitable Paris Agreement. Finally, they attempt to inspire hope, and like the ants in Red’s essay, call all of us to action.    Learn more: Increased Risk of Diseases Due To Typhoons, Climate Change In Western Pacific, Agri-Losses, NYT: Typhoon in Philippines Casts Long Shadow Over U.N. Talks on Climate Treaty, Yeb Saño’s fast for the climate offers sanity amid the madness of global inaction, Filipino climate envoy comments on typhoon, breaks down during opening of climate meeting, Yeb Saño at COP29, Yeb Saño's Speech at #WeStandWithYou Petition Delivery, Climate advocates demand reparations from World Bank's IFC, RCBC over coal plant financing | ANC , Filipino youth at COP29 demand climate justice, finance , "Not Too Late": Rebecca Solnit & Filipino Activist Red Constantino on Avoiding Climate Despair, Not Too Late, Climate change: Philippines's coastal communities battle rising sea levels,  Disappointment resounds among groups over $300-billion COP29 deal, and The Surprising Role of Philippine Seas in Fighting Climate Change. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    28 min

  8. 04/30/2025

    Pinoy Summer Tales

    Summer vacation is months away in the US but it’s in full swing in the Philippines! Carmina and Patch talk about popular summer activities, both today and in their childhood. Their conversation covered famous summer destinations, fiestas & siestas, and of course, food. Listen in as they chat about their favorite summer destinations and street foods, including the cult favorite, iskrambol!   Learn more: May’s siesta and fiesta, The History of Baguio: From Hill Station to City, Fiesta Filipinas: a guide to the summer festivals in the country, Super Soft "BUKO ICE CANDY " for BUSINESS, Homemade ICE BUKO with Red Munggo, and Explainer: Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo: What’s the difference?   To support FilTrip, go to the PayPal page here.   Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.   Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

    23 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Carmina and Patch
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
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