Normalite Speaks

A teenager is sought-after for its fun and enjoyment towards being a teen. But in the case of these two young ladies, What life could it be having been left alone after their parents demised at their very young age. Is their journey without their parents easy? or in the minds of their parents , they have long  since perished? Bagtos sa kagahapon highlights the life of teenagers after losing their parents at a young age.  Listen to their hard challenges, difficulties and heartbreaking emotions. PRODUCTION STAFF Atty. John Dx Lapid Producer Novem Lao Director Technical Editor Assistant Script Writer Trecia Orozco Scriptwriter Music Director Kyrs Mejares Interviewer Researcher Mitz Piezas Researcher Music Director Special Thanks to: MARY ANGELI DEL MAR YVAN KATE BELTRAN

The pandemic has stolen big parts of our lives but it certainly did not stop people from looking for love. Social distancing had no match against the improvement of technology and the internet boosting up the advancement of love - online dating. People are increasingly using the internet to promote themselves to the world in the hopes of finding a possible mate. Going through the process of internet dating allows a person to examine their own self so that when they introduce themselves, people perceive their actual individuality. Make sure your ears are wax-free as we delve into the world and discover more about the truth behind online dating. CREDITS: Director: Alekka Kwinsley Cabalhug Host: Neriah Bonjoc Editor: Keanu Van Konrad Eleptico Writers: Alekka Kwinsley Cabalhug Keanu Van Konrad Eleptico Queenstine Bardinas Interviewers: Rommel Guanzon Keanu Van Konrad Eleptico Adviser: Atty. John DX Lapid

This episode highlights the life of people dwelling in the streets of Barangay Tabunok, City of Talisay. The documentary centers on how Rey, Kanor and his family managed to survive in times when we are at the peak of the pandemic and the havoc brought by Supertyphoon Odette in December 2021. Production Staff Atty. John Dx Lapid - Producer Angelie Silabay - Director - Host - Script Writer Lattrel Ylaya - Assistant Director - Script Writer - Technical Editor/Director Psalmay Toquero - Researcher Miarah Ebao - Researcher Special thanks to: Pia Algoso, Barangay Health worker of Barangay Tabunok Lowela Vestil, officer 2 of City of Talisay City Social Welfare and Development Sir Rey Sir Kanor and his family

The sidewalk is an endless sea of people. It is a common ground for the thousands of hopeful feet that walk on it everyday. A diverse place that is always in a hurry,  mimicking the frenzied activities of the streets. But there are permanent faces in the sidewalk that seem to defy its frenetic nature–sidewalk vendors and transport drivers. Amid the speedy momentum of the sidewalk affairs, these people–who have witnessed the same picture day in, day out–have learned to put up with it. This podcast presents the daily voyage of itinerant vendors and drivers who brave the unending flux of people in order to earn a living. Credits Editor: Lovelyn Daronday Voice Artist: Jean Peruda Scriptwriter: Gamaliel Jordan Languido Researchers: Mary Therese Eleseo : Jessa Nova Calo

The bustling street of Leon Kilat reveals a parade of chariots or tartanilyas that was first recorded to appear in the 1850s. With Cebu City's assimilation to modernize public utility vehicles, allegations of being an image of animal cruelty, and with the onslaught of the global health pandemic, the popularity of these historical pieces of Cebu's transportation heritage is placed on the verge of its feared demise. In another eye-opening episode of Normalite Speaks, lend your ears to Jane as she unfolds the tartanilya's history, the reasons behind its downhill popularity, and the coachman's drawbacks in pursuing a less sought after job. CREDITS: HOST Baby Jane Ungon WRITERS/INTERVIEWERS Lorille Antoinette Mata Charwen Mayor Peachy Obemio Violly Sobior Baby Jane Ungon TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/EDITOR Charwen Mayor ADVISER Atty. John Dx Lapid SPECIAL THANKS TO Dr. Reynaldo Inocian (Professor, Cebu Normal University) Mr. Earl Diola (Livestock Coordinator, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries) Zeke (Passenger) Telma Sebusa (Street vendor) Kuya Gaga (Coachman) Kuya Marcelo (Coachman)

It’s no longer a shocker for Filipino families to have one or two members leave the country for greener pasture abroad. Our Overseas Filipino Workers are our ‘Modern Heroes’ who sacrifice their life and their being for the sake of the family’s betterment. Six in every ten OFWs are women, mostly mothers hoping they will be able to give their children a much brighter future. However, the aspiration for a brighter future is accompanied by a real battle, not only for those who left, but also for those who remained. This is Marilou Omambac’s story of love and sacrifices for her family and how her children John, Jelo, and Marmelou see her as their hero, their embodiment of hope, and their source of strength. Production Staff Atty John Dx Lapid - Producer Khim Raices Khan Satuita - Director - Assistant Script Writer - Technical Editor/Director Catherine Ochia - Script Writer - Interviewer - Podcast Host Bernadeth Undalok - Researcher - Interviewer Emerlou Omambac - Researcher - Interviewer

Ideally, a family consists of an ever-supporting mother and paired with a strong and loving father to their children, but what if the father is only left with almost a dozen kids without his supportive wife? In this latest episode, Normalite Speaks with its composing members will specially offer the untold story of Tatay Condrado Lina, a single father that faces the everyday challenges and obstacles of being alone in raising the little kids who are his future hopes . This uncommon face of a family will make you see what is beyond the ordinary. Credits: Directors: Darling Lorene Quijano Vina Pastrana Technical Editor: Vina Pastrana Audio Editor: Airen Ledesma Lalaine Vergara Writers: Vina Pastrana Airen Ledesma Nicole Saplad Lalaine Vergara Host: Airen Ledesma Interviewer and Researchers: Vina Pastrana Airen Ledesma Darling Lorene Quijano Adviser: Atty. John DX Lapid The team would like to thank the following: Mr. Condrado Lina - Interviewee Mrs. Airen Catandijan - Source Mrs. Claire Abadia - CSWS, Family and Women Division Social Worker Sitio Pagatpatan community Team's supportive parents

How much do you know about Cebuano folk songs? In this episode, we will let you hear through the life of an ordinary folk singer in Lapu-Lapu City to give you the beauty of folk songs and make you fall in love with it. And realize that folk songs are on the plateau of extinction.You will also learn how the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism department responds to the dilemma of the oral tradition. Credits Directors Magbanua, Kiziah Ymbong, John Louis Editors Magbanua, Kiziah Ngoho, Debbie Writers Magbanua, Kiziah Maupoy, Mary Shantal Ngoho, Debbie Ymbong, John Louis Narrator Maupoy, Mary Shantal Interviewer Magbanua, Kiziah Maupoy, Mary Shantal Ymbong, John Louis Researcher Ymbong, John Louis Advisor and Mentor Atty. John Dx Lapid The team would like to thank: Lolo Esyot Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Officer John Christopher Rafols

Parents are God sent presents, a pure treasure  and a priceless honor to be blessed with to their children. How lucky we are as humans to experience and acknowledge we have special beings with the assurance that we can depend and reckon whenever or whatever circumstance that may come our way. However, not everyone possesses abundant fortune; some individuals encounter abandonment, belong to broken families and others are orphans. The story is about a man, Joseph Madaiton, 24, who lost both his parents from a gruesome incident, ambush, at a young age. A story of misery and aspiration that covers the whole story from being wounded soul into a healing solitary. Credits: Production Staff Producers- CNU Communication Students Mary Ann Rose Malaya- Director, Editor, Researcher, Interviewer, Voiceover Hannabelle Quiño- Scriptwriter, Researcher, Interviewer JC Denver Tabiliran- Researcher, Interviewer, Voiceover Candice Mabitad- Researcher, Interviewer Special Thanks to: Joseph Madaiton- SOS Children’s Village Cebu Ethel Balbona- Community In-Charge, SOS Children’s  Village Cebu Attorney John Dx Lapid- Adviser

Change is about to descend at the Soul of Cebu City—Carbon, in the name of a First World Philippines. But at what cost? We listen to the voices of Carbon as one side calls for development while a fight against displacement rages on the other. Welcome to Normalite Speaks. •••• Director: Amabel Mae Buro Host: Zandra Jane Bolo Editor: Amabel Mae Buro Writers: Patrisha Cabahug Amabel Mae Buro Zandra Jane Bolo Ritchelle Lariosa Sheila Altubar Interviewers: Patrisha Cabahug Ritchelle Lariosa Amabel Mae Buro Zandra Jane Bolo Adviser: Atty. John DX Lapid