Best Pedro Manuel Podcasts (2025)

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SPACE EXPLORATION, with Ezinne Uzo-Okoro 30:50

8d ago30:50

30:50

Are we safe hovering in the unknown? Harvard researcher and former assistant director for Space Policy at the White House, Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, is the guest of this «It's not that simple» edition. In this conversation, Ezinne explains how satellites and space technology are already protecting lives on Earth - from monitoring the climate to anticipatin…

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Human Entities 2023: Mark Leckey 1:45:28

18d ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Human Entities 2023: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Seventh edition, Wednesday 19 April 2023 Artist talk Mark Leckey Mark Leckey is one of the most influential artists working today. Since the late 1990s, his work has looked at the relationship between popular culture and technology as well as exploring the subjects of youth, class a…

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Artificial Intelligence, with Neil Lawrence 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

AI: a dangerous threat or an indispensable tool for today and the future? «Artificial Intelligence is the most disruptive technology we've ever seen», claims Neil Lawrence, DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge. However, he also believes that AI «is the continuation of a technological revolution» in how we share info…

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GLOBALIZATION, with Anil Gupta 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

There is a clear Cold War between the US and China, but it differs from the one between the US and the Soviet Union and is «far more dangerous». The warning is given by Anil Gupta, the renowned expert on globalization, emerging markets and innovation, who guarantees that China is not, in economic terms, a «pygmy» like the Soviet power was compared …

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BIOTECHNOLOGY, with Andrew Hessel 44:20

4M ago44:20

44:20

Will we be able to programme the human genome like we programme computers? And will we be able to stop ageing or create medicines and vaccines in record time? Geneticist and synthetic biology pioneer Andrew Hessel explains how this field could transform medicine, making it possible not only to diagnose but also to cure diseases in a more effective …

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THE FUTURE OF NATO, with Peter Apps 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

The alliance that has ensured peace throughout most of Europe is now at the centre of all attention. «We are in a very dangerous era. The next 25 years will probably be the most challenging NATO has ever had», argues Peter Apps, global affairs columnist for Reuters and author of the book «Deterring Armageddon: a biography of NATO». In this intervie…

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E-COMMERCE, with Colin Bryar 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

Colin Bryar, former vice-president of Amazon and Jeff Bezos' right-hand man, shares the secrets that have transformed Amazon into the world's leading e-commerce company. In this interview, he discusses the philosophy of putting the customer at the centre of all decisions, the importance of analysing the right data to understand and respond to consu…

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AMERICAN ELECTIONS, with Harry Enten 31:58

6M ago31:58

31:58

It's the tightest race for the White House in 60 years. CNN data reporter Harry Enten believes that Pennsylvania will be the state most likely to decide the outcome of theNovember 5 elections, where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off. In this interview, Harry Enten goes through the details of the American elections, explaining how the country'…

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FOOD AND BRAIN, with Uma Naidoo 32:09

8M ago32:09

32:09

How does food influence mental well-being? Nutritional psychiatrist and author of the bestseller «This Is Your Brain on Food» Uma Naidoo argues that food is not only crucial for a healthy body, but also essential for a healthy mind. And the Mediterranean diet, known for its physical health benefits, can also help combat mental disorders. According …

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AGEISM, with Ashton Applewhite 31:54

8M ago31:54

31:54

American activist and author Ashton Applewhite tackles the issue of ageism in this «It's not that simple» interview. With an assertive approach, Applewhite shatters myths about ageing and combats ageism. The activist stresses that ageing is a natural and inevitable process and that we should look at it with a more positive outlook, because «people …

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CHANGING PLANET, with Peter Frankopan 40:49

10M ago40:49

40:49

In a world increasingly defined by global environmental challenges and changes, the perspective of historian Peter Frankopan, author of the best-selling «The Silk Roads», is crucial to helping us understand a planet in constant change. In this interview, Frankopan discusses the consequences of climate change over time and highlights the importance …

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WAR AND PEACE, with David Petraeus 49:58

10M ago49:58

49:58

«The Western world faces more complex challenges today than at any time in the past», says former CIA director David Petraeus. In this «It's not that simple» interview, the american general analyzes the geopolitical context according to his 37 years in the US army and his experience in multiple wars. «We [the US, its allies and partners] are the ci…

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Human Entities 2024: Monica Gagliano 2:19:38

10M ago2:19:38

2:19:38

Human Entities 2024: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Eighth edition, 15 May 2024 Plant consciousness Monica Gagliano Evolutionary ecologist, Research Associate Professor (Adjunct) at Southern Cross University, Australia Monica Gagliano PhD is an internationally award-winning research scientist, selected by Biohabitats as one of the 24…

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Human Entities 2024: Jay Springett (Solarpunk) 1:26:10

10M ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Human Entities 2024: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Eighth edition, 5 June 2024 Solarpunk means dreaming green Jay Springett Strategist and writer Solarpunk is a movement in speculative fiction, art, fashion, and activism that seeks to answer and embody the question “what does a sustainable civilization look like, and how can we get …

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Human Entities 2024: Matteo Pasquinelli 1:15:42

10M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Human Entities 2024: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Eighth edition, 29 May 2024 Artificial Intelligence Design and the Logic of Social Cooperation Matteo Pasquinelli Associate Professor in Philosophy of Science, Ca’ Foscari University, Venice A conversation around the book “The Eye of the Master: A Social History of Artificial Intell…

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Human Entities 2024: Giorgio Gristina 1:31:41

10M ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Human Entities 2024: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Eighth edition, 22 May 2024 Pluralizing psychedelic experiences Giorgio Gristina PhD candidate, DANT (ICS-ULisboa), Systems Neuroscience Lab (Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown) Potential groundbreaking therapeutic applications are fuelling a resurgence of scientific and clinical i…

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BRUSSELS EFFECT, with Anu Bradford 29:32

11M ago29:32

29:32

«The European Union is one of the largest and richest consumer markets. And few global companies can afford not to do business in the EU», says Anu Bradford, a specialist in global economics and digital regulation, who coined the term ‘Brussels Effect’ to describe Europe's influence on global markets. In this «It's not that simple» interview, the a…

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MIGRATIONS, with Hein de Haas 46:55

12M ago46:55

46:55

«There is nothing more permanent than a temporary migrant. Don't create any illusions that a fair share of migrants in not going to stay», says sociologist Hein de Haas, in this episode of «It's Not That Simples», a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. One of the most enlightened but also thought provocative voices of migrations, …

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Poverty, with Esther Duflo 30:04

1y ago30:04

30:04

Two dollars (about 1.85 euros) per day to cover all needs. This is the benchmark set by the World Bank to define extreme poverty, already accounting for differences in purchasing power among different countries around the globe. Esther Duflo, awarded with the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019 for her work on alleviating extreme poverty, provides ins…

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Adolescence, with Lisa Damour 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

What’s it like to be a teenager these nowadays? What challenges do they face? How can adults contribute to their well-being? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Lisa Damour in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. A clinical psychologist, Damour is the author of three New York…

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Youth and Politics, with Roberta Metsola 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

How important is the European Union? What is its role in today’s world? Is it still too distant from European citizens? How can it better reach out to young people? To answer these questions, José Maria Pimentel interviews the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco…

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The World Today, with Simon Sebag Montefiore 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

47:58

What does the world look like today? What can explain the many wars currently taking place around the globe? Will conflicts like the one in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians ever end? How dangerous is the Russian war against Ukraine? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Simon Sebag Montefiore in this episode of “It’s …

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Blue Zones, with Dan Buettner 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

What are “Blue Zones”? Where in the world do people live better and healthier lives? What makes them live longer and healthier? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Dan Buettner in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. The author of five books on longevity and happiness, Buettn…

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Communicating Science, with Brian Cox 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

What is scientific knowledge? How can it be relayed to the general public in our era of social media and fake information? What is the role of science in our society? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Brian Cox in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. A renowned experimental…

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INNOVATION, with Niron Hashai 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

28:59

What do we mean by “innovation”? Why do we need it? How can companies and societies encourage it? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Niron Hashai in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. An expert on innovation and entrepreneurship, Hashai is a Full Professor at the Arison Sc…

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HUMAN CAPITAL, with James Heckman 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

What do we mean by “human capital”? What is the relationship between democracy, human rights and economic prosperity? Are poor people doomed to remain poor? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews James Heckman in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. A Nobel Prize in Economic Sci…

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BLOCKCHAIN, with Don Tapscott 33:15

2y ago33:15

33:15

What is Blockchain? What is it for? How does it work? What kind of impact can it have on our societies? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Don Tapscott in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation.One of the world’s leading authorities on the impact of technology on business and s…

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VETTING, with Alyssa Mastromonaco 28:28

2y ago28:28

28:28

What is “vetting”? How does it work? Why is it so important to the quality of public service and government? To answer these questions, Pedro Pintointerviews Alyssa Mastromonaco in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. With many years of experience working in the United States’ government, …

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Human Entities 2023: Joanna Bryson 1:42:27

2y ago1:42:27

1:42:27

Human Entities 2023: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Seventh edition, Wednesday 17 May 2023 Authorship, Agency, and Moral Obligation Joanna Bryson Professor of Ethics and Technology in the Centre for Digital Governance at Hertie School in Berlin How much of our individual human experience can we absorb into machine models when we use …

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Human Entities 2023: Orit Halpern 1:38:39

2y ago1:38:39

1:38:39

Human Entities 2023: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Seventh edition, Wednesday 3 May 2023 Smart Power Orit Halpern Full Professor and Chair of Digital Cultures and Societal Change at Technische Universität Dresden Today, growing concerns with climate change, energy scarcity, security, and economic volatility have turned the focus of …

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Human Entities 2023: Manuel Arriaga + Pedro Magalhães 1:52:10

2y ago1:52:10

1:52:10

Human Entities 2023: culture in the age of artificial intelligence Seventh edition, Wednesday 26 April 2023 Rebooting democracy Manuel Arriaga + Pedro Magalhães Manuel Arriaga is a university professor and one of the founders of the Fórum dos Cidadãos; Pedro Magalhães is a researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences, University of Lisbon Democra…

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HUMANITY, with Yuval Noah Harari 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

For the first-time live in Portugal, the historian and writer Yuval Noah Harari, author of «Sapiens» and «Homo Deus», reflects on the advances of humanity, its major threats, and the way in which artificial intelligence must be regulated to prevent it from becoming a «T-Rex» that will destroy humanity as we know it. In this interview, with the jour…

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DEMOCRACY, with Daniel Ziblatt 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

Is democracy dying? What challenges do democracies around the world face nowadays? How can they overcome such challenges? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Daniel Ziblatt in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. An expert on democracy, Ziblatt is Eaton Professor of Governmen…

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HAPPINESS, with Laurie Santos 30:32

2y ago30:32

30:32

What is happiness? Can it be studied? Are there steps we can all take in order to become happy? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Laurie Santos in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. An expert on the science of happiness, Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor…

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TULA: "Lumimot Ng Lingap" ni Manuel Angeles 2:29

2y ago2:29

2:29

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Isang Bagong Taon" ni Amado V. Hernandez 2:34

2y ago2:34

2:34

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Aangkinin Ko Ang Kahapon" ni Ligaya D. Perez 2:14

2y ago2:14

2:14

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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MAIKLING KWENTO: "Laging May Sindi ang Parola" ni Bienvenido A. Ramos 16:09

2y ago16:09

16:09

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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THE FUTURE OF WORK, with Daniel Susskind 33:16

2y ago33:16

33:16

What will the economy of the future look like? How can we prepare for it? What impact is technology having on work and the job market? Are we heading towards a world without work? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Daniel Susskind in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. An e…

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POLITICAL POLARIZATION, with Ezra Klein 29:35

2+ y ago29:35

29:35

What is political polarization? Has social media contributed to its growth? What about Donald Trump? And where does this growing polarization leave “the center” of the political spectrum? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Ezra Klein in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. A…

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LONGEVITY, with Andrew J. Scott 28:38

2+ y ago28:38

28:38

How long can human beings live? Will it become increasingly normal for one to live up to 100 years? What impact will aging have in our societies? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Andrew J. Scott in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. An expert on longevity and aging socie…

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Human Entities 2022: Wendy Hui Kyong Chun 1:33:15

2+ y ago1:33:15

1:33:15

Organized in partnership with the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon, Communication Design and of Multimedia Arts departments Discriminating Data, a conversation with Wendy Hui Kyong Chun Wendy Hui Kyong Chun Canada 150 Chair in New Media, Director, Digital Democracies Institute In Discriminating Data [2021], Wendy Hui Kyong Chun reveals ho…

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CLIMATE MIGRATION with Abrahm Lustgarten 30:55

2+ y ago30:55

30:55

What makes people migrate? How does climate change drive mass migration in today’s world? How serious is this problem? How serious will it become in the future? To answer these questions, Pedro Pinto interviews Abrahm Lustgarten in this episode of “It’s Not That Simple”, a podcast by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. An author and investi…

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TULA: "Kagaya Ng Trumpo" ni Pedro S. Dandan 2:10

2+ y ago2:10

2:10

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Kabilanin" ni Jose G. Catindig 2:37

2+ y ago2:37

2:37

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Isip Tao" ni J. Villa Panganiban 2:56

2+ y ago2:56

2:56

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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MAIKLING KWENTO: "Ligaw Na Pagibig" ni Celso Al Karunungan 11:26

2+ y ago11:26

11:26

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Dalangin ng Sakop" ni Maximo Agustin 2:29

2+ y ago2:29

2:29

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Paglimot ng Laot" ni Kian Sanchez 2:27

2+ y ago2:27

2:27

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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TULA: "Daang Matuwid" at "Tapos Na Ang Misyon" ni Maria Editha Garma-Respicio 4:03

2+ y ago4:03

4:03

Halina't makinig sa podcast ng Liwayway, kung saan mapapakinggan ninyo ang ilang mga binasa na mga kuwento at tula na nailathala sa magasin. Ang Liwayway ang nangunguna at nag-iisang pambansang pampanitikang magasin sa Filipino. Tampok sa podcast na ito ang mga klasikong akdang isinulat ng mga haligi na sa panitikan. Aaliwin din kayo rito ng mga ma…

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