Why do we do this?

Philippine history that is accessible and approachable.

PODKAS envisions the mainstreaming of critical discussions on Philippine history, politics, and society to broader audiences using new media, accessible language, and relatable content.

We aim to:

  • Spread awareness on the relevance of history and the social sciences

  • Contribute to the discussion pertinent to present issues.

  • Inspire continuous conversations about history, politics, and society.

  • Promote critical thinking and evidence-based approaches to understanding social issues in different contexts.

The PODKAS Team

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Vec Alporha

Ph.D. student at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Graduated with a BA in Social Sciences from U.P. Baguio and an MA in History from U.P. Diliman.

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Joselito Ebro, Jr.

Humanities teacher at Ulink College, Guangzhou, China. Ph.D. student at UP Diliman, where he graduated with BA and MA in History degrees.

Lee Candelaria

Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Research Fellow at the Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability, Hiroshima University. Graduated with BA and MA in History degrees from U.P. Diliman and a Ph.D. from Hiroshima University.

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Aaron Mallari

Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Sciences, UP Diliman, where he graduated with BA and MA History degrees. Also holds MA Global Studies from Ghent University and MA Global Studies and Global History from University of Vienna.