Chicas: A Gantala Press Podcast
Episodes
Episode 27: Pagsasalin kay Kerima Lorena Tariman
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ngayong Women in Translation Month (Agosto), pakinggan ang pagbabahagi ng makata at bilanggong politikal na si Amanda Socorro Lacaba Echanis hinggil s...
Episode 26: Bakit Boykot? A Forum on the Frankfurt Book Fair and Palestine
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At this point of its prolonged occupation of Palestine, Israel has only continued its attacks on Gaza despite the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, as part o...
Episode 25: Ningning sa Silangan
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Teia Contreras and Nathania Kuy, actor and dramaturg of Tanghalang Ateneo's NINGNING SA SILANGAN, translated by Jerry Respeto from th...
Episode 23: Pagsasalin kay Alexandra Kollontai
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Panayam ni Faye Cura sa klase ni MJ Tumamac, CL 185 Literary Translation, Department of Humanities, UP Mindanao. Tinalakay ang proseso ng pagsasalin s...
Episode 22: Ang Nobelang Romansang Tagalog
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roda, Mae, and Faye discuss Librong Laso, Gantala Press' new line of Tagalog romance novels featuring three works by the feminist writer and scholar J...
Episode 20: Tungkol kay Amanda
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with cultural workers China de Vera, Michael Beltran, and Tey Lopez about writer and activist Amanda Socorro Lacaba Echanis ...
Episode 19: Writing and Publishing Women's Narratives
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy National Literature Month! This episode is Part 1 of the webinar organized by the class of MMS 198 Special Topics (Introduction to Publishing) o...
Episode 18: all about love by bell hooks
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is based on the monthly book discussion organized by the Education Committee of Gantala Press. For the month of February, It features all...
Episode 17: Astrolohiya
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
‘Ika nga ni Zenaida Seva, "Hindi hawak ng mga bituin ang ating kapalaran. Gabay lamang sila. Meron tayong free will. Gamitin natin ito." Sa karamih...
Episode 16: Gantala 2022 Calendar
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calendars have always showcased women in sexy outfits, often endorsing cars and liquors. Businesses and political candidates give away calendars as ma...
Episode 15: Safe Spaces Act
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bilang pakikiisa sa 16 Days of Activism, nais ng Gantala Press na maglunsad ng mga usapan na magbibigay-linaw sa usapin ng sexual harassme...
Episode 14: Electoral Discussion with the Center for Women's Resources
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ito ay inedit at pinaikling bersiyon ng isang talakayan sa Zoom tungkol sa Eleksiyong 2022 na pinangasiwaan nina Justine Siscar at Shar Soledad ng Cen...
Episode 13: Interview with LILA Pilipina
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of the International Day to End Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism, we spoke with Sharon Cabusao-Silva, Executive Director ...
Episode 12: Mental Health with Dear Meg
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we celebrate World Mental Health Day (October 10) with Meg Yarcia, the Marxist psychologist and development worker behind the "Dear M...
Episode 11: #HandsOffOurLibraries with China de Vera, Jandeil Roperos, and Kathleen Obille
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with China de Vera of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers, Jandeil Roperos of the National Union of Students of the Philippine...
Episode 10: Creative Industries Bill with Concerned Artists of the Philippines
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) through its representative, Prof. Lisa Ito-Tapang, expounds on the Position Paper of cultural organizations...
Episode 9: Martial Law Anniversary
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our Martial Law episode, we are featuring poems by Aida Santos, Lorena Barros and Mila Aguilar. 1. Jessica De Borja reads “Me...
Episode 8: Lutong Gipit Book Discussion
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is based on the monthly book club discussion organized by the Education Committee of Gantala Press. It features one of our latest publica...
Episode 7: Interview with Rep. Eufemia "Ka Femia" Cullamat
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Si Kgg. Eufemia “Ka Femia” C. Cullamat ay lider at organisador ng mga Lumad mula pa noong dekada 1980 at kinatawan ng masa sa Kongreso. Kabilang s...
Episode 6: Nanay Mameng: A Tribute
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen “Nanay Mameng” Deunida was a beloved mass leader of the urban poor sector for many decades until her death at 93 on July 19. In this episod...
Episode 5: Saloobin: Interview with Fides Lim and Lady Ann Salem
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sa episode na ito, ating pag-uusapan ang kalagayan ng kababaihang bilanggong pulitikal bilang patikim sa ilulunsad naming aklat—Saloobin: Mga akda n...
Episode 4: Gantala Press 6th Year Anniversary
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of the 6th year anniversary of Gantala Press, we share a roundtable discussion with some of our members: Faye, Tere, Tin, Roda, Rae, Ro...
Episode 3: #DefendPeasantWomen Campaign
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#DefendPeasantWomen is a campaign of the Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women to fight and resist intensified attacks and human rights violatio...
Episode 2: Interview with Rey Valmores-Salinas
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia commemorates the day when homosexuality was removed from the International Classif...
Episode 1: Interview with Ka Nitz Gonzaga
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Labor Day was first observed in the Philippines on May 1, 1903 when thousands of workers marched to Malacañang to demand fair working conditions. Som...