Season 1, Episode 6: ”We Are Used to Storms”

A decade has passed since Super Typhoon Haiyan's devastation. The mass media spotlight has long shifted to other disasters. In a region regularly battered by storms, what is the importance of talking about the lessons from one particular event? This episode, we’ll hear different voices discussing the role of preserving the stories of Yolanda to foster a culture of preparedness for present and future generations. We’ll also learn about different visions and aspirations for resilient shelter, and hear about the roles of culture and ritual in collective healing from the trauma brought by the storm. Guests: Mariel Uy, Manila Observatory Aaron Vicencio and Veejay Villafranca, Ateneo de Manila University Joycie Dorado Alegre, University of the Philippines Tacloban Pamela Cajilig, Curiosity Design Research and University of the Philippines Diliman Jaime Hernandez, University of the Philippines Diliman Carmi Macapagao, Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. Dan Matutina, Plus63 Design Co. Jacques Palami, entrepreneur in Tacloban Eddie, boatmaker in Marabut, Samar Julita, tikog weaver in Basey, Samar Carried by Water is created and hosted by Mario Soriano. Copyright 2023 Mario Soriano and Blue Lab (bluelabmedia.org). All rights reserved.