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Rene Saguisag is a legendary human rights lawyer in the Philippines. His legend grew when he started fighting and defending the rights of people who were abused during the Marcos Dictatorship. In 1987 he was reluctantly thrust into politics and became a senator of the republic. What is facinating is he quit at the height of his popularity. Watch and listen to Rene Saguisag in this spectacular lifecast as he tells his triumphs, his greatest tragedy (losing the love of his life in a freak road accident) and his love for God, his family and country. Podcast.Ph Host: Martin Andanar Language: Filipino, English

Architect Jun Palafox is the most sought after Filipino Skyscraper Architect and Urban Planner in the Philippines and Overseas. Architect Jun narrates how he humbly began his career in Dubai in the 1970's. Find out how he fared in Dubai and the character behind the brand Palafox and Associates. The inspiring story of Jun Palafox on podcast.ph Host: Martin Andanar Show: Martin's Mancave Language: English, Filipino

In this rare Martin's Mancave Lifecast, Gen. Victor Corpus tells his story like never before, including; Congressman Floro Crisologo's assasination, the Jabidah Massacre, the history of forced disappearances and culture of impunity in the Philippines, the Plaza Miranda Bombing and much more. Watch and Listen to this PMA and Harvard educated ex-general Martin's Mancave Lifecast and you will begin to look at the world in a different light. Podcast.Ph Host: Martin Andanar Language: Filipino, English

In this rare Martin's Mancave Lifecast, Gen. Victor Corpus tells his story like never before, including; Congressman Floro Crisologo's assasination, the Jabidah Massacre, the history of forced disappearances and culture of impunity in the Philippines, the Plaza Miranda Bombing and much more. Watch and Listen to this PMA and Harvard educated ex-general Martin's Mancave Lifecast and you will begin to look at the world in a different light. Podcast.Ph Host: Martin Andanar Language: Filipino, English

Yusuf Ledesma: Why don’t we have a Muslim senator up to today since Sen. Santanina Rasul? Monher Bajunaid: You know how it is with our electorate. They vote those who are more popular and household names. Sad to say that none of our Muslim canditates achieved that level of popularity as compared to the rest. Yusuf Ledesma: Is there a possible solution to such problem? Yusuf Ledesma: Amend the constitution. Allow a more decentralized form of government. An alternative would be a Federal system. Salam Radio Host: Yusuf Ledesma Guest: Abdul Gani Macatuman Language: English, Filipino

Yusuf Ledesma: National Commission on Muslim Filipinos was already successful in Halal certification. Why are some of our brothers pushing this Halal certification board in the congress? Monher Bajunaid: The Office of Muslim Affairs, it has been practice of OMA to certify Hahal products. But when there was a petition in the Supreme Court for the OMA to stop certifying Halal products, the certifying had been stopped by the OMA. With the advent of NCMF they have been tasked to accredit Halal product. But there is a move now in congress by some sectors. They would like to take it out from the NCMF and bring it to DTI or DA which to me is not the expertise of either of the government agencies. Because it is NCMF who has the moral authority to accredit Halal certifiers. Salam Radio Host: Yusuf Ledesma Guest: Abdul Gani Macatuman Language: English, Filipino

"If this BBL will take effect in Mindanao, our Muslim brothers who are here in Greater Manila Area will opt to remain in Mindanao. But they (the government) should involve in the consultation, the Muslim communities, the minorities, and even the Christian communities in Mindanao, not only MILF." - Abdul Gani Salam Radio Host: Yusuf Ledesma Guest: Abdul Gani Macatuman Language: English, Filipino

"I always want the country to succeed. That’s the reason why I write articles. I go to broadcasting. And you know be forceful in the government. Because on that general note, I want the Philippines really to succeed. From Manny Pacquiao or from Fourth Impact. I don’t know if you know those girls. Fourth Impact, I like to see them and I like to see their success because they represent the Philippines. That’s the only thing I can hope for. For the Philippines to succeed. Nothing else, nothing else.” - Atty. Mel Sta. Maria More in Martin’s Mancave: http://www.podcast.ph/#!mel-sta-maria/c1l77 Martin’s Mancave Host: Martin Andanar Guest: Atty. Mel Sta. Maria Language: English, Filipino

"That was a remarkable day for me. When I was given that privilege to interview the President. And I thought then, 'wow what an experience!' Especially the very next day! The interview made headlines in just all broadsheets and everybody pick it up. TV5 news was the source of news for all stations and broadsheets. And that one liner really stock on me. I just ask the president. “Sarado po ba kayo sa pag-aamyenda ng konstitusyon?” He said, “Alam mo noong araw sarado ako, pero ngayon nag-iisip na ako.” That would be headline. And then we talk about work limits that you know probably I might want to be. And in my mind, Wow! This would be in the headlines tomorrow. And true enough it became and I thought that was it. You know what happen there. Yung mga ibang mga journalist like Ryza Robles, began texting me like other journalists. One journalist told me, 'alam mo attorney you stirred the nation to panic. You scoop us all.' He scooped me,”- Atty. Mel Sta. Maria More in Martin’s Mancave: http://www.podcast.ph/#!mel-sta-maria/c1l77 Martin’s Mancave Host: Martin Andanar Guest: Atty. Mel Sta. Maria Language: English, Filipino

"I like to hit the government, not for the sake of hitting, but for the sake of conscience, like for example this “No Bio, No Boto”, the rule, we just heard that is was dismissed by the Supreme Court. I said “How dare you” deprived the taxpayers of it’s right to vote, who are you? How dare you? Di ba, it's a Supreme Court but I always say though I’m a lawyer, even Supreme Court decisions are not immune from critical debate, because they are also composed of fallible men and women who may commit mistakes," Atty. Mel Sta. Maria More in Martin’s Mancave: http://www.podcast.ph/#!mel-sta-maria/c1l77 Martin’s Mancave Host: Martin Andanar Guest: Atty. Mel Sta. Maria Language: English, Filipino

"When Ninoy was still incarcerated, Ninoy Aquino, we were already wearing t-shirts of Ninoy and when Martial Law was in it’s hay day and there were a lot of political prisoners and there were so many students who were imprisoned and put on stockage, we used to fetch them sa mga stockage noon, in Bicutan. We were the fetchers, my wife and I. So politically we were “ subversive” at that time, so there you are, the people’s revolution and we were very active in 1986 and that was our line and we enjoyed it very well and until we took up law and then the same spirit is still here," - Atty. Mel Sta. Maria More in Martin’s Mancave: http://www.podcast.ph/#!mel-sta-maria/c1l77 Martin’s Mancave Host: Martin Andanar Guest: Atty. Mel Sta. Maria Language: English, Filipino

Respect women's right. Listen here: http://www.podcast.ph/#!laughs/cp12 Language: English, Filipino