Howie Severino Presents: Unveil the Philippines’ history and culture through GMA Integrated News’ latest podcast

Beginning March 20, veteran journalist and award-winning documentarist Howie Severino delves deep into the nation’s past and present through a blend of narrative storytelling and insightful interviews via the limited series podcast “Howie Severino Presents.”

Developed by GMA Integrated News Digital Strategy and Innovation Lab (DigiLab), “Howie Severino Presents” is a rebrand from GMA Integrated News’ first original and award-winning podcast, “The Howie Severino Podcast,” launched in 2021.

Fresh episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all GMA Integrated News’ streaming platforms.

For its first season, “Howie Severino Presents: Moments in Election History” features several highlights from Philippine election history. Howie centers the discussions on the 1987 Tejeros Convention, the history of women’s right to vote, and  the youthful 1952 campaign of Ramon Magsaysay, in particular his hit campaign jingle “Mambo Magsaysay.”

“We want to enrich the news coverage of the election campaign by providing context, digging deep into the past to show how our elections have evolved. In a series of episodes, we will be featuring several highlights from Philippine election history,” shares Severino.

“As we prepare for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, we at GMA Integrated News would like to open the eyes of the Filipinos on the realities of the present by unearthing the country’s rich history and culture. Through ‘Howie Severino Presents,’ we hope to continue our commitment to delivering trusted, comprehensive, and in-depth journalism in innovative ways, across all platforms,” says Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso.

Be in the know and catch “Howie Severino Presents” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all social media platforms beginning March 20.