In this episode, Carmina and Patch discuss why they bestowed the “Wooga” title on the ilustrados, an esteemed squad of Spanish-colonial-era Filipinos whose aspirations for their country transcended physical, intellectual, and societal borders. Learn how each of their important contributions, alongside fellow ilustrado Jose Rizal’s, became the foundation of Filipino national consciousness.

Learn more: Orientalists, Propagandists, and Ilustrados: Filipino Scholarship and the End of Spanish Colonialism, Philippines' Resistance: The Last Allied Stronghold in the Pacific, Ilustrado, Revolutionaries or Accomplices of the Spanish Empire: The Contested Influence of Filipino Ilustrados on Philippine National Independence (1872-1898), Rizal and the Ilustrados in Spain, El Pacto de Sangre, and A Glimpse Into the Illustrious Life of Pedro Paterno | Tatler Asia.

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How is St. Louis, MO even remotely connected to the Philippines? Carmina and Patch discover the answer in this episode. They discuss why St. Louis came to be known as the "Gateway to the West" and how it became home to approximately 1,200 Filipinos from April to December in 1904. Learn about the haunting stories that echo across time in what is now known as the Philippine Village Historical site, championed by one individual whose singular efforts will ensure that none of the site's former residents 120 years ago are ever forgotten.

Learn more: The Broken Heart of America, The New York Times: Revisiting a World's Fair, Report of the Philippine Exposition Board to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and official list of awards granted by the Philippine International Jury at the Philippine Government Exposition World's Fair, St. Louis, Mo., Souvenir of the Philippine Exposition, World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904 [microform], Janna Añonuevo Langholz, Philippine Village Historical Site, 1904 World's Fair Revised: One Artist Memorializes Filipino And Indigenous People, YouTube: Revealing the Smithsonian’s ‘racial brain collection’, The Washington Post: Revealing the Smithsonian’s ‘racial brain collection’, How the Post Reported Maura’s Story, YouTube: Searching For Maura | An illustrated investigation, YouTube: At Home In the Philippine Village, Souvenir: Igorot Village, 1904 World’s Fair Revised: One Artist Memorializes Filipino and Indigenous People, A Brief History of St. Louis, A Daring Escape from the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and Library of Congress: St. Louis World's Fair: Topics in Chronicling America.

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Carmina and Patch finally get their chance to dive deep into Antique since they first encountered it in Season 1. Their discussion reveals Antique’s 13th century origin and its significance to Philippine history thereafter. Learn about some of Antique’s prominent figures and their undeniable contributions locally and nationally. Finally, discover Antique’s delicious treats and many natural wonders that makes it another “must see” destination.

Learn more: Krruuhaay! Katahum kang Antique – Dante Beriong, Kruhay | Utah State University Chorale | Chorale Music, Kruhay in Vienna Austria, Today in Filipino history, March 13, 1877, Leandro Fullon was born in Hamtik, Antique, Sagisag Kultura – Leandro Fullon, The New York Times, Published March 23, 1901: Panay Insurrection Ended, FilTrip S1, Episode 12: Semana Santa Edition-The Betrayal [time stamp 29:53], Diving org key to start industry, says tourism office, Time Magazine:, Published Feb. 24, 1986 Gangland Politics, Javier, Evelio Bellaflor, Evelio Javier Was 'Swifter Than Eagles and Stronger Than Lions', and A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANTIQUE | Facebook, Honoring the Martyrs of the Culasi/Bacong Bridge Massacre of 1981.


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