Kwentuhang Filipino

Epizodes

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  30 - RESILIENCY: The "Best Trait" that us Filipinos are known for and should be proud about 💪🙂 03.08.2026 52min

  Most of the times your bad experiences in LIFE become Good Stories to tell but it's not about becoming famous about that sharing but more of ""You Telling That Story"" so people having the same struggles may be inspired by it by how you recovered and be ignited to bounce back... get back on their feet from whatever kind of catastrophic tragedy they're facing when they hear it... Trivias Included: - The ""discontinued Jafa Race"" on Baldwin Street - The iconic best Filipino produce ""Abaca"" This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  29 - The MAN from the Far East: Felix Ysagun y Manalo 20.07.2026 47min

  As part of our promise to give the Filipinos inspirational stories. Tonight we decide to share with you another one. In fact, it is going to be the ""Most Inspirational Story"" we have shared in this program so far. A Story of a man who came from nothing, who lived and achieved great success in the darkest chapters of the Philippines and the world. From the Philippine Revoultion in 1896 up to the end of 2nd World War. He had the option back then to live a wealthy life, a comfortable one if he only chooses to side with the Japanese forces by heading a religion being established in place of the American's protestantism but choses not to despite that great pressure and heaps of threats in his life. Ladies and Gentleman, here is the story of another Great Filipino... the Life Story of the leader and founder of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC); ang tinaguriang ibong-mandaragit, Felix Ysagun y Manalo. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  28 - Learning & Laughter roll into one ! 06.07.2026 56min

  In this episode, you'll have a lot to learn while having fun listening to a conversation of two college classmates back in the year 2000. You may not now us personally but the experiences, the struggles and the fun that we had back in college are very much relatable specially if you were in the same era/ generation. We had a lot of differences back then, some disagreements and it's just fun now after nearly 30 years to talk about them. A wise man once said: Time Heal All Wounds. Disclaimer: This episode is no filter, no holds barred ! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  27 - A "Budget-Friendly" Episode: The simplest way "to be RICH" is not a Secret! 22.06.2026 49min

  A wise man once said ""If you want to get rich, think of saving as earning"" and so for anyone who wanted to be wealthy, listen to this episode and find out some effective ways to save and eventually become a ""Richie-Rich"". This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  26 - The Promise of NZ: Work-Life Balance 08.06.2026 53min

  By the end of this episode, we will try to give you a clearer picture... how it's like living/ working from one foreign country to another. Somehow it will answer if your decision moving here in NZ was the right move and at the same time, might answer if the promise of ""Work-Life Balance"" was true enough and achievable in this country. Plus, we will give you some news/ updates on the ""mandatory test"" on Citizenship Application and bonus tips on the actual exam. All that and more in this 26th episode of your Kwentuhang Filipino. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  25 - Mastering the English Prepositions in no time ! 25.05.2026 55min

  Preposition is known to be the ""grammar devil"" as we often misuse and interchange them with others when we construct our sentence. And so In this episode, we will try to explain the proper use of some of the confusing prepositions and by the end of it, you may already call yourself ""the master"". Some other random funny thoughts, ideas we share on this episode so listen to it fully and have fun learning." This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  24 - Kwentuhang Filipino's "Working Title" 11.05.2026 50min

  In tonight's episode, we will celebrate our anniversary yey! this 24th episode marks our 1st year anniversary on-air @ 105.4 OAR FM. To make this episode special, we are going to share with you some ""behind the scenes"" of the making of our Kwentuhang Filipino, stories that never heard before since we aired. We will also give way to most requested... some showbiz gossips (chismis/ marites) that might as well you havent heard before. We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank the Podcast platforms that are airing our Programme and might as well the support we are receiving from our Filipino Community counterpart in Canada especially the Mallari Family aka Me & Caleb for the very original and tailored-fit Kwentuhang Filipino Song Jingles. Thank you to your support, Kabaya-NZ ! Ito po ay tagumpay nating lahat. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  23 - Random Topics Part One 27.04.2026 51min

  In tonight's episode, we dont have a specific topic in particular. We are going to talk about or share some random topics, stories and thoughts that may be useful in our everyday livin'. Highlights: - Why Filipinos (us/ we) are most of the time confused with the use of pronouns he/ she or him/ her ? - A household chore that most of us hate but can save you $ on gym membership. - Reminiscing some old school, 90s TV commercial. All that and more in this 23rd episode of our ""Kwentuhang Filipino"". This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  22 - #redflag Artificial Intelligence, the newest weapon of today's scamming schemes 13.04.2026 51min

  There is no "safe place" in the world today and even in the time of Adam & Eve in the paradise, there was a snake. In tonight's episode, we will share with you some of the traditional scamming schemes and might as well the newest forms using their new tool which is the Artificial Intelligence aka "AI". Listen to us and get to know the red flags or common indicators that you are chatting or dealing with a fraud, fake or a scammer. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  21 - Top 10 Cars that last almost a LifeTime 30.03.2026 53min

  Did you know that there's a car that could last for as long as 20 years and may reach up to one million ks...yes 1 million on it's odometer without a major breakdown??! Yes! In this episode we will try to guide you in choosing your first or maybe your next dream ride as we give you the Top 10 Most Practical, most durable, most fuel efficient but lesser the price and low maintenance cost. So relax and wear/ tighten your seatbelts and listen to your one and only...Kwentuhang Filipino. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  20 - Filipino OPM song remakes - A Tribute to Joseph Cipcon, TenTen Munoz and the legends of OPM 16.03.2026 52min

  Did you know that ""Tatsulok"" was a folk song before it gained widespread popularity through Bamboo's rock cover version in 2007? In this episode, we will feature and play for you the popular songs, iconic songs actually that you thought were the originals but No! Pinoy Songs that gained widespread popularity through remakes. No offense meant to the originals instead this episode is a tribute and recognition to the OG's and legends of Original Pinoy Music/ the OPM. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  19 - The man...a Legend who redefine the the Pinoy Rap from cursing and geng-geng to peace-loving music. 02.03.2026 54min

  "Yow! Tonight in this episode we will give tribute to another legend...the man who changed the rap scene in the Philippines forever...the King of Rap himself, Francis M aka Francis Magalona. Join us tonight and listen to his truly makabayan and peace-loving art...his Music. Peace yow!" This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  18 - Timeless musics from Ryan Cayabyab and the Smokey Mountain 16.02.2026 57min

  In our episode tonight, you're not gonna hear much from me instead the voices of James Coronel, Tony Lambino, Jeffrey Hidalgo and the Lead Vocalist Ms. Geneva Cruz does it ring a bell...?? They are the original or OG members of the 90's group ""Smokey Mountain"" The band name was derived from the ""tambakan ng basura"" in Manila. They are said to be the original PPop or Pinoy Pop Band. The Filipino musical group Smokey Mountain was formed by National Artist for Music, composer, and musical director Ryan Cayabyab in 1989. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  17 - Filipino Songs that were translated in foreign languages 02.02.2026 53min

  Tonight in this episode, we Filipinos... tayong mga Filipino will be more proud of our fellow kababayanz who happened to be blessed with great talents in song writing and composition.... because tonight...! we will share with you some of the songs that captured the hearts and minds of other artists, the foreign artists to the point that they made versions of them and translated to their own languages. Yes...! ganyan ang level ng talent and karisma ng gawang Pinoy. Mabuhay ang Pinoy OPM music! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  16 - Follow this travel tips and have a safe flight ! 19.01.2026 55min

  Tonight in this episode we will share will you some very useful tips that airlines would not dare to share with their passengers. Some tips in choosing the best seats on the aircraft and reminders before paying for a ""seat upgrade"". There are also 5 mobile apps that shouldnt be seen on your phone (specially on seniors) must be uninstalled before arriving at any airport. Listen to this episode to avoid interrogations and cause of delay on your flight. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  15 - The New Year's Resolutions That Shouldn't Be On Your List 05.01.2026 51min

  Tonight we will share with you a list, a rundown of those Top 10 New Year's Resolutions that you should already forget coz they also happen to be the #MostFailed New Year's Resolution of All Time..! To make your stay worthwhile...we will also give you and play for you another Top 10, the Top 10 BoyBand Songs Of All Time. Who's your pick at #1? We cant fit all them in Top 10 list so as for our runner-up it is the song ""I Do"" in the year 1998 by no other than...the band 98 degrees. That's just a glimpse of this episode, join us and listen to us for more. Please stay tuned 🙂 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  14 - Top 10 Most sought after, most played Pinoy Xmas Songs 22.12.2025 51min

  Tonight we wont talk much...😆 In this episode we would like to entertain you by ranking and playing those what we think the most played, most popular Pinoy Xmas Songs Of All Time. Did you know that there is an artist who sang more iconic xmas songs than our favorite Jose Mari Chan...? Listen to this podcast to get entertained and to find out who he/ she was. Maligayang Pasko, kabayan...!!! 🥳 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  13 - Top 10 malls...Mga hindi na tinatao pero ideal puntahan for XMas Shopping 08.12.2025 48min

  Tonight is alreary our Xmas Episode yoohooo! and in line with that...we would like to share with you a list of places or the Top 10 shopping malls that most people dont want to go to anymore but are still very ideal spot to go shopping in this very crowded holiday seasons. To give you a visual of this shopping malls, you may visit @CPL on Youtube. Merry Xmas ...!!! 😍 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  12 - Top 5, Facts you didnt know yet about our hero, Supremo Andres Bonifacio 24.11.2025 46min

  Tonight we will commemorate the 162nd birthday of one of the bravest, one of the greatest National Hero in the Philippines. Most of us think that we know him so well based from the teachings inside classroom and history books but but..but!!! a deep study by historians revealed that there's a lot more to the life and character of the Supremo. A rundown of that Top 5, mga bagay-bagay na hindi mo pa alam sa Supremo Andres Bonifacio will be shared right here, tonight in the 11th installment of your very own, Kwentuhang Filipino. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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  11 - Kwentuhan with the very first Pinoy Nurse in Dunedin / New Zealand 10.11.2025 56min

  Tonight on our 11th episode, we're lucky enough to have a very respected personality on the show, an icon in the healthcare industry here in NZ. She arrived in NZ in the year 1983, the very first Filipino Nurse in New Zealand. We will get to know her more and for sure we will learn a lot from her as she will talk about her personal life, challenges she faced in the early days and a lot more! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.