The Halo Halo Podcast

Episode 516.75 - Meryenda on Sweet Sips & Drinks

To close off Filipino Heritage Month, this Meryenda Episode is all about Sweet Sips and Drinks. Before they dive into those drinks, Jezzie and Sigi play catch up and talk about the movies "Elemental" and "Of An Age" and Sigi shares about his Filipino catered  team building lunch at work. From some sweet desserts of ube cookies and ube macapuno cupcakes, the discussion pivots to sago at gulaman, mais con yelo and buko pandan.  Jezzie schools Sigi on these sweet sips, shares some homespun memories and proposes some modern versions of these Filipino refreshingly sweet drinks. Watch out President’s Choice, Jezzie might have some great additions to the Filipino flavoured delicacies adorning shelves at your local Loblaws.

Taste Test of 7000 Islands: Filipino Night Market (Episode 516.625)

On this Taste Test, Jezzie ventured out and sampled the 7000 Islands: Filipino Night Market. Find out why Jezzie compared this experience to longanisa—sweet and savory and evoking feelings of home comfort. From many food trucks and restaurants celebrating Filipino culinary delights, listen in as Jezzie revels in the food magic which lingered in the Scarborough night air.

Episode 516.5 - A Question in three parts Warmup with Hon. Rechie Valdez

On this warm up, Jezzie and Sigi are joined by Honourable Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, Rechie Valdez. Sigi and Jezzie bring back a Question in 3 Parts and Rechie shares what it means to be Filipino, Canadian and Filipino Canadian. Loyal listeners of the Filipino diaspora, listen in and take a moment to reflect and ask those questions yourself during this June, Filipino Canadian Heritage Month.

Episode 516 - Member of Parliament Deconstructed, Rechie Valdez

On the latest Halo Halo Podcast episode, Jezzie and Sigi welcome the Honourable Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, Rechie Valdez to the virtual studios. During Filipino Canadian Heritage Month, the podcast has been focussing on leadership and who better to talk about leadership, than the first Filipino woman elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada. This episode provided a great opportunity to catch up with Rechie as she had guested on the podcast in Season 3 in 2021. After a pop culture catch up on Fast X, Super Mario Brothers and Guardians of the Galaxy, the hosts get Rechie to reflect on her role as a Member of Parliament. Further they discuss her approach to leadership and her advice to fellow Filipino Canadians wanting to learn more about becoming a leader. If you want to find out more about Rechie, follow her on Instagram @rechie.valdez or email her rechie.valdez@parl.gc.ca.

Taste Test of Meryenda Food Truck Redux on Appetizers (Episode 515.625)

Sigi goes out to his fave Filipino food truck in Ottawa–Meryenda to sample some appetizers! Listen in and find out more about these tasty FIlipino appetizers with a twist. Follow @meryenda_snack and if you are in Ottawa go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Episode 515.5 - A Question in three parts Warmup

On this warm up episode Jenn Barcelona joins Sigi and Jezzie in The Halo Halo Podcast virtual studios. Sigi ask Jezzie and Jenn to compare and contrast on their childhood and adult perspectives on what makes them Filipino, Canadian and Filipino Canadian. From capturing the way our moms make Filipino food; having Filipino passports and passing on Filipino traditions find out more on their self reflections. 

Episode 515 - Mentorship and Leadership with Jen B.

In this month of June, Filipino Canadian Heritage Month, The Halo Halo Podcast will be elevating and celebrating some special Filipino Canadians guests. On this podcast episode we deconstruct leadership and mentorship with Jenn Barcelona joining us in our Halo Halo Podcast virtual studios! After some pop culture catch up on Maisel, Survivor Season 43 and a very bloody John Wick Chapter 4, Jezzie, Sigi and Jen discuss their commonalities and experiences with student affairs. Further, they explore the importance of mentorship; its importance for Filipino Canadian students and theories of leadership. Find out more and listen in and learn more about lateral mentorship and that we should “pass on the wealth!”

Taste Test of ”Vogue Philippines” (Episode 514.625)

To wrap up the Halo Halo Podcast’s Fashion themed eps in May, we have a special double drop of 2 Taste Test episodes! On this second ep, Jezzie samples Vogue Philippines! Courtesy of Sigi’s Tita Carmen, Jezzie’s copy came directly from the Philippines and proved to be as decadent as a dark chocolate truffle. Find out more as Jezzie takes you through the pages from the latest from Condé Nast and One Mega Group.

Taste Test of ”Next in Fashion” (Episode 513.625)

To wrap up the Halo Halo Podcast’s Fashion themed eps in May, we have a special double drop of 2 Taste Test episodes! On this ep Jezzie samples Next in Fashion now streaming on Netflix! Find out why Jezzie likened this show to a bag of Skittles. Listen in and taste the rainbow!

Episode 514.5 - Style Icons Warmup

Jezzie and Sigi are joined by Gelaine Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Cambio & Co and Sinta & Co in The Halo Halo Podcast virtual studios. For this warm up Sigi asks the questions, who were your style icons as a teen, now and who is a stylish Filipino? Join in the convo as their discussion ranges from preppy style, questionable A&F/Hollister brands, Clueless, classic style from Sigi’s Lolo and Gelaine admiring some Gen Z colleagues’ effortless style.