“Malay’a” is a play on the Filipino words “malay,” which means to know, to be aware; and “'malaya,” which means to be free.

Malaya: A Youth and Climate Podcast aimed to raise awareness among the youth about environmental and climate issues and empower them to be free from all forms of injustice. Its goal was to drive youth participation and inspire hope towards a green, equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Malaya was a production of Parabukas and Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines.

Our very special introduction and Pilot Episode: Sino ang Malaya is now available on all available streaming sites and this will not be possible without the overwhelming support of everyone especially of our friends in the climate, environment, and youth movement!

We bring you "Episode 1 Alpas: Youth, Eco-Anxiety and Mental Health: Converting into Climate Action. Alpas is a Tagalog word to break free: an important word to free us from anxiety that disables us to fight against the increasing effects of climate change.

We can’t let climate anxiety stop us from responding to climate change, because now, more than ever, we need action, not paralysis.

Special Guest: Alyannah Lagasca, National Chairperson of Youth for Mental Health Coalition, Inc.

Before COVID-19 appeared on anyone’s radar, world leaders and climate activists declared 2020 a “super year for nature", with several global climate conferences set to chart a course for slowing climate breakdown and protecting biodiversity over the next decade.

But most of these conferences have been pushed to 2021, leaving observers wondering: What does a #SuperYearForNature look like during a pandemic?

Special Guests: Atty. Aya de Leon and Atty. Niner Guiao, Co-Founders of Parabukas

Depending on how it’s pronounced, “Tayo Tayo” translates to “all together” or “let’s stand up/for something.”

Tayo Tayo was a weekly teleradyo show on One PH (Cignal TV) that ran from April 2018 to November 2019, co-produced and hosted by Parabukas. The show tackled current environmental issues in the Philippines and around the world and featured individuals, communities, and organizations doing their part to stand with nature.

Watch previous episodes here!

How do community-based social enterprises contribute to a sustainable society?

Earth Wais: Sixto “Dondon” Macasaet, Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.
Pak!: Livegreen
Tikim-Tikim with Ate Kim: Ate Kim explores public parks in Metro Manila

How does our building and community architecture affect sustainability and climate change?

Earth Wais: Rowena C Ramos, Board of Trustees, Philippine Green Building Council
Pak!: Modular Aquaponics

How can we develop policy that enables adaptation in Agriculture adaptation and promotes mitigation co-benefits?

Earth Wais: Director U-Nichols Manalo of the Department of Agriculture Systems-Wide Climate Change Office
Pak!: Session Groceries, Good Food Community
Tikim-tikim with Ate Kim: Ate Kim tells us about agricultural tourism and the farm she visited in Iloilo

What is the United Nations Climate Change Convention and why is engagement in climate negotiations important?

Earth Wais: Yeb Saño, Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Pak!: Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) ng Ormoc City, Leyte

What is climate change and how does it affect the Philippines?

Earth Wais: Bea Tulagan, Journalist and Executive Director of Climate Stories
Pak!: Siquijor aims to be the first province in the Philippines to regulate plastic use

How does one become an environmental activist?

Chikalikasan: Should the Philippines continue to participate in the international climate talks?
Earth Wais: AG Saño – muralist, conservationist, photographer, landscape architect, and environmental activist
Pak!: Gabs Batallones – videographer, graphic artist, photographer, marine conservationist

How do we ensure that households and industries are supplied with enough water?

Earth Wais: Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, Agricultural Engineer, Hydrologist and Chair of the UP Los Banos Interdisciplinary Studies Center for Water
Pak!: Cebu startup Eco Hub sells “plantable” pencils
Tikim-tikim with Ate Kim: Ate Kim introduces Susan the succulent as a home