Fast Forward with Fifi Lopez

Lester Valle: Documentarians can better society and fight against fake news

Lester Valle, the director behind the award-winning documentary “Bontok, Rapeless”, discusses the new normal for documentarians. He also explains the daunting challenges his industry is currently facing amidst this pandemic, namely the rise of pseudo-documentaries or documentaries that spread misinformation. Find out how documentaries can quell alternative facts and shed light on social issues on Fast Forward with Fifi Lopez, a podcast about the future of the many professional fields post-COVID-19. #FastForwardwithFifiLopez is available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Social media accounts: FB and IG: fastforwardwithfifilopez Twitter: sepialopez Music: Dolphin by the Rondo Brothers Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod

How Philippine lawmakers are addressing the pandemic w/ Congressman Benny Abante

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Philippine lawmakers, who are tasked to navigate different social issues and pass legislation that can benefit the Filipino people. Despite their mandate to serve the public, some legislators have failed to uphold the common good by railroading harmful regulations such as the anti-terror act and the ABS-CBN franchise denial. House of Representatives Minority Leader Benny Abante talks about Congress’ recent legislative decisions and the challenges the lower house has faced on Fast Forward With Fifi Lopez, a podcast about the future of different professional fields post-COVID-19. You can listen to Fast Forward with Fifi Lopez on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. #FastForwardwithFifiLopez Social media accounts: FB and IG: fastforwardwithfifilopez Twitter: sepialopez Music: Dolphin by the Rondo Brothers Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod

The chilling effect of restraining press freedom post-COVID-19 with Rappler's Pia Ranada

Rappler reporter Pia Ranada discusses how the Philippine administration has repeatedly harassed journalists as the country’s largest media conglomerate ABS-CBN has been shut down after many politicians decried its critical reportage. Rappler has also received threats from the government when it banned the news outfit from entering the Malacañang Palace and slammed the press organization with false foreign ownership claims.  She explains how all these events and more contribute to the dwindling press freedom in the Philippines on Fast Forward. Fast Forward is a podcast about the future of the many professional fields that shape people’s lives. Listen to this program on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. #FastForwardwithFifiLopez Social media accounts: FB and IG: fastforwardwithfifilopez Twitter: sepialopez Music: Dolphin by the Rondo Brothers Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod

Atty. Jin Arabejo: The lack of press freedom & mass testing is a human rights concern

Alternative Law Groups Philippines Human Rights Atty. Jin Arabejo tackles the many issues that plague Philippine society such as the passing of the anti-terror bill and the lack of concrete plans towards ending the COVID-19 crisis. He also ponders over how temporary court closures and online hearings can impact everyone part of the judicial process on Fast Forward. Fast Forward with Fifi Lopez is available on Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor.FM, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Social media accounts: FB and IG: fastforwardwithfifilopez Twitter: sepialopez Music: Dolphin by the Rondo Brothers Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod

Ronnie Tumbokon: SEO and Content Marketing’s importance amidst this health crisis

Equipped with his experience in media and technology, Yahoo Finance Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Editor Ronnie Tumbokon discusses how content marketing and SEO go hand-in-hand when it comes to producing impressive web traffic for brand websites. Aside from that, he notes the advantages and disadvantages of SEO as well as some techniques for utilizing the marketing tactic. Fast Forward with Fifi Lopez is available on Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor.FM, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Social media accounts: FB and IG: fastforwardwithfifilopez Twitter: sepialopez Music: Dolphin by the Rondo Brothers Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod