Episodes

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 7 - An Idyl on an Azotea

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 7 - An Idyl on an Azotea
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the tender emotions of youthful affection and the weight of impending departure intertwine gently upon the azotea, where two kindred souls converse in murmurs that evoke the sweetness of remembered childhood and the stirring promises of future hopes. Amidst the soft whispers of nature and the silent prayers of saintly images, the delicate balance between duty and love is poised with affectionate grace and a wistful sense of farewell.
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    21 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 6 - Capitan Tiago

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 6 - Capitan Tiago
    Jun 26 2026
    In which we are introduced to the prosperous and devout Capitan Tiago, a man whose wealth and piety intertwine with his social standing and religious observances, amidst a backdrop of images, rituals, and rivalries that colour his life. His daughter, Maria Clara, is portrayed in the innocent bloom of youth, cherished by family and clergy alike, while arrangements for her future unfold discreetly beyond her gaze.
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    29 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 5 - A Star in a Dark Night

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 5 - A Star in a Dark Night
    Jun 24 2026
    In which the young Ibarra, immersed in solemn reflection, gazes upon the lively celebrations across the river, unaware of the haunting presence of his ailing father confined behind iron bars. Meanwhile, a pale Franciscan friar keeps a vigilant watch under the fading stars, embodying a silent witness to the contrasting scenes of joy and despair that silently unfold through the night.
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    6 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 4 - Heretic and Filibuster

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 4 - Heretic and Filibuster
    Jun 22 2026
    In which the young Ibarra returns to the unchanging streets of Manila only to learn from an old lieutenant the tragic and unjust fate of his esteemed father, a man beset by envy and false accusations in a land where honour is oft insufficient to protect integrity. As the tale unfolds amid the shadowed alleys and quiet plazas, the peculiar trials of justice and morality in this distant colony reveal themselves with a somber clarity.
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    17 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 3 - The Dinner

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 3 - The Dinner
    Jun 20 2026
    In which a convivial assembly of varied personages convenes around a sumptuous repast, where delicate social graces mingle uneasily with undercurrents of faction and wit, revealing the subtle hierarchies and familiar frictions that govern their intercourse. The discourse turns to distant lands and cherished ideals, as the young visitor reflects upon foreign liberties and local prejudices, while the guests observe with mingled amusement and disdain the peculiarities of their own convivial customs.
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    12 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 2 - Crisostomo Ibarra

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 2 - Crisostomo Ibarra
    Jun 18 2026
    In which a young man, recently returned from foreign lands and clad in mourning, presents himself to his countrymen and encounters both warm greetings and cold stares at a social gathering. Through delicate conversation and observant introductions, the subtle tensions and unspoken histories of his homeland begin to reveal themselves amidst the festive assembly.
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    8 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 1 - A Social Gathering

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 1 - A Social Gathering
    Jun 16 2026
    In which a grand dinner at Capitan Tiago’s home serves as a microcosm of Manila’s social milieu, revealing the peculiar decorum and subtle tensions among its assembled guests. Amongst lively conversations and spirited disputes, the interplay of clergy, officials, and townsfolk reflects the complex and often discordant relations that underpin the community.
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    29 mins
  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Translator's Introduction, part 4

    Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Translator's Introduction, part 4
    Jun 14 2026
    In which the sombre stillness of a tropical dawn frames the solemn execution of a solitary Filipino, staged under the wary gaze of colonial powers and witnessed by a city caught between reverence and revelry. The unfolding events reveal the tragic unfolding of a fractured nation, marked by conflicting passions and the birth-pangs of change that ripple through both leader and people alike.
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    10 mins