To many, he is “SerPao”, educator, writer, and advocate for Filipino literature. But to me, Paolo Paculan is also a classmate, carpoolmate, and friend from way back. In this episode, we reconnect not just to catch up, but to rediscover the layon, the purpose, that’s shaped his journey.We explore the stories behind Florante at Laura, Ibong Adarna, and his retelling of Noli Me Tangere, and how his students changed him along the way. He opens up about the language we carry, the food we remember, and the parts of ourselves we bury until joy makes us dance (literally).From the classroom to the ballroom, Pao’s story is a reminder that purpose isn’t a straight line… sometimes, it’s a surprise package waiting to be opened.
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