In this special Wildlights episode, we step into the emerald glow of Wicked: For Good for a deep, character-by-character reflection on the musical that refuses simple heroes and villains. Joined by my friends Irene Domingo and Nono Guiao, we unpack the inner worlds of Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Madame Morrible, Boq, Nessarose and the Wizard, looking beyond plot and spectacle into the emotional, moral, and psychological forces that shape who they become.

This isn’t just a discussion about Wicked—it’s a conversation about identity, power, friendship, public perception, and the cost of choosing yourself in a world that demands conformity. We talk about how each character mirrors real-life tensions: being misunderstood, performing goodness, complicity, courage, and the quiet bravery of moral reckoning.

If you’ve ever questioned how labels are formed, how narratives are controlled, or how relationships transform us “for good,” this episode is an invitation to sit with those questions—and maybe see Oz, and yourself, a little differently.

The life of an OFW is anything but easy. Between the demands of work, adapting to a new culture, staying connected with loved ones, and carving out time for personal passions, it’s no wonder many feel burnt out—or even give up. But my guest today is built differently.

Meet Mary Joy Cruz, better known as Host Mayumi—a woman whose presence lights up every room and every event she hosts. She’s not just a bright personality; she’s a Wildlight in the truest sense.

In this episode, we talk about the parts of her work that fuel her soul, the challenges she faces as an OFW, and how she continues to serve, inspire, and bring joy to others despite it all. This is a conversation about resilience, the power of family, the dignity of hard work, and the beauty of living in service.

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future — it’s here, and it’s reshaping almost every aspect of our lives.

In this episode of Wildlights, we dive deep into how AI is transforming the way we search for jobs, redefining learning in the academe, and even influencing how we build and sustain personal relationships. But beyond the technology itself, we ask the bigger questions: How is AI impacting our humanity? Our choices, creativity, and emotions? What do we gain — and what might we lose — as machines become part of our everyday decision-making and interactions?