We are honoring Philippine Independence Day, June 12, with this special episode. In this episode, we discuss decolonization as it relates to Philippine history, modern day, community, self-expression, and more.  Our guest, Tita KitKat, is a children's book author for books that relate to Philippine culture, language, and mythology. She also has her Masters of Arts degree in International Relations and channels her interest in social science on the Balete Podcast. You can find her on Instagram @titakitkat and her website www.titakitkat.com