Best Filipino True Crime Podcasts (2026)
Filipino true crime podcasting brings a distinctive cultural voice to cases that rarely reach international audiences. The word "lagim" — dread, terror — captures the tone well: shows from the Philippines dig into infamous and lesser-known local cases with a specificity and cultural grounding that outside coverage usually misses.
The Philippines has a large, highly engaged podcast audience, and its true crime scene reflects that — but like much of Southeast Asia, it has stayed largely invisible to English-language true crime directories built around Western content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a notable Filipino true crime podcast?
LAGIM, hosted by Filipino-German host Christine Abrigana, covers infamous and lesser-known Filipino cases every two weeks. "Lagim" is a Filipino word meaning dread or terror.
How often does LAGIM release new episodes?
LAGIM releases fortnightly — every two weeks — giving it a steady, sustainable pace compared to some weekly Western shows.
Are Filipino true crime podcasts available internationally?
Yes — LAGIM and other Filipino true crime podcasts are available globally on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Why is there so little English-language coverage of Filipino true crime?
Major true crime review sites and directories have historically concentrated on US, UK, and Australian content. The Philippines has a substantial domestic true crime podcast audience, but very little of that content has been surfaced for an international English-speaking audience until now.
What kind of cases does Filipino true crime podcasting cover?
Coverage spans well-known national cases alongside more obscure local stories — the kind of cases that shaped public fear and fascination within the Philippines but stayed almost entirely unknown outside it.