Filipino American siblings Rachelle and Romeo share stories of growing up as immigrant children in the '80s Massachusetts. They discuss stories of childhood, family origins, and what it means to be Filipino, Asian in the Northeast America in the '80s.
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Filipino American siblings Rachelle and Romeo share stories of growing up as immigrant children in the '80s Massachusetts. They discuss stories of childhood, family origins, and what it means to be Filipino, Asian in the Northeast America in the '80s.
We are fortunate to have Vincent Galvez, author, filmmaker and husband of our cousin Charisse. Vince talks about his new book The Legendary Magik Warrior. Vince is adding the Filipino voice and image to the superheroes of today.
Romeo and Rachelle discuss the aunties and the gossip mill that is often perpetuated by them. Aunties can be a source of inspiration but many times... they are the life coaches we didn't really want 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rachelle and Romeo tackle some of the -ism they encountered and witnessed. Plus, Romeo dwells deeply into the anthropological history of the Philippines. Did you know the Philippines has a strong connection to East Africa?
Rachelle and Romeo touches on families "left-behind," being provencianos, economic and social effects of Martial Law and deteriorating national economy. And reminder to be kind to fellow overseas Filipinos.
The siblings recount their religious rooted in the modest city of Catbalogan which dates back early 1600s. They discuss religion, education and family values characteristic of Catbalogan's habitants.
We discuss our Baguio connections while dwelling into how our grandparents got to the US and how as Filipino Americans we went back to their homeland. Plus, how Mike came to graduate from an Ilocano High school without speaking a word of Tagalog nor Ilocano.
Magdalena Navarro Tayag-lovingly referred to us Mamang, Aunty Nens, Nenahhh....We recount her Igorot background in midst of Philippines history of the Cordeleros and love of peace and family.
Rachelle and Romeo dwell into their paternal grandfather's family background. Where their names come from. Does our greatmother's temper been passed down the generation?
Rachelle and Romeo walk down memory lane of arriving from the Philippines to Brookline. The two recount living in a welcoming and diverse community in Cleveland Circle and Runkle School.
Filipino American siblings Rachelle and Romeo share stories of growing up as immigrant children in the '80s Massachusetts. They discuss stories of childhood, family origins, and what it means to be Filipino, Asian in the Northeast America in the '80s.
