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.
28 Oct 2023
GUF-EC Honey in Toronto
Rachelle and Romeo welcome special guests -Ian and Charisse of the Miel side of the family to discuss growing up Filipino in the Toronto area.
31 May 2023
Rumors by Aunties
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 🤣🤣🤣🤣
13 Apr 2023
-Ism
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?
13 Mar 2023
OFW- their perseverance fuels the economy
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.
25 Feb 2023
Joyous Catbalogan-Where the Miels got their smiles.
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.
12 Feb 2023
Filipinos and the US Military- The Bataan Death March
Romeo recounts Filipinos’ history with the US Military as well as his own military service.
5 Feb 2023
Digging into our relative connection with Mike
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.
29 Jan 2023
Mamang- Igorot Princess and Keeper of family peace
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.
19 Jan 2023
Spanish assigned last names to Igorots
R&R discuss their grandfather's shopping habits to their grandmother's Igorot heritage and touched on Filipinos on display and Tatoos.
14 Jan 2023
Papang- Rafael Mallare Tayag
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?
6 Jan 2023
Brookline Part One
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.
5 Jan 2023
Growing Up Filipino- East Coast
Join my brother and I as we walk back memory lane to bring Filipino children growing up in Boston.
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