Growing Up Filipino East Coast

Rachelle Ramirez and Romeo Tayag
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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.

  1. 08/12/2023

    Magik!

    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.

    Magik!

  2. 28/10/2023

    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.

    GUF-EC Honey in Toronto

  3. 31/05/2023

    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 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Rumors by Aunties

  4. 13/04/2023

    -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?

    -Ism

  5. 13/03/2023

    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.

    OFW- their perseverance fuels the economy

  6. 25/02/2023

    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.

    Joyous Catbalogan-Where the Miels got their smiles.

  7. 12/02/2023

    Filipinos and the US Military- The Bataan Death March

    Romeo recounts Filipinos’ history with the US Military as well as his own military service.

    Filipinos and the US Military- The Bataan Death March

  8. 05/02/2023

    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.

    Digging into our relative connection with Mike
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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.

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  • Creator
    Rachelle Ramirez and Romeo Tayag
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachelle Ramirez and Romeo Tayag
  • Show Website
    Growing Up Filipino East Coast