Myrla Baldonado was an underground activist during the period of martial law in the Philippines under the Marcos regime. Here she describes the moments…
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Long Distance Podcast: Episode 14 – Myrla, Part 2: The Safe House
The story continues as Myrla Baldonado works as an underground activist during the Marcos dictatorship. In 1983, while organizing students near the U.S. Naval…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 13 – Myrla, Part 1: The Underground
Myrla Baldonado is just a college student when protests and violent clashes between students and police break out during the First Quarter Storm of…
LDtv | Our Trip to Delano: Larry Itliong, Agbayani Village, Filipino Hall, and More
A visit to Delano, California where Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong and a group of brave Filipino farmworkers started the historic Delano Grape…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 12 – Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape Strike
At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965,…
LDtv | Dante Basco on How to Make It in Hollywood
I’ve known Dante for years, so this was a fun video to shoot. After three decades in the industry, he’s got some sharp insights…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 11 – Dante Basco
Our first Long Distance episode of 2020 features our friend Dante Basco! Growing up in Hollywood with Dante Basco, an actor, filmmaker, writer, and…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 10 – Long Distance Radio Hour
Stories, music, and more from Filipino diaspora. Featuring journalists Aurora Almendral and Suzie Racho, musical artists Bambu and Travis Atreo, chef Isa Fabro, and…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 9 – Long Distance Calls Vol. 1
Stories, anecdotes, thoughts, and experiences about being Filipino in the world today. Delivered through voicemail messages from Long Distance listeners. If you’d like to…
LDtv | Jaime’s Story – Coming Out in 1980s San Francisco
n 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. This is a snapshot of what it was…