Myrla Baldonado was an underground activist during the period of martial law in the Philippines under the Marcos regime. Here she describes the moments leading up to martial law and her experience as a candidate for salvaging, otherwise known as…
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 Base in Subic Bay, she is arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. Please Note: This…
Myrla Baldonado is just a college student when protests and violent clashes between students and police break out during the First Quarter Storm of 1970 in the Philippines. When she learns about the dark truths of her country and its…
A visit to Delano, California where Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong and a group of brave Filipino farmworkers started the historic Delano Grape Strike in 1965. Learn more about this story on the full Long Distance podcast episode: Subscribe…
At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965, he led Filipino farmworkers in a historic fight for their rights. Watch the accompanying Delano episode…
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 on Hollywood and making it as an actor or any type of creative. Listen to the…
Stories, music, and more from Filipino diaspora. Featuring journalists Aurora Almendral and Suzie Racho, musical artists Bambu and Travis Atreo, chef Isa Fabro, and more. For links to all the stories and artists featured in this episode, visit the episode…
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 share your story for a future calls episode, call 213-293-6024 and leave us a message about…
n 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. This is a snapshot of what it was like for him to come out as a gay Filipino American man in the 1980s in…
In 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. Then he tested positive for HIV. When he learned Filipinos were some of the most affected by HIV and AIDS in the city, he…
