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An Immigrant’s LifeSpeak Your Language: Chachie AbaraChachie Abara is dedicated community organizer with Kasamahan Co champions mental health and cultural preservation. Despite relocating to Hawaii, she remains committed to speaking Ilocano to honor her heritage and keep her native dialect alive. Chachie sheds light on native Hawaiian views towards Filipinos and reflects on the profound feeling of not belonging during her visit to the Philippines, a place she once called home. Her story highlights the importance of maintaining cultural connections and learning Ilocano even while living in the US. 🌺💬 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: ht...2024-08-2753 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Nasudi's Amazing Adventure? (Ft. Chachie Abara)Today we’re talking to one of our leaders in the Community residing in Hawaii, Chachie Abara. She is the founder of Kasamahan Collective - a group of storytellers, visionaries, and creatives in Hawaii redefining and reclaiming Filipino history through creative narratives, and stories to bridging the gap in our Filipino community. Chachie is also now the author of the new children’s book, “Ti Nakakasdaaw a Padas ni Nasudi." This translates to "Nasudi's Amazing Adventure.”
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Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #32 - Chachie Abara Speak Out On Advocacy to Filipino Culture and Mental WellnessHappy New Year everyone! For my last guest for 2022 that would be ringing in the new year, I had to get someone I respect a lot. I was recently a guest on her podcast, KasamahanCo Podcast where her guests share about their Filipino heritage journey. Today's guest comes on my show today to talk about her Filipino journey and much more. On today's show, we have founder of Kasamahan Co., Author of Nasudi's Surprising Adventure (formerly called Nasirig's Great Adventure), and culture advocate, Chachie Abara.Along with talking about Chachie's Filipino journey, we speak about many other...2023-01-1159 min
Kasamahan CoThe Road Not Taken with Reina BontaReina is an award-winning filmmaker who graduated in 2022 from Yale University. Originally from California, she is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Her semi-autobiographical short film and directorial debut, “LAHI”, has been accepted into several film festivals, won the audience award at San Diego Filipino Film Festival, and has secured streaming distribution with an AAPI-owned production company. Reina has spent time interning at HBO, worked in Kenya as a B-camera operator on a documentary about endangered black rhinos, was hired as an archival producer for an upcoming Imagine Pictures documentary, and has had her photography featured in world-renowned publications including Forbes Maga...2022-11-0543 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 9 - Episode 8 Liberty PeraltaLiberty Peralta (she/her) born on the 4th of July in Honolulu, Hawai’i and raised in the rural town of Wai’anae in West O’ahu. She is the DIrector of Marketing and Communications at Hawai’i Public Radio as well as the Founder and Owner of a Local Cat Cafe in Kaimuki called, “Popoki + Tea”
Produced by: Chachie A.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 9 - Episode 7, Sally MilonSally Millon (she/her), born and raised in the Kingdom of Hawai'i in a multigenerational household. Graduate of Loma Linda University with Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Aspiring to be a dietitian. To her Reclaiming her own Filipino identity means to go back to the starting point. In a sense, I feel like I need to start from the ground up:
Learning more about my family and relatives - how they grew up, who they were associated with, etc. —> This creates a narrative
Allowing exposure to learn - Following social media accounts that educate people about the Filipino history & cultur...2022-09-1850 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 9 - Episode 6, Bryant De VeneciaA first generation queer immigrant from Manila, Philippines.
A title to capture a season of his life is the season of becoming.
Produced by: Chachie Abara
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Kasamahan CoSeason 9 Episode 4 Jaimy ValerioIn this episode we talk about Jaimy's growing up experience of what it means to be a Filipino settler residing in the Kingdom of Hawai'i. We briefly have touch upon the difficult journey of being a Filipino who have struggled in creating that identity growing up in Kalihi. For many tuning in, Kalihi is known for being the working class neighborhood in central Honolulu. Children of recent immigrants who grapple with assimilation and poverty.
Jaimy Valerio (he/him), born and raised in Kalihi, Hawai'i. Currently he works as a eight grade history teacher as his day job and at night...2022-08-2645 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 8 - Episode 7: Gerald SorianoA conversation with software engineer for Android Mobile Apps, Gerald Soriano is a first born child in the US, his family is from Pangasinan (Dagupan, Bunu'an). He is the oldest of one sibling. For this episode we not only reflect about our own culture and identity but we dive into topics of being aware again of our own Filipino heritage especially for someone who move to the MIdwest for college.
Follow his journey on instagram @gerosan and if you are a Filipino aspiring to be in tech, join the Subtle FIlipino Tech Discord Channel!
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Kasamahan CoSeason 8 - Episode 6: ChariezeCharieze Lianne, but you can call me Charieze/Char. She was born in Ilocos Norte and moved to Hawai’i at the age of 7 years old. I have grown up in a traditional Filipino household and can still fluently speak Tagalog and can understand Ilocano. I am now a full time student at University of Hawaii at Manoa double majoring in Human Development Family Studies and Philippine Language and Culture.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 8 - Episode 5 Blessie VergaraMeticulous, Hard Working, Caring, Blessie Vergara is a second generation Filipino American who is a children of immigrants. Both of her parents got married in the Philippines when they were adults. Her dad immigrated to Hawai’i first, thanks to a petition from her grandmother (from her Dad's side). A year later, her mom followed suit. Both her and her kuya and were born in Honolulu. Her family is from Pampanga, which is a province a little under 2 hours north of Manila. My dad is from Sta Rita, and my mom is from Guagua.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 8 Episode 4, Algeo RosarioHard-working, Introspective, Curious, Algeo Rosario was born and raised in Honolulu, HI to two Ilokano parents. Growing up in Salt Lake, he went to school with a lot of military kids, but was also surrounded with many Filipinos as well. He went to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to study Communications and minored in Ilokano.He currently works as a Digital Content Specialist. Prior to that I was at Ka Leo O Hawaii for 4 years, working as a student journalist for UH Manoa and had a short gig at the Department of Land and Natural Resources working in c...2022-03-0755 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 8 - Episode 3, Ryan GeronimoEasygoing, curious, imaginative - Ryan Geronimo (he/him) is a second generation, Filipino American born and raised in the Bay Area who moved through Hawai'i for college.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 8 - Episode 2, Girlieh MaeGrowing up and not seeing any representation — We didn’t really see the significance of wanting to learn our own native language until we have that immersion experience to go back and learn back our roots. For Girlieh, as a local Filipino in Hawai’i, she strive to keep her Ilocano language through her family and TImpuyog Organization, the Ilocano program at the University of awai’i at Manoa! Grab your copy of Girlieh’s book, “Love me Knot” at your nearest Barnes and Noble! — https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-you-knot-girlieh-mae-barit/1139984435
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Kasamahan CoSeason 8 - Episode 1 DJ Jus Jay“To show people like me that you can do things that you love..”
Listen to DJ share about his identity as a Filipino musician but his hopes and aspiration.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 10: Mc Erl Dave AndresCan i get an HOOOOOOOOOO YAAAA! The very last podcast guest of the season is someone who has made such a positive impact on my life and I am so grateful to have had this conversation and to have them share their story, their narrative and overall their overall nuanced experiences of what it means to not only grow up in Hawai'i after having to immigrate here at the age of 7-8 but everything that they have went through that currently is a definition of their perseverant, flamboyant character who continues to inspire so many different people that he...2021-12-131h 14
Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 9: Kit FurukawaA conversation about reflecting back to our journey as a Filipino immigrant but also sharing her experiences working within the public administration sector as well as sharing her Tita advice to this younger generation.
Also, feel free to support Tita Kit’s business:
Sweet Chili Oil - @mauichilichilioil
Mystery Escape Room - @mystermaui
Marketing Consultant - www.kitzulueta.con
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 8: CharleneA conversation of identity formation through bridging her ancestral past to the future, her future career goals and what does it mean for her to reclaim her filipino identity through language and family. We also talked about her reflections being a mixed filipino.
Check out socials on instagram @kasamahanco! If you want to share your narrative and story with us and you want to write for our blog feel free to email us at reclaimingfilipinoidentity@gmail.com and make sure that you follow us on all our socials (tiktok, instagram and youtube)
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 7 - Jerilyn OrnellasA conversation about staying in touch with her cultural roots through music. Jeri is a music teacher and is someone who is not afraid to speak her mind. She is someone who is always so intrigue about learning the different nuances of her own identity as a mixed filipino!
Follow her sticker shop @sincerelyjeri and her journey!
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 6 Dee DiazA Conversation with Dee about his own culture and identity, we talk briefly about how was it like for him to have such a huge gap between him and his siblings specifically why he was always consider different growing up from the “normal” or traditional Filipino children.
If you want to follow more on his content, check his social media @brokefilipinoboy! Anda as mentioned feel free to stay tuned at his collaborative work with his kasama, Karl! (@karls.corner)
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 5 Shania AmodoA Conversation with Shania Amodo with Culture, Identity and Family, we talks about what it means for her to reclaim her own filipina identity specifically being the second to the eldest child of the family. She shares that for one to reclaim her own identity is a personal experience tat one must have to live through and its through the lived experience that helps reconnect us back and ground us to where we are meant to be.
If you are dying to try her calamansi bars, she will be back in business in January 2022! Donʻt you wo...2021-11-0634 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Ebony SoyA conversation about growing up as a third generation Filipino-American, this rising artist continues to connect to her culture and her roots through beauty of Philippine art and mythology. Ebony says, “I’m constantly learning about Filipino identity and culture. There’s so much more I don’t understand..”
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 3 AP GajiganA conversation with a international student at UH Manoa, we have Adi hear with us on Kasamahan Co sharing his experience as a PhD Student. He would say I’m a Filipino, not an immigrant so the generational classification might not be appropriate. I consider myself transient in Hawaii and planning to go back home after my academic training. Both parents are from Negros Oriental in the Visayas region. I would say that this time with Adi, getting to know where he came from and the many things that kept him grounded while studying abroad at a foreign country.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 Episode 2 - Mary Jane LivingstonA conversation with MJ about her own filipina identity. Mary Jane Livingston has been practicing Dental Hygiene for the past decade. She dreamt of being a hygienist since High School. Mary Jane worked in all fields of dentistry, from the front and back office assistant to Dental Hygiene professor at Phoenix College and NYU. Mary Jane is passionate about her profession and strongly believes that education lays the foundation and trust for clinician patient relationship. On her free time, New York City has become her playground as she loves to explore new restaurants and events!
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Kasamahan CoSeason 7 - Episode 1 Celina Hayashi MacadangdangA conversation with Dr. Celina Hayashi about what it was like growing up not only in the island of Hawai'i but specifically the island of Maui as a Filipino whose dreams are to make her ancestors proud such as her grandparents whom emigrated from the farmlands of Ilocos Norte, Philippines in 1946 in order to give their children and future grandchildren the opportunity to pursue a better life through higher education in America. Through their sacrifices in coming to the US and the backbreaking work they endured as the lowest-paid “sakadas” in Hawaiʻi‘s pineapple fields.
If you want...2021-10-0852 min
Pinoys vs. The WorldPinoys vs. Chachie Abara: Episode 6Welcome to episode 6 of Pinoys vs. the World! In the first half of today's special two-part episode, we were elated to interview Chachie Abara of Kasamahan Co. (and co-host of her own podcasts Uncovering POV & U.B.E Chats)! We got to talk to her about her own podcasting adventures in Hawai'i and Filipino cultural identity along with answering a couple of questions she had for us.Check out Chachie's amazing work on her Instagram page @kasamahanco! Stay tuned for part two later this week.Thanks for listening!Credits:Edited by...2021-09-2646 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 - Episode 10: Jasmine Padamadaambitious, empathetic, idealistic, Jasmine is a 2nd Generation Filipino; born and raised on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Graduated in 2019 with a degree in Biology she aspires to achieve her dreams to give back to her community in the Big Island to be one of the Filipinx physicians care taking the Filipino populations out there. For her to reclaim her own Filipinx identity is to dismantling settler colonialism mindsets
and taking the initiative to learn more about her own culture and cultivating or passing it to others Through her Upbringings, Losing it in college to Witnessing importance of culture in c...2021-08-0431 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 Episode 9 - Jefferson PeraltaGrit, Resilient, and empathetic, Jeff was a second generation Filipino immigrant born and raised in Ewa Beach, HI. Now in Portland, OR seeking undergrad in Marketing at the University of Portland. I didn’t really think about my Filipino identity in high school until I started going to college. Transferring from the island to the mainland I had a sort of being home sick and cultural shock of the new environment around me. From the new changes within me as a person I didn’t feel like my true self. He didn’t start understanding my Filipino identity until I join...2021-07-2850 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 Episode 8 - Jordan AbantoLoud , observant and intelligent -- Graduate Student at the College of Education, Master’s in Educational Administration Being 3rd generation and my parents both being born and raised in Hawai‘i, a lot of the values were more from a westernized/local perspective. I think the main Filipino value was the importance of family and community, being surrounded by my extended family at all times (but I can also see that as a Asian/Hawai‘i commonality). I knew there was always someone older than our generation to take care of us if my parents were busy. Since Filipinos are one of...2021-07-141h 03
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 Episode 7 Jim BeaA curious learner, journalist, and former international student -- Born and raised in Manila, Jim Bea moved to Hawaii for college at age 16, right after graduating high school. She received her degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii at Manoa while on a student visa. She lived in Hawai’i for five years and just last year, in the middle of the pandemic, she moved back to Manila after her student visa ended. Currently, she is one of the editorial assistants for Hawai’i Filipino Chronicle.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 6 Episode 6 Edwin CarlosFamily oriented, dreamer and scholar, Edwin Carlos (he/him/his) is a 2nd generation Filipino American currently residing on Duwamish land in Renton, WA. Born in FL and raised in HI for 12 years, Edwin began his Filipinx American journeys during undergrad, and is continuing that as he pursues a doctorate in school psychology at UC Berkeley by serving as a chairperson for the Northern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance and an intern at the Bulosan Center. Edwin does research on ethnic-racial identity attitudes in Filipinx American communities, participatory action research with Filipinx workers and caregivers, and Filipinx studies curriculum...2021-07-011h 02
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 Episode 5 Kami Y.Friend, Community Organizer, & Leader, Kami was born and raised in the town of Wahiawā on the island of Oʻahu in the occupied Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kami relocated to Ramaytush Ohlone ancestral lands after spending four years in Duwamish ancestral lands studying, working, and teaching. Kami’s professional and cultural work is influenced by Filipino grassroots organizations in the U.S. and in the Philippines. Kami is also a part of Kapwa Health Collective, a grassroots Filipinx health-centered organizing & education collective.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 6 - Episode 4 - Narizza Saladinocreative, archivist, and courageous!, Narizza Saladino is from the Big Island of Hawaii. She is a senior at Columbia University studying Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnicity & Race Studies on the Asian/Asian American Track. Her work is founded on community values and archiving the oral histories of Filipino/a/x youth. Coming from the Big Island of Hawai’i to NYC, she found her east coast “home” through Liga Filipina and FIND, Inc. where she currently serves as a District III National Director. She is also a social media intern for Filipinx literary magazine, Marías at Sampaguitas and a marketi...2021-06-101h 09
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 - Episode 3 - KristianaAdventurous, passionate and empathetic, Kristiana is a 2nd Generation, born and raised in Oahu, Hawai’i’. Through her passion in poetry, and film photography that help best navigates the confusing aspects of culture and identity. She cares deeply about her communities, water polo and her family.
ABOUT:
Kasamahan Co, (previously named Reclaiming FIlipinx Identity) is a platform that not only amplifies voices of Filipinos in Hawai'i but is also a platform that serves to create stories that seeks to create sustainable outlets that showcases our cultures, contextualizes Filipinx narratives and prompts dialogues. Our conversation speak to div...2021-06-031h 02
Kasamahan CoSeason 6 - Episode 2 AngelikaHardworker, Resillient and Kind Hearted, Angelika was born and raised on the island of O’ahu to Filipino Immigrants. Grew up specifically in Waipahu, where she was surrounded by the majority of the Filipino community. Recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA with a B.S in Kinesiology - Exercise Science, with a minor in Biology where she was involved in club organizations like Nā Hoaloha O Hawai’i, Asian Pacific Islander Student Association and the Northwest Filipino-American Student Association and held executive positions. She never had an interest in my culture and its rich history until she h...2021-05-2645 min
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Kasamahan CoSeason 6 - Episode 1: Sofia MatiasDaughter, Friend, and Mentor, Sofia is a third generation Filipina who immigrated to the US when she was at the age of 8 years old. She has traveled different places such as Brazil, Singapore, US before coming to the Kingdom of Hawai'i where she happily is settling here until where life will lead her. Sofia is a co-host to Wahine Co which is a group of 6 amazing women whose passion is to build a space where faith, business, and culture intersect. If you want to reach Sofia, you may follow her at @_sophh.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 5 - Episode 10 Dean SaranillioProfessor, Dad, Friend, Brother, Grandson, His family is from Badian, Cebu and his great-grandparents left Cebu in 1919. His family is also Japanese, and his great-grandfather left Niigata in 1895. He grew up in Kahului, Maui, and is the youngest of four. He grew up in a working class background. He has been back to the Philippines -- Once to study at UP Diliman and another time to find family in Cebu. He ended up finding family and has got to be one of the most memorial experiences of his lifelihood. During this podcast episode, we talk about from his personal s...2021-05-051h 00
Kasamahan CoSeason 5 Episode 9 - Dr Hazel AbinsayMother, Daughter, Wife, Mentor & Physician. Dr Hazel Abinsayʻs mission in life is to support and guide our next generation of Filipinx Physicians in Hawaiʻi. In today’s episode, Dr. Hazel joins us for an insightful conversation about the importance to embracing the culture and language especially giving back to the community to not forget to mentor the next generation specifically to continue the legacy of Filipinx physicans to give back in their community and to never forget their aspirations and dreams. Dr. Hazel Abinsay also shares advice to the future generations that it is not too late to lea...2021-04-2851 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 5 Episode 8 - Kenneth TanIn 2014 Kenneth Tan moved back home to San Jose, CA to help his mom care for his grandmother (“lola” in Tagalog). One morning, Kenneth asked Lola what she wanted to do, and she said, “Something that is for a purpose.” So they tried making artwork. Lola made paintings in watercolor, and Kenneth added drawings based on her stories and memories. Now, together they’re The Lola x Kenneth Collaboration.
Edited by: Peter V.
Host: Chachie A.
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Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino community aro...2021-04-2146 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 5 Episode 7 - Timothy Jr.Timothy Kimokeo Vigilla Jr. grew up living in Honolulu, Hawaii. Growing up in Kalihi, He grew up around a wide variety of culture, especially many Asian cultures and Polynesian culture. He loved all kinds of music growing up, especially Island Reggae which incorporated ukulele, messages of love, family, hope. He started professionally writing and recording music after high school 2010 to present, releasing a handful of music projects including debut album “Don’t Give Up,” singles, “Scream and Shout” and “Let The Melody,” with my band “Everyday Aloha.” And now our new single this year, “Keep Strong.” Today He is an independent business o...2021-04-1349 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 5 - Episode 6 Lance CollinsLance D. Collins is an attorney in private practice in Maui focusing on public interest and good government law. He also holds a PhD in Philippine Studies from the University of Hawai'i and serves as a trustee with the international Philippine Studies Association. He has previously taught in the Ilokano Language and Literature Program at Mānoa as well as the Legal Clerk Certificate Program at Maui College.His research interests including Philippine and Hawai'i legal history as
well as various aspects of Philippine popular culture. His most recent publications include "Approaching the State: How to Study the I...2021-03-1752 min
Kasamahan CoSeason 5 Episode 5 - Calvin BagaoisanCalvin Bagaoisan uses the pronouns he/him. He is a photo-journalist, multimedia producer, and business owner. He studied at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production and earned his Master's from Argosy University – Honolulu in Organizational Leadership. Calvin currently serves as Board of Director for the Oahu Filipino Community Council, and Executively Produced the Miss Oahu Filipina Pageant.His Film/TV credits include The Filipino Channel, BayArea Fashion Week, and more recently KHON2 News.
Edited by: Chachie Abara
Host: Chachie A.
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Kasamahan CoSeason 5 - Episode 4: Adam KeaweThere is so much to unpacked with this episode similarly to us having to unpacked our own colonial mentality, our trauma and many other things that we were left from our colonizers. I learned so much from the narrative of Adam. He shared so much not only about his livelihood and his growing up experience in Hawai'i but also information about the brief history of Filipinos in Hawai'i.
Edited by: Chachie Abara
Host: Chachie A.
Co Host: Shane Cobacha
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Kasamahan CoSeason 5 - Episode 3 Tita Pia Arboleda"Teacher, learner, dreamer, fortuneteller.
She dream of peace, but it must be peace based on justice.
She resist all forms of oppression, misogyny, dictatorship and falsehood."
Edited by Justin Ocampo
Interviewed by Chachie Abara
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Kasamahan CoSeason 5 - Episode 2 - Dean DomingoBorn and raised on Oahu. He is the Coordinator, an Instructor, and Academic Advisor for the Ilokano Language and Literature Program.
He is also the Advisor for the Timpuyog Organization.
Edited by: Chachie Abara
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Share your your own narratives through blogpost, poetry, or medium about...2021-01-2025 minKasamahan CoSeason 1 Finale on Reclaiming FIlipinx IdentityWhat is up madlang people! Today's episode is a special one since it is our season finale for Reclaiming FIlipinx Identity hosted by Aaron and also me but mainly this is a twist.
Don't forget to follow me on instagram @reclaimingfilipinxidentity and to also follow our second podcast @subtleilokanotraits
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Kasamahan CoSeason 5 - Episode 1: EllenRaeEllen-Rae Cachola is a granddaughter of immigrant Ilocanos who worked and settled on Maui. She has been mentored by Filipinas called the Urban Babaylan who taught her about Philippine spiritual traditions; Hawaiian and local demilitarization organizers who taught her about Hawaiian Independence; and Asian, Pacific, Caribbean and U.S. women who taught her about the importance of alliance building across different communities to build the relationships & communication necessary to free our societies from colonialism and militarism. She currently works at the William S. Richardson School of Law Library and lectures for the Department of Ethnic Studies. She wrote a chapter ca...2020-12-161h 03
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Kasamahan Co4.10 - K.G CastilloBorn in Guåhan, raised in Waipahu, Hawai’i, and currently living in San Francisco, California: Kiara Gail/Kiara/K.G. goes by a lot of different names. K.G. identifies as a Queer second-generation Filipinx American and Chamorru living on colonized Ohlone Land. Finishing their Undergraduate Degree double majoring in Cinema and Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, they have taken part in being a part of the SF/Bay Area's Filipin@/x American community through the Pilipinx American Collegiate Endeavor, Kappa Psi Epsilon, and other Filipin@/x-interest organizations. With storytelling being one of their biggest passions, K.G...2020-11-241h 05
Kasamahan Co4.9 Rebekah(She/her) I was born and raised in Ewa Beach, Oahu and I grew up as the only girl of three brothers. I moved to Portland, Oregon for college after graduating high school, and I still live in Portland today until I can afford to move back home - hopefully within the next decade.
I am a graduate of 2020 from the University of Portland where I studied Mathematics, Theology, and Economics. Since then I’ve been working as a data analyst for a small health care information technology company.
My passions include personal finance and iced coffee, both passions I sh...2020-11-171h 15
Kasamahan Co4.8 - Angela FayeAngela is a freshmen undergraduate at Chaminade University who is majoring in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration. I’m a full Filipino living in Hawaii with my two full Filipino parents. I moved here when I was four and Oahu’s practically all I’ve known my whole life.
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Kasamahan Co4.7 Angel LynnI ABOUT Angel I
Angel was born and raised on Oʻahu, graduated from Leilehua High School, and obtained her Bachelors in Biology and Psychology at UH Mānoa. Angel is a current public health graduate student at UHM, and she currently focuses on Filipino health disparities. She is the first in her family to pursue higher level education and she hopes to attend medical school to help address health disparities in Filipino communities.
Transcription of the Podcast Episode - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JxAQPjuVrvR0fYsNzu9mcsWpWwU67S1F5VWtSfDA-XU/edit?usp=sharing...2020-11-0946 min
Kasamahan Co4.6 - Tyler O.SFor Tyler what it means for him to reclaim his own filipinx identity is to really dig deeper. to take those opportunity to learn where my people come from as far back as I can go to find more respect, and gain more perspective on it all.
If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on our email reclaimingfilipinoidentity@gmail.c...2020-10-3035 min
Kasamahan Co4.5 Gellyn FloresShe was born in the Philippines, but moved to Hawaii when I was 1 years old. I am the oldest sibling out of 5 with 3 younger brothers, and the youngest one is my sister. I also live with my grandparents, and great grandparents so our house is very lively throughout the day. I grew up with the Filipino culture, but the only thing I don’t know is how to speak the language. My mom speaks Tagalog and my dad speaks Ilocano.
Edited by: Chachie Abara
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Kasamahan Co3.0 — Kenny Q.A second generation Filipino American, Born and raised in Hawaii, Kenny is someone who aspires to become an educator and to teach the next generation what it means to show who you are as a Filipino and to embrace his own cultural identity for those who have yet to come. In this interview, Chachie was able to get to know Kenny and understand his cultural values, family upbringing and his thoughts about our community. If I can share what he told me during the interview it is, "Learn where you from and your negative stereotypes, Understanding where people’s perspective and...2020-10-2522 min
Kasamahan Co4.4 Dr. Addison Bulosan"Aloha, I'm Dr. Addison Charles Suero Bulosan. Born on Kaua’i in 1986. My parents are Charlmaine and Adams Bulosan. I’ve got two older brothers, Adams Jr. and Adrian, and a younger sister Clarissa. My grandparents are Catalino Sr. and Castora Suero. In that process I became inspired and wanted to help others get their life back just like me. I started my process of getting my Doctors of Chiropractic in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2009 and upon completing my degree I practiced in Daly City until March 2014. Throughout my schooling I had a deep inner calling of wanti...2020-10-2341 min
Kasamahan Co4.3 - Maygan N.Born and raised on Oahu, I’ve lived on the island my whole life up until I graduated high school. That is when I moved to and jumped back and forth between California and Oregon for school. Within the span of those five years, I eventually found my way to Nashville, TN where I am now a junior in college majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biology.
If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Re...2020-10-211h 07Kasamahan Co4.0 Bonus Episode with the Team😜Kwentuhan with our little team + intros of our new team members who I am super excited to have on this team!
Featuring: Jasmine P, Shane C, Alyssa C & Franz C
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Kasamahan Co4.2 - Danny Domingo Jr.I ABOUT DANNY I
Born and raised on Maui to Filipino immigrants. He is a pre-med senior undergrad student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa double majoring in Biology and Ilokano Language and Literature. I’m also president of the Timpuyog Ilokano Student Organization, an online math and science tutor, and is conducting research on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Filipino communities on Oahu and Maui. For him,to reclaim our Filipino identity means developing a stronger sense of pride in it and actively learning about and engaging our Philippine language(s) and cult...2020-10-0748 min
Kasamahan Co4.1 - Kailani AblogKailani Ablog (she/her/hers) is a Spring 2020 graduate from UHM with a BA in Anthropology and certificates in Korean and Ethnic Studies. She is a writer and journalist of Filipino, Chamorro and Palauan descent who values sustainability, creativity, and spirituality. Kailani enjoys listening to music, exploring creative avenues, and reading tarot. She has plans to go to graduate school, and hopes to continue finding herself and inspiring others to find power in self-discovery. Through the phrase, "Reclaiming Filipinx Identity", She shared with us how its about acknowledging our inner power and ability to connect with the wisdom of o...2020-10-051h 07
Kasamahan Co3.10 Joshua D.Born and raised on O’ahu, Hawai’i, specifically in Kapolei in a somewhat Filipino-populated area. He is currently attend University of Nevada Las Vegas for Nursing. I came back home from Las Vegas because of COVID in March. I created a semi successful business during quarantine and now I supply over 50+ stores with my Ube crinkle cookies. I recently got certified nursing assistant certificate and soon will be working at a hospital. However, I’m in my pre licensing classes to be a real estate agent as well. I know I’m all over the place but I can neve...2020-09-2436 min
Kasamahan Co3.9 Shane C.Shane C (she/her) who born and raised on a remote island from Saipan.recently graduated with a Psychology degree in Spring term 2020 and is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analyst at Pepperdine University. She is a second generation Filipino who aspires to teach young children the history of the Philippines (language, culture, traditions, etc).. This way they have some kind of clarity and understanding of what it means being Filipino. Her advice to the next generation is to "Never stop learning and be the light to those around you. There is something uniquely formed in the...2020-09-1647 min
Kasamahan Co3.8 - Zach A.Zach A. (he/him) is a second-generation Filipino from Hawaii. He is a full-time freelancer, artist, broadcaster, and creative ambassador for a visual arts non-profit. In this podcast, he explores his vocation in the arts and its intersections with his Filipinx identity.
Edited by Chachie Abara
If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on o...2020-09-0947 min
Kasamahan Co3.7 - Dessa GuiangBorn and raised on O’ahu, Hawai’i, specifically in Ewa Beach in a very Filipino-populated area. Both of my parents as well as my older sister were born in the Philippines while my older brother and I were born in Hawai’i. I'm currently a sophomore student at UH Manoa majoring in Asian Studies and I also went to UH Hilo for a short while majoring in Linguistics. I pretty much enjoy learning about Asian cultures, especially languages to kind of make up for not being able to learn Tagalog from my parents at a young age.
Dessa...2020-09-0238 min
Kasamahan Co3.6 - ChristineChristine (she/her) is a 3rd year Public Health undergraduate student who aspires to pursue a career in Epidemiology This podcast explores her upbringing in Hawai'i, cultural identity crisis: the infamous legacy of colonization, and the dreading effects of colorism has affected many modern day Filipinx to change the way they look.
Edited by Chachie Abara https://www.instagram.com/chiecharon
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Kasamahan Co3.5 - Ashton O.Ashton (he/him) is a second-generation Ilokano born and raised in Kalihi Valley, O'ahu, Hawaii. He is a musician, artist, traveler, cultural advocate, community organizer, and entrepreneur. Ashton hopes to foster the cultural and professional development of Hawai'i local creatives through his grassroots initiative "Creative Natives HI." In this podcast, Ashton shares his journey in understanding his ethnocultural identity and how it led him to his professional career.
Edited by Jethro Macaraeg https://www.instagram.com/jet.mac
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Kasamahan Co3.4 - Jessa A.Jessa A. (she/her) is a recent college graduate who aspires to pursue a career in the non-profit sector. This podcast explores her upbringing in Hawai'i, cultural awareness at a predominantly white college (PWC), career discernment, and Filipinx identity.
Edited by Jethro Macaraeg https://www.instagram.com/jet.mac
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Kasamahan Co3.3 - Brandon L.Brandon L. (he/him) is a second-generation Filipinx born and raised in Hawaii. He is a recent graduate of Hawaii Pacific University and has four years of experience working with families and organizations as a financial educator. Brandon also shares more in his latest blog post narrative that he shares with us: https://reclaimingfilipinx.wixsite.com/mysite-1/post/financial-dream
Edited by Jethro Macaraeg https://www.instagram.com/jet.mac
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Kasamahan Co3.2 - Lyndsie L.Lyndsie (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa studying Educational Psychology. In this podcast, Lyndsie shares a piece of her life as a second-generation Filipina with roots in Oahu, Hawaii. Chachie explores with her the dynamics of beauty, education, and family as ways in which she connects to and reclaims her Filipinx identity.
Edited by Jethro Macaraeg https://www.instagram.com/jet.mac/
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Kasamahan CoRFI SEASON DEBUT 3.0The start of a new Season and Slate for the rest of you, fellow kababayans! Here is an official introduction to Season 3
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Kasamahan Co2.10 Chris B.Born in Seattle, Washington, but shortly was raised and grew up mostly in the Big Island where he attended college on Oahu. Chris is a family guy that values being connected with family and cultural roots. His advice to the next generation is, "Dont be afraid to express who you are where you came from and never stop learning. Only then you can fully grow and share and aspire in the world."
To stay connected:
Follow him on instagram @pherpher_ & for those future HPU Sharks, dont forget to join HPU Filipino Club!
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Kasamahan Co2.9 - Alvin S.1.5 Filipinx American, born in Manila and migrated to Hawaii at a young age. Alvin is quantitative economics Major with an aspiring Math Minor. His advice to the next generation is,"It’s important to keep in touch with the media in the Philippines. A huge part to understanding and assimilating to a culture is to understand not only the history of the place, but the pop culture media that the Philippine locality is exposed to. An example would be when I watched Derry Girls on Netflix. I only stayed in Dublin for 2 months but knowing the history and a general kn...2020-06-2551 min
Kasamahan CoEpisode 7 - Athena AbadillaFrom growing up in Kauai to moving in New York, there has been so much culture awareness that has open her eyes through being part with so many different organization especially attending a private liberal female university. She is one of a good friends of mine and she is one who really embodies the idea of being a changemaker and reclaiming our filipinx identity...
If you want to reach out to her and connect with Athena she is on instagram:
@athenasilog
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Kasamahan Co2.8 - Lainail"Learn where your from so you know where you're going. Probably hypocritical of me to quote Rizal but in tagalog “Ang hindi marunong lumingon a pinaggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.”
It's fitting especially for 1st to however many generations of Filipinos in the US. Most of the time, values and norms get lost in translation so we don't necessarily tend to drill the importance of the simplicity of language or values that is of our own Filipino identity. So just ask your grandparents, parents and those that came before you stories that made them who they are...2020-06-1713 min
Kasamahan Co2.7 -- Jethro M.Who are you?
Born and raised on Hawaiian land (Oahu)
Family origins in Cagayan and Pangasinan, Philippines of the Ilokano people
Earned a B.S. Psychology with a secondary major in Healthy Lifestyle Management from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Will be moving back to Oahu this Fall 2020 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work at UH Manoa
Passionate about mental health, identity development, spirituality, food, and music
Advice for the Next Generation:
Learn more about your family history, especially if you have grandparents around who can speak of your ancestors. Who you are is a culmination of al...2020-06-1047 min
Kasamahan Co2.6 - Emily C.First generation Filipina American who grew up in Mililani, Hawaii. Emily is an aspiring journalist who wants to continue to share the stories of pre colonial history of our ancestors and also help paved the way for the next generation to come after her.
Some of Emily’s work:
https://youtu.be/WB19lDGShko
Filipinos in America: Misidentity & Mental
https://emilylcristobal.wixsite.com/kapamilya/post/the-filipino-american-experience
The Filipino-American Experience: Immigrating and Growing up in America
And you can find more of her work provided in the website below
https://emilylcristobal.wixsite.com/kapamilya
Also you can reach out to her @ka...2020-06-031h 06
Kasamahan Co2.5 -- ElarieHer advice to the next generation to our Filipinx diaspora is to always to Keep learning the language-- a lot of young people are forgetting their native language and our language is such an important part of our culture. There are a lot of resources available so don't be scared to seek out help. And what my teacher had told me “Never forget your roots, but don’t let it hold you back.”
you can follow her @triviaselarie if you want! Podcast art was drawn by my god anak: @akcabs
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Kasamahan Co2.4 - Raniele"Each one writes history according to his convenience." -- Jose Rizal.
When it came to pre interview and post interview, Ranielle is a very intellectual person who has a eye to seeing both perspectives of what it means to be both Filipino and American. Through out this process of reclaiiming his Filipinx Identity, he mentioned that, "you need to understand the culture of the Philippines (more than just the stereotype of eating rice with your hands or getting beaten by the nearest object); it’s understanding why we are the way we are, what the country went through (all of the...2020-05-2541 min
Kasamahan Co2.3 — Grace MarieEven before I asked her if she was able to share her narrative on the podcast, I knew that her story would will an eye opening one for the rest of the listeners. Tomorrow’s guest is Grace Lopez, she is an aspiring nursing student and god fearing woman whose hopes and dreams is to give back to her community and re-creating her family’s Filipino food recipes into a cookbook.
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To her family is her inspiration and her main foundations. She is who she is because of her upbringing by her parents. The importance of her culture to her is b...2020-05-2021 min
Kasamahan Co2.2 - Ray KalaniRay Kalani is a third-year undergraduate studying Psychology. He grew to learn more about the art history and the pop culture of the Filipino Heritage. For he/him to claim his Filipino identity mean to know the stories of struggle and also stories of joy that my relatives/ancestors have experienced and tying that to who I am now. It was always very easy for me to dismiss any stories of relatives.
SHOUTOUTS:
The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center of Philippine Studies
CREDITS:
This episode was written for an extra credit project. Reclaiming Filipinx Identity is here to capture stor...2020-05-1448 min
Kasamahan Co2.1 - Princess JhoyIn 2017, Princess Jhoy moved to Oahu to attend University of Hawaii at Manoa to study Biology with hopes to pursue Medical School this coming semester. She is originally from Maui, Hawaii before immigrated from the Province of Dingras, Ilocos Norte ( Philippines ) on January 14, 2000. In addition to this She will be graduating this weekend at UHM with a B.S in Biology and a minor in Ilokano Studies. 🔆
CREDITS TO :
This episode was written for an extra credit narrative project for Ilokano 451. Reclaiming FIlipinx Identity is here to capture stories of many Filipino Americans in Hawaii. This second season is produced and cr...2020-05-1355 minKasamahan CoEpisode 17 - Michael ReneBorn and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I took Japanese in Middle school initially. He learned Spanish during my freshman year in High school
I went back to Japanese during my sophomore year high school and then continued into my junior year.All my life I haven’t improved my Filipino. At the start of my freshman year, I wanted to try another language, so I gave Filipino a try. Plus I can relate to my heritage.
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"In 2013, I left...2020-05-0147 minKasamahan CoEpisode 15 - Megan R.Megan was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Her first undergraduate year she attended the University of San Francisco, where she was a part of the university’s Filipino-American organization called Kasamahan. Now, She is going to be a senior undergraduate student at the University of Hawai’i : Mānoa. She has a youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/meganramonesx with contents that include worship covers, multimedia projects, and even her 'I Will Be' Narrative (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Nqz_M3Q9w) which she mentioned briefly in the episode. If you want to stay connected...2020-04-3056 minKasamahan CoEpisode 14 - Miguel FloresMiguel Paulo F. was born in Mandaluyong, Manila, and spent most of his childhood in Cavite. His family - his mom, him, and his younger brother - moved here to Hawaii on March 23, 2010. He is now based in California where I am currently finishing my last year of college by interning at the State Capitol as a Legislative Intern for the UC Center Sacramento. He will be graduating this June with a degree in Science and Technology Studies and a minor in Asian American Studies. He talks about how ever since he moved he never felt more connected to...2020-04-2929 minKasamahan CoEpisode 13 - Mikaela Q.Today In Episode 13 I have featured is Mika who is a military kid who has not only has lived in Hawaii but has live in the different states currently is in Washington which has been a culture shock since it is predominantly white people in the area that she currently resides. In this episode, she will talk about her Fil-Am narrative about her journey as a Pinay.
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Some of the cool resources to stay rooted is check out this Pinay Lit of 'America is in the Heart" by Ca...2020-04-281h 06Kasamahan CoBONUS EPISODEIf you have suggestion, commetnts or concerns,
email me at chachie.hawaii@outlook.com and follow my instagram at
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AGBIAG TI KULTURA FILIPINO!
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To connect with her, follow her social at @clarissarago and if you want to know the deets in for the Anakbayan Chapter in Hawaii follow them @a...2020-04-2840 minKasamahan CoEpisode 11 - Tiffany S.Come listen to the story of another Kauai Native! She is someone who has grown so much love with her Filipino culture that it was one thing that made her first year of her college career an adventure.
if you want to stay connected with Tiffany,
follow her @misskauaifilipina on her Mukbang Mondays! & her personal social at @tiffany.sagucio
As always if you are a Filipino-American in Hawaii, feel free to message me on @reclamingfilipinxidentity to be featured in my next episode. I will be ending Season 1 soon.
2020-04-2525 minKasamahan CoEpisode 10 - Nina TorioBeing born and raised in the Bay then moving to Hawaii is a whole another experience. Let us hear what our fellow Kababayan Nina says about her experience as a 2.5 Fil-American.
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Follow her at @ninaasimone on instagram, she also has her own local business for handc...2020-04-2326 minKasamahan CoEpisode 9 - Jehzan ExclusiveAs wrapping in our three part series of Fil-Am Culture from the perspective of our beloved Pinays from different geographical places that they were born, grew up and move in. Today on this last part of the series I have the greatest Jehzan Exclusive coming all the way from Honolulu, Hawaii! A true gee and hammah as I like to describe her. She is someone with great intentions and a heart of encouraging our young generation to rise up and to get out from their comfort zone. In this episode we talked a lot about her work especially being the...2020-04-0944 minKasamahan CoEpisode 8 - Edmel RonquilloWhen you come from Seattle and you move to an island that is diverse you begin to see a lot of things that are different especially in the way your culture is represented as. Being born in Seattle she was always surrounded by a community that only sharpens and broadens her perspective about the world around her. There is more than meets the eye and I think when it comes to sharing that dialogue with someone even from a tap from your phone you get to see where they come from. Today's episode as short as it is due to...2020-04-0918 minKasamahan CoTalking with Aaron GeronimoToday's episode I am grateful enough to have one of a great of a friend here today......AAROOOON GERONIMO!
He is one who is very vocal and has a lot of words to say and most especially he is one that really evokes a lot when it comes to learning more about where his own cultural identity. There is so much in our Filipino culture that really brings out the best in him.
Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on instagram @reclaimingfilipinoidentity Check out @alfredoleano recent book Representation over pure visibility stories of Pilipinx-Americans in San Diego whi...2020-04-0447 minKasamahan CoEpisode 5 - Nicole KawaharaToday's episode is brought to you by Anchor Fm, if you are starting a podcast and you are new at it, AnchorFm is the great way to get your foot wet!
Episode 5 - Mixed Colors
Special Guest: Nicole Kawahara, otherwise she is Miss Oahu Filipina 2019. She is someone who I have learned a lot from this episode and I can't wait for you guys to listen to it. Her ig handle is @nicoleashleeeyyy & @missoahufilipina
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