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Today With Tatay EchoMÁRHABA WITH FARRAH DIOKNO“Isipin mo ang mga prioroties mo. Just be determined and focused on what your goals are.”
- MS FARRAH LESCANO-DIOKNO, former Professional in Import & Distribution in Oman
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Join me in welcoming our guest for today:
She has worked in Oman’s import and distribution industry for the past 15 years, and has now since come back home to the Philippines. She is a mother of three beautiful children and is currently managing customers from the comforts of her home.
Friends, help me welcome MS FARRAH MAYDA...2021-01-1323 min
Today With Tatay Echoحياة جيدة HAYAT JAYIDA WITH RAYMOND DE JESUS“Every day is a blessing, every day is a good day. We should be thankful for that.”
- Raymond De Jesus, Fashion Merchandising professional in Dubai
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. JOIN ME IN WELCOMING our guest for today:
He has been in retail visual arts for the past 14 years and is currently based in the UAE. He loves to run, has lots of plants to take care of and has recently adopted a Maltese/Pomeranian Miniature Dog named Olaf.
Friends, help me welcome MR RAYMOND CLEOFE DE JESUS.
Su...2021-01-0617 min
Today With Tatay EchoGUETÄ TAG WITH DONNA KÜNZLER“You need to look out for yourself too {…} you need something to fall back to.”
- MS DONNA KÜNZLER, finance professional and book author in Switzerland
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. I am honoured to have the opportunity to meet our guest for today:
Our guest was born and raised in Cavite, Philippines. Her OVERSEAS fabULOUS pinay life started in 2001 when she relocated to Singapore for work. She continued her adventures in the US and then across the pond in the UK, before finally ending up in Switzerland. She and her husband currently live in Zurich where she is transit...2020-12-3032 min
Today With Tatay EchoMAPAGPALANG BUHAY WITH MARK KATIGBAK“First that you need as an OFW is to know your why.”
- MARK KATIGBAK, Enterprise Resource Planning professional in Singapore
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. JOIN ME IN WELCOMING our guest for today:
He has more than 4 years of experience in managing enterprise resource planning software specifically focused in Real Estate Management. Prior to Singapore, he was working in a consulting company and has successfully delivered 3 full cycle implementations for 3 of the largest real estate companies in the Philippines.
Friends, help me welcome MR MARK KATIGBAK.
Four year...2020-12-2321 min
Today With Tatay EchoMAAYONG AGA WITH CARLZ ELMSTHERSON LIBO-ON“Every time you go to work, you bring the flag of the Philippines with you.”
- CARLZ ELMSTHERSON LIBO-ON, former IT professional in Dubai and Singapore and HIV Education advocate
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
OUR GUEST has lived, studied and worked in Singapore, the UAE and Australia for the past 8 years and is now an Advancement Office Head, currently based in Bacolod. He loves the arts and food, and his twin brother.
Friends, help me welcome MR CARLZ ELMSTHERSON LIBO-ON.
It's n...2020-12-1634 min
Today With Tatay EchoAS-SALAAM-ALAIKUM WITH POTRI RANKA MANIS"If you leave home, you need to remember home. You need to bring that consciousness of home with you."
- MS POTRI RANKA MANIS, Nurse Manager & Dance Academy Director in New York
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Our guest is the daughter of a sultan from Southern Philippines. She performs the classical and tribal dances of Mindanao and other Filipino dances solo and with Kinding Sindaw, the dance company she founded and directs. She has performed throughout the Philippines, the Middle East, Hong Kong and the U.S, and is also an award-winning poet and playwright. She...2020-12-0928 min
Today With Tatay Echoحديث لطيف HADITH LATIF WITH JOHN CASTILLO"Find a reason why you’re going to become an OFW."
- JOHN V CASTILLO, Health Safety and Environment Advisor in Saudi Arabia
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. This is Season 3 and let’s meet our guest for today:
Our guest has been an OFW for the past 8 years in Saudi Arabia, as part of the oil and gas industry as Health, Safety and Environment advisor.
Friends, help me welcome MR JOHN V CASTILLO.
Jumping into the unknown world of workplace safety in the Middle East is no easy...2020-12-0226 min
Today With Tatay EchoG'DAY with RYAN TAMAYO"Irespeto mo palagi ang bansang tinutuluyan mo."
- Ryan Tamayo, Healthcare IT professional in the UK
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
Our guest has worked in Singapore for 11 years as an IT professional, and has since immigrated to the United Kingdom and now works as an IT professional in healthcare. He is an avid enthusiast of Photography, cycling and taking care of Tarantulas, with more than 30 in captivity. He also loves cooking for his family and friends, and is always up for adventure.
Fr...2020-11-2525 min
Today With Tatay EchoUN GRAN DIA WITH APRIL PLEASANTS“Going overseas is enlightening and it gave me a new perspective of life.”
– April Tan-Pleasants, school teacher in Venezuela
Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
She is a teacher by profession, and has been a migrant worker for the past 18 years. She is currently based in Venezuela, but will soon be moving out to Brazil for her next teaching post. She is happily married with 2 adult children.
Friends, help me welcome MS APRIL JOY TAN-PLEASANTS.
When the world transplants you from your comfort zone to beyon...2020-11-1831 min
Today With Tatay EchoMAPAGPALANG ARAW WITH JOPHEL YBIOSA“Gusto kong dal’hin ang sining ko sa ibang bansa. Bilang OFW […] pinapakita natin ang kahusayan ng ating lahi.”
- Jophel Ybiosa, Master Cruise Ship Photographer
Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
Our guest for today is a master photographer for a cruise line and has recently won an award from Asian Geographic for his exemplary work in photography. He has been a migrant worker for the past 6 years.
Friends, help me welcome MR JOPHEL YBIOSA.
Meet award-winning master photographer Jophel Ybiosa in this episode on persona...2020-11-1128 min
Today With Tatay EchoBAGONG ARAW WITH MARC MAGBOO"Teach yourself to be strong."
-- Marc Magboo, Senior Receptionist for an Australian firm in Singapore
Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
Our guest is currently working as a lead receptionist for an Australian company whose office is based in Singapore. He’s a MassCom graduate from Bauan, Batangas and has been a migrant worker for 10 years now.
Friends, help me welcome MR MARC FRITZ MAGBOO.
It is never easy to leave your family behind and forge on in a foreign land where everything can...2020-11-0426 min
Today With Tatay EchoWelcome to Season 3!Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Welcome to Today with Tatay Echo.
Samahan nyo ako sa ilang minutong kumustahan at pakikipanayam sa mga katulad nating migrante mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo.
Hanapin natin ang mabuti sa isang mundong balot ng pag-aalinlangan at hamon ng buhay lalo na sa ganitong panahon ng pagbabago, sa pamamagitan ng paglalahad ng mga karanasan ng mga kapwa nating OFWs.
There is goodness in this world that needs to be unraveled. We just need to look where. Join us as we meet regular Filipinos like you and me wh...2020-11-0400 min
Today With Tatay EchoMAGANDANG BUHAY WITH DR AMADA BANAAG"You need to have a brave heart."
- Dr Amada Banaag, former language teacher in Oman
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
She is formerly an English lecturer at a premiere college in Oman for four years and has been a teacher for more than 30 years.
Friends, help me welcome DR AMADA BANAAG.
Oh how the world opens up to those who are willing to take that first step. Join us as we meet a strong woman whose experiences in the Middle Ea...2020-09-1616 min
Today With Tatay EchoA QUICK CHAT WITH KHAYCEE POBLETE"Kailangan mas sipagan mo pa…mas tyagaan mo pa… mas galingan mo."
- Khaycee Poblete, Environment Management Executive in Singapore
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Let’s meet our guest for today:
Our guest has been in the hospitality business for 4 years, having started as a hospital cleaner and now currently works as an executive in environmental service management at a resort hotel.
Friends, help me welcome MR KHAYCEE POBLETE.
The journey to stability is a rocky road, and as an OFW you need to understand your d...2020-09-0920 min
Today With Tatay EchoA PLEASANT CHAT WITH IVAN ARCILLA“Pray for it. If it’s for you, everything will be OK.”
- Mr Ivan Arcilla, Identity and Access Management System Architect in Singapore
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He is currently a Senior System Specialist with more than 10 years of security and risk experience working for Global companies, having a verifiable track record in leading and implementing projects from Data Analysis, Process Design, Testing and Implementation.
Friends, help me welcome MR IVAN ARCILLA.
The decision to move to another country is a big decision to make. Living and working overseas is definitely more t...2020-09-0225 min
Today With Tatay EchoSALAM ALAIKUM WITH CONSUL GONAR MUSOR“As long as you love what you’re doing, you'll find fulfilment in it. [...] When at post, always find your source of happiness.”
- Mr Gonar Musor, First Secretary and Consul of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore
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A career diplomat with more than 15 years of experience, including previous postings in Cairo, Kuala Lumpur, and Doha. Our guest is a political officer by training, with regional emphasis on Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He has also handled other portfolios, such as strategic planning, economic, cultural, public, and multilateral diplomacy.
As a writer...2020-08-2637 min
Today With Tatay EchoAYUBOWAN WITH MARIO LAJARCA JR"Never burn bridges."
- Mr Mario Lajarca Jr, Lecturer and Media Professional in Singapore
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He has over two decades of broadcast media work experience and 10-years in the education industry and since 2015 he has shifted his direction towards teaching learners design thinking, critical reasoning/analysis & persuasion, communicating for professional effectiveness, social-media, local and overseas social innovation, and broadcast journalism. Formerly based in Manila, he moved to Colombo (Sri Lanka) in1995, got posted in Dubai (U.A.E.) in 2002, and has established his media and education career in Singapore from the 90's until...2020-08-1926 min
Today With Tatay EchoHALLO WITH WALTER LABAJO“I think it’s about finding who you really are, para kahit saan ka i-plant, […] you don’t change your essence.”
– Mr Walter Labajo, Zumba instructor in The Hague, Netherlands
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He has been in Dance Fitness for quite some time now, having lived overseas for the past 8 years, and is now currently based in the Netherlands. He has done it all: Event Planner/Host, Former university lecturer, Former Advertising Account Manager, Former Segment Producer for major television stations in the Philippines.
Friends, help me welcome MR WALTER LABAJO.
Our episode is s...2020-08-1224 min
Today With Tatay EchoXAYRLI KUN WITH TIMOTHY GO“We’re not meant to be stuck in one place. […] We move to seek better opportunities and a better life somewhere else.”
- Tim W Go, Newscaster & media guru in Singapore
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Timothy brings with him a unique global perspective having reported news both in Canada and Asia for 20 years, providing various media services, training and consulting. He is a former newscaster for Channel NewsAsia and has been a migrant worker for 20. A jack of all trades, Tim is a semi-retired bon vivant.
Friends, please help me welcome MR TIMOTHY ‘TIM’ GO.2020-08-0525 min
Today With Tatay EchoTETE-A-TETE WITH DOC GENE NAVERA"The Philippines is the world. […] We make the Philippines in places where we thrive.”
- Dr Gene Navera, University Lecturer in Singapore
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A Senior Lecturer at the Centre for English Language Communication at a premier university in Singapore, he holds a PhD in English Language Studies and writes in the areas of rhetoric and public address, critical discourse studies, and writing and speech communication pedagogies. He is the author of the book The Rhetoric of PNoy: Image, Myth and Rhetorical Citizenship in Philippine Presidential Speeches (New York: publisher Peter Lang, 2018). He has been work...2020-07-2923 min
Today With Tatay Echoيوم جيد (YAWM JAYID) WITH APRIL CALABIA"Kahit anino mo iiwan ka, kapag umulan […] so don’t find yourself; create yourself.”
– Ms April Joy Calabia, Flight Attendant based in Dubai, UAE
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Our guest has been a flight attendant coming to 13 years and currently resides in Dubai, UAE, with her 2 cats.
Friends, let us all welcome MS APRIL JOY CALABIA.
There are things in our lives that seem coincidental, only to realise that there are no coincidences in this world, only permutations. Discover how one call changed the life of a young professional, pushing her to pursue a life t...2020-07-2222 min
Today With Tatay EchoGREETINGS FROM ROUTE 66 WITH LIZ PUGADO“Never break down. Stay focused.”
– Ms Liz Pugado, Emergency Nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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She is currently an emergency nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada, US and has been a migrant worker for 12 years.
Friends, let us all welcome MS LIZ PUGADO.
A heartwarming story of wining over personal and professional struggles, this episode explores the strength of the Filipino mindset, and how one's own experiences both at work and at home help mould what a true Filipino migrant needs to be: focused, strong, resilient.
This is TODAY...2020-07-1535 min
Today With Tatay EchoSHIOK TABAO WITH THERESA GROYON"Always be willing to be teachable and coachable. […] There's still a lot of things to learn."
– Ms Theresa Groyon, Financial Mentor in Singapore
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She has lived in Singapore since 2001. She started out as a lecturer in IT programming and Entrepreneurship before embarking on a self-employed career in Financial Advisory. Currently, she also manages a team of Financial Consultants, both Filipino and Singaporean alike. Our guest has been a migrant worker for 19 years.
Friends, let us all welcome MS THERESA GROYON.
Migrating to another country and building yourself from the grou...2020-07-0830 min
Today With Tatay EchoA CHAT WITH EDISON DAVID“Always start something you do at a point of excellence. […] Make sure you take people with you.”
- Mr Edison David, Headteacher and Schools Inspector in London, UK
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He has been based in London since 2001, and is currently the head of a three-form entry primary school in Southwest London. He is also an inspector for the Office of Standards for Education, and a member of the Primary Headteacher Reference Group, which advises the Her Majesty's secretary and ministers on education policies. He is likewise a Bagong Bayani Awardee.
Friends, let us all we...2020-07-0132 min
Today With Tatay EchoNAKA-SEASON 1 NA TAYO, MGA KABAYAN!You were with us all the way, and now we've reached the beginning of a chapter.
You've proven to us that our stories matter – as a people, as a nation, as heroes.
Maraming salamat sa pag-antabay n'yo sa buong SEASON 1, mga kabayan!
Makasisiguro kayong lalo pa nating pagbubutihin na maipaabot sa lahat ng ating mga kababayan ang mga kwento ng buhay ng mga Pilipinong naninilbihan at naninirahan sa ibayong dagat.
We will continue to seek for goodness in every episode that we share.
TRUE STORIES. REAL PEOPLE. ALL FILIPINOS....2020-06-3001 min
Today With Tatay EchoSELAMAT HARI WITH RUEL LEVIDA“Marami ka talagang matutunan once lumabas ka na sa comfort zone mo. […] Hindi tayo dapat parati sa comfort zone.”
– Mr Ruel Levida, Subject Matter Specialist in Kuala Lumpur
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He is a subject matter expert in Science and Chemistry in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and has been a migrant worker for the past 6 years.
Friends, let us all welcome MR RUEL LEVIDA.
Capping our first season is a simple story of understanding the power of breaking free from one's comfort zones and embracing the change of perspective that comes with becoming a migran...2020-06-2422 min
Today With Tatay EchoA CUPPA WITH RJ GARCIA"When everything is falling, everything is actually falling into the right places."
– Mr RJ Garcia, Senior Accident & Emergency Nurse in London, UK
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He currently a senior accident and emergency nurse in London, UK and has been a migrant worker for the past 5 years. He was a former student DJ and an active student leader during his university years.
Friends, let’s welcome MR RJ LOUIS GARCIA.
When times are rough, who do you turn to? Where do you gather strength from? Tune in to deep-dive on the plight of t...2020-06-1830 min
Today With Tatay EchoHELLO HELLO WITH MADAME VIDA SAWIT“You shouldn’t just say you’re ready […] When you say you’re ready (to be an OFW) you should have that back-up basket. Until you have that, you’re not ready.” – Ms Vida Sawit, Childcare centre supervisor in Singapore
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She is currently supervising a student care centre in Singapore. It’s an after-school care where the students can eat and rest after school. She works with a team of teachers, helping kids do their homework and teaching them life skills and values.
She came to Singapore in 2004, with her children, while her husband was al...2020-06-1021 min
Today With Tatay EchoMAAYONG ADLAW WITH ROY BARGAMENTO"Kung feeling mo na ready ka na (maging OFW), go! [...] No matter what you do, isipin nyo muna kung para kanino ito."
- Mr Roy Bargamento, Entertainer and Sports Instructor in Singapore
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Our guest has been in the entertainment and service industry overseas for the past 8 years, and is currently working as a sports instructor and entertainer in one of Singapore’s most sought-after resort hotels.
Friends, let’s all welcome MR ROY ‘BAROY” BARGAMENTO
Understanding why you need to do what what needs to be done is at the core...2020-06-0323 min
Today With Tatay EchoG'DAY WITH MR RPS"Panginoon... Pamilya... Pangarap."
- Mr Renante 'RPS' Sulit, Migration Expert in Australia
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He’s been involved in migration services in Australia for the past 11 years, and is actually a licensed professional teacher as well.
Friends, let’s all welcome MR RENANTE ‘RPS’ SULIT.
Discover how one man's vision of his future self has helped shape the lives of other Filipino migrants in Australia, in this episode that features a seasoned migration services expert. Find out how regular people like you and me are making a difference in this world by...2020-05-2716 min
Today With Tatay EchoTHREE CHEERS WITH ED SIANGHIO"It’s okay to say no, especially if you have objectives in your life."
- Mr Ed Sianghio, Project Manager in Singapore
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He is involved in project management for a multi-national financial corporation with a regional office in Singapore, and is actually a nurse by training. He’s been a migrant worker for about 6 years.
He is soon to be father of a baby boy, plays badminton and goes trail biking.
Friends, let’s welcome MR ED MARTIN SIANGHIO.
In every Filipino migrant's life, we find ourselves at a c...2020-05-2025 min
Today With Tatay EchoSELAMAT DATANG WITH DOC GAB CARPIO"You should have goals. Your goals would drive you on what you want to have as an outcome."
- Dr Guiller 'Byron" Carpio, Learning Analyst in Singapore
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He is currently a learning analyst at a local university and HAS been a migrant worker for about 4 years now.
Friends, let’s all welcome Dr Guiller ‘Byron' Carpio.
Listen in to our episode this week, and meet a young OFW who's got his future set for him through self-discovery, determination and a little prayer on the side. It's another insightful episode worth tuning into, featuring real stories by real people – migrant worker...2020-05-1318 min
Today With Tatay Echoこんにちは KON'NICHIWA WITH MA'AM TINA"Being an OFW is not for the faint-hearted."
- Ms Tina Malimban, English Language lecturer in Japan
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Help me welcome our guest for today.
She is a former language professor in the Philippines and is now an English lecturer in Japan, and has been so for the past 11 years.
Friends, let’s all welcome MS CHRISTINA MALIMBAN.
Catch another episode of inspiring experiences and true stories of fellow migrant workers like you and me who find the strength in them to hurdle challenges of...2020-05-0618 min
Today With Tatay EchoBUONA GIORNATA WITH ALVIN UMAHON"If you're planning to go abroad, hanapin mo agad ang mga advantages mo."
- Mr Alvin Umahon, Part-time Domestic & Business Development Manager in Italy
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Magandang araw, mga kabayan. Help me welcome our guest for today.
He is a part time domestic and a Business Development manager for a money transfer service in Italy. He has been a migrant worker in Italy since 2005 and was a former news correspondent for The Filipino Channel for Europe.
He has changed apartments 11 times in 15 years. For the first 5 years of his stay...2020-04-2928 min
Today With Tatay EchoPROST WITH DOC VJ YAMAT"You have to have a reason why and you have to be driven to make that thing happen."
- Dr VJ Yamat, Director for Scientific Communications and Engagement in Singapore
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Doc Victor Joseph “VJ” Yamat has been in science communication since the early 2000s and has been a migrant worker for the past 10 years. He is currently the Director for Scientific Communications and Engagement in APAC for an American company with an office based in Singapore.
Friends, let’s all welcome our special guest for this episode, Dr VJ Yamat.
In t...2020-04-2233 min
Today With Tatay Echo你好 (lí-hó) WITH TEACHER THEA"Kailangan mo talaga, tibay ng loob, kasi lahat pwede mong kaharapin na hindi sila kasama."
- Rhea 'Thea' Del Mundo-Asi, Healthcare worker turned professional teacher
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Rhea "Thea" Del Mundo-Asi is a former healthcare worker in Taiwan and is now a professional teacher.
Friends, let’s all welcome our special guest for this episode, Ms Rhea 'Thea' Del Mundo-Asi.
In this episode, Thea joins us via Skype to talk about her challenges, struggles and triumphs as a former healthcare worker in Taiwan and why she decided to shift professions mi...2020-04-1521 min
Today With Tatay EchoKUMUSTAHAN WITH CHEF EDWARD ESMERO"When we’re working abroad, we are not just representing ourselves; we are carrying the name of our country."
- Chef Edward Esmero, Co-Chef Director, My Little Spanish Place
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He has been in the F&B industry in Singapore for the past 12 years and is currently the co-chef director of a popular restaurant and tapas bar in Singapore. Not only that, he is very passionate about how business owners, chefs and staff are coping with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on F & B.
Friends, let’s all...2020-04-0813 min
Today With Tatay EchoThis is Today with Tatay Echo2020-04-0700 min