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Childhood in the Philippines, how they met, coming to the States

In this recording I interview my father, a 78 year old filipino immigrant, and asked him about growing up in the Philippines, immigrating to America, and what he’s done throughout his life.

My grandpa and I talked about his childhood to adulthood memories.

Maria Belen Saldaña grew up in the Philippines during the 1970’s and by her description, was a time when everything was less complicated than the 21’st century.

Victoriano Valdez Jarquio was born in Manila, Philippines in 1932 and journeyed to the United States with his wife and four sons in 1972. This is the story of my “Lolo.”

Raul Ballesteros (73) talks with his daughter, Vanessa Ballesteros (37), about his childhood in a rural village in the Philippines and his experience immigrating to the US and starting a new life raising his family.

Brendan John [no age given] talks to his father, Barney John [no age given], about Barney's experience growing up Catholic in Karachi, Pakistan. They reflect on the formation of their belief systems, their faith, and their family.

This is probably the most in-depth conversation I’ve had with my dad in a while (that doesn’t include sports talks; we have heated discussions over them all the time). But I really don’t know much about my dad’s past, mainly...

My mother recounts her experiences in the Philippines and in the US.

The story of my father.

My grandma,Rita, came to American with my mom a very long time ago . I was the first generation in my family to be born in America. My grandma is now retired, and lives with me and my brothers. She’s...

Roxanne [No Name Given] (62) interviews her father Rodolpho de Guzman (94) about his life on the eve of his 95th birthday.

Francis Gray (78) is interviewed by his daughter Libby Koultourides (47) about his childhood memories as a prisoner at a Japanese concentration camp in the Philippines.

Erin Abalos (28) talks with her husband (34) about his childhood in the Philippines, his passion and fulfillment for music and teaching, and his Navy service. Ellizar talks about his dedication to the growth of this students through music.

I talk to my Mom about what it was like growing up in the Philippines and what changed when she came to the US

Junior Service Learning Project - Joshua Fajardo

The build up of where she met her husband and how they began creating a relationship. After this, their love story began.

Living as an Army family in Manila right after the Japanese surrendered

In this interview my mom describes her trip to America from the Philippines along with different aspects of it.

Elmer Lavilla reminisces about his past experiences, living in Manila,Philippines in the late 80's/ early 90's.