Kasamahan Co

creative, 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 “...

Adventurous, 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...

Hardworker, 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 l...

Daughter, 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 s...

Professor, 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 fami...

Mother, 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 con...

In 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....

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,...

Lance 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...

Calvin 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 Executiv...

There 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: C...

"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 | ABOUT | Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Ameri...

Born 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 | ABOUT | Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos...

What 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 

Ellen-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 a...

Born 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...

(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...

Angela 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. | ABOUT | Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii an...

I 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 dis...

For 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...

She 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...

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 a...

"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 Chir...

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...