Hi Leland! I’m half Filipino also. I’ve been watching your channel since you started. I am in Kentucky now. I grew up in Houston. I recently got my dual citizenship and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me! Love the channel!
Just discovered your channel. I'm almost 75 years old and can closely relate to the many experiences of your mother particularly on Philippine education and the Marcos era issues.
I can relate myself to your mother time frame. Your mother is a good storyteller, articulate, sharp memory, and know her history. BTW, my wife is from san andres bukid, went to PCU. I love to see her again in your popcast. I think she has lot more to say about her roots. Im also part of the 12M Filipino diaspora.God Bless 🙏
I am Myra Grace Sollesta-Golmayo. My grandfather is Martin Sollesta Sr. The First mayor of New Lucena. He is the Borther of Delores Sollesta De Rama. My late dad iwas Martin Sollesta Jr. Your mom and my dad are basically first cousins. 😊
I sent your message to my mom as well. If you'd be interested in connecting, we'd be very interested to connect with you as well! My email is leland@partfilipino.com. I actually think that I have Delores' nose.
I finished the whole vlog.. feels like I'm listening to my mother or Lola telling stories of their time. I hope there will be part 2,3 and so on...of your mom's storytelling ❤ Thank you
Leland, that was a great interview with your mom. Taught us many new things Filipino. Maybe, it’s up to you really, you could also interview part Filipinos like Olivia Rodrigo, Darren Criss, Hailee Steinfeld, Lou Diamond Philipps and maybe even Dave “Drax”, Bautista.
We all have that look with our parents when they start telling their stories and their experiences. I know that look! I’m full Filipino born and raised in Hawaii. Iloko!! Haha. But yeah I know that look and feeling. your mom is so pretty!!!
The way she talks and carry herself, you can tell that she is really very smart. Funny thing at the end of the video she said "I love you!" and you replied with "Goodbye!" 😂😂😂. I feel cold whenever my kids do that to me but I got trained by my wife. She used to reply with "Thank you!".😢
I said, “love you” before she said it. It’s also in the captions. My fam was trained to always say it before hanging up with family-especially with mom!
I can't just agree about what she's saying that from Sta. Ana to Quezon city it takes an hour to go there, because that time has no traffic yet maybe she forgot it already...Hehe...Anyway, that's a nice story telling...Dude, new subscriber here...
Wow! Your mom is telling a very accurate story. We had our local discrimination because of skin color at that time. It was an influence brought about by the Spaniards which placed disparity between them and the natives. Then came the mixed marriages and then came the Mestizos & Mestizas. These light-skinned mestizos/mestizas got the best jobs and became famous movie actors & actresses. When the population grew and the many mixed marriages, color discrimination became less. I also went through getting promissory notes to get my exam. My mother was also a school teacher and taught for 40 years. before retiring, where my father was working in an accounting dept. of a mining firm where his office was an hour and a half bus ride on a rough terrain. Marcos Sr. did very well in his early years of the presidency until his wife & cronies took advantage of their political clout, made money, and was too obvious to the people which apparently destroyed his name and legacy. Your mom is very intelligent.
Eduardo "Danding" Murphy Cojuangco Jr. (June 10, 1935 - June 16, 2020) was a Filipino businessman and politician. He was the chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation,[1] the largest food and beverage corporation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
My uncles was taught Nihongo in school by Japanese teachers during the war. While my mother and her female cousins stayed at home. Before the war. They knew one simple friendly Japanese store owner(sari-sari). When the Japanese occupied the Philippines. They found out this simple Japanese had a rank of captain in the Japanese Imperial Army.
During pre-colonial, Manila was a Muslim kingdom, Rajah Sulaiman, kin of the Rulers of Brunie separated by Pasig River Tondo which was ruled by Raja Matanda
"Not to offend anyone, but I am not impressed with the movers and shakers of the Philippines who are connected to politicians, as I believe they are all corrupt. I would rather be poor and educated, using my own money to pay for everything I need to survive."
Totally valid view. I had actually never heard of any connections my mom or family had until this interview. I think my mom would say that these people were kind and good to her personally but she is not proud of many of the things they did. But maybe this is something I will ask her about in a follow up episode.
@@PartFilipinoPodcast "There is a saying back home in the Philippines: whoever is in politics, 70% are corrupt." I'm a fan of Maria Ressa, and you should watch "A Thousand Cuts" documentary.
for me as a Filipino i am not offended because its true,majority are Catholic and religious but they are corrupt and its a cancer in the society a very sad reality.😢😢😢
Born and raised in Philippines , Marcoses , Cojuangco ,Duterte they called them Dynasty name neither one of them impressed me at all ! All of them are liar and corrupt .
Through your mom, one can see how Filipinos, especially the men, would regard women as equals unlike in Western countries where the women were expected to just follow what their husbands wanted. This can be found more so today when Filipinoi women high government positions, being presidents of companies and a large part of the diaspora are women who are strong and resilie. Wow, your mother has a very interesting history and background just like my parents, My mom was a polyglot and spoke 4-5 languages as well but she did not go to college because of the war.. She was a self-taught, stree-savvy, highly-discipled woman.
Pretty much to say that according to my old ,old relatives, those Filipinos who take sides with the Japanese they called them "MAKAPILI" which means traitor and betrayed the country, and beheading was the punishment. Your mom still can remember those part of the Philippines history and she's admirable, amazing, sharp woman for that.
Makapili were called that because the Japanese would round up people who they suspected were resistance fighters or guerillas or sympathetic to them in the town square or plaza. The 'makapili' were persons (faces were covered with eye holes cut out) who literally picked out people in rounded up group as resistors. Pili means pick in Tagalog it doesn't mean traitors but they were hated and feared. During liberation, anyone suspected of being such were hacked to death.
Side note: PISAY or Phil. Science Highschool is not under by Depart of Education but by Department of Science and Technology. Products of this school were meant to be next filipino scientist. That how prestigious to be graduate of this school
Cojuangco's close relationship with Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos earned him a reputation as one of the late dictator's most powerful "cronies".[6] He was called "one of the country's leading businessmen"
@ yeah what more if he finished the university. theyll be part of the elites and you as well. Up until now Marcos’ allies are still in power as the son was able to come back to power(the highest power!), or your mom would have gone to the states as the Philippines was hit hard during the 90s Asian crisis. But the Philippines was in decline already during the 80s. Hence the EDSA revolution.
Not to offend your mom, but it's only 20 percent Muslim even before. And the Spaniards was having a hard time conquering the south part of the philippines and never conquered the south.
Sir, you know why what they did to the Philippines during the Spanish American war is not in the history of America, because it is a great shame for their country. how they bought the ph in Spain and cheated the Filipinos
My uncle told me that during WW2 that in his experience many japanese soldiers were actually nice. The Koreans, who serve under japanese military, has actually got the reputation of being rude, nasty and brutal.
Wow! Your mom's school journey is impressive, she's smart!
Your mother is so fascinating, definitely the best kind of amiga to chika with!
Hi Leland! I’m half Filipino also. I’ve been watching your channel since you started. I am in Kentucky now. I grew up in Houston. I recently got my dual citizenship and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me! Love the channel!
Awesome! Thank you for the support! I need to contact the consul to see where I stand on dual. I will do that at some point.
Just discovered your channel. I'm almost 75 years old and can closely relate to the many experiences of your mother particularly on Philippine education and the Marcos era issues.
Wow, your mom knows lots of historic facts about Philippines. thanks for sharing about your family background as half Filipino. God bless
Thanks for watching!
I love your Mom's story.
And she's still beautiful for a Filipina looks.
Thank you!
I can relate myself to your mother time frame. Your mother is a good storyteller, articulate, sharp memory, and know her history. BTW, my wife is from san andres bukid, went to PCU. I love to see her again in your popcast. I think she has lot more to say about her roots. Im also part of the 12M Filipino diaspora.God Bless 🙏
Yes, I will have her on more for sure.
Again, this is a very interesting video. Your mom 👩 is wise and kudos to you for really making an extra effort to learn your mom's culture. 👍
Very interesting the story of your mother family and also the history of Philippines❤❤❤
❤🎉congrats 👏 💖 ❤🎉😊🎉❤
I am Myra Grace Sollesta-Golmayo. My grandfather is Martin Sollesta Sr. The First mayor of New Lucena. He is the Borther of Delores Sollesta De Rama. My late dad iwas Martin Sollesta Jr. Your mom and my dad are basically first cousins. 😊
I sent your message to my mom as well. If you'd be interested in connecting, we'd be very interested to connect with you as well! My email is leland@partfilipino.com.
I actually think that I have Delores' nose.
I finished the whole vlog.. feels like I'm listening to my mother or Lola telling stories of their time. I hope there will be part 2,3 and so on...of your mom's storytelling ❤ Thank you
Yes, my mom will be back on in the future.
I've got ur vlog by random, catchy title, coz I'm part pinoy too. Interesting mom, you have a very pretty & very smart mom, I admire her bro 🧡🙏
😢😢😢😊
I love family history,and I love my Filipino roots as well
Leland, that was a great interview with your mom. Taught us many new things Filipino. Maybe, it’s up to you really, you could also interview part Filipinos like Olivia Rodrigo, Darren Criss, Hailee Steinfeld, Lou Diamond Philipps and maybe even Dave “Drax”, Bautista.
That would be great. I would love to talk with Dave Bautista!
I love the history
We all have that look with our parents when they start telling their stories and their experiences. I know that look! I’m full Filipino born and raised in Hawaii. Iloko!! Haha. But yeah I know that look and feeling. your mom is so pretty!!!
oh wow, thats school of your mom is now Philippines Christian University where i finished my double major in Microbiology and General Sciences.
The way she talks and carry herself, you can tell that she is really very smart. Funny thing at the end of the video she said "I love you!" and you replied with "Goodbye!" 😂😂😂. I feel cold whenever my kids do that to me but I got trained by my wife. She used to reply with "Thank you!".😢
I said, “love you” before she said it. It’s also in the captions. My fam was trained to always say it before hanging up with family-especially with mom!
Haw flakes was my childhood favorite snack here in the Philippines.
I like the story of your mom. Danding Cojuangco or ECJ is very rich and a powerful politician.
Was, Danding passed away in 2020.
I looked him up after my interview with my mom. I never knew about him before.
Who's here looking forward to a part 2 or more? ❤
I was here before the page blew up!!!
An OG subscriber for sure!
I am a Filipino and I'm proud to be one.🥰
I can't just agree about what she's saying that from Sta. Ana to Quezon city it takes an hour to go there, because that time has no traffic yet maybe she forgot it already...Hehe...Anyway, that's a nice story telling...Dude, new subscriber here...
Wow! Your mom is telling a very accurate story. We had our local discrimination because of skin color at that time. It was an influence brought about by the Spaniards which placed disparity between them and the natives. Then came the mixed marriages and then came the Mestizos & Mestizas. These light-skinned mestizos/mestizas got the best jobs and became famous movie actors & actresses. When the population grew and the many mixed marriages, color discrimination became less. I also went through getting promissory notes to get my exam. My mother was also a school teacher and taught for 40 years. before retiring, where my father was working in an accounting dept. of a mining firm where his office was an hour and a half bus ride on a rough terrain. Marcos Sr. did very well in his early years of the presidency until his wife & cronies took advantage of their political clout, made money, and was too obvious to the people which apparently destroyed his name and legacy. Your mom is very intelligent.
Thank you for sharing. Very interesting!
Eduardo "Danding" Murphy Cojuangco Jr. (June 10, 1935 - June 16, 2020) was a Filipino businessman and politician. He was the chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation,[1] the largest food and beverage corporation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Wow Philippine Science High School or Pisay, arguably the best HS in the country.
I know the area Pasig Line, I from Paco, Manila (Fabie St., Herran) now Pedro Gil.
Post war Sta Ana, a suburb of Manila and the houses on the banks of Pasig River were the enclave of the rich...
wow your mother is beautiful too.
😊 thank you
My uncles was taught Nihongo in school by Japanese teachers during the war.
While my mother and her female cousins stayed at home. Before the war. They knew one simple friendly Japanese store owner(sari-sari). When the Japanese occupied the Philippines. They found out this simple Japanese had a rank of captain in the Japanese Imperial Army.
During pre-colonial, Manila was a Muslim kingdom, Rajah Sulaiman, kin of the Rulers of Brunie separated by Pasig River Tondo which was ruled by Raja Matanda
"Not to offend anyone, but I am not impressed with the movers and shakers of the Philippines who are connected to politicians, as I believe they are all corrupt. I would rather be poor and educated, using my own money to pay for everything I need to survive."
Totally valid view. I had actually never heard of any connections my mom or family had until this interview. I think my mom would say that these people were kind and good to her personally but she is not proud of many of the things they did. But maybe this is something I will ask her about in a follow up episode.
@@PartFilipinoPodcast "There is a saying back home in the Philippines: whoever is in politics, 70% are corrupt." I'm a fan of Maria Ressa, and you should watch "A Thousand Cuts" documentary.
for me as a Filipino i am not offended because its true,majority are Catholic and religious but they are corrupt and its a cancer in the society a very sad reality.😢😢😢
I almost agree with you but you mentioned Maria Ressa. A crapshute Liar , TERRORST sympathizer and a paid bch@@donaplaon3945
Born and raised in Philippines , Marcoses , Cojuangco ,Duterte they called them Dynasty name neither one of them impressed me at all ! All of them are liar and corrupt .
I grew up in the PH eating haw flakes.
Through your mom, one can see how Filipinos, especially the men, would regard women as equals unlike in Western countries where the women were expected to just follow what their husbands wanted. This can be found more so today when Filipinoi women high government positions, being presidents of companies and a large part of the diaspora are women who are strong and resilie. Wow, your mother has a very interesting history and background just like my parents, My mom was a polyglot and spoke 4-5 languages as well but she did not go to college because of the war.. She was a self-taught, stree-savvy, highly-discipled woman.
Your family are fellow UP alumni like my family.
Pretty much to say that according to my old ,old relatives, those Filipinos who take sides with the Japanese they called them "MAKAPILI" which means traitor and betrayed the country, and beheading was the punishment. Your mom still can remember those part of the Philippines history and she's admirable, amazing, sharp woman for that.
Makapili were called that because the Japanese would round up people who they suspected were resistance fighters or guerillas or sympathetic to them in the town square or plaza. The 'makapili' were persons (faces were covered with eye holes cut out) who literally picked out people in rounded up group as resistors. Pili means pick in Tagalog it doesn't mean traitors but they were hated and feared. During liberation, anyone suspected of being such were hacked to death.
Side note: PISAY or Phil. Science Highschool is not under by Depart of Education but by Department of Science and Technology. Products of this school were meant to be next filipino scientist. That how prestigious to be graduate of this school
I did not know about it being under the Dept of Science. Thanks for sharing!
Cojuangco's close relationship with Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos earned him a reputation as one of the late dictator's most powerful "cronies".[6] He was called "one of the country's leading businessmen"
He was a crony but not a relative. Cojuangco family roots are in the city of Tarlac, Tarlac Province. Ferdinand Marcos is from Ilocos Norte.
UP Prep then Pisay, very smart mother.
Wow grandpa and grandma has connections that is hard to infiltrate..to enter UP is damn hard, not everyone can join the university.
Yes, I am now wondering what would have happened if my grandfather had not passed away.
@ yeah what more if he finished the university. theyll be part of the elites and you as well. Up until now Marcos’ allies are still in power as the son was able to come back to power(the highest power!), or your mom would have gone to the states as the Philippines was hit hard during the 90s Asian crisis. But the Philippines was in decline already during the 80s. Hence the EDSA revolution.
you look like martin nievera... and you sound like him too..
Lahing kayumanggi-brown skin
Your mother side comes from a very prominent well connected Filipino families of Chinese descent.
I grew up in your Mom’s era, it was the best time then until Pres. Marcos health started to decline coupled with the death of Ninoy Aquino.
Not to offend your mom, but it's only 20 percent Muslim even before. And the Spaniards was having a hard time conquering the south part of the philippines and never conquered the south.
Your mother's family belong to landed family. I can say they are well off.
Sir, you know why what they did to the Philippines during the Spanish American war is not in the history of America, because it is a great shame for their country. how they bought the ph in Spain and cheated the Filipinos
I think you are probably right
My uncle told me that during WW2 that in his experience many japanese soldiers were actually nice. The Koreans, who serve under japanese military, has actually got the reputation of being rude, nasty and brutal.