Cecilia Gaerlan

by | Jun 27, 2023

Oral Histories Cecilia Gaerlan Daughter of Veteran, Executive Director of Bataan Legacy Historical Society Cecilia Gaerlan is the daughter of a Filipino WWII veteran, and the Executive Director for the Bataan Legacy Historical Society. In her interview, she talks...

Rick Rocamora

by | Jun 27, 2023

Oral Histories Rick Rocamora Photojournalist, Activist, author of Second Class Veterans Rick Rocamora is a photojournalist and activist who authored the “Second Class Citizen” photo journal. In his interview, he discusses his advocacy journey and how he...

Luisa Antonio

by | Jun 27, 2023

Oral Histories Luisa Antonio Executive Director of the Veterans Equity Center, Filipino Veterans Advocate Luisa Antonio is the Director of the Bayanihan Equity Center and the Regional Director for FilVetREP in California. In her interview, she explains her family...

Derek Ledda

by | Jun 27, 2023

Oral Histories Derek Ledda Son of Veteran Derek Ledda is the son of a Filipino WWII veteran. In his interview, he recounts his father’s journey and various roles he took on throughout the war including enlisting in the military, being put in the Bataan Death March,...

Paul Ruiz

by | Jun 27, 2023

Oral Histories Paul Ruiz Son of Veteran, President of Philippine Scouts Heritage Society Paul Ruiz is the president of the Philippine Scout Heritage Society and son of a Filipino WWII veteran. In his interview, he describes the training and reputation of the...