Cirian Villavicencio

by | Jun 27, 2023

Oral Histories Cirian Villavicencio Son of Veteran, Political Advocate  Cirian Villavicencio is the grandson of a Filipino WWII veteran, a political advocate, and is on the AAPI committee for California. In his interview, he discusses his family’s immigration to...

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,...