Survivors and frontliners: What it’s like being at the epicenter

May 14, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Makilala crew joins once more.  From Beijing, New York and New Jersey; Cristina, Jen and Rachelle interview Dr. Chris Cueto and Registered Nurse Maryann Gonong; who share their experiences as survivors and front liners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode Number
74
Program
Neighborhood
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Makilala TV

The first Filipino-American TV Talk Show. "Makilala" means "get to know" in Tagalog. Get to know us as we talk to the community leaders, innovators, advocates and emerging artists who affect Filipino life in the NY Tri-state area.

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