Consul General Petronila P. Garcia: Breaking glass ceilings

January 7, 2021

The Makilala crew Cristina, Jen and Rachelle; interview Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia and Vice Consul Tanya Faye Ramiro.  The guests shared their experiences as diplomats and what representing the Filipino government in NY requires.

Episode Number
82
Program
Neighborhood
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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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