Video Library

The Makilala crew Jen, Rachelle and Cristina, talk to the founder of The Outstanding Filipino American Awards, Elton Lugay, about the importance of recognizing FilAms and their work.  Recipients of the awards Erwin Benedict Valencia, Ninotchka Rosca and TOFA Performing Artists Rasmin Diaz, Geo...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton interviews Carolyn Butts, founder of the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival.  The festival is over 20 - years -old and is the first Oscar qualifying film festival dedicated to women of color.

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.

Rachelle Ocampo, from Makilala TV, and guest Co-host Marilyn Abalos; interview Kerwin Orville C. Tate, Deputy Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in New York; and Dr. Elvy Barroso PhD., Infectious Desease MD and Professor.  In this conversation there will be facts about the...

In this episode, the Makillala Crew: Jen and Rachelle, with guest co-host Lenn Almadin-Thornhill; interview Ayesha Vera-Yu, CEO & Co-Founder of Advancement for Rural Kids; and Paolo Española Co-Founder at Hidden Apron.  They share with us how a five cents food program can fight poverty and...

In this episode, the Makillala Crew: Jen and Rachelle, with guest co-host Lenn Almadin-Thornhill; interview Bima Baje, CEO at Colts Neck Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine.  They explain to us the basics about Stem Cell Therapy, a revolutionary technology that promises a lot but needs to be...

In this episode, the Makillala Crew: Jen and Rachelle; interview Anne del Castillo, first generation filipino-american who serves as Commissioner at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. The episode closes with a presentation by Joanna Ruth & Cyd Tumpalan, who play violin and marimba.

In this episode, Makilala's hosts Jen & Rachelle, with guest co-host Maria Elizabeth Cueva, Esq., want to explore the complexity of the concert producing industry.  To answer their questions they have guests panelists Reagan John Rada from Reagan John Productions, LLC; Vicente G. Gesmundo from VYNZ...

In this episode, the Makillala Crew: Jen and Rachelle, interview MarkAnthony Agbuya, Filipino Heritage Night with the Brooklyn Nets Organizer; and Ronnie Ocampo, Head Coach & Organizer at the Filipino American Basketball League of Long Island (FABLLI).  The guest tell how sports can be a way to...