a journalistic quest
LISTEN TO OUR STORY
We are both half Filipinos on a quest, searching for a link to our roots. From talking with Filipinos across Vancouver, we hope to reconnect, and if not at least gain a deeper appreciation and a greater understanding of our culture.
Growing up in Canada, we feel as though we’ve lost the sense of traditional practices as we feel the pressure to adopt a westernized way of living.
We want to know what fellow Filipinos are going through. Do other people feel the same way? Will our culture diminish after a few generations?
KULINARYA
a taste of Filipino cuisine
"kain tayo" = let's eat
here's a map of local Filipino restaurants across the Lower Mainland
WHAT THEY SAID
"To be Filipino means family, food, and just being proud that we have beautiful dishes.. just as much as we have beautiful people."
- Rose Samaniego, Owner of Kulinarya Filipino Eatery
BAHAY KUBO
a traditional folk song to teach children the local vegetables
TAGALOG VERSION
Bahay kubo, kahit munti
Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari.
Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
Sitaw, bataw, patani.
ENGLISH VERSION
Nipa Hut, though very modest… Many plants over there… Jicama and eggplant, winged beans and peanuts, long beans…
PRODUCERS
Aiya Benaso
I'm Aiya Benaso, born in Angeles City, Philippines and raised in Vancouver, Canada.
I am a first year journalism student at BCIT. Producing and hosting a show is my ultimate dream. Having the platform to share different stories and taking people on a journey through videos is what I hope to do. Being able to transport my audience to new places and teaching them things they would usually not have known is my goal.
My aim is to gather information in a new, enticing and exciting take while staying balanced, accurate and fair through news stories, documentaries, media posts, photography and other factual outlets.
My comprehensive and hands-on education combined with my ongoing practical experience in the field will hopefully carry me to my goals. As a student it is my dream to work in the industry of broadcast television. I want to make a lasting impact on peoples lives!
Aaron Guillen
I'm Aaron Guillen, I'm studying Broadcast and Online Journalism at BCIT, set to graduate in 2019.
I'm well-versed in interviewing and news writing, shown with my previous work as Staff Reporter for The Other Press, the Douglas College newspaper.
I am honing my on-air announcing, video editing and public speaking skills while attending BCIT.
I regularly contribute to Link Magazine, BCIT's hub for student ideas and culture.
I'm a blogger for Life at BCIT, a blog dedicated to showing an authentic depiction of what a student experiences on campus.
I aspire to travel around the world and explore all cultures in a journalistic manner.