The Mabuhay Channel, a platform for shedding light on various Filipino stories in New Zealand and around the world, has once again hit the mark in its latest episode. This time, Direk Rene Molina engages in a comprehensive dialogue with Dr. Aido Sepeda, the Executive Director of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).
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Unlocking Hidden Gems: Direk Rene and Historian Jose Maria Bonifacio Escoda Discuss the Untold History of Philippine Basketball
In an eye-opening Netkapihan episode, Direk Rene interviewed author and Philippine historian Jose Maria Bonifacio Escoda to delve into the nation’s rich involvement in the sport of basketball. What began as a casual conversation quickly transformed into a riveting exploration of the upcoming book, “Philippine Basketball History”.
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Meet Fil-Kiwi Miss Kanorau New Zealand – Intercontinental Rovelyn Milford
In this PSTV5+ episode, Direk Rene chats with Filipino-Kiwi beauty queen, Rovelyn Milford, the first and reigning Miss Kanorau New Zealand – Intercontinental 2022.
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Carmela Laylo dons MUSA Fabrics on New York City fashion show | PSTV5+
In this episode, Direk Rene chats with Mrs. Universe New Zealand Carmela Evora Laylo about being a MUSA Fabrics Ambassadress at the New York City fashion show.
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Filipino Asian Seniors Chess Champion Jose Efren Bagamasbad | PSTV5+
In this episode, Direk Rene chats with newly minted Asian Seniors Chess Champion Jose Efren Bagamasbad from the Philippines.
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Celebrating Filipino culture with migrants in Palmerston North | PSTV5+
In this episode, Direk Rene marks his 5th year of celebrating Filipino culture and invites audiences to learn the Filipino language, history, culture, values, arts, and performance.
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Meet the Filipino-Canadian chess family who is winning tournaments | PSTV5+
Listen-in to the awesome story of the Tolentino family in Calgary, Canada. The children are slowly making their mark in the chess world.
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Direk Rene’s Pinoy Tok with NZ-born Rachel Empig who worked in PH | PSTV5+
Direk Rene “Nonoy” Molina continues his Pinoy Tok chat series this time with Rachel Espejo Empig, a native-born Kiwi who decided to work in the Philippines.
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Direk Rene chats with Isaac Loyola of ProudCampaignPH | PSTV5+
Direk Rene “Nonoy” Molina chats with Proud Campaign Philippines Founder and President Isaac Loyola, a transgender guy who leads his group in doing good deeds.
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Direk Rene Panayam: Matatas Bookshop’s Donna Dacuno | PSTV5+
Direk Rene “Nonoy” Molina chats with Matatas Bookshop owner Donna Dacuno who has made Filipino children’s books available in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Direk Rene chats with Ms. Woman of the Universe NZ’s Jerrie-Lee | PSTV5+
Direk Rene “Nonoy” Molina chats with Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill, a candidate for the Ms. Woman of the Universe NZ.
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Direk Rene’s PINOY TOK with muscle rehab therapist Dennis Majadas | Barangay New Zealand
This episode of Pinoy Tok with Direk Rene features the story of Dennis Majadas a Filipino-Kiwi Massage Therapist owner of the Muscle Rehab Mobile Home Massage and Beauty Services based in Christchurch.
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