The Unwritten Legacy 

By: Nathan Perucho

Introduction:

Felisa Aure Maligaya, a mother of two, has been through a lot throughout her life. From leaving her family, to losing her husband, then with the concept of family reunification, there is not doubt in my mind in tell her story. A story worth telling for the wellbeing of many generations to come and also to spark a change in todays society. People need to understand the struggles their Kapwa (community) had to go through, to fully understand on how and why they got here to being with.  You must know ones history, before knowing ones self. 

Table of Contents:

1.  Family Background

2. Leaving The Philippines

3. Settling in the United States

4. Life in the United States as a Filipina

5. Reflection

1. Family Background

This is where my grandmother talks about the beginning of her journey.

Back home with her Barkada (friends)

2. Leaving the Philippines

Embarking on a journey to find a better lifestyle.

Taking advantage of that beautiful view

Adventures with family in Tagaytay 

Few of the family members back home

3. Settling In The United States

She explains the many struggles she went through while settling in the States. 

4. Life In The United States As A Filipina

She talks about her accomplishments but lets you know there are always obstacles along the way.

 The Maligaya Family

Every Christmas, she is Mrs, Clause and hands out the gifts

Her kids with their wife's

5. Reflections:

She talks about her hopes for the family and her nostalgia towards the Philippines.

 Family in California

 Continuation of family in California

Family in the Philippines

Family in New York