In this exclusive interview, Rene Molina of Barangay New Zealand talks to AJ Motors in Auckland about what you need to know when buying a car. Watch the full interview to discover how this platform is making every Filipino proud! WATCH this episode here: CHECK OUT MORE of Direk Rene’s chats with Filipino-Kiwi and Pinoy […]
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Filipina Cue Master Rubilen Amit Wins WPA World Women’s 9-Ball Championship Crown in New Zealand
The Philippines’ billiard champion Rubilen “Bingkay” Amit made history by winning the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) Women’s World 9-Ball Championship in New Zealand. The 42-year-old pride of Cebu dominated and claimed the world title for the Philippines during the competition held on September 3 to 8, 2024 at the Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton. In […]
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First Filipino Green MP Francisco Hernandez Rises To Meet NZ Climate Crisis
Filipinos have stood as staunch defenders of the environment wherever they may be – from the motherland across the different oceans. In New Zealand, Francisco Hernandez, the first Filipino Member of Parliament (MP) from the Green Party, is committed to acting against climate change. “I’m here to help protect our planet and I’m here to […]
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How Two Filipinos Helped Thousands of Migrant Teachers Settle in New Zealand
As teachers, Filipinos play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of millions of children worldwide. Miles away from home, Filipino migrant teachers have made their mark in classrooms throughout New Zealand (NZ). “Since I arrived [in New Zealand], I have seen for myself how important the Filipino teachers are, not just in the education […]
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Unveiling the Future of Filipino Research: Direk Rene and Dr. Aido Sepeda Discuss NRCP’s Role in Grassroots Science and Policy
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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Gilas Pilipinas vs. Tall Blacks in New Zealand: Game Report by Rene Molina
I always say to my Kiwi friends, that for short people like us Filipinos, we love basketball, whether playing or watching it. It isn’t just love; it borders more on adoring the players and putting them on a pedestal. Hero-worship comes to mind. Such was the scenario last Thursday, June 30, when the Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team met the New Zealand Tall Blacks at the Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland.
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BTS: Kausapin Mo Ang Langit / Filipino-Kiwi indie film / Pandemya limited or bottomless love /
In this PSTV5Online episode, New Zealand-based Filipino content creator and educator Rene Molina talks about his film projects.
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Happy World Teachers’ Day 2021 Teachers at the heart of education recovery
In this PSTV5Online episode, New Zealand-based Filipino content creator and educator Rene Molina greets fellow workers a Happy World Teachers’ Day and hail them as the heart of education recovery amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ibanag Boses ng Pinoy laban sa pandemya
In this PSTV5Online episode, Didith Tayawa Figuracion (Wellington & Nelson, New Zealand) gives a message of hope amid the COVID-19 pandemic, spoken in the Philippine language of Ibanag.
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Pinoy Paralympians panayam at pagpupugay / Filipino swimming team
In this PSTV5Online episode, Rene Molina chats with members of the Filipino swimming team at the Tokyo Paralympics.
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Philippines’ MAYA Satellite Engr. Renzo Wee chats with Direk Rene on PSTV5 Online
The Philippines has been launching its own satellites to space starting with the DIWATA microsatellites which were developed by Filipino scientists in Japan.
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