Amiel Vengco Oral History

Jojo Vengco's Story

Interviewed by Amiel Vengco

My mother Jojo is a Filipina woman who was born and raised in Angeles City, Philippines. Shortly after having her second child, she moved to the United States alongside her husband and children and currently resides in California. 

Jojo and her two children during their first years in America (2005)


Table of contents 
Background and Life in Philippines
Leaving Philippines
Life in America
Being Filipino in America

Background and Life In Philippines

Jojo tells a little bit about herself and shares stories about growing up in the Philippines. 

Leaving Philippines

Jojo opens up abut her reason for leaving the Philippines and her expectations for her new life in a new country

Life in America

Jojo talks about the ups and downs of moving to a new country and the adjustments to a new life. 

Being Filipino in America

Jojo shares her stories about adjusting to American culture while still maintaining a grasp on her Filipino roots

Jojo and her two children on a plane ride back to Philippines for their yearly vacation (2014)