Let’s journey through time and technology and meet one of Quiapo’s last typewriter craftsman.

Meet Gerald Dela Cruz, a typewriter craftsman based in Manila. In this episode of Teka Teka News, Gerald walks us through the history, decline, and enduring passion for typewriters in the Philippines. Discover how these once-ubiquitous machines are preserved and cherished by a few craftsmen like Gerald.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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