A Slur By All Means

A Slur By All Means

An Asian American Band wants to be called ‘The Slants’ because...

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Exceptional Philippine Churches

Exceptional Philippine Churches

Centuries-old churches testify to the Philippines’ lasting links with Spain and its friars’ goal of establishing a permanent Catholic presence in the archipelago.

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Han Ong’s Homage to Gil Scott-Heron Should Be Televised

Han Ong’s Homage to Gil Scott-Heron Should Be Televised

Filipino Chinese American playwright Han Ong delivers a dazzling paean to the late “bluesician” and reputed “godfather of hip-hop” Gil Scott-Heron.

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The Happy Home Cook: Sabaw ng Munggo Guisado

The Happy Home Cook: Sabaw ng Munggo Guisado

My modern version of Sabaw ng Munggo is slightly similar to the classic recipe from the 19th century during the time of Jose Rizal.

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My Dad, a Daring Dreamer

My Dad, a Daring Dreamer

Those who really knew Alfonso Yuchengco knew there was more to him than being just a wealthy man.

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On the Wings of Bird Poems

On the Wings of Bird Poems

Poet-playwright Reuel Molina Aguila integrates his poems with dramatic photos of birds.

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The Spirit Moves Her

The Spirit Moves Her

How Arlene Oliveros became the first female Filipino certified sommelier.

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The Happy Home Cook: Arroz A La Cubana

The Happy Home Cook: Arroz A La Cubana

My modern version of Arroz Ala Cubana was handed down by my late mother and grandmother and is a nearly similar recipe to the 19th century one.

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Baguio On My Mind

Baguio On My Mind

There are still simple pleasures to be had in the haphazardly urbanizing Summer Capital of the Philippines.

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The Maestro from Kawit

The Maestro from Kawit

A native of Cavite conducts the only Filipino symphony orchestra outside of the Philippines that is also a big “family.”

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