A Tiny But Mighty Home

A Tiny But Mighty Home

Although the story in Our Nipa Hut takes place in the Philippines, it gives voice to what is happening around the world.

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Up Close and Architectural: Houses that Sugar Built

Up Close and Architectural: Houses that Sugar Built

Have an intimate look at the old mansions of the Filipino sugar gentry.

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China and Duterte: ‘Who’s Your Daddy?’

China and Duterte: ‘Who’s Your Daddy?’

Investigative journalists Marites D. Vitug and Camille Elemia’s book, Unrequited Love: Duterte’s China Embrace, says it was not all smooth sailing for Duterte’s pro-Beijing leanings.

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Unsung Heroes of a Secret Mission

Unsung Heroes of a Secret Mission

Dauntless exposes the lengthy blanks in WWII Philippine historiography; the absence of the invaluable role of Filipino guerrillas AND of a citizenry aiding, supporting, and fighting for the American forces and for their nation.

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A Witness Turns to Poetry

A Witness Turns to Poetry

Therese Rodriguez’s memoir in poetry offers a unique perspective on her life as a Filipina immigrant, lesbian, political activist, and public health pioneer.

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How an Anthology of Filipino Canadian Writing Was Born

How an Anthology of Filipino Canadian Writing Was Born

Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino Canadian Writing came to life after a group of writers decided “it was about time we focused on our emerging and established writers and help them claim their space in Canadian literature.”

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Life, Death, and Duty in the Pandemic Years

Life, Death, and Duty in the Pandemic Years

The personal stories of Filipino American medical front-liners during the COVID years humanize the full impact of the pandemic that hard data alone can’t convey.

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Portrait of the Filipino as a Book Designer

Portrait of the Filipino as a Book Designer

Felix Mago Miguel’s coffee table books tell us so much more of where he came from, and the sad ethos of our country’s divisions and aspirations.

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The Mami King’s Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul

The Mami King’s Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul

A new children’s book tells the story of Ma Mon Luk, the inventor of mami noodle soup, beloved comfort food of generations of Filipinos.

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When Our Hands Do the Talking

When Our Hands Do the Talking

Authors Joanna Que and Charina Marquez say societies can be more inclusive of the hearing impaired by teaching basic sign language in early childhood education.

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