Why Cebuanos Think They're Superior People

Why Cebuanos Think They're Superior People

So you think you’re among the finest people of the Philippine archipelago. If you’re not Cebuano, think again.

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Got Money, Will Have A Philippine Church Wedding

Got Money, Will Have A Philippine Church Wedding

Find out why a traditional Philippine wedding could cost you an arm and a leg.

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Oh How I Miss Manila Mahjong

Oh How I Miss Manila Mahjong

The author indulges in nostalgia for one of Manila’s favorite pastimes.

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The Joy of Kuwentuhan

The Joy of Kuwentuhan

For Filipinos, kuwentuhan is more than just shooting the breeze.

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An Encounter of a Special Kind

An Encounter of a Special Kind

Nothing prepared a Filipino expat in Amsterdam for his recent meeting with a Filipino, who lived almost 400 years ago.

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What languages do you speak?

What languages do you speak?

Why it’s much better to ask “What languages do you speak?” than “Where do you come from?”

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The Dragon Lady of Game Development

The Dragon Lady of Game Development

Find out why for women and Filipinas in game development, Jax Jocson is the first shot across the bow of a male-dominated field.

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Pinay Migrants Gasp for Air in South Korea’s Closed Society

Pinay Migrants Gasp for Air in South Korea’s Closed Society

Filipina marriage-immigrants in South Korea face cultural and social hurdles.

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When Life Imitates Satire

When Life Imitates Satire

When life starts imitating fake news satire.

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Your Unofficial Guide To The Etymology Of Filipino Slang and Memes

Your Unofficial Guide To The Etymology Of Filipino Slang and Memes

Find out what Filipino slang and social media memes mean.

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