Here Lies Our Bittersweet Story

Here Lies Our Bittersweet Story

Review: Here Lies Love
Afraid that David Byrne’s “Here Lies Love” would glorify Imelda Marcos, the author at first refused to watch the production. And then she did.

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How My Cousin Jimmy Became a Butterfly

How My Cousin Jimmy Became a Butterfly

Can the spirit of the dead assume a different life form to say goodbye? 

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Supernatural Memories of a Tropical Childhood

Supernatural Memories of a Tropical Childhood

Growing up in a world both physical and supernatural in the Philippines.

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The Old Lady and the Balete Tree

The Old Lady and the Balete Tree

Who was that old woman in black that appeared near our old balete tree?

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Cruising to an American Dream

Cruising to an American Dream

A new wife-and-husband team goes on the road and finds contentment.  

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Fil-Am Pinays and the "Filipino Sports Parade"

Fil-Am Pinays and the "Filipino Sports Parade"

A Filipino American recalls her role in the filming of a long-forgotten movie when she was only 15 years old.

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Rosa Linda Who-Loves–Her-Job

Rosa Linda Who-Loves–Her-Job

In Cebu, the author finds the key to a surly Ice Castle Restaurant server’s heart.

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Lunatic Magnet

Lunatic Magnet

Why does Lotis Key draw crazy people, and why is she in turn drawn to them?

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#BeAwesomeToSomebody

#BeAwesomeToSomebody

Hairstylist Mark Bustos becomes a hit on Instagram after giving free haircuts to the homeless.

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My First Day in America

My First Day in America

Jet lag, anxiety and the winter cold weren’t enough; the writer had to spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square on his first night in America.

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