Growing Up in La Loma, Listening to Lao Tzu

Growing Up in La Loma, Listening to Lao Tzu

Recollections of a Fifties childhood.

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Gender: The Paradox of Passing

Gender: The Paradox of Passing

Receiving unwanted attention is concerning enough for many women. Find out how the situation can get very dangerous when you add transness into the mix.

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My City of Baguio, After Every Storm

My City of Baguio, After Every Storm

Baguio is in the soul.

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Last Christmas

Last Christmas

A father’s advice to her immigrating daughter always gives a warm glow to her Christmases away from home.

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Martial Law Stories: Being Lucia Makabayan

Martial Law Stories: Being Lucia Makabayan

Why I joined the resistance to the Marcos dictatorship.

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Martial Law Stories: Days of Dread

Martial Law Stories: Days of Dread

How a family encountered the brutality of martial law.

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Ninoy Changed My Life

Ninoy Changed My Life

I never met Ninoy Aquino or President Marcos, but I wish I had met Ninoy. I want to tell him, “Thank you.”

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Memories Are Made of This – My Friend, Arthur Custodio

Memories Are Made of This – My Friend, Arthur Custodio

From long-lasting friendships, the author learns that life is not a zero-sum game.

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The Bicycle of Tomorrow

The Bicycle of Tomorrow

Accepting an offer you can’t refuse is also a rite of passage.

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Confirmed by Peter's Embrace

Confirmed by Peter's Embrace

Find out what Pope Francis whispered to human rights crusader Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.

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