Into the Unknown: The Strange Skulls of Banton, Romblon

Into the Unknown: The Strange Skulls of Banton, Romblon

What secrets do the modified skulls found in the Guyangan Cave System hold?

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For Barbara ‘Tweetums’ Cruz Gonzalez (1944-2024)

For Barbara ‘Tweetums’ Cruz Gonzalez (1944-2024)

A fond farewell to the much-admired author and columnist Barbara Cruz Gonzalez.

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The Making of a Cello Prodigy

The Making of a Cello Prodigy

Meet Damodar Das Castillo, a 16-year-old cello virtuoso who’s out to conquer the concert music stage.

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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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[Partner] Has California Moved the Needle on Hate?

[Partner] Has California Moved the Needle on Hate?

Race and ethnicity are the largest motivators of hate crimes in California, followed by gender and sexual orientation.

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Contribute to Other People’s Happiness, Find the True Meaning of Life

Contribute to Other People’s Happiness, Find the True Meaning of Life

Retired veteran broadcast journalist Lloyd LaCuesta received an honorary doctorate commencement from the University of San Francisco on May 18, 2024. Here is his wise and poignant commencement speech.

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Cecile Azarcon’s Music Heals the Soul

Cecile Azarcon’s Music Heals the Soul

Meet Cecile Azarcon, the composer behind your favorite hits.

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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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My Easy Homemade Mami Recipe

My Easy Homemade Mami Recipe

This recipe is from my debut picture book, MAMI KING: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and a Perfect Bowl of Soup.

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