Honoring the Legacy of Beloved Playwright Floy Quintos
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A theater maker recalls the brilliance and generosity of noted playwright Floy Quintos, who passed away on April 27, 2024.
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Farewell to a Caged Pigeon
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Fil-Am writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard celebrates the life of her friend, the poet, revolutionary and passionate Christian Mila D. Aguilar.
Read MoreMy Friend, Sixto Carlos Jr. (Feb. 27, 1947 - Sept. 5, 2021)
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A longtime Filipino revolutionary activist passes on.
Read MoreNini Quezon Avanceña Was My First Call
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The author remembers her godmother, Nini Quezon Avanceña.
Read MoreThree Days in My Life with Peque
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The Philippines’ film world has lost highly respected artist Peque Gallaga.
Read MoreA Final Goodnight
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In honor of mothers everywhere, I’d like to share this tribute/eulogy I delivered at my Mom’s funeral in 2004, originally published in Filipinas Magazine, January 2005.
Read MoreJun Factoran, A Friend Forever
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Mourning the death of a distinguished public servant whose declining health, and eventual death, seemed a barometer of what was going wrong with the country.
Read MoreMarilou, 1955-2012
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A friend remembers Marilou Diaz-Abaya, an outstanding Filipina film director who looked death in the face without flinching.
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Gina Lopez: Rich Girl, Kind Heart, Woman Warrior
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“I want to do something great, to do something for the country because I’m in a position to do it.” - Gina Lopez
Read MoreShe Broke My Heart and Made It Whole Again
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The author’s bond, break-up, and reconciliation with the inimitable writer Carmen Guerrero Nakpil.
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