Honoring the Legacy of Beloved Playwright Floy Quintos

Honoring the Legacy of Beloved Playwright Floy Quintos

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

Farewell to a Caged Pigeon

Fil-Am writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard celebrates the life of her friend, the poet, revolutionary and passionate Christian Mila D. Aguilar.

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My Friend, Sixto Carlos Jr. (Feb. 27, 1947 - Sept. 5, 2021)

My Friend, Sixto Carlos Jr. (Feb. 27, 1947 - Sept. 5, 2021)

A longtime Filipino revolutionary activist passes on.

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Nini Quezon Avanceña Was My First Call

Nini Quezon Avanceña Was My First Call

The author remembers her godmother, Nini Quezon Avanceña.

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Three Days in My Life with Peque

Three Days in My Life with Peque

The Philippines’ film world has lost highly respected artist Peque Gallaga.

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A Final Goodnight

A Final Goodnight

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. 

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Jun Factoran, A Friend Forever

Jun Factoran, A Friend Forever

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.

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Marilou, 1955-2012

Marilou, 1955-2012

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

Gina Lopez: Rich Girl, Kind Heart, Woman Warrior

“I want to do something great, to do something for the country because I’m in a position to do it.” - Gina Lopez

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She Broke My Heart and Made It Whole Again

She Broke My Heart and Made It Whole Again

The author’s bond, break-up, and reconciliation with the inimitable writer Carmen Guerrero Nakpil.

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