In Memoriam: Fifteen Memories of Rep. Dina Abad

In Memoriam: Fifteen Memories of Rep. Dina Abad

The late lawmaker from Batanes gave the writer an accidental glimpse into her political and domestic life.

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The Happy Home Cook: Chicken Tinola

The Happy Home Cook: Chicken Tinola

After enjoying yourself during the holidays, its time to go back to lighter dishes, like Chicken Tinola.

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[PARTNER] "Ang Larawan" Screens in San Francisco This January

[PARTNER] "Ang Larawan" Screens in San Francisco This January

Watch the San Francisco Premiere of the highly-acclaimed Philippine movie musical on Thursday, January 11, 2018 (shows at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM), The SF Film Society Cinema (formerly New People’s Cinema), 1746 Post Street, San Francisco.

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Underwhelmed By Coron

Underwhelmed By Coron

Why two island-hoppers found the best place to visit in the Philippines disappointing

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Pinoyspotting: Danube River Cruise

Pinoyspotting: Danube River Cruise

From April 26 to May 7, we cruised the beautiful Danube River, the second longest river in Europe but definitely the most popular, as immortalized by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II in 1866 in his classical masterpiece, The Blue Danube.

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The Happy Home Cook: New Year Recipes

The Happy Home Cook: New Year Recipes

The longest holiday season in the world is celebrated in the Philippines and the New Year is greeted with festive family reunions. The combination of a sumptuous multi-ingredient stew and a decadent dessert looks like an elaborate spread but gives one enough time to get the table ready long before guests arrive.

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June Dalisay, Art Healer

June Dalisay, Art Healer

Why Filipino artist-conservator June Poticar-Dalisay is an unsung hero.

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My Father’s Fruit Salad

My Father’s Fruit Salad

What’s the secret ingredient in her father’s Filipino fruit salad?

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The Happy Home Cook: More Recipes for your Christmas Table

The Happy Home Cook: More Recipes for your Christmas Table

When cooking dishes for Christmas Eve’s Noche Buena or the Christmas Day family celebration, there’s nothing more important than for the host to be well prepared with classic dishes which are crowd-pleasers. These line up of traditional entrees are wholesome, satisfying choices that gives the home cook a chance to prep ingredients or else cook ahead, giving one enough time to spend with the family.

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Helen Graham, MM, Fighting Nun

Helen Graham, MM, Fighting Nun

She came to the Philippines as a biblical scholar; she ended up as a lifeline for Ferdinand Marcos’ political prisoners.

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