Filipino Taste in Iceland

Filipino Taste in Iceland

Find out how the world’s northernmost Filipino restaurant has made it work.

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The Happy Home Cook: Rhubarb and Fish Sinigang

The Happy Home Cook: Rhubarb and Fish Sinigang

The Philippines has invented dozens of variations on sinigang. Every region uses the souring agent that’s most available there — from kamias to sampaloc, calamansi to mangga. If Iceland were one of the Philippines’ 7,000 islands, sinigang sa rhubarb would surely be a familiar variation. The hardy plant does well in Iceland’s arctic weather and has been cultivated there for hundreds of years.

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[PARTNER] Election Alert for US Citizens: Check with Voter Registrar -- Are You Still on the Rolls?

[PARTNER] Election Alert for US Citizens: Check with Voter Registrar -- Are You Still on the Rolls?

U.S. citizens across the country soon will vote on all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, for 35 U.S. senators and three dozen governorships. The House of Representatives and possibly the Senate are up for grabs.

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Dawn Bohulano Mabalon’s Short Life Burned Brightly

Dawn Bohulano Mabalon’s Short Life Burned Brightly

Historian-activist Dawn Mabalon’s sudden passing has left a wake of shock and grief among Filipino community advocates.

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The Ibong Adarna, an Enduring Enigma

The Ibong Adarna, an Enduring Enigma

Find out why the myth of the Ibong Adarna continues to fascinate Filipino movie-and-theater goers.

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The Happy Home Cook: Inihaw na Baboy (Grilled Pork)

The Happy Home Cook: Inihaw na Baboy (Grilled Pork)

The traditional cut of choice for this is liempo, the pork belly.  But here, thick bone-in pork chops were chosen as a leaner alternative. Having them french cut by the butcher makes for an elegant presentation, while also offering the option to eat the inihaw neatly with your hands. 

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Watch Out World: Cathy Feliciano Chon, Captivating Communications Influencer

Watch Out World: Cathy Feliciano Chon, Captivating Communications Influencer

Meet a Filipina businesswoman who doesn’t believe in “having it all” but virtually does so anyway.

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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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What languages do you speak?

What languages do you speak?

Why it’s much better to ask “What languages do you speak?” than “Where do you come from?”

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On the Dot: Interview with Filmmaker Mikhail Red

On the Dot: Interview with Filmmaker Mikhail Red

The celebrated young filmmaker talks about shifting genres, addressing social issues, and keeping a timetable.

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