Got Money, Will Have A Philippine Church Wedding

Got Money, Will Have A Philippine Church Wedding

Find out why a traditional Philippine wedding could cost you an arm and a leg.

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Martial Law Stories: Captured and Taken

Martial Law Stories: Captured and Taken

A childhood memory of a time of fear.

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The Happy Home Cook: Pork Quinoa Casserole

The Happy Home Cook: Pork Quinoa Casserole

Quinoa is a very late addition to my diet and home menu. Since being introduced to this gluten-free, protein-rich South American staple, it has become a favored item on the dining table — for myself and for occasional guests.

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War and Forgiving

War and Forgiving

Is it possible to forgive the unforgivable, like war crimes? Find out how one Philippine president dealt with this question.

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Martial Law Stories: Escape to Sabah

Martial Law Stories: Escape to Sabah

Find out how the family of the late Sen. Raul Manglapus and some friends escaped the clutches of the Marcos dictatorship.

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A Visit to the MacArthur Memorial

A Visit to the MacArthur Memorial

Where to find mementoes of the Old Soldier who never died but just faded away.

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The Happy Home Cook: Adobong Kangkong with Talong

The Happy Home Cook: Adobong Kangkong with Talong

Our parents and grandparents often told us stories about how food was cooked during the years of World War II in the Philippines from 1941 to 1945. Ingredients and food supplies were scarce. Dishes needed to be cooked quickly. Vegetables grown in backyards were used for quick meals. Kangkong or water spinach was often a main ingredient. This Adobong Kangkong with Talong is an improved version of what mothers used to cook back in those days.

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PACE, A Critical Link in Filipino American History

PACE, A Critical Link in Filipino American History

Find out why the Philippine American Collegiate Endeavor (PACE) and its leading role in the 1968 SF State College Third World students’ strike was a groundbreaking event in Filipino American history.

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Martial Law Stories: I Did Not Have a Campus Romance

Martial Law Stories: I Did Not Have a Campus Romance

Unrequited love in the time of living dangerously.

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Oh How I Miss Manila Mahjong

Oh How I Miss Manila Mahjong

The author indulges in nostalgia for one of Manila’s favorite pastimes.

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