Filipinos for Black Lives

Filipinos for Black Lives

A millennial compatriot calls for a serious self-examination by Filipinos of their attitude towards race and racism in America.

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On the Asian cop who did nothing as George Floyd lay dying

On the Asian cop who did nothing as George Floyd lay dying

Asian Americans were revolted not just by the gruesome killing of a black man, but also by the Asian policeman who didn’t do anything to stop it.

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Why We Must Have Uncomfortable Conversations

Why We Must Have Uncomfortable Conversations

It’s time to talk about racism in our community with our family.

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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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Opinion: Rapist-Murderer Ex-Mayor Has Friends in High Places

Opinion: Rapist-Murderer Ex-Mayor Has Friends in High Places

How was it possible for the perpetrator of a rape-murder that shocked the Philippine nation, to be slated for release, despite a life sentence?

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Pride and Prejudice and the Filipino LGBT Community

Pride and Prejudice and the Filipino LGBT Community

Find out why Filipino LGBTs have a reason to celebrate Pride Month despite the prevalence of homophobia in Philippine society and government.

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Opinion: Never mind EDSA: Remember the mini-EDSAs, the battles before the uprising

Opinion: Never mind EDSA: Remember the mini-EDSAs, the battles before the uprising

The history of EDSA goes back 10 years before Ninoy Aquino was assassinated.

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Opinion: How the House GOP Tax Bill Would Drive Us to Penury

Opinion: How the House GOP Tax Bill Would Drive Us to Penury

How the House Republican tax bill’s elimination of medical deductions could turn a retired couple penniless.

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Playing the Assimilation Game

Playing the Assimilation Game

It’s no surprise that transportation secretary Elaine Chao is standing by Donald Trump.

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Opinion: Requiem for the EDSA Republic

Opinion: Requiem for the EDSA Republic

A former member of Congress contends that despite its political shortcomings, the EDSA regime would probably have retained a significant amount of support had it delivered on the economic front.

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