Snippets of Grandpa's Simple Life in America

Snippets of Grandpa's Simple Life in America

A Filipino American’s treasured memories of life with her farm worker grandfather.

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The Life and Times of My Father, Ponce Cazem

The Life and Times of My Father, Ponce Cazem

The writer recalls the life of his father, Ponce Cazem, chauffeur to Hollywood stars, and brave Staff Sgt. with 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company B.

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Taglish

Taglish

A FilAm writer ponders why he sometimes feels like an impression of a Filipino.

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My Years with Marcos (Opposing Martial Law)

My Years with Marcos (Opposing Martial Law)

The author, a close friend of Ferdinand Marcos’ Executive Secretary Alejandro Melchor Jr., recalls the lead up to the declaration of Martial Law, its initial successes, and its descent to corruption and abuse.

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Marcos, Martial Law, Mindanao

Marcos, Martial Law, Mindanao

A native of Mindanao explains two scars he still carries from living under the Marcos dictatorship.

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My Martyred Brother

My Martyred Brother

In memory of an older brother who risked everything for a better country.

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Remembrance of Times Past with Tony Tagamolila

Remembrance of Times Past with Tony Tagamolila

A retired doctor recalls his friends during a critical time for the University of the Philippines and the country; when “the Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos Duocracy was running amuck.”

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Secrets in the Shower

Secrets in the Shower

A daughter finds solace in seeing her father’s insistence on life amid his setbacks.

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Fifty Years, an American Adventure

Fifty Years, an American Adventure

A fulfilling American life foretold.

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Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to Organize U.S. Opposition to Marcos

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to Organize U.S. Opposition to Marcos

An expatriate-activist in the U.S. recalls where he was when Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in September 1972.

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