The Kipping House

The Kipping House

The old home of Jose Rizal’s love, Leonor Rivera, now up for sale, revives sweet memories, and brings tears.

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How the US Derailed Philippine History in 1986

How the US Derailed Philippine History in 1986

Looking at the US’ behind-the-scenes participation in EDSA ‘86

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A Century-Old Saga: Holy Spirit College on Mendiola Street to Close in 2022

A Century-Old Saga: Holy Spirit College on Mendiola Street to Close in 2022

A witness to the history of Manila and the Philippines will close its century-old door.

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Cesar Climaco: The Life and Times of a Democracy Icon

Cesar Climaco: The Life and Times of a Democracy Icon

A people’s mayor who lived and died a hero in a dark time.

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The Brown Man’s Burden

The Brown Man’s Burden

Looking for my great grandfather in 2021, the 500th year of Magellan’s landing in the Philippines.

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A Steel Prinzess Stranded in Cebu

A Steel Prinzess Stranded in Cebu

Did you know that a German sought safe harbor in Cebu during World War I?

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Jose Abad Santos: Hero And Front-liner

Jose Abad Santos: Hero And Front-liner

Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos’ martyrdom during World War II is history that deserves to be remembered.

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Lest The Old Feuds & Scandals Die Away

Lest The Old Feuds & Scandals Die Away

The Filipino rich can feud just like the rest of us, they just have more money.

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10 Things the 1940 Census Reveals About Carlos Bulosan

10 Things the 1940 Census Reveals About Carlos Bulosan

Dive into the 1940 Census and find interesting bits about the literary icon’s life.

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Raising the Curtain on Filipino American Theater’s Past

Raising the Curtain on Filipino American Theater’s Past

How American theater reflected the colonization of the Philippines

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