Dr. Jose Rizal, an ‘American-Sponsored’ Hero?

Dr. Jose Rizal, an ‘American-Sponsored’ Hero?

Is it fair dismiss the elevated status Jose Rizal as the Philippines’ national hero as merely a creation of American colonialism?

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The Thomasites, America’s First ‘Peace Corps’ Volunteers

The Thomasites, America’s First ‘Peace Corps’ Volunteers

US-Philippines educational linkages and the legacy of the Thomasites.

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California Dreams

California Dreams

“California Is in the Heart” exhibit at Sacramento’s California Museum chronicles Filipinos’ contributions in California from the 16th century to the present.

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Disputing “Fact-Checking History of San Francisco's Manilatown”

Disputing “Fact-Checking History of San Francisco's Manilatown”

Read a rebuttable to M.T. Ojeda’s article, “Fact-Checking the History of San Francisco’s Manilatown”

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Fact-Checking the History of San Francisco’s Manilatown

Fact-Checking the History of San Francisco’s Manilatown

And in an age of misinformation, Filipino Americans need to be vigilant in spotting unreliable and confusing reportage about their history.

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Emilio’s Homecoming

Emilio’s Homecoming

Honorato Quisumbing, Presidente of the town of Los Baños, province of Laguna, was murdered because of his loyalty to the United States.

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Boeing P-26, the Philippines’ WWII Peashooter

Boeing P-26, the Philippines’ WWII Peashooter

For aerial defense against superior Japanese Mitsubishi planes, the Philippines had the P-26, a heroic fighter that couldn’t.

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Imprisonment and Torture at Fort Santiago in World War II

Imprisonment and Torture at Fort Santiago in World War II

A son shares his father’s written account about being imprisoned and tortured during WW II

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Storytellers of the Pajaro Valley

Storytellers of the Pajaro Valley

A dedicated band of young researchers try to uncover and preserve untold stories of the Filipino farm labor community of the Pajaro Valley in California.

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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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