Tyrone Power and Me
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The author’s brush with fame as a young girl.
Read MoreA Teacher and President inspires ‘Guro to Pangulo’ Awardees
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An award inspired by a teacher who became a Philippine president honors the best and most generous teachers in schools named after the late President Elpidio Quirino.
Read MoreWoven By Heart
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Fashion designer Pepe Quitco’s love for the handwoven inaul fabric has deep roots in his home island of Mindanao.
Read MoreThe Happy Home Cook: Binacol na Manok (Chicken Stewed in Coconut Water)
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This dish originated in Iloilo. It is traditionally cooked in an upright bamboo container (with the node at the bottom and a banana leaf cover) or in a coconut shell over a charcoal fire. The coconut water gives a distinct sweetness to the broth.
Read MoreHow Filipinos Got Their Surnames
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Had Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria never bothered with systematizing tribute collection, Filipinos would have very interesting surnames today.
Read MoreFlour Power
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The Palasigue brothers can’t help making dough because baking is in their genes.
Read MoreThe Happy Home Cook: Brazo de Mercedes (Creme-Filled Log Cake)
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Recipe by Chef Jing Palasigue of Cakes ‘n Crumbs
Read More‘The Month of December, 1872’ Dr. José Rizal’s Rough Draft
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A very young Jose Rizal was already adept at writing subversive satire.
Read MoreThe Happy Home Cook: Double Chocolate Cookies
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This is a bestseller cookie in my repertoire. It has never failed me. Not a crumb remains.
Read MoreWe’re on a Pope Mobile
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The story behind the Pope Mobile that was designed and made in the Philippines for Pope Francis’ visit.
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