The Last Night of I-Hotel

The Last Night of I-Hotel

Thirty nine years ago, on August 7, 1977, elderly Filipinos living in San Francisco’s International Hotel, were summarily and violently evicted.  

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[PARTNER] New Dear Donor Episode Released in Celebration of National Minority Donor Awareness Week

[PARTNER] New Dear Donor Episode Released in Celebration of National Minority Donor Awareness Week

Donor Network West, the organ procurement organization that heals lives through donation in northern California and Nevada announced the release of the second episode of its video series, Dear Donor, just in time for National Minority Donor Awareness Week celebrated last August 1-7, 2016.

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Finding Warmth in Iceland

Finding Warmth in Iceland

What’s not to like in Iceland, a country with hardly any graft and corruption, a low crime rate and free health care and education up to college?

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The Gift of Language

The Gift of Language

So what’s wrong with speaking Filipino with our children? When we deny our own mother tongue, aren’t we denying our own heritage?

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Woman of Colors

Woman of Colors

Elisa Racelis Boughner’s paintings reveal her zest for life.

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The Happy Home Cook: Judy Ann Santos' Chicken Binakol

The Happy Home Cook: Judy Ann Santos' Chicken Binakol

I love Chicken Tinola paired with Crispy Fried Tilapia, which I enjoy from head to tail. One time, I was reading a cookbook and a dish featured in it caught my attention. Pwede pala ang buko juice (I can use young coconut juice) so I added that along with the chicken broth to my Chicken Tinola.

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10 Survival Tips for Summer Travel to Europe

10 Survival Tips for Summer Travel to Europe

Have a better European vacation by following these ten easy tips.

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[PARTNER] 'An Open Door' at Cinemalaya 2016

[PARTNER] 'An Open Door' at Cinemalaya 2016

“An Open Door: Jewish Rescue in the Philippines” will open documentary series the 2016 Cinemalaya Festival this August 6, 2016 at 3:30 PM at the Little Theater of Cultural Center of the Philippines.

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Seattle to Fairbanks and Back, in 9 Days

Seattle to Fairbanks and Back, in 9 Days

Has Aurora Borealis been around here? Answer: I don’t know, Alaska.

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The Happy Home Cook: Fish Tocino

The Happy Home Cook: Fish Tocino

I was recently surprised that Filipinos also use fish to make tocino.  It’s a healthy alternative while fulfilling the sweet dish craving.  

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