Opinion: An Open Letter to My President on the First 100 Days

Opinion: An Open Letter to My President on the First 100 Days

A dual citizen who resides both here and in the Philippines expresses his support for President Duterte.

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The Happy Home Cook: Minatamis na Saging (Sweetened Saba Bananas)

The Happy Home Cook: Minatamis na Saging (Sweetened Saba Bananas)

Filipinos make sweetened saba bananas at home all the time; it’s more of a beloved homemade dish than a restaurant special.

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Goldilocks USA: Sharing a Tradition, Making It New

Goldilocks USA: Sharing a Tradition, Making It New

[Sponsored Post] How do you take something traditional and give it a younger, more diverse appeal?

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Cariño Brutal - Plain Talk About Domestic Violence

Cariño Brutal - Plain Talk About Domestic Violence

Many mail-order marriages lead to domestic abuse.

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[PARTNER] Slut-Shaming Is An Assault on All Women

[PARTNER] Slut-Shaming Is An Assault on All Women

Women Writers In the Media Now issues a statement regarding the intention of the Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives to show a scandalous video during the investigation of a lady Senator.

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A Ringside View of Hospice

A Ringside View of Hospice

Two months ago the author watched her second husband leave his body on his death bed after only seven days in hospice.

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The Happy Home Cook: Sweet Corn and Coconut Panna Cotta (Maja Blanca)

The Happy Home Cook: Sweet Corn and Coconut Panna Cotta (Maja Blanca)

Literally translated, maja blanca means “white lady” and refers to the creamy white consistency of this sweet coconut pudding.

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Kusinang Pinoy

Kusinang Pinoy

Where to get fine Ilocano food in Chicago’s south suburbs.

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The Happy Home Cook: Kusinang Pinoy's Pinakbet (Sauteed Vegetables with Shrimp Paste)

The Happy Home Cook: Kusinang Pinoy's Pinakbet (Sauteed Vegetables with Shrimp Paste)

This Ilocano delicacy is served at Chicago's Kusinang Pinoy.

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Bonding in Bavaria

Bonding in Bavaria

Reuniting with family and kababayan in the land of beer and BMW.

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