Pinoyspotting: Seeing Pinoys in a Holy Site, But of Course
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It’s no surprise seeing fellow Filipinos in the religious pilgrimage destination of Lourdes, France.
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The Happy Home Cook: Gulay sa Gata (Squash and Green Beans in Coconut Milk)
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This Kabocha Squash and Long Green Beans in Coconut Milk was what I had in mind when the chilly autumn weather set in.
Read MoreMy Story of Hope
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Once a journalist, always a journalist; because at the heart of it is truth.
Read MoreIn the Rubble of Marawi
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A journalist has a sniper’s-eye view of the battle ravaged city of Marawi where ISIS militants had holed up in the central mosque.
Read MoreA Haven for the Elderly – the Philippines
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You’ll be surprised how many breaks senior citizens get in the Philippines.
Read MoreThe Happy Home Cook: Vegan Dinuguan
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There’s no doubt about it, Dinuguan is one scary-looking dish. It’s all black with mysterious looking ingredients (because they’re covered in thick, black sauce). Also, learning that the sauce is pig’s blood grosses people out. But the reason Filipinos don’t mind its appearance is because the taste makes up for it. It has the perfect balance of savory, sweet, with a touch of tang. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect with starch like steamed rice or steamed rice cake aka puto.
Read MoreWashington SyCip, a Remembrance
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Washington SyCip, one of the Philippines' most respected philanthropists, passed away at the age of 96 on October 7, 2017.
Read MoreThe Untold Story of Nina Thomas: The American Woman who could have been First Lady of the Philippines
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The woman Manuel L. Quezon would’ve married had Philippine independence not been in the way.
Read MorePlaying the Assimilation Game
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It’s no surprise that transportation secretary Elaine Chao is standing by Donald Trump.
Read MoreBook Review: Laurel Fantauzzo’s The First Impulse
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The murders of two cinephile expatriate lovers inspired Laurel Fantauzzo’s book, which combines elements of mystery, reportage, memoir, biography and elegy.
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