[PARTNER] Janine Barrera-Castillo Paints Nature’s Abstract Truth

[PARTNER] Janine Barrera-Castillo Paints Nature’s Abstract Truth

Janine Barrera-Castillo's "Patterns of Nature" runs from October 23 -27 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in San Francisco.

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She Who Dances Stories into Being

She Who Dances Stories into Being

Alleluia “Manai” Panis, who was honored as the very first recipient of San Francisco Art Commission’s Artistic Legacy Grant, works for resonance, not praise.

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Wanderlust Creamery Knocks ‘Em Cold

Wanderlust Creamery Knocks ‘Em Cold

Wanderlust Creamery owners are anti-hero artisanal ice cream pioneers.

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Pinoyspotting: Seeing Pinoys in a Holy Site, But of Course

Pinoyspotting: Seeing Pinoys in a Holy Site, But of Course

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)

The Happy Home Cook: Gulay sa Gata (Squash and Green Beans in Coconut Milk)

This Kabocha Squash and Long Green Beans in Coconut Milk was what I had in mind when the chilly autumn weather set in.

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My Story of Hope

My Story of Hope

Once a journalist, always a journalist; because at the heart of it is truth.

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In the Rubble of Marawi

In the Rubble of Marawi

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.

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A Haven for the Elderly – the Philippines

A Haven for the Elderly – the Philippines

You’ll be surprised how many breaks senior citizens get in the Philippines.

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The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Dinuguan

The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Dinuguan

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.

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Washington SyCip, a Remembrance

Washington SyCip, a Remembrance

Washington SyCip, one of the Philippines' most respected philanthropists, passed away at the age of 96 on October 7, 2017.

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