Gina Ortiz Jones: ‘The Promise of America is Worth Fighting For’

Gina Ortiz Jones: ‘The Promise of America is Worth Fighting For’

Texas Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones, who lost by a hairline in her last race for the U.S. Congress is running once more.

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Opinion: Rapist-Murderer Ex-Mayor Has Friends in High Places

Opinion: Rapist-Murderer Ex-Mayor Has Friends in High Places

How was it possible for the perpetrator of a rape-murder that shocked the Philippine nation, to be slated for release, despite a life sentence?

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Halo-Halo? In Hungary?

Halo-Halo? In Hungary?

Find out the story behind Barako Kávéház, the only source of halo-halo in Budapest.

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The Happy Home Cook: Binagoongang Adobo (Adobo in Shrimp Paste)

The Happy Home Cook: Binagoongang Adobo (Adobo in Shrimp Paste)

It has never occured to me that I can enjoy two popular Filipino dishes — binagoongan and adobo — fused into what I initially thought was an odd single recipe.

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Gina Lopez: Rich Girl, Kind Heart, Woman Warrior

Gina Lopez: Rich Girl, Kind Heart, Woman Warrior

“I want to do something great, to do something for the country because I’m in a position to do it.” - Gina Lopez

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Ninoy Changed My Life

Ninoy Changed My Life

I never met Ninoy Aquino or President Marcos, but I wish I had met Ninoy. I want to tell him, “Thank you.”

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Memories Are Made of This – My Friend, Arthur Custodio

Memories Are Made of This – My Friend, Arthur Custodio

From long-lasting friendships, the author learns that life is not a zero-sum game.

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Coron, Once Is Not Enough

Coron, Once Is Not Enough

An unvarnished account of an enjoyable island vacation.

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A Transgender Restroom Incident and Filipino LGBT Rights

A Transgender Restroom Incident and Filipino LGBT Rights

The harsh detention of a Filipina transgender who tried to use the women’s restroom in a Metro Manila shopping mall has revived legislative efforts to protect the country’s LGBT community.

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From Vienna, an Angel for Filipino Science Scholars

From Vienna, an Angel for Filipino Science Scholars

Meet “science diplomat” Maria Lourdes “Malou” Soto Reininger, the Vienna-based IT veteran who leads a group that supports outstanding science students in the Philippines.

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