A Steel Prinzess Stranded in Cebu

A Steel Prinzess Stranded in Cebu

Did you know that a German sought safe harbor in Cebu during World War I?

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Open Hearts Amid the Lockdown

Open Hearts Amid the Lockdown

When graceful acts of kindness gave comfort and hope, even joy, and highlighted the better side of humanity.

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The Happy Home Cook: Turon with Jackfruit

The Happy Home Cook: Turon with Jackfruit

There’s no magic trick here. No big, ta-dah moment. No vegan substitutions you need to seek. Turon is a Filipino dish that is traditionally vegan. So what I will be sharing here is the traditional way of making it. That is if you really must have a recipe for it. After all, Turon is so simple to make; you might as well eyeball everything. In other words, not only it’s already vegan, it’s fool-proof to make too.

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It’s Not About That Imelda

It’s Not About That Imelda

Liza Gino’s historical fiction portrays the degradation of the Japanese Imperial Army’s sex slaves during World War II.

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Fiel Zabat: A Film Production Designer’s Production Designer

 Fiel Zabat: A Film Production Designer’s Production Designer

Meet a much-awarded pioneer in Philippine film production design.

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A Virus Among Us: Filipinos and COVID-19

A Virus Among Us: Filipinos and COVID-19

There’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel – how to be around to see it.

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State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim: A Household Name in Hawaii

State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim: A Household Name in Hawaii

Meet a longtime Hawaii lawmaker whose grandpa was from Batangas

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The Happy Home Cook: Beer-Braised Pork Chops

The Happy Home Cook: Beer-Braised Pork Chops

Whenever I prepare recipes needing beer, everything depends on where I am. In California and Hawaii, I’d usually use Bud Light or Corona. But when I’m in the Philippines, my beer of choice is San Mig Light, and that’s what I used in preparing this pork chop recipe!

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‘50s-Style McCarthyism Comes to the Philippines

‘50s-Style McCarthyism Comes to the Philippines

The Duterte Administration is finding a communist under every mosquito net.

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Joe Mari Chan’s Enduring Heart Songs

Joe Mari Chan’s Enduring Heart Songs

Jose Mari Chan is a gift that keeps on giving.

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