Noche Buena on Mango Avenue

Noche Buena on Mango Avenue

A remembrance of childhood Christmas

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Tocino del Cielo: A Sweet Reward for Human Kindness

Tocino del Cielo: A Sweet Reward for Human Kindness

The Tocino del Cielo (‘cielo’ means heaven), is one of the richest Christmas desserts in the Philippines, its origins shaped by a strong Spanish colonial influence. At Christmas, Mama made only one thing for family and friends: Tocino del Cielo.

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The Happy Home Cook: Tocino del Cielo

The Happy Home Cook: Tocino del Cielo

The term ‘tocino del cielo’ is Spanish and literally translates to ‘bacon from heaven’. They’re not made from bacon, but are quite heavenly, made with immense amounts of egg yolks, butter, and syrup.

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For a Unifying Democracy

For a Unifying Democracy

Consider a possible alternative to the Philippines’ divisive presidential elections.

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The Pink Phenomenon, a Joyous Movement

The Pink Phenomenon, a Joyous Movement

Meet the spontaneous, grassroots, and massive volunteer-driven campaign to bring Vice President Leni Robredo to the presidency.

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A Distant War and the Filipino American Story

A Distant War and the Filipino American Story

A history podcast sheds new light on the Philippine-American War

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In Praise of Our Native Spirits

In Praise of Our Native Spirits

A book explores the legacy of Philippine winemaking and the tropical wines’ potential for international acceptance.

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[PARTNER] UCSF Lung Cancer Research in Asian American Females

[PARTNER] UCSF Lung Cancer Research in Asian American Females

Dr. Primo "Lucky" Lara from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center shares about lung cancer in the Filipino community and what we can do about it.

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My Soldier Dad and the 1989 Coup Attempt Against President Cory Aquino

My Soldier Dad and the 1989 Coup Attempt Against President Cory Aquino

Why the author’s father risked his life personally leading his troops in the firefight against military renegades who were trying to topple then-President Cory Aquino.

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Political Dynasties Disable Philippine Democracy

Political Dynasties Disable Philippine Democracy

Find out why various attempts in the last 30 years to enable the Philippines’ constitutional ban on political dynasties have failed.

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