What Now, Philippines?

What Now, Philippines?

With no clear policy proposals during his campaign, will the President-Elect just address the Philippines’ myriad problems with good old “Marcos family values”?

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Food-Tripping in Manila (and Nearby)

Food-Tripping in Manila (and Nearby)

The food scene in Manila and environs is bustling again, and there are a lot of new and creative restaurants to try.

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Hardheaded Woman

Hardheaded Woman

When a stubborn daughter plotted to escape from home.

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[Webinar Video] Hate and "No Dogs"

[Webinar Video] Hate and "No Dogs"

Last May 5, Positively Filipino featured the short film “No Dogs”, which depicts a 1930 incident that triggered a series of riots among Filipinos in Watsonville and the Nightriders, a white-led hate group.

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E-Day 9th of May 101

E-Day 9th of May 101

What you need to know about voting in Philippine elections.

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The Image That Never Left Me

The Image That Never Left Me

A daughter of the Philippines’ political elite recalls her loss of innocence during the Marcos dictatorship.

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General Ver's Daughter Reckons with Her Father's Martial Law Legacy

General Ver's Daughter Reckons with Her Father's Martial Law Legacy

A daughter of dictator Ferdinand Marcos' chief military enforcer confronts her father's ignominious legacy.

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Fellow Exiles and Bosom Buddies Remember Chito

Fellow Exiles and Bosom Buddies Remember Chito

Close friends in life and previous exile pay tribute to the highly regarded Ambassador to China Chito Sta. Romana, who recently passed away.

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The Battle of Tamparan and the Forgotten Moro Heroes of World War II

The Battle of Tamparan and the Forgotten Moro Heroes of World War II

The following are excerpts from Moro Warrior: A Philippine Chieftain, an American Schoolmaster, and the Untold Story of the Most Remarkable Resistance Fighters of World War II in the Pacific (2022).

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Leni Robredo Brings Out the Best in Filipinos

Leni Robredo Brings Out the Best in Filipinos

Leni Robredo’s campaign for the presidency has sparked an uncommon and infectious display of popular unity and creativity.

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