Chess, Janis Joplin, and My Father’s Herbs
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A Filipino American recalls coming of age amid the rising counter-culture and the Vietnam War.
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Where Talk of the Town Got Done in Paete, Laguna
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“Tayangtang” served as a forum where Paete, Laguna’s self-proclaimed geniuses, philosophers, and gossips dropped in to discuss the latest developments on the local, national, and international scenes.
Read MoreOverseas Filipinos Achievers, Part 3
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In keeping with Positively Filipino’s goal of celebrating the 13-million-strong (and counting) Filipino diaspora, we are launching a new series titled Overseas Filipino Achievers. The series recognizes outstanding Filipinos making their mark in various countries around the world. It builds on our popular and long-running feature, “FilAms Among the Remarkable and Famous.”
Read MoreSnack-Around-the-Clock with ‘Kakanin’
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There are as many as 15 kinds of kakanin, with some provinces having their own versions of certain rice cakes.
Read MoreEduard Bañez: From PH Media Host to PE Teacher in Hollywood
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Formerly part of Star Magic Batch 15 of ABS-CBN, a host for MTV Asia in Singapore and Hong Kong, entertainer Eduard Bañez is now thriving as a Physical Education teacher in Beverly Hills, California.
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Aglipayan Church: Thriving in Ballesteros, Cagayan
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The town of Ballesteros, Cagayan is a stronghold of the Philippine Independent Church which emerged from the nationalistic ethos of the Philippine Revolution.
Read MoreA Baritone Begs to Differ with Mr. Chalamet
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Meet again Roberto Perlas Gómez, 63, a baritone opera singer who understands actor Timothy Chalamet’s candor but hasn’t given up hope.
Read More[Partner] An Act of Remembrance in White Sands
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On March 21, 2026, they joined 5,000 participants to honor Filipino and American soldiers who endured the original march 84 years ago. More than 270,000 Filipinos fought under the American flag in World War II.
Read MoreThe Historic Delano Grape Strike’s Sacrifices and Rewards
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Despite tremendous costs, the five-year long strike ultimately achieved significant gains for Filipino and Mexican farm workers.
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