Where Light Remains: A Filipino Reflection on the Vancouver Tragedy

Where Light Remains: A Filipino Reflection on the Vancouver Tragedy

A Filipino writer reflects on the incident where a car plowed into a Filipino street celebration in Vancouver, Canada, which led to multiple deaths and injuries.

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Prewar Family at Maja Lane

Prewar Family at Maja Lane

A photograph of a ruined staircase revives memories of wartime in Iloilo.

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Lola Naty and Her Dog Carter

Lola Naty and Her Dog Carter

At age 94, Lola Naty wrote the children’s book, My Dog Carter, thereby helping preserve special memories for her descendants.

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My Edaw Is Gone

My Edaw Is Gone

When a precious loved one slips into old age and then, death.

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The Story of a Love Poem

The Story of a Love Poem

A recovered poem brings back memories of a generation’s way of love.

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TGIF!

TGIF!

Remembering a girlhood crush and still being in love with young love.

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It’s Chess Grandma Learning a New Game

It’s Chess Grandma Learning a New Game

A grandmother plays online chess with her granddaughter who lives across the Atlantic and learns the game’s rules of conduct.

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Am I Proud To Be a Filipino?

Am I Proud To Be a Filipino?

A Filipina exchange student in South Korea finds that the Philippines’ economic status influences other people’s perceptions of Filipinos.

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What ‘Immigrant Privilege’ Means to Me

What ‘Immigrant Privilege’ Means to Me

Immigrants possess some unique advantages that can help them overcome obstacles posed by factors such as race, socioeconomic background, and legal status.

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Abra On My Mind: Tracing My Family Roots

Abra On My Mind: Tracing My Family Roots

The writer revisited Abra in the hope of seeing his grandma’s home again, but alas, his efforts to locate it were unsuccessful.

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