Category: Philippines
A Journey of Faith and Healing
I often asked myself, “Will I ever be able to go to school again? Will I ever have a normal life?”
BOOK REVIEW: Dauntless
What is not as well known is the role of Filipino American soldiers in winning that war—until now—with the release of Marie Silva Vallejo’s DAUNTLESS
BOOK REVIEW: Gastronomic Expressions of our City: ILOILO— Nature, Culture, and Geography
In the introduction by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, he notes that food is the city’s love language—the Ilonggo is always concerned with what to eat for the day.
The Day Palawan Was Nearly Lost to the USA
The bill became a flashpoint for debates about Philippine sovereignty, American imperialism, and the future of the Moros.
A Legacy of Academic Activism: Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, Jr.
Nemenzo was a pragmatist who essentialized revolutionary thought in the realities of the Philippine struggle.
A Woman Before Her Time
We can certainly add a third historical figure to that list—Enriqueta de Peralta, an Ilocano poet, civic leader, social worker and champion of women’s rights.
BOOK REVIEW: His Name Was Absalon, A Family Odyssey
The book’s cover is adorned by a photograph of the Laoag Plaza taken around the 1950s or 1960s when the author lived in Laoag.
From Brokenness to Purpose: A Journey of Redemption and Grace
by Melvin Molina I grew up as the youngest of seven siblings—six boys and a girl—in a big family. My childhood memories of my father [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: PANANAMIT – An Illustrated Guide to Philippine Indigenous Attire
A poster created by artist/illustrator Jme Foronda in 2015 depicting the attires of indigenous groups of the Philippines went viral on social media in 2020.
BOOK REVIEW: The Search For Adarna
The original storyline is about the lives of King Fernando, Queen Valeriana, and their three sons: Don Pedro, Diego, and Juan.
