Category: Features
BOOK REVIEW: Marcos Martial Law: Never Again – A Brief History of Torture and Atrocity under the New Society
by Rose Churma The first page of the book contains a poem from the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. written while he was in [Read More…]
Celebrate Filipino Culture at the 53rd Annual Barrio Fiesta!
by HFC Staff Enjoy and celebrate Filipino culture through food, pageantry, special performances and contents at the two-day 53rd Annual Barrio Fiesta event. The event [Read More…]
The Return of The ‘Sick Man Of Asia’
by Perry DiazIn 1853, the Ottoman Empire was referred to by Tsar Nicolas I as the “Sick Man of Europe,” which was then in a [Read More…]
On Democratically Ushering in a New Philippine President
by Carolyn Weygan-Hildebrand The six-year term of Rodrigo Duterte as president of the Philippines is almost over. Around 67.5 million Filipinos have registered to vote [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: The Buddha, The Gold & The Myth—How Marcos Looted the Central Bank
by Rose Churma In the Rappler report “From fringe to mainstream; tracing the myth of the Marcos gold mine,” reporter Pauline Macaraeg notes that the myth on the [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: Cadet, Soldier Guerrilla Fighter – Remembering Bataan and Corregidor
by Rose Churma The book’s first edition was published in 1997. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan, Antonio Nieva’s daughter, [Read More…]
How We Live – And How We Say Goodbye – Can Leave The Earth A Better Place
by Caroline Aquino I went through it all: the baptism, the first holy communion, the confirmation. Being Catholic and Filipino meant I was immersed in [Read More…]
Traveling To The Philippines? Here Are Reminders For A Fun Safe Trip
With summer just right around the corner, a visit to the country’s finest beaches and sceneries while enjoying authentic Filipino cuisine is the ultimate summer [Read More…]
PICTORIAL: Happy Wedding Anniversary!
Victor and Paulina Espero of Ewa Beach celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 8, 2022. Victor is a retired Navy veteran from Bacnotan, La [Read More…]
How Some Filipino Millennials View Things Differently Than The Older Generation
by Jasmine Sadang It is common for parents and families to have differing judgments and beliefs from their children. However, these varying viewpoints can cause [Read More…]
