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Kaili sticks and the art of Eskrima.  It sorta tells the story of a culture.  Do what you can with what you’ve got and not only survive but succeed.  It’s amazing sticks won battles against refined and manufactured weapons.  And it is

I first saw Charice Pempengco on an episode on Oprah.  It happened to be the first time I ever sat down and watched Oprah.  It was a 1 AM syndicated version.  This tiny dynamo now tours with David Foster and Friends and fills amphitheaters

Old School original by Rex Navarrete.  Saturday morning cartoons in a Filipino household can give you a twisted read more...

Corazon Aquino’s Passing in 2009 was a sad moment followed by many all over.  I remember coming to work and seeing coworkers tied to their computers streaming the final procession.  It should remind us of the path she helped pave at home

This documentary discusses our Filipino American Heritage and immigration.  One thing I have always noticed is just how quickly we, as individuals assimilate.  And another thing I have noticed is that although our history here in the US

I remember a point in time, possibly in my early 20’s, when an elder Filipino (possibly in his late 70’s) asked, “Can you speak Tagalog”. I replied to him and said, “No”. And much to his disappointment he called me out and said I was a

This is for those like myself who is for the most part without a general understanding of the Philippine modern history.  It’s a quick run-down and if anything should spark some interest to look further into things.  Whether you agree or