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The Elections: New Faces and Old Truth

May 22, 2013/ Marites Dañguilan Vitug
The Elections: New Faces and Old Truth

Recent midterm polls same-o same-o but a triumph for President Aquino.

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May 22, 2013/ Marites Dañguilan Vitug/
Homeland Focus
Philippine elections, Politics, Political dynasties

Island of Hope

May 22, 2013/ Criselda Yabes
Island of Hope

It’s more fun—and socially responsible—in Patikul, Sulu Island where Marines and divers help build schools.

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May 22, 2013/ Criselda Yabes/
Touring & Trekking, Homeland Focus
responsible tourism, Social reform, Civic projects, Scuba diving, Moro conflict, Muslim Filipinos, Insurgency

Mother of All Devotions

May 22, 2013/ Ma. Ceres P. Doyo
Mother of All Devotions

The coffee table book Pueblo Amante de Maria is a guide to Marian shrines in the Philippines.

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May 22, 2013/ Ma. Ceres P. Doyo/
Customs & Traditions
religion, Roman Catholicism, Saints, Marian devotion

Know Your Diaspora: Singapore

May 22, 2013/ Staff
Know Your Diaspora: Singapore

Filipinos are flocking to Singapore because pay is higher than in the Philippines, jobs are available and becoming a permanent resident is easier.

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May 22, 2013/ Staff/
The Diaspora
overseas foreign workers, immigration, labor

How Filipinos in the U.S. and Territories Voted

May 16, 2013/ Staff
How Filipinos in the U.S. and Territories Voted

​Official results of who the Filipino Americans voted for during 2013 Philippine Midterm Elections

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May 16, 2013/ Staff/
Homeland Focus
Philippine Elections, Chiz Escudero, Alan Peter Cayetano, Grace Poe, Loren Legarda, Koko Pimentel, Bam Aquino, Sonny Angara, Dick Gordon, Jun Magsaysay, Risa Hontiveros, Sonny Trillanes, Migz Zubiri

Using Art for Inner Healing

May 15, 2013/ Nephthys Resurreccion
Using Art for Inner Healing

​Clinical art therapy can help heal inner wounds.

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May 15, 2013/ Nephthys Resurreccion/
Health & Wellness
mental health, art therapy, healing, mental health services, self-expression

Campaign Counters Depression Stigma Among Asian Americans

May 15, 2013/ Viji Sundaram
Campaign Counters Depression Stigma Among Asian Americans

​Mental health experts say mental illness in the Asian community is more severe than ever before.

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May 15, 2013/ Viji Sundaram/
Health & Wellness
depression, mental health, asian american issues, It's Ok campaign

A Family Secret No More

May 15, 2013/ Lori Blackburn
A Family Secret No More

​Once a family-owned hideaway, Balesin Island now welcomes nature-loving vacationers.

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May 15, 2013/ Lori Blackburn/
Touring & Trekking
Balesin, island resorts, eco-friendly tourism, beaches

Jericho Rosales Breaks Away

May 15, 2013/ Marcie Taylor
Jericho Rosales Breaks Away

​Heartthrob wows ‘em at 2013 Newport Beach Film Festival.

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May 15, 2013/ Marcie Taylor/
Entertainment
Jericho Rosales, film, film festivals, movies, acting awards, Newport Beach Film Festival

The Unusual Friendship of the Mestiza and the Morena

May 15, 2013/ Cathy S. Babao
The Unusual Friendship of the Mestiza and the Morena

Timeless actresses as different as night and day but close friends like no other.

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May 15, 2013/ Cathy S. Babao/
Entertainment
Gloria Romero, Caridad Sanchez, LVN, Sampaguita Pictures

Mother Tributes: Thanks for the Memories, Mom!

May 08, 2013/ Mona Lisa Yuchengco
Mother Tributes: Thanks for the Memories, Mom!

How to make it up to a departed loved one.

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May 08, 2013/ Mona Lisa Yuchengco/
How To Do Anything, Life Stories
eulogies, memorials, preserving memories, remembrances

Mother Tributes: My Mother's Feminism

May 08, 2013/ Belinda A. Aquino
Mother Tributes: My Mother's Feminism

A Filipino mother’s source of “power” isn’t simply gender equality.

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May 08, 2013/ Belinda A. Aquino/
Life Stories, Role Models
feminism, Filipino mothers, Filipino parents, gender relations, sexual equality

Mother Tributes: My Mother Carmelita

May 08, 2013/ Kaye Cloutman
Mother Tributes: My Mother Carmelita

​A career woman with a rare illness looks at her career mother in a new light.

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May 08, 2013/ Kaye Cloutman/
Life Stories, Parenting
Mother' day, mothers, parenting, rare diseases, Eisenmenger Syndrome, patients

A Hundred Mangoes in a Bottle

May 08, 2013/ Elizabeth Ann Quirino
A Hundred Mangoes in a Bottle

There’s nothing like Philippine mangoes to awaken memories of a happy home life.

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May 08, 2013/ Elizabeth Ann Quirino/
All About Pinoy Food, Life Stories
recipes, jams, desserts, mangoes, Filipino food

More Reasons to Love "Dahil Sa Iyo"

May 07, 2013/ Raymond Virata
More Reasons to Love "Dahil Sa Iyo"

​International artists put their own spin on a Filipino favorite.

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May 07, 2013/ Raymond Virata/
Entertainment
Nat King Cole, Jerry Vale, Dahil Sa Iyo, Julio Iglesias, Tom Spinosa, The Lettermen, Tadao Hayashi

On the Beaten Track

May 01, 2013/ Migs Bassig
On the Beaten Track

The author shares his “Aliwan experience,” the Mother of All Philippine Fiestas.

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May 01, 2013/ Migs Bassig/
Cultural Trends, Touring & Trekking
fiestas, celebrations, festivals

The Catholic Vote—Fact or Fiction?

May 01, 2013/ Aries Rufo
The Catholic Vote—Fact or Fiction?

Can faith be turned into votes?

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May 01, 2013/ Aries Rufo/
Homeland Focus
midterm elections, polls, religion, reproductive health, legislature, contraception

Why Their DREAM Matters

May 01, 2013/ Lisa Juachon and Fiel Limjap
Why Their DREAM Matters

Young undocumented immigrants anxiously await U.S. immigration reform’s DREAM Act.

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May 01, 2013/ Lisa Juachon and Fiel Limjap/
Community, Politics
immigration, U.S. immigration reform, youth issues, legisation

It’s More Meaningful—and Yes, Fun—in the Philippines

May 01, 2013/ Francis Calpotura
It’s More Meaningful—and Yes, Fun—in the Philippines

Aside from usual sun, surf and seafood, try soulful tourism.

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May 01, 2013/ Francis Calpotura/
Homeland Focus, Touring & Trekking
tourism, responsible tourism, travel, tourist alternatives, social responsibilty

Tips for Returning Expats

May 01, 2013/ Marilen J. Danguilan
Tips for Returning Expats

How to make it easy on yourself if you’re coming home to Manila for good, or for a while anyway.

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May 01, 2013/ Marilen J. Danguilan/
How To Do Anything
expatriates, settling down in the Philippines, Manila transportation, banking in Manila, buying condos and real estate
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