Understanding Pope Leo XIV’s Politics

Understanding Pope Leo XIV’s Politics

What to expect of Pope Leo XIV in these times of authoritarian governance and cruelty to migrants.

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EDSA’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Finally Coming Down

EDSA’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Finally  Coming Down

Writer Rene Astudillo wrote about the pesky Kamuning “Stairway to Heaven” footbridge on EDSA in Quezon City six years ago. He’s happy to report that it’s coming down.

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FilAms Among The Remarkable And Famous, Part 68

FilAms Among The Remarkable And Famous, Part 68

Role models and achievers, some of whom you may not even know are Filipino.

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Pass the Turkey, I’m Gay

Pass the Turkey, I’m Gay

How to come out to your family

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Mt. Pinatubo Disaster: When It Seemed Like the End of the World

Mt. Pinatubo Disaster: When It Seemed Like the End of the World

The Mt. Pinatubo eruption–a blow-by-blow account of the worst day in Kapampangan history, June 15, 1991.

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Filipino Survivors of Lahaina Fire Organize for Housing Solutions

Filipino Survivors of Lahaina Fire Organize for Housing Solutions

Not getting FEMA’s ear, the Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association is fighting for long-term housing solutions and rental assistance.

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Lesbians of Early-Colonial Philippines

Lesbians of Early-Colonial Philippines

Yes, women-loving women have been with us since ancient Philippine history.

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A Busker’s Bridge to His Dreams

A Busker’s Bridge to His Dreams

Meet Aris Ashe, who busks for the music and for his dream of becoming a psychologist.

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A June 12 Spirit as Big as Texas

 A June 12 Spirit as Big as Texas

Filipinos in North Texas have looked forward to Kalayaan ever since the Filipino Leaders Coalition of North Texas (FILCON) sponsored the event in 2022 after the pandemic.

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Remembering the Philippines’ First LGBTQ+ Play

Remembering the Philippines’ First LGBTQ+ Play

When Programang Putul-Putol was first staged in 1975, the term LGBTQ+ had not yet been coined, and the subject was not seriously discussed.

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