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José Rizal and His Dueling German Friends

December 19, 2012/ Penélope V. Flores
José Rizal and His Dueling German Friends

Penélope V. Flores shares that, in Heidelberg, Rizal fell in with fencing “student princes.”

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December 19, 2012/ Penélope V. Flores/
The Way We Were
Otto Becker, fencing, Hirschgasse, Heidelberg, biergarten, Mariano Ponce, Juan Luna, dueling, Mark Twain, Jose Rizal

My Filipino Survival Kit: The Definitive Go Bag For True Filipinos

December 19, 2012/ F. M. Ricarte
My Filipino Survival Kit: The Definitive Go Bag For True Filipinos

F. M. Ricarte considers what a true Filipino shouldn’t be caught without.

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December 19, 2012/ F. M. Ricarte/
Customs & Traditions
Mayan doomsday, Manny Pacquiao, El Filibusterismo, Filipino heritage, baro't saya, tinikling, Noli Me Tangere, bayong, banana ketchup, patis, harana, Weapons of Moroland, big spoon and fork, apocalypse, barong tagalog, Darren Criss

Never Give Up Tomorrow

December 19, 2012/ John L. Silva
Never Give Up Tomorrow

John L. Silva explores a documentary that examines the miscarriage of justice in the Paco Larrañaga case and exposes a rot-riddled judicial system. 

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December 19, 2012/ John L. Silva/
The Arts
Paco Larranaga, Joseph Estrada, Marty Syjuco, Michael Collins, Cebu, Spanish prison

Have Yourself a Merry Saudi Christmas

December 19, 2012/ Noel L. Senisante
Have Yourself a Merry Saudi Christmas

 Noel L. Senisante  shares how Filipinos celebrate the Birth of Christ in the land of Prophet Mohammad.

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December 19, 2012/ Noel L. Senisante/
Postcards
Saudi Arabia, muttawa, Simbang Gabi, Muslim, Christmas, sadiki, Mohammad, Aramco

Foggy City, Warm Hearts

December 19, 2012/ Voltaire Yap
Foggy City, Warm Hearts

Voltaire Yap leaves his heart in South San Francisco.

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December 19, 2012/ Voltaire Yap/
Postcards
Sign Hill, South San Francisco, South City

Forgive Us Our Signs

December 19, 2012/ Staff
Forgive Us Our Signs

Bet you'll be ROFL when you spot these signs of laugh.

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December 19, 2012/ Staff/
This Made Us Laugh
unintended humor, Filipino puns, Filipino humor, funny photos

Has Boxing’s Torch Been Passed to Donaire?

December 19, 2012/ I. Wilfredo Ver
Has Boxing’s Torch Been Passed to Donaire?

I. Wilfredo Ver expects KO win eases pain of Pacquiao's shocking debacle.

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December 19, 2012/ I. Wilfredo Ver/
Sports
HBO, Jorge Arce, Nonito Donaire Jr., Fighter of the Year, super bantamweight champion, Pacquiao, knockout, boxing, Filipino boxer

Patis Tesoro Turns Up the Heat

December 14, 2012/ Gemma Nemenzo
Patis Tesoro Turns Up the Heat

Gemma Nemenzo highlights the latest collection of the Philippines’ top designer  which was unveiled at Philippine International Aid’s fashion show fundraiser in San Francisco.

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December 14, 2012/ Gemma Nemenzo/
Who Are You Wearing
fashion, malong, saya, PIA, Philippine International Aid, embroidery, barong tagalog

New Media Aficionado Joins the Philippine Supreme Court

December 14, 2012/ Marites Dañguilan Vitug
New Media Aficionado Joins the Philippine Supreme Court

Marites Dañguilan Vitug expects Justice Marvic Leonen to push for more transparency in an institution that is steeped in secrecy.

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December 14, 2012/ Marites Dañguilan Vitug/
Homeland Focus
Renato Corona, Marvic Leonen, Philippine Supreme Court justices, MILF, plagiarism, UP College of Law

Karoling!

December 13, 2012/ Hazel Salariosa-Alviz
Karoling!

Hazel Salariosa-Alviz traces where the Filipino Christmas carol tradition came from.

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December 13, 2012/ Hazel Salariosa-Alviz/
The Way We Were
Filipino Christmas, Sharon Cuneta, Misa de Gallo, Noche Buena, Jose Mari Chan, Caroling, La Verne Ducut

Manila Day Trip: Catching Hints of a Glorious Past

December 13, 2012/ Gregg Yan
Manila Day Trip: Catching Hints of a Glorious Past

Gregg Yan pursues culture, bargains and life in the Old City.

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December 13, 2012/ Gregg Yan/
Touring & Trekking
Intramuros, Manila, Pasig River, Guadalupe Bridge, Pasig ferry, Binondo, Quiapo, Malacañang

Is It the End for Manny Pacquiao?

December 09, 2012/ I. Wilfredo Ver
Is It the End for Manny Pacquiao?

I. Wilfredo Ver suggests knockout by Marquez could make the Pacman give up the ring.

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December 09, 2012/ I. Wilfredo Ver/
Sports
national fist, Floyd Mayweather, Pacman, boxing, Pambansang Kamao, Juan Manuel Marquez

Philippines & China: Conflict or Cooperation?

December 03, 2012/ Chito Sta. Romana
Philippines & China: Conflict or Cooperation?

Chito Sta. Romana writes on how to deal with China.

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December 03, 2012/ Chito Sta. Romana/
Politics
Philippines, Nine-Dash-Line, ASEAN, China, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, West Philippine Sea

Know Your Diaspora: Hong Kong

December 03, 2012/ Staff
Know Your Diaspora: Hong Kong

Filipino domestic workers often face the risk of labor, physical or sexual abuse by employers, and a number of migrant organizations have sprung up in their defense and to provide assistance.

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December 03, 2012/ Staff/
The Diaspora
Hong Kong, Know Your Diaspora, travel

My Immigrant Parents

December 02, 2012/ Lloyd LaCuesta
My Immigrant Parents

Lloyd LaCuesta, popular San Francisco Bay Area newscaster, recalls how his family became Americans.

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December 02, 2012/ Lloyd LaCuesta/
First Person
Pedro DelaCruz LaCuesta, OFW, Lloyd LaCuesta, Hawaii sugarcane and pineapple plantations, Angelita Runes LaCuesta

Thanking Daniel

December 02, 2012/ Migs Bassig
Thanking Daniel

A murdered Chilean gay man inspires Migs Bassig, a young Filipino expat, to roam the world.

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December 02, 2012/ Migs Bassig/
Life Stories, Postcards, First Person
homophobia, Santiago, neo-Nazis, Daniel Zamudio, Chile, hate crime

Welcome to Positively Filipino

December 01, 2012/ Mona Lisa Yuchengco
Welcome to Positively Filipino

Positively Filipino fills a need not only in cyberspace, but also in our own consciousness.

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December 01, 2012/ Mona Lisa Yuchengco/

5 Filipino Americans Getting Mad Props on YouTube

November 30, 2012/ John Ricarte
5 Filipino Americans Getting Mad Props on YouTube

John Ricarte highlights five Filipino Americans you should follow on YouTube.

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November 30, 2012/ John Ricarte/
Entertainment
Jeremy Passion Manongdo, D-Pryde, Legaci, JR Aquino, Filipino music videos, AJ Rafael, YouTube
 
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