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On Global Filipinos: How a PHL president welcomed Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On January 27, the United Nations remembered the 75th year of the liberation of Auschwitz during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Among the activities was a short screening of the award-winning documentary “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines.” Director and producer Noel “Sonny” Izon’s work and research of 10 years […]
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Exploring the world’s oldest housing settlement at the Fuggerei
By Wendell Gaa My recent holiday visit to Germany granted me a rare chance to visit what is considered to be the world’s oldest social settlement, the Fuggerei in Augsburg, Bavaria. This old town neighborhood is unique even in Europe, a continent known for its well-preserved buildings and houses dating all the way back to […]
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Noli producers receive KOR-NY Heritage award
The producers of “Noli Me Tangere, the Opera” led the roster of honorees of the first Dr. Jose P. Rizal Heritage Award organized by the New York Chapter of the Knights of Rizal. Producers Jerry Sibal and Edwin Josue were the recipients of the Cultural Heritage Award for their “significant contribution” in reawakening interest in […]
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Study examines attitudes toward homosexuality in ‘70s Leftist movement
By Cristina DC Pastor A new research showed how Filipino LGBT members of a U.S.-based Leftist organization in the 1970s navigated their emerging sexualities while maintaining revolutionary commitments. Dr. Karen Buenavista Hanna discussed her article “Being Gay in the KDP: Politics in a Filipino American Revolutionary Organization (1973 to 1986)” in a talk organized by […]
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The story of guerrilla fighter Felipa
Felipa is a young Filipino girl who comes of age during WWII. She and her older brother, Joe, live hardworking yet carefree lives with their parents on a small farm in Luzon. On December 8, 1941, rumors of war explode into reality with the bombing of Clark Field, setting into motion events that will tear […]
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A century in the life of veteran Justino de Lara, 101
By Cristina DC Pastor When he turned a century old last year in April, Justino de Lara blew out the candles on a coffee cake with his good friend Celestino Almeda, who was 101 years old. How many centenarians would have the opportunity to celebrate that kind of milestone together? Theirs is a friendship that […]
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In honor of my father, sweet vindication for veterans
By Wendell Gaa There I was, visiting the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, for the first time in my life.There was a very special reason I had to be there. I was to claim a Plaque of Recognition Posthumous Award honoring the work which my father, the late Ambassador Willy […]
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Jan Andrada revisits the Battle of Sibuyan Sea
By Maricar CP Hampton When we speak of the Philippines’ role in World War II history, one of the things that comes to mind is the Battle of Leyte Gulf. However, recent reports indicate there may be some “forgotten parts of history” that need to be revisited and retold. The Battle of Sibuyan Sea, for […]
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‘We were on the same side of the barricade. We will always remain close’ (Part 2)
By Cristina DC Pastor The FilAm: When you see the situation in Hong Kong, what goes through your mind? Eric Baculinao: All youth movements in history have always been driven by a strong sense of idealism. That’s true for the Hong Kong protest movement or even other earlier movements in Chinese history. It’s true for […]