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The making, unmaking and remaking of Marcos as a hero
The Philippines is moving to anoint rapacious dictator Ferdinand Marcos a hero. First by having his portrait restored in the armed forces Hall of Heroes and very soon getting his body transferred to the Libingan ng mga Bayani, the U.S. equivalent of the Arlington National Cemetery reserved for war heroes. The armed forces historian […]
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‘I went to a spa, had a massage with Marcos money’
By Cristina DC Pastor; TF photo Feminist writer and former political prisoner Ninotchka Rosca was one of more than 7,500 claimants to the $10-million settlement paid to victims of human rights violations under the Marcos regime. TF: What did you do with your $1,000 check? NR: I ate something really nice, I went to a […]
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• Tribute to poet-prof Luis Francia • Human rights lawyer Len Weinglass, 77 • Visita Iglesia around Broadway
In this special 20th anniversary workshop reading, the Asian American Writers Workshop honors on April 8 Luis H. Francia, poet, journalist, professor, and former board member of the AAWW. Francia will read selections from his works, including from the just published chapbook “The Beauty of Ghosts,” alongside writer/friends. Linda Faigao Hall, Nita Noveno, Susan Soriano, […]
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‘A mistake for progressive candidates to join party of Marcos’
By Cristina DC Pastor In between speaking tours and writing his memoir, former Bayan leader Baltazar Pinguel ponders Philippine politics 20 years after he left the country. TF: Tell me about your journey from the Philippines to the U.S., specifically Philly where you now live. BP: I have lived here these past 19 years. Next […]
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Heart and home
By Erwin de Leon Thirteen years ago, I gave up on finding a mate. After a string of relationships that lasted no more than four months, I told myself that to be single for the rest of my life was my lot. And that it was okay. I had a job, I had my health, […]