By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. The tenth of September was observed as Grandparents Day in the United States. In our homeland, there is a similar observation, but the celebration period is longer: March 11-18, each year; hence, it is named Grandparents’ Week. Reportedly, recognition of the much-anticipated event was made official a few years back ...
By Narcisa Gonzalez Throughout my life I knew I was Filipino. 100%. I took off my Tsinelas before I came into the house. I didn’t flinch when I smelled burning goat hair in the air. I had a 50-lb rice dispenser in my kitchen. I grew up in an American city with parents both born ...