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Ancient Art of BAYBAYIN

Before the Spanish colonized the Philippines in 1521, the people of the Islands had their own beautiful writing system known as BAYBAYIN.

Today, Filipinos are rediscovering this "dead" script with stunning artistic expressions.

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The Paradiesvogel

There’s a beautiful German metaphor called the “Paradiesvogel” translated as the “Bird of Paradise.” This colorful bird isn’t afraid to show its true colors. The “Paradiesvogel” metaphor is my Filipina Mom to a T.

Today, I share with you an interview I did with my mother when we met up at the Philippine Independence Day Celebration held in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Time to Move On?

An exchange I had through social media made me rethink my personal journey of Generational Trauma and Decolonization.

This one goes deep into the psyche and soul of the Filipino experience.

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Quezon’s Open Door

During my YouTube LIVE episode on May 30, I took a closer look at how Former Philippine President Manuel Quezon’s Open Door Policy led to NINE WAVES of refugees finding safety in the Philippine Islands throughout the 20th Century.

It’s a remarkable story of Filipino heroism in the face of danger.

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Who Is Telesforo Trinidad?

In honor of Memorial Day in the U.S., I’d like to tell you about a Filipino who has made history not once, but twice.

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