Editor's note: This work was republished with permission by the Manila Bulletin. This is the original article. In the Philippines, having white skin gives a person unspeakable advantages. You will...
Category: Today I Learned
The Stowaway Boy Who Miraculously Survived a 7-Hour Flight from Sydney to Manila
Ian McGloin was just a normal 11-year-old boy. But on that fateful day in June of 1965, one unforgettable event immortalized his name. That day started without anything unusual. Ian lived with his...
Considered as the "King of the Jungle," the lion symbolizes fierceness and strength. The same is true for Baguio City's iconic lion head, although its original meaning has been obscured by...
The Philippine Eagle (And Why It Should Not Be Called Monkey-eating)
Few animals endemic to the Philippines can evoke as much awe as our very own Philippine eagle. One of the largest raptors in the world, the eagle—which happens to be our very own national...
The Time Antonio Luna and Jose Rizal Nearly Killed Each Other
If there's one thing that General Antonio Luna is most famous for other than his assassination, that would be his temper. This other side of Luna's personality was seamlessly portrayed in the...
When the people from what is now known as Katmai National Monument was awakened by tremors, they knew something unpleasant was about to unfold. But nothing could have prepared them for what was...
