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: History and Politics
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 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...
“Flag Of Our Mothers”: Little-Known Facts About The Trio Who Made The Philippine Flag
Editor’s note: This work was republished with permission by the Manila Bulletin. This is the original article. Fernando Amorsolo’s “The Making of the Philippine Flag” and Napoleon...
“Quezon’s Game”: How a Filipino President Saved Over a Thousand Holocaust Jews
In the late 1930s, President Manuel Quezon implemented an "open door" policy which transformed Manila into a safe haven for over a thousand Jewish refugees persecuted by the Nazis. At that time,...
