How did the Filipinos end up with this distorted perception of beauty? Is this a sign of colonial mentality or an inferiority complex brought to us by our Spanish colonizers?
Category: History and Politics
The Stowaway Boy Who Miraculously Survived a 7-Hour Flight from Sydney to Manila
In 1965, an Aussie boy accidentally fell asleep inside the cargo hold of a plane flying to Manila. Miraculously, he lived to tell the tale.
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 time.
The Time Antonio Luna and Jose Rizal Nearly Killed Each Other
How the friendship between Antonio Luna and Jose Rizal almost ended up in a duel remains one of the most intriguing "what-ifs" in Philippine history.
“Flag Of Our Mothers”: Little-Known Facts About The Trio Who Made The Philippine Flag
One fateful day in 1898, three women had their paths converged in Hong Kong to create a flag that symbolized the rebirth of a nation. This is their story.
“Quezon’s Game”: How a Filipino President Saved Over a Thousand Holocaust Jews
It was an inspiring story of courage only being retold lately. But how did President Quezon become a key part of this historic moment?