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: People and Places
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.
“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?
From Mountain Boy to Governor: The Incredible Story of Pitapit
An Igorot boy met an American. What happened next will amaze you.
Behind The Lyrics: The Mother Who Inspired “Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan”
This is how a mother's lullaby gave birth to a bittersweet song created just as much for adults as it is for children.
Explore the rich and fascinating history of our city capital's most iconic landmark--none other than the Manila City Hall.