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Behind The Lyrics: The Mother Who Inspired “Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan”

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This is how a mother’s lullaby gave birth to a bittersweet song created just as much for adults as it is for children.

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A Brief History Of Filipinos’ Obsession With White Skin

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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?

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Rare Photos of Manila City Hall from 100+ Years Ago

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Explore the rich and fascinating history of our city capital’s most iconic landmark–none other than the Manila City Hall.

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Whatever Happened To Manila’s Statue of Liberty?

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It was a landmark in Manila from the 1950s to the 1970s. But where is it now?

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The Short and Tragic Life of the First Igorot Beauty Queen

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At just age 13, Chainus was selected to reign as the Benguet Queen, the youngest beauty ever in the history of the Philippine carnival. This is her fascinating story.

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