10,000 Philippine Artifacts at Chicago Museum
I was born in Manila, a bustling city, which is the capital of the Philippine Islands… and I’ve always been a city girl. Growing…
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My Steps to Fulfillment
What does it truly feel like to be a full-fledged OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker)? Three words best describe it for me ― challenging, lonely,…
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In My Father’s Shoes
Twenty five years ago, somewhere in Manila, a fresh off-the-boat provincial boy took notice of a city girl who happened to be his landlord’s…
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The Imperfect Daughter
My first child was born when I was age 28 — the same age that my own mother had me. I’ve been told that my…
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Last Day of August: Remembering Mom
It all started with this picture. I see it everyday when I pass by the china cabinet where the urn of my mom resides….
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An Envelope Clutch Made of News Paper
This orange clutch made out newspapers is one of the specialty items that my friend, Lenore Espanola, sells out of boutiques in San Francisco…
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