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Is It Time to Stop Blaming Colonial Mentality for Everything Wrong With Us?
Maybe it’s time to stop defining who we are by what we’ve suffered, and start loving who we’ve become.
How Political Families Rule the Philippines, and Shape Filipino America Too
An unflinching look at how political dynasties have turned Philippine democracy into a family business — and how those same loyalties continue to divide and define Filipino America.
The Forgotten Constituents: How Overseas Filipinos Can Rewrite Philippine Politics
We left the Philippines, but we never left the fight. And if we organize, our ballots could do what billions in financial remittances never will: force the nation to change.
Starving Our Own Power: Why Filipino And Filipino American Nonprofits Keep Getting Left Behind
Filipino nonprofits are fueling change but funders still treat them like an afterthought. But here’s the brutal truth: They’re doing it on shoestring budgets, unpaid labor, and unsustainable hope.
Filipino Pride Is Everywhere - So Why Are Legal Defense and Worker Protections Still Out of Reach for so many Filipinos?
Being Filipino in America is a balancing act between assimilation, manipulation, and legal precarity. We celebrate our resilience through barrio fiestas, Bayanihan murals, and independence day celebrations, but beneath the surface, many of us live in the shadow of a system that was never designed to protect us.
The Murder of Filipino Comedian Gold Dagal: When Comedy Crosses the Line or Just Tells the Truth
Filipino stand-up comedian Gold Dagal made people laugh for a living, until one of his jokes got him killed.