Golden Age of Copra
In the early decades of the 20th century, Quezon Province experienced what may aptly be called its Golden Age of Copra. Vast coconut plantations stretched across the fertile lands of…
Atong Ang Is Hiding in Plain Sight
The life and rise of Atong Ang, to many observers, has long been intertwined with the shadowy world of gambling, political patronage, and allegations of corruption. He reportedly began as…
Tubig ay Buhay: Hindi Band-Aid Solution ang Kailangan
Sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng temperatura sa bansa, hindi na sapat ang sabihing “mainit lang talaga ngayon.” Kapag ang heat index ay pumapasok na sa Danger level, buhay…
Political Dynasties: The Llamado in Elections
In the game of cockfighting, an activity deeply woven into Filipino culture, there exists a fascinating mystery in the manner bets are fielded inside the cockpit arena. Veterans of the…