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Article » In Philippine History, the acronym KKK has a completely different meaning than here in the United States. It actually stands for a Patriotic Society called Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galangang, Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan ("The Highest and Most Respected Society of the Childrenof the Country....
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Article » Happy Pilipino American History Month!
October 1587 was the first recorded account of "Pilipino" presence in the United States, therefore October was named Pilipino-American History month dedicated to the first Pilipinos who landed in the continental U.S.
Here is the full story of...
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New video of the Philippine National Anthem produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema in honor of the 113th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence from Spain.
"Lupang Hinirang"
Composed by Julian Felipe on June 12, 1898
Bayang magiliw, perlas ng...
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Historic Landmark declared by the
Filipino American National Historic Society
California Central Coast Chapter
During the Manila - Acapulco Galleon Trade Era, from 1565 to 1815, Spanish Galleons crossed the Pacific between the Philippines and Mexico.
On October 18, 1587, the...
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There are a number of different holidays that are celebrated in the month of December in the cultural melting pot that is the United States of America, but in predominantly Roman Catholic Philippines, this season is strictly centered on Christmas.
The religious celebration of the Christmas...
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It was a no-brainer when my friend asked if I wanted a pair of tickets to see the U.S. premiere of John Sayles' Amigo at the Mann's Chinese Theater during AFI Fest, one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. With a Q&A from the writer/director himself, no less!
John...
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Article » photo from Top Rank/Rafael Soto
Summertime, summertime! Well, it doesn't really look like summertime here in Southern California, but nevertheless the mentality is still there. What better way to relax today than with a Sunday special JM's BBM. As I mentioned last week, I'll give a quick snapshot...
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Article » How many of you would you agree with this statement?
Though there are more than 2.5 million Pilipino Americans in the United States, many including Pilipinos themselves, do not know the details of their history in America.
If you’re like me, you might have immediately disagreed with that sentence...
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The colonies are hostile this Saturday! Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto (representing Puerto Rico) will bout it out for WBO Welterweight supremacy. Moving up from 140 to 147 pounds, Pacquiao will once again be tested as...
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Article » In celebration of the upcoming Independence Day weekend (both of the U.S. and of the Philippines), here is one of the many different Creation Myths from the Philippines.
When the world first began there was no land; there was only the Sea and the Sky, and between them flew a huge, beautiful...
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Hello! Thank you for such informative article on the history of the Philippines. I know little of this country and I had no idea that it became independent...