The Time Antonio Luna and Jose Rizal Nearly Killed Each Other
How the friendship between Antonio Luna and Jose Rizal almost ended up in a duel remains one of the most intriguing "what-ifs" in Philippine history. The post The Time Antonio Luna and Jose Rizal...
View ArticleThe Philippine Eagle (And Why It Should Not Be Called Monkey-eating)
Here's a brief history that will shatter the misconception surrounding the Philippines' national bird. The post The Philippine Eagle (And Why It Should Not Be Called Monkey-eating) appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Fascinating History of Baguio’s Iconic Lion
Considered as the "King of the Jungle," the lion symbolizes fierceness and strength. The same is true for Baguio City's iconic lion head, although its original meaning has been obscured by time. The...
View ArticleThe Stowaway Boy Who Miraculously Survived a 7-Hour Flight from Sydney to Manila
In 1965, an Aussie boy accidentally fell asleep inside the cargo hold of a plane flying to Manila. Miraculously, he lived to tell the tale. The post The Stowaway Boy Who Miraculously Survived a 7-Hour...
View ArticleA Brief History Of Filipinos’ Obsession With White Skin
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? The post A Brief History...
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