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Breaking the silence of the Lolas

She died without receiving the justice she had long fought for. She died without getting assurance that her sacrifices in coming out to tell her story was not in vain.Lola Rosa Henson was one of the thousands of women in the Philippines forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.Other […]

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Comfort women statue petition gains momentum

Our online petition for people to sign our manifesto elicited 1,000 plus signatures. Here is a selection of their reactions from all over the world: This is another injustice to the Filipino “comfort women”. only a handful are still alive, but they have not yet gotten their demands for official apology from Japan, recognition in […]

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Discovering Malacca: Home away from home

I first heard of Malacca from the stories about Admiral Zheng He’s expeditions across Asia and Africa. When my traveling companions invited me to join them for a trip to Malaysia, I suggested a side trip to this intriguing city. From the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, we traveled 142 kms southwest for two hours to this […]

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Welcome to the heritage town of Taal

W hen I visited Taal for the very first time last year, I was smitten. So smitten that I have gone back three more times! The town’s unique blend of culture, history and friendly people irresistibly draws me back. I would promote Taal at every opportunity I get to friends, family and acquaintances, hoping they […]

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Chinese in the Philippines: Problems & Perspectives, vol. 5

Now available for pre-order price of P250 only. Chinese in the Philippines: Problems & Perspectives, vol. 5 Edited by Teresita Ang See Published by Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran Inc. and Kaisa Heritage Foundation Table of Contents FOREWORD by Dr. Wang Gungwu Chapter 1: Integration, Indigenization, Hybridization and Localization of the Ethnic Chinese Minority in the […]

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Museum to visit this summer (2)

It’s summer time once again and we clamor for things to do! Tulay highlights some museums that are slightly off the beaten path. Should you find yourself in their neighborhoods, do drop in. LUZON PALAWAN HERITAGE CENTER Modern Art Museum in Puerto Princesa City Provincial Legislative Building, Fernandez Street Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (048) 434-7524 […]

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Museums to visit this summer (1)

It’s summer time once again and we clamor for things to do! Tulay highlights some museums that are slightly off the beaten path. Should you find yourself in their neighborhoods, do drop in. Metro Manila BANTAYOG NG MGA BAYANI Sen. Jovito R. Salonga Building, Bantayog Memorial Center Quezon Avenue near corner EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City […]

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Olivia Limpe Aw: Continuing a legacy

Olivia Limpe Aw, current chief executive officer and president of Destileria Limtuaco, believes that local distilled spirits and liqueurs should take their place in the world market alongside tequila, sake and vodka. Hence, the company now offers traditional Filipino spirits such as San Juan Premium Lambanog and Vigan Basi. The company has also gained acclaim […]

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Destileria Limtuaco: The house that ‘spirits’ built

The heritage district of Intramuros just added the newly opened The Destileria Limtuaco Museum, which chronicles the history of the country’s oldest distillery and the family that owns it. Since 1852, the company has been manufacturing some of the country’s most popular spirits and liquors such as White Castle Whiskey, Maria Clara Sangria and the […]

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The family behind Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc.

Not many family-run businesses can last for three generations, and continue even beyond that. Among the few that have defied the odds is Destileria Limtuaco. Founded in 1852, it is still managed by the Lim family after 165 years. Each succeeding generation of new leaders has steered the company through upheavals, including wars and labor […]