This is a continuation of my last Gems of History column on “Parian in Cebu” to complete the story of what happened to the Chinese in Cebu at the turn of the 20th century. Our narration will again be based mainly on National Artist Resil B. Mojares’ Casa Gerordo in Cebu.From 1850 onwards, the Chinese […]
A Quezon City court on Dec. 13 found three men guilty in the gruesome killing in 2010 of a Chinese couple and their agent.In a 51-page decision, Judge Marilou Runes-Tamang of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 97 found principal suspect Jaylord Dimal guilty of three counts of murder. Each one carried a penalty […]
The Balangiga bells will return to their rightful place. Yes, the Balangiga bells figured in the Filipino-American War, a significant but often ignored part of the history of Philippines-US relations. But only a few people know that behind the story of the bells is an interesting vignette in the intertwining destinies of the Filipinos and […]
Hokkien, on the tongues of Tsinoys, has grown and evolved, taking on a life of its own. Sometimes words simply fail us. With some creativity, Tsinoys have strung together words to form colorful phrases that simply hit the bull’s eye. Here are some expressions unique to Hokkien as favored by Tsinoys. 雜念大家 tsap-diam ta-ke a […]
Werpa (pangalan), isang bagong slang na bokabularyo. Ito ang kabaligtiran ng “power” sa Ingles. Ang “Werpa” ay portfolio ng mga sinulat ko para sa kursong Filipino sa Piling Larangan sa unang semestre ng ika-11 baitang. Hindi naging madali ang pagsulat ng mga sanaysay para sa portfolio na ito. Kinailangan ko ng lakas at sikap sa […]
Hau Chiok’s latest exhibit of paintings entitled “Coalescences” is the culmination of over 60 years of dedicated artistic and creative endeavor. The exhibit is on display at the Metropolitan Museum at the Banko Sentral ng Filipinas that opened on Nov. 15 and will last up to January 2019. Simultaneous exhibit of the paintings of Hau […]
My eyes have strained too long and hard these past two years on the central authority who sits in Malacañang. I knew, but have forgotten, that could not solve the lingering problems that beset our country despite the promises extravagantly made.In a fit of frustration, I return my gaze once again on the massive potential […]
In this issue, we share with you two stories about Ming patriots who fought against the Manchurian army in the mid-17th century. The Manchurians overran China in 1644, signaling the ascent of the Qing Dynasty. One of their most detested orders was requiring all male Chinese to wear pigtail. The order prompted the people of […]
One of the seven victims who were earlier kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf terrorists is now free.Colonel Gerry Besana, public affairs officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command, confirmed the release of businesswoman Helen Roda who was kidnapped together with her husband Rufo in August in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte.Police reported […]
My friends, Tsinoys and native Filipinos alike, have been calling my attention to the deluge of negative comments about the influx of Chinese nationals, especially from the mainland, and other issues. They worry that the negativity may spill over to include Chinese-Filipinos. They said they can distinguish the Chinese who are newcomers from the Tsinoys […]