Though technology today is a boon to society, it is also one of the main causes of the widening gap between the older and younger generations in the Philippines. While the more tech savvy youth embraces the newer and faster technology, it leaves most of the older generation feeling left behind and daunted. Information and […]
It has been 30 years of being a bridge of understanding between two cultures and a bridge of tolerance between two ages. We have been fortunate in our outstanding volunteer editors. Starting with Jacqueline Co, who served as our first and only trained editor/journalist from 1988 to 1994, she was followed by Yvonne Chua, who […]
Editor’s Note: For this issue and the next, we are reprinting Carlos Palanca’s testimony before the Philippine Commission on June 30, 1899 and July 8, 1899. Carlos Palanca or Chan/Tan Quiensien (陳謙善) was a famous capitan chino during the latter part of the Spanish period, in the 19th century. He also served as acting consul general […]
All of us have a story to tell which, in its own small way, becomes a part of history, albeit most of it untold. I developed a strong passion for history growing up. Back during grade school, I was only interested in video games and reading fictional books. It was not until high school that […]
In journalism parlance, “writing 30” means the end of a story. Not so with Tulay. The fortnightly Chinese-Filipino news digest is celebrating its 30th year of publication with this June issue. Unveiled on June 12, 1988, what was once a monthly news digest that sought to publish stories told from the viewpoint of the Tsinoy […]
We celebrate two significant events this year. The 200th birth anniversary of Francisco Mercado Rizal, and the 120th commemoration of our Independence Day (June 12, 1898). Both dates are closely tied with the narrative of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. He was born June 19, 1861, in Laguna, the first province that led the […]
Tsinoy dads today are much more hands-on with the kids than in previous generations. While many still regard childrearing as mom’s turf, a dad’s contribution to raising a child cannot be discounted. Women often still have the responsibilities for getting the child dressed, fed, go to school, do the homework, and at day’s end, ready […]
The three-year British occupation of Manila (1762-1764) had extensive repercussions on the Chinese community. No doubt, the almost complete expulsion of the Chinese in the Philippines by the Spanish colonial regime was a retaliation for their sympathy with the British. In Essays in Colonial Cavite, 1616-1898, Recoletos Ingleses y la joyagaditana (De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, […]
This year marks the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence from Spain, the 147th birth anniversary of our national hero, Jose Rizal, and the 200th birth anniversary of his father Francisco Mercado Rizal. These memorable events highlight our nation’s rich history and heroic past. Ten years ago, on June 16, 2008, Abdullah Al-Maghlooth from Saudi Arabia […]
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. 顧鼎頂也著顧鼎下 ko tian ting […]