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Through Greg’s brilliant eyes
TRIBUTE — On September 26, the Filipino literary titan, maestro of the Philippine short story, and former Graphic editor Gregorio C. Brillantes passed away at 92.
Memories of Balangiga
I grew up in the remote town of Balangiga in Eastern Samar, which, as history described, became a “howling wilderness” during the Philippine-American War after being engulfed by cannonballs fired with fury by avenging American soldiers.
It was 1901 and the flickering skylight of...
Susan Roces: 80 years of a life & memories of a movie icon
A few hours before deadline, I am watching FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano where Susan Roces was known as Lola Flora, the barangay captain.
For close to seven years, she was part of this teleserye. Almost always, I was invited in the yearly anniversaries.
She would muse...
Czechoslovak Courage: Volunteerism in World War II
In line with the Day of the Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan celebrated every 9th of April, programs to honor the heroic defense and valiant fight of the men and women of war are conducted.
Aside from the Filipino and American soldiers, the...
