Book Melancholy of the Tongue Genevieve Asenjo

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Filipineya: Egyptians’ sad definition of “Filipina”

Despite breaking through stereotypes, the image Filipinas in Egypt as a meek wife and a domestic helper persists, that it has even become an adjective. Sometime before the COVID pandemic, I met…

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Modesto Aguirre: The Veteran

Hundred-year-old Filipino expat Modesto Aguirre shared his journey going back to work in Canada after his retirement in the Philippines. A smiling Modesto Aguirre or Papang greets me as soon as he…

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The Loneliest Summer

Untitled articles of my year in León: Part Three In the last part of his memories of Leon, Pecky Dolores tells us his loneliest time in the city, spending summer alone, giving…

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The Unusual Suspects: Susana Downes

Filipino-Australian actress Susana Downes of the hit comedy-drama series The Unusual Suspects shares how she finally found her place in Australian show business. “Doors only open when the time is right.” So…

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Book Melancholy of the Tongue Genevieve Asenjo

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