Forum on potential Bohol reclamation

Forum on potential Bohol reclamation

As Tagbilaran officials consider reclamation in Bohol, the clamor for its scientific basis rises.

Peace in Arabic and Hebrew

Peace in Arabic and Hebrew

Artwork of a Palestine sunbird, with the words for peace in Arabic and Hebrew.

1947: The Philippines, UN, and Palestine partition

1947: The Philippines, UN, and Palestine partition

A long time ago, the Philippines almost voted against splitting up Palestine into two states. As we know, it happened anyway.

Art at Tate Liverpool

Art at Tate Liverpool

Some artwork with themes of colonization and injustice at Tate Liverpool.

Bisaya halang-halang recipes

Bisaya halang-halang recipes

Halang-halang means “spicy-spicy” in Bisaya. In Bohol, it is a spicy coconut chicken soup. Here are recipes to help with cold or rainy days.

Filipino nurses in the UK

Filipino nurses in the UK

Living in the UK for a year got me thinking about Filipinos who migrate here for work, particularly nurses.

A 10 year-old forest of native trees in Metro Manila (before and after)

A 10 year-old forest of native trees in Metro Manila (before and after)

A selection of photos of trees native to the Philippines after 10 years of growth. From a “forest” on the campus of UP Diliman.

Pre-colonial Bisaya Nimona with shapeshifting Philippine animals

Pre-colonial Bisaya Nimona with shapeshifting Philippine animals

Just watched an awesome computer-animated flim called Nimona. Fell in love with her character, so I drew her decked out in gold… and more.

Surat Binisaya by Rolando O. Borrinaga

Surat Binisaya by Rolando O. Borrinaga

The book talks about ancient Philippine writing on different archaeological artifacts and how they were translated to Bisaya.

My first Pride

My first Pride

Some of the safest places you can be are in LGBTQIA+ spaces. Whether it’s a bar, a home, you are welcome. And now I’ve attended my first Pride.