Tag Archives: Philippines

The Prometheus Way

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Topher

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? There are a few aspects of Filo culture that I regard highly. Bringing pasalubong is at the top of the table. For the uninitiated, this refers … Continue reading →

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The (Dual) Patriot

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Topher

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? Am I patriotic? Somewhat, I might say. I am a dual national: Filipino-Aussie. Being nationalistic doesn’t mean gobbling only kangaroo meat or knowing the Panatang Makabayan (Patriotic Oath) by heart. … Continue reading →

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Saturdays worth sacrificing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Topher

From unwitting places, art springs. This I fathomed early, once upon another lifetime. It came to me in the form of nothing more than a nuisance, a pesky mosquito that sucked the vigour out of me. It has everything to … Continue reading →

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