Am I still a bad Filipino, Lola?
Am I still a bad Filipino, Lola?
Jim’s family history is the quintessential immigration story of hard work, sacrifice, and some heartache. Jim’s mission ... Read more
10 Aug 2021
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How is Filipino life like a boxing match?
How is Filipino life like a boxing match?
Manny Pacquiao is the pride of the Philippines. He rose from poverty to become, arguably, the greatest boxer of all time... Read more
3 Aug 2021
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27mins
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13 Jul 2021
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Why do they always give me leftovers?
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Do we really need to finish the bottle?
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Where are all the vegetarian Filipinos?
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For one decade, Jim was a very bad Filipino, aka a vegetarian. His lola wasn’t proud. Jim discovers the Hobbit connectio... Read more
22 Jun 2021
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Fried chicken and spaghetti. How is this a Filipino love story?
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Why are my titas fighting over basketball?
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