Opinion

Our identity as a nation is continuously evolving, and it needs continuing discussion. Esquire Philippines presents a collection of essays offering different perspectives on the necessarily nuanced and complex question of Being Filipino.

At the end of 2018, Tsinoys now find themselves confronting the ugly specter of racism once more.

At some point, naivete crosses over into bigotry.

In the wake of Solita Monsod's controversial column, let's parse what it means to talk about racism, nationalism, and being "Chinese," "Tsinoy," or "Filipino."

Caroline S. Hau continues the hot debate about Chinese-Filipinos and their place in Philippine society.

Teresita Ang-See outlines why Winnie Monsod is misguided in her column about Tsinoys.

Let us take a moment to mourn the death of civil discourse and friendly disagreement, especially when it comes to family members.

Dr. Caroline S. Hau, author of "The Chinese Question," responds to Solita Monsod's controversial column in the Inquirer.

An explanation for Solita "Mareng Winnie" Monsod, who does not believe in the loyalty of Tsinoys.

Is the ordeal over, or has it just begun?

A reprint of "If," the Philippines Free Press editorial for August 23, 1986.

In this excerpt from 'Exeunt,' the late Carmen Guerrero Nakpil writes about her memories of that fateful day in 1983.