More articles about: may 2012

Books & Art

20 Books Every Filipino Should Have on His Shelf

It is not just the décor that makes the house, or indeed the man of the house. It is the intellectual fixtures that speak eloquently of the owner.

We once held a photo shoot at a very posh home in a super exclusive subdivision. The stage was set and everything was complete: the marble flooring was polished by the uniformed maids to such a rigorous sheen that we could not ...

Culture

How a President's Dream of the Perfect City Became Quezon City

When President Manuel L. Quezon dreamed up the ideal city, he envisioned a capital built for the needs of the working man.

Quezon City began as a whisper in the president's ear. War loomed ahead, and with it came dark forecasts and preemptive executive action. An ally close to President Manuel L. Quezon made the shrewd pronouncement that Manila was easy booty-enemy ...

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