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A Story of Slavery in Modern America - The Atlantic

A Story of Slavery in Modern America - The Atlantic Alex Tizon, who came to America with his family from the Philippines in 1964, tells the story of the woman who was closer to him and his siblings than their...

Posted by Michael Bates on May 16, 2017 4:15 PM

P. J. O'Rourke on the 1986 Philippine election

P. J. O'Rourke on the 1986 Philippine election In his book Republican Party Reptile, P. J. O'Rourke recounts the 1986 "snap election" in the Philippines between incumbent Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino, the widow of his murdered rival. O'Rourke spotlights...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 31, 2014 10:28 PM

The jeepneys of Metro Manila

The jeepneys of Metro Manila Wikipedia: Jeepney YouTube: How to ride the Jeepney in the Philippines YouTube: Jobs Philippines: American Jeepney drivers Backpacking Philippines and Asia: Jeproks, Projects of Quezon City and Jeepney Routes for Commuters Miss Placed: Jeepney routes...

Posted by Michael Bates on October 18, 2011 4:34 PM