Historically, Filipino public service has been deeply rooted in religious and moral beliefs, evolving from pre-colonial traditions to a system founded on nationalism and love. Before the arrival of ...

Growing up, Nathalie Los Santos' parents would call her a TikTik. At first, she assumed it was a cute form of endearment. "But when I started to research Filipino mythology, I found out TikTik is ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — To Grace Bao, it's more than just a tattoo on her arm. “This is actually a very common design motif when it comes to Batok across all the different tribes,” Bao said. What ...

I was just in the Philippines recently, where I saw skin-whitening products and clinics everywhere. It is also where I saw the pervasive vestiges of Western colonial influences, from the widespread ...

Daniela Pila spent an hour after school one day scrubbing her brown skin with a bar of papaya soap, hoping it would turn white. She was 12 and had never really cared much about the color of her skin.

To Filipinos, José Rizal is not just a face on coins or a name attached to streets and schools; he helped lay the groundwork for national identity. Through his novels and essays, Rizal exposed social ...

What does colonialist mentality look like in the Filipino American community, and how does it affect mental health? (Michelle Lagasca / For The Times) Daniela Pila spent an hour after school one day ...