Tag: Philippine History
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Giveaway for “The Zigzag Road”
Enter the giveaway for “The Zigzag Road” at Goodreads.com: This book is an interesting introduction into the customs and everyday life of Filipinos both before and during WWII. Using the Filipino language along with English in greetings, small talk and foods adds to the authenticity of their life. Explaining many of the customs also adds…
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The Philippines and Its People
This was posted on my other blog – Subli. There was a problem on reblog so I just repost it here. Enjoy the dance at the bottom of the blog. Archeological evidence suggests that the Negritos, a broad term for indigenous people of dark complexions, reached the Philippines over 30,000 years ago by a land…
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“THE IRON BUTTERFLY” AT 21% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
Here is your chance to read an inspiring book of faith, hope and daring ambition at a discounted price for the next two weeks. It is based on my grandmother’s life. I’m offering “The Iron Butterfly” at $14.95, a discount of 21% from the original price. The limited time offer ends on October 13. Get…
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Little unknown part of Philippine-American War
Honor in the Dust is an eye opener. I lived in Oyster Bay for 40 years and I never heard about the events mentioned in the book. All I heard was TR’s role with the Rough Riders in Cuba. Honor in the Dust changed the history. This is an unknown and hidden part of Philippine…
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“The Philippines” written by Alexander R Morgan in 1989
As I was looking for some old files yesterday, I bumped into this school report about “The Philippines” that my son, Alexander R Morgan, wrote on May 24, 1989 for his World Cultures class. He was 15 yrs old at that time and in ninth Grade at St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, NY. …
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