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The Palacio Real de Madrid may be the official residence of the Spanish Royal Fa...

The Palacio Real de Madrid may be the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family but they actually live elsewhere, and the palace is used for formal occasions or deluged by tourists. Recently came across this card in my files, a reminder of where I once sat in relation their Majesties in one of the memorable lunches of my life.


2014

My Inquirer column today on the Sarimanok.http://opinion.inquirer.net/71820/tal...

My Inquirer column today on the Sarimanok.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/71820/tales-of-the-sarimanok


Tales of the ‘sarimanok’
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When in Singapore, I never fail to pay my respects to a bronze elephant given by Thai King Chulalongkorn to the then British colony as a souvenir of his visit. Gazing at this elephant provides a concrete connection with Jose Rizal, who described it in his diary. A stone’s throw away from the elephan...

2014Before Manny Pacquiao was Gabriel "Flash" E...

2014
Before Manny Pacquiao was Gabriel "Flash" Elorde. Before the Flash was Francisco Guilledo (1901-1925) better known as "Pancho Villa" World Flyweight champion who was never knocked out in his career but died of complications from dental surgery two weeks short of his 24th birthday. His remains lie in an elaborate grave in Manila North Cemetery.

Before Manny Pacquiao was Gabriel "Flash" Elorde. Before the Flash was Francisco...

Before Manny Pacquiao was Gabriel "Flash" Elorde. Before the Flash was Francisco Guilledo (1901-1925) better known as "Pancho Villa" World Flyweight champion who was never knocked out in his career but died of complications from dental surgery two weeks short of his 24th birthday. His remains lie in an elaborate grave in Manila North Cemetery.


2014

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My Inquirer column today on BANIG. http://opinion.inquirer.net/71735/sleeping-mats-as-wall-decor

My Inquirer column today on BANIG. http://opinion.inquirer.net/71735/sle......

My Inquirer column today on BANIG. http://opinion.inquirer.net/71735/sleeping-mats-as-wall-decor

If I were in Manila I would definitely be in this conference. Check it out if yo...

If I were in Manila I would definitely be in this conference. Check it out if you have time.

My Inquirer column today on two of my favorite churches.http://opinion.inquirer...

My Inquirer column today on two of my favorite churches.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/71545/visual-history


Visual history
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Bohol is one of my favorite places in the country because it has something for every taste and budget.

Rizal in profile. When I ask students to draw Rizal they copy from the one-peso...

Rizal in profile. When I ask students to draw Rizal they copy from the one-peso coin and do him side-view. One wonders why Rizal had this photo taken, he even forgot to check his hair. Look at the shadow he cast in the background and ponder the long shadow he left in our history.


2014

My Inquirer column today.http://opinion.inquirer.net/71480/flo......

My Inquirer column today.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/71480/flowers-in-philippine-history


Flowers in Philippine history
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Each semester I remind my students that there are many engaging things to be found on the Internet than porn. Last week two readers who read my column “Flora de Filipinas” supplied links that led to a digital copy of the text of the Augustinian Manuel Blanco’s “Flora de Filipinas segun el sistema se...