Why do many Filipinos have Spanish last names?
Standardizing the Filipino last name
In 1849, a Spanish edict (Catálogo Alfabético De Apellidos) standardized the last name...
The rise of Filipino Chinese in expanding the economy of the Philippines
DNA analysis shows that Filipino ancestry is deeply rooted in Chinese ethnicity. Although...
Genetic ancestry of Filipino people
1. Filipino Negritos: Pre-Austronesian from an African wave
Human presence in Southeast Asia dates back to at least 40,000 years ago....
The Don and Doña titles of Filipino nobility during the Spanish colonization period
During Spanish colonization, the Datu rulers and educated upper class of the...
Five inconvenient truths about slavery that mainstream media will not tell you
1. Slavery did not begin with "white people"
The story of slavery did not...
Benitez Mansion in Mariposa, an Enduring Historical House opens its door to the public
In 2018, MiraNila opened its once-private door to the public....
Step-by-step consularized document for Filipino immigrants living in the USA
What is a Consularized Service?
The process of authenticating or certifying...