Historians suggest that the roots of the Philippine revolution began with building of the Suez Canal in 1869. With access to Europe, Filipinos were exposed to new ideas about freedom and returned ...

Mar. 4—On a recent quiet afternoon, the aroma of freshly baked empanadas filled Zeni Mallari's Peninsula home, where they were being served for merienda, a Filipino-style afternoon snack.

It's a historic turning point that sparked a wave of peaceful revolutions worldwide PEACE OVER VIOLENCE: A scene during the EDSA "People Power" revolution in February 1986. The event is a shining ...

was reported to have played a crucial role in the revolution. Linked by a shared goal of restoring democracy in the Philippines, the friends recalled how they never lost hope, despite seemingly in ...