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Press Release – Fil-Am Author Publishes Debut Memoir Exploring Filipino Roots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Fil-Am Author Publishes Debut Memoir Exploring Filipino Roots San Diego, CA, United States   Filipino American author, Deborah Francisco Douglas recently published her debut memoir, Somewhere in the Middle: A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity on March 11, 2019. Half Filipino but raised in an American household, Deborah had always longed to know more about her Filipino heritage. So when she was coincidentally assigned to the Philippines as a Peace Corps…

what is the history of halo halo, a dessert in the Philippines

Do You Know the History of Halo-Halo?

Do You Know the History of Halo-Halo? Halo-Halo, the Filipino word which means “mix-mix,” is a popular dessert in the Philippines. More than popular, it is THE dessert of the Philippines. Summertime is when the competition gets fierce and every sari-sari store, street-side stand, and fast food chain will offer their own version of the sweet specialty. One of my favorites can be found at Mang Inasal because they serve their halo-halo in wide clear bowls that not only makes it…

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