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Kaia and her family live near the beach in California, where the fun of moviemaking is all around them. Kaia loves playing with makeup and creating special effects, turning her friends into merfolk and other magical creatures. This summer, Kaia and her friends are part of a creative arts camp, where they're working on a short movie to enter in a contest. The movie is inspired by the Filipino folktales that her beloved Tatang, her great-grandfather, tells. Tatang lives with her family and is like the sparkle of her special-effects makeup.

Angel has just lost her father, and her mother's grief means she might as well be gone, too. She's got a sister and a grandmother to look out for, and a burgeoning consciousness of the unfairness in the world - in her family, her community, and her country. Set against the backdrop of the second Philippine People Power Revolution in 2001, the contemporary struggles of surviving Filipina "Comfort Women" of WWII, and a cold winter’s season in the city of Chicago is the story of a daughter coming of age, coming to forgiveness, and learning to move past the chaos of grief to survive.

His first time in The Philippines, he arrives home in her arms. For as long as he can remember, Jeff longs for Asia and Asian women. Now, in the Mabini district of Manila, he discovers reality exceeds anticipation. The beautiful young bar Filipino girl Analyn satisfies his deepest lusts and the strongest yearnings of his heart with Asian sex. In her love and her body, his soul recognizes the heaven he seeks.

A swoony, patriotic romance with Gilmore Girls charm—follow First Daughter Abby as she dives into a summer of surprises, small-town magic, and sparks with the boy who shakes up her world. What if the person who turns your world upside down is exactly who you're meant to find? All First...

Steve bets his friend Jeff he would spend his vacation in the Philippines relaxing on the beach, without succumbing to the charms of a Filipino bar girl. He needs to recover from his recent divorce. But when he meets Reyna with the cute eyes, a strange thing happens. He falls - hard. Jeff returns home $5,000 wealthier, and Steve much happier.

For most, the name 'Lucky Plaza' alone is inseparable from its association with the local Filipino community; to say the words 'Lucky Plaza' is to mean 'Little Manila'. It's a place most Singaporeans would rarely think to visit, other than as another place to eat at when in Orchard Road (and...

Well, no matter how many women I dated in the West, I just couldn't find the right one until I went to the Philippines. Wow, what a culture shock from our country! But nevertheless, the Philippines is an awesome, beautiful country with lots of stuff to do and see for a very inexpensive price. I just can't believe it sometimes.

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new. Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one...

Just press play, and you'll hear Filipino words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And follow along! You'll learn 180+ most common Filipino words and phrases while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.

A sweeping family saga set in Texas and the Philippines, following two generations of women reckoning with what it means to keep a legacy alive On the island of Mindoro in the Philippines, the future of Corazon de la Cruz’s family rests with her. She’ll be the first to go to college, to...

A lyrical, fantastical horror about vampires from the Philippines . . . and a hunter on their tail. Two siblings fight to protect their secrets, their community, and most of all, each other, in this evocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Patron Saints of Nothing. As...

This book offers an amusing approach to understanding some of the parenting styles of most Filipino women - styles that have been observed and passed on to generations. Most books on parenting offer an up-to-date parenting style, addressing the needs of both parents and children. Although there's nothing wrong with that, a Filipino mother’s approach to parenting is unique, and yet you’ll find that children reared by a Filipino mother grew up to be disciplined and respectful.

Caraval meets Flowerheart in this rich and immersive cozy fantasy, where dazzling magic, lush descriptions, and a sweet sapphic romance cast an irresistible spell. Ida’s father went missing without a trace seven years ago, last seen at the court of the enigmatic Night King, which comes to life...

Should you meet up with a Thai or Filipina ladyboy? Loads of guys get stuck choosing which is best for them, which is why I've put together this guide showing all their differences (as well as some similarities)! I've been in Bangkok for 10 years and have dated ladyboys from Thailand and the Philippines and know the differences you can expect. I share all here, the good and bad, to help you decide which nationality is better suited to you.

If you want to learn some exquisite recipes of Filipino dishes, then check this How to Cook Filipino Food guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover recipes that are surely mouthwatering and inviting to eat.