Ricky CarandangThe First Person to Circumnavigate the World Wasn’t A European; It was a Malay SlaveHistory is written by the winners, and this couldn’t more true than in the narratives around conquered societies. If you grew up in North…8 min read·Jul 22, 2021----
Ricky CarandangThe Most Important Thing to Remember About Noynoy Aquino’s PresidencyThere’s been a lot said about President Benign Aquino III since he passed away last Thursday; most of it — thankfully — positive, despite…3 min read·Jun 28, 2021----
Ricky CarandangOn the Rise of Community Pantries in ManilaThe Philippines is enduring one of the longest covid related lockdowns in the world. Beginning in mid march of 2020, many parts of the…4 min read·Apr 26, 2021----
Ricky CarandangMy Friend is a Political Prisoner (and the public doesn’t care)February 25 is what is commonly referred to in the Philippines as the EDSA Revolution. On this day in 1986, Filipinos peacefully threw the…5 min read·Feb 25, 2019--1--1
Ricky CarandangOn Becoming the Old Guy at the WeddingYesterday, I was a guest at the wedding of my partner’s son. He and his bride were in their late 20s and wanted a simple ceremony attended…3 min read·Feb 18, 2019----
Ricky CarandangPhilippine Authorities Arrest Journalist Maria Ressa.Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) just served a warrant of arrest against Maria Ressa, a veteran journalist and CEO of…2 min read·Feb 13, 2019----
Ricky CarandangThe Legend of the Ancient Filipino MezcaleroThis story was originally published in ANCX in 4 October 20187 min read·Feb 10, 2019--1--1