by In this short article, I will share interesting facts about the relationship between Spain and the Philippines. These two countries started as friends and have remained friends, overcoming the test of time, despite being on different continents and in different time zones. History shows that Spain and the Philippines have shared a very long […]
3 Filipino Educational and Multicultural Picture Books
by As a mother to a multilingual family of three kids and six languages, I enjoy finding picture books to read with my kids in any language that covers the basics like colors, numbers, shapes, and the alphabet. Jocelyn Francisco’s three Filipino multicultural picture books entitled “Abakada,” “Oh My Kulay,” and “Isa Dalwa Tatlo…Ito ay […]
Teaching a Child After Losing Your Mother Tongue
by Losing a mother tongue language can be a heart-breaking experience. However, not only can you re-learn it, but even teach it to your children. I was born in the Philippines, and my sister and I grew up hearing and speaking three languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, and English. Tagalog and Ilocano are Austronesian languages which are […]