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The Austronesian Heartland 👩🏽

The Austronesian Heartland 👩🏽

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A journal of Philippine history, language, food, & life. Discover the living culture of the Austronesian Heartland.

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Overlooked Laguna Lake Fun Facts
Sep 6, 2026
Trivias you should know about Laguna Lake in the Philippines.
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Culturegeography
Why Tagalog and Filipino Are Two Distinct Languages
Apr 30, 2026
Debunking, once and for all, the myth that Tagalog and Filipino languages are one and the same.
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Culturelanguages
Ube, Taro, and Purple Sweet Potato, Are They the Same?
Apr 28, 2026
Short answer: No. Philippine Ube, Taiwanese Taro, and the Okinawa Purple Sweet Potato are distinctly different.
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Culturefood
How the Modern Filipino Name Works
Feb 8, 2026
The Filipino name: first names + middle name (mother's maiden surname) + last name (father's surname), suffix
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Culturefilipino
What Happens to a Filipino Wife's Name After Marriage?
Jan 29, 2026
Explore Filipino naming rights beyond common assumptions by separating cultural myth from legal mandate.
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Culturefilipino
Understand the Culture & Context
May 10, 2024
An advice for foreigners visiting the Philippines or when interacting with Filipinos online
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Culturefilipino
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