Kapwa, the concept of connectedness and a shared inner self, is a core Filipino value that Filipino Americans sometimes internalize without understanding it. (Angelica Alzona / For The Times) Lauren ...

Kapwa is a core value of indigenous Filipino psychology. It centers the sense of a shared identity and mutual responsibility with the people around you. October is Filipino American History Month. In ...

THE essence of a society is often reflected in its values, which act as the foundation for cultural identity and communal harmony. In the Philippines, these values are deeply embedded in the nation's ...

BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, it is important that we take time to remember the rich heritage of Filipino Americans, and the role we play in the upcoming election ...

“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the ...

Lauren Soriente's grandfather told her that he expected her to pay for her younger sister's college tuition. When he was growing up in the Philippines, the oldest sibling paid for their younger ...

Lauren Soriente’s grandfather told her that he expected her to pay for her younger sister’s college tuition. When he was growing up in the Philippines, the oldest sibling paid for their younger ...