Colonial Philippines

The Philippines, its people and its culture of today are founded on a century-long colonial takeover, starting from the Spanish, to the Japanese and the Americans. To claim one's Filipino-ness is to acknowledge the intricacy of such a melting pot of history and background. In this series, FOCUS explores what the Philippines once was and how this has shaped the nation, the people and the culture we all experience today, just in time for Filipino Heritage Month in June!