Frank Chapter 45: Philippines, Now on Frank151.com!

It's almost summer! That means Frank Chapter 45: Philippines is hot off the press! We'll be unrolling the digital version on Frank151.com over the next week, so come back every day for new articles.

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Here are the first three features from Chapter 45: Philippines.

Ifugao
Imagine living in a world governed by rice. You might think that throwing a few cups into a cooker and pressing start is all there is to the grain, but for Filipinos, rice is a life source, and it begins with the Ifugao.

Personal Fowl
Growing up the child of immigrants, how do you define your identity? How American are you allowed to be without turning your back on your heritage? How much rice and adobo can you take before you just want a burger and fries? Life as a first-generation American is a delicate balance between the forces of family and tradition and the pressures of social acceptance. What happens, then, when one side of your identity is disgusted by the customs of the other?

Jesus Built My Hotrod
I began exploring the land of my roots in 2002. Through 16-hour bus rides north and south I came to love jeepneys, the most popular mode of public transportation in the Philippines. They are a commonality across the country’s many regions, and the name is one of few words with no variation on the 7,107 islands.


More tomorrow!