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Annyeonghaseyo: The ‘Korean Wave’ Could Render Spanish Irrelevant

Editorial: The ‘Korean Wave’ Could Render Spanish Irrelevant

To make Spanish an overnight success in the Philippines, the vanguard of “Hispanismo” needs to catch up with South Korea.
JF StaffJF StaffJun 22, 2021
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The First Circumnavigation of the Globe and the War of the Communities Opinion

Opinion: The First Circumnavigation of the Globe and the War of the Communities

Before the Battle of Mactan happened in 1521, there was the Battle of Villalar in ...
By Álvaro Rubén García Arroyo
May 7, 2021
What Did Spain Contribute to the Philippines? Opinion

Opinion: What Did Spain Contribute to the Philippines?

One teacher cites the contributions of Spain after the lukewarm response of some Filipinos regarding ...
By Álvaro Rubén García Arroyo
Apr 16, 2021
Finding Common Ground on the 500th Anniversary of Spain’s Arrival in the Philippines Opinion

Opinion: Finding Common Ground on the 500th Anniversary of Spain’s Arrival in the Philippines

The 500th anniversary of the arrival of Europeans in the Philippines on March 16, 2021 ...
By Revista Diplomacia
Mar 12, 2021
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Editorial: What Can Filipinos Learn From Latinos When It Comes To Protesting

The last couple of years saw a surge of protests across Latin America. Filipinos should ...
By JF Staff
Jan 25, 2021

Opinion: We Need To Restore Spanish Language in the Philippines Post-COVID-19

What’s the role of Spanish in the country’s economic, education, foreign relations and immigration policies?
Joseph Solís Alcayde AlbericiJoseph Solís Alcayde AlbericiJan 11, 2021
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Opinion: Spain’s Fall and Rise

Francisco Franco has been widely criticized by the democratic society. During his regime, Spain was ...
By Alvaro Jimenez Casas
Nov 16, 2020
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Opinion: Why Philippines Is a Multi-Faceted Society

Many people have Spanish-origin last names, although this does not necessarily denote European ancestry as ...
By Eduardo Alzona
Nov 9, 2020
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Opinion: Are Filipinos Hispanic?

Considering Philippines’ colonial past, are non-Spanish-speaking Filipinos Hispanic?
By Eduardo Alzona
Nov 3, 2020
The Sorry State of the Spanish language in the Philippines | LaJornadaFilipina.com Opinion

Opinion: Learning Spanish as a Filipino in the 21st Century

The Spanish language in the Philippines has been in a sorry state since its removal ...
By Arvyn Cerézo
Aug 11, 2020
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