And then there are last names — many of which speak to the history of Spanish colonization of the Philippines. WATCH | 4 Filipino Canadians break down their unique first names and nicknames: ...

November is always special for Filipino genealogists. For many, this month is a reminder of the moment most Filipino families started using official surnames, made possible by the decree enacted ...

In the Philippines one way to identify a person’s ethnic origins is through his surname. Many Filipinos of Chinese descent either maintain their Chinese surnames, like Alfredo Lim, Vidal Tan and Jaime ...