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I. PROLOGUE: THE TEEN MOM AND THE BUSINESSMAN Roselyn Pioquinto (19) was a single mother living in Tondo, Manila. Life…

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I. PROLOGUE: THE MODEL FAMILY OF MANOA Manoa Valley in Honolulu is known for its lush greenery, rainbows, and historic…

I. PROLOGUE: THE RISE OF JINNKID Ali Abulaban was living the dream of the digital age. Known online as “JinnKid,”…

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I. PROLOGUE: THE LAND OF GREEN GOLD AND RED BL00D Tancitaro, Michoacán, is known globally as the “Avocado Capital of…

I. PROLOGUE: THE JAPANESE-FILIPINA BEAUTY In General Santos City, Miuki Chuka “Yuki” Kim stood out. With her distinct Japanese-Filipina features—fair…

I. PROLOGUE: THE COLD WIND IN SPOKANE For Rosemary “Maria” Santos Walker (27), life in Spokane, Washington, was a stark…

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I. PROLOGUE: THE MISSING GIRL OF MINGLANILLA Cebu is known for its rich history and vibrant culture, but in 2011,…

I. PROLOGUE: THE SUCCESS STORY OF DALY CITY Daly City, California, is often affectionately called “Little Manila” or “Pinoy Town.”…

I. PROLOGUE: A SISTERHOOD CUT SHORT The Divinagracia sisters were the pride of their family in Barangay Cotmo, San Fernando,…

I. PROLOGUE: THE MODEL OF EXCELLENCE In Indonesia, the title of “Teacher” (Guru) or “Lecturer” (Dosen) carries immense social weight….