Broader Quote by Miguel Syjuco

“The immigrant experience in 'Ilustrado' was only a small part of what I intended to be a broader look at the Filipino experience, even if that broader look was itself merely a specific perspective.” quote by Miguel Syjuco — Download Open image

“The immigrant experience in 'Ilustrado' was only a small part of what I intended to be a broader look at the Filipino experience, even if that broader look was itself merely a specific perspective.”

Miguel Syjuco

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