Learn where Filipino surnames came from, some of their meanings, and how you can research your own Filipino last name.
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Todd Lucero Sales is a professional genealogist based in Davao and Cebu City. He has written on politics, history, and genealogy for The Freeman and Cebu Daily News. In addition to family histories, Todd is also involved in data management and capturing the success stories of community-driven development.