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Bautista uses a diverse cast of characters to illustrate the various facets of Olongapo life. Magda represents the exploited Filipina, a woman who clings to the hope that an American soldier will be her ticket to a better life, only to face repeated betrayal. Her character highlights the commodification of women in garrison towns. In contrast, Modesto, who works at the base, illustrates the systemic racism inherent in the system. Despite his hard work, he is subjected to the whims and insults of American sailors, ultimately leading to a tragic explosion of suppressed rage.

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