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Coffee and Crafts: The Atis’ Artistry in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
Surrounded by mountain forests, Sitio Nagpana, around one and a half hours away by car from Iloilo City, is where the indigenous Atis live. Here, they make delicious coffee from plants they themselves grow and weave baskets and accessories from nito, a wild vine.
Inaul: Maguindanao’s Vibrant and Enduring Woven Tradition
Maguindanao’s local textile historically was a status symbol for royal and noble families, and weavers pass it on from generation…
Witnessing the Release of Sea Turtle Hatchlings in La Union
A visit to La Union during sea turtle nesting season paves the way for some new discoveries in insight and…
The Seeds We Plant in Place Bloom Long After We’ve Left
“Tatay, the weather is perfect outside,” he said, pointing at the fog that cascaded through the window like the ebbing…
Viridian Forest
Papang is hauntedby the ghost of the bicyclein the backyard. Its bones,twisted and bare,lie open to the rain—a frame in…
Of First Times, Chaos & Finding Peace in Magalawa Island
The vehicle choked often against beds of rock and asphalt. We tilted our heads back to the swarm of stars…
Rediscovering the Ili: Kapangan’s Badi Falls
“Five life-changing years have passed since that hike.These days, we’re only in Sagubo for Lola’s death anniversary.But maybe I should go home more often. Maybe I can make new memories…
Demystifying Mount Ilihan
A hike to a mysterious, lesser-known mountain in Camiguin revives awe and offers some revelations – both negative and positive.
Why Climb Mt. Apo? | My Labored Ascent to the Rooftop of the Philippines
An arduous journey to the Philippines’ highest peak reveals that sometimes, there…
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Of Sand, Sunsets, and Six-Inch Heels
Tucked in a nondescript alleyway between the main road and Station 2’s beach is Rainbow Cafe, where pride flutters like a stubborn heartbeat. Here, drag queens hold on to what…
Exploring Binondo: A DIY Food and Historical Tour
What does it mean to preserve a space when the world around it keeps demanding it become something else? Binondo answered by not preserving anything. By letting the streets remake…
Exploring Lobo and Panaghoyan, Two of Samar Island’s 1,000+ Caves
Home to the country’s largest cave system, Samar has the most number of caves in the Philippines: approximately more than 1,000 caves, with only 100 explored by humans. It’s one…
A Memorable Day at Quitinday Green Hills Eco-Park
Though sometimes called “Bicol’s Chocolate Hills”, Quitinday Green Hills offers a unique kind of charm with its uneven collection of hills and 360-degree views of lush landscapes, with Mayon Volcano…
A Kalamay Is a Kalamay Is a Kalamay
From a simple word and a simple food, kalamay has grown to represent a whole category of Filipino delicacies, and beyond that, an idea. That through patience and unity, disparate…
Quiapo In My Mind: Of Faith, Folklore, and Stopovers
Quiapo is Manila stripped down to its rawest instinct. It isn’t only its history that draws people. It’s how it absorbs everyone who passes through and makes them part of…
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Wordle
Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.
Letter Boxed
Create words using letters around the square.
Spelling Bee
How many word you can make with 6 letters.
Chess Reply
Play Historic chess games.
Crossword Puzzle
Fill the white boxes with the answers to a series of questions.
Magic Tiles
Match elements and keep your chain going.