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Where Has the Time Gone?

One traveler ponders at the changes in El Nido over a decade of visits and…

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A Family Vacation in Zamboanga City

Deriving from the Subanon or Malay word for pot or place for flowers, Zamboanga is…

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Found Love in a Homeless Phase

How a middle-aged man realized you can see magic anywhere you choose to look.

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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 mourning,needing to be wheeledto the scrapyard's chapel of rust.“It’s falling apart! Still bikingat witching hour—even the dead can smell the metal!”Mamang chants her scorn,clattering pots,throwing glanceslike knives toward Papang,who scowls…

Harold Fiesta
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When The Sea Learned to Dance

Elyu, or La Union, used to be a sleepy fishing town where the loudest sound…

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Children Of Our Time

We used to play in the mornings,afternoons too. Sleeveless shirtson bloated figures, salty snacksand ice…

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Children Of Our Time
A Migrant’s Dream of Ice
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Why There Is no Rape in Bontoc

The line of og-ogfu winds along the trail,broken only at the height of noon—when the safeng is uncovered,when bowls catch…

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A Family Vacation in Zamboanga City

Deriving from the Subanon or Malay word for pot or place for flowers, Zamboanga is truly a melting pot of…

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All the Filipino Food Spots Featured on Somebody Feed Phil

All the iconic Filipino eats, from humble roadside eateries to acclaimed fine dining destinations, that received the spotlight on Season…

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Basilan Beyond the Headlines

For ages, Mindanao, particularly provinces like Basilan, has carried the stigma of being the most unsafe place to travel in…

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Demystifying Mount Ilihan

A hike to a mysterious, lesser-known mountain in Camiguin revives awe and offers some revelations – both negative and positive.

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The Philippines Wins as Asia’s Leading Beach, Dive, & Island Destination in World Travel Awards 2025

The annual gala ceremony gathered industry leaders and government officials from Asia and Oceania to honor and award excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Kara Santos
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My Solo Weekend in Dapitan: More than Rizal’s Place of Exile

As the place where the Philippine national hero was exiled during the Spanish era, Dapitan offers a deep dive into history through its plethora of centuries-old attractions, plus a beautiful…

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Children Of Our Time

We used to play in the mornings,afternoons too. Sleeveless shirtson bloated figures,…

1 Min Read

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Riding The Faultlines of Cavite

How a man with no plan found grit, growth, and unlikely kinship in the mountains.

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5 Easy and Accessible Mountains Near Manila

Whether you’re returning to hiking or just want a relaxed day on the trail, these…

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Where Has the Time Gone?

One traveler ponders at the changes in El Nido over a decade of visits and…

4 Min Read

Basilan Beyond the Headlines

For ages, Mindanao, particularly provinces like Basilan, has carried the stigma of being the most…

6 Min Read

Beyond Boracay’s White Beach: A visit to the Ati Living Heritage Center

Boracay is renowned for its powdery white sand, beach resorts, and vibrant nightlife. Most tourists go here to party and unwind. But for the Ati, the island’s original inhabitants, tourism…

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Patawid: The Legacy of the Baguio City Public Market

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong spoke of the proposed 4.5-billion market redevelopment and a popular mall developer’s legacy project. But what makes a legacy? And what is the legacy of…

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Bulubadiangan: The Sea Dreams of Land 

“Islands like Bulubadiangan are more than a beach destination. They are punctuations for necessary pauses—those rare, vanishing commas in our otherwise breathless sentences of life.”

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Desserts at the Center

“In my hometown, dessert moves slowly from one table to another, portioned with care. Sweetness itself has a hierarchy. This care with dessert has roots in our history. The richer…

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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 conservation.

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The Persistence of Names

A guide to some invisible places in General Santos City.

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