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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 the Philippines. A trip to Basilan quashed that notion for one female traveler.
Anda: A Hidden Paradise in Bohol
A lesser-known destination in Bohol, three hours away from the capital of Tagbilaran, offers quiet white-sand beaches and refreshing limestone…
How to Explore Intramuros: The Best Ways to Tour Manila’s Walled City
A quick guide to the best ways to tour Manila’s famous “Walled City” — fun, unique, and fuss-free.
Why Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao Continue to Rank Among the World’s Best Islands
A recent readership poll reveals leisure travelers consider these three Philippine islands as top picks. Here’s why.
Getting Fishy at the Navotas Fish Port
A unique photowalk experience at the largest seafood market in Metro Manila.
When The Sea Learned to Dance
Elyu, or La Union, used to be a sleepy fishing town where the loudest sound you’d hear was the rolling…
Contrasting Truths of Faith: Dinagat Islands
Despite its enviable biodiversity, Dinagat remains as one of the poorest provinces in the country. It is ruled by one of the most enduring political dynasties in the country, the…
The Demon of Malabon Cemetery
In Malabon City Public Cemetery, an ominous sculpture speaks not only of the city’s storied past, but also of the lingering impact of colonization on generational trauma and beliefs.
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…
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The Persistence of Names
A guide to some invisible places in General Santos City.
Exploring Binondo
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 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…
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 breath of nature. There was something refreshing about seeing Baguio…
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.