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Baguio’s New Glow

What sets Baguio apart is that its artistic language remains proudly folk.…

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Hiking Sulu’s Highest Peak

Now declared free from insurgent groups and a moderately challenging 2.5-hour walk,…

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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…

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The Taste of Typhoon Season

We cherished the post-typhoon dishes as part of our cultural identity. These…

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Found Love in a Homeless Phase

How a middle-aged man realized you can see magic anywhere you choose…

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Resting in Sasmuan’s Rest Area for Migratory Birds

The Sasmuan Bangkung Malapad Critical Habitat Ecotourism Area serves as a sanctuary…

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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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How Catanduanes Earned Its Place Among My Favorite Philippine Destinations

Along with the warmth of its people, Catanduanes’ - also known as…

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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…

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5 Easy and Accessible Mountains Near Manila

Whether you’re returning to hiking or just want a relaxed day on…

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Climbing the Terraces of Batad

Though challenging and strenuous, climbing the Batad Rice Terraces is a worthy…

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Inside Quiapo’s Golden Mosque 

Stepping inside Manila’s largest Muslim mosque, the Manila Golden Mosque and Cultural…

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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…

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Basilan Beyond the Headlines

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

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Sagada: Came as a Clueless Outsider, Left as a Better-Informed Guest

“My return to Sagada made me realize that it’s not that the…

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