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A Kalamay Is a Kalamay Is a Kalamay

From a simple word and a simple food, kalamay has grown to…

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The Seeds We Plant in Place Bloom Long After We’ve Left

“Tatay, the weather is perfect outside,” he said, pointing at the fog…

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Quiapo In My Mind: Of Faith, Folklore, and Stopovers

Quiapo is Manila stripped down to its rawest instinct. It isn’t only…

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The Thrill of a Siruma Off-Road Adventure Ride

For thrill-seekers looking for a unique off-road experience, a remote beachfront barangay…

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Experiencing the Philippines’ Picturesque Views from the Back of a Motorbike

With over 7,600 islands, the Philippines takes spectating to another level for…

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Sunken Garden: A Cup Full and Running Over in UP Diliman

The Sunken Garden in University of the Philippines-Diliman flock this spot for…

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Rediscovering the Ili: Kapangan’s Badi Falls

“Five life-changing years have passed since that hike.These days, we’re only in…

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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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