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A Slow Getaway to Biliran

In a world that often encourages constant movement and packed itineraries, Biliran reminds one of…

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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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Where To Go on a Siquijor Island Loop

A traveler shares the best spots to explore along Siquijor’s 72-kilometer circumferential roadspots on two wheels

Kara Santos
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Buscalan and Scars of Happiness

“I closed my eyes for a while, the taps and the raw, pricking pain in…

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Of First Times, Chaos & Finding Peace in Magalawa Island

The vehicle choked often against beds of rock and asphalt. We tilted our heads back…

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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…

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Along the Coast of Bulacan, Climate Change and Corruption Raise Questions About the Cost of Progress

As climate change accelerates coastal flooding, a vast land reclamation project backed by a corporate giant is reshaping the shoreline…

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Pit Señor: The Dance We Inherited,The Faith We Complicate

And the sinulog will continue—two steps forward, one step back—carrying everything we’ve forgotten and everything we refuse to let die.

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Keeping Time with the Mountains in Sagada’s Paytokan Trail

Every step through Sagada’s sacred mountainous landscape is a lesson in the art of slow travel.

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Why Do Statues of Saints in the San Agustin Museum Have Missing Hands?

A statue of a saint without hands may be intriguing on its own, but we also have to be curious…

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Pit Señor: The Dance We Inherited,The Faith We Complicate

And the sinulog will continue—two steps forward, one step back—carrying everything we’ve forgotten and everything we refuse to let die.

April Pagaling
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The Hidden Adventures of a Morning Walk

Morning comes, and I’m wide awake even before the alarm goes off. In just three hours, I’ll need to start work—a day full of codes, client calls, and problem-solving. I’m…

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Basilan Beyond the Headlines

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

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Exploring Binondo: A DIY Food and Historical Tour

What does it mean to preserve a space when the world around it keeps demanding…

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Of Lemon Pies and Getting Lost in Sagada

Sometimes, getting lost and the slow life are exactly what we need.

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Inaul: Maguindanao’s Vibrant and Enduring Woven Tradition

Maguindanao’s local textile historically was a status symbol for royal and noble families, and weavers…

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On How Traveling with Family is an Act of Self-Love

Love, I have learned, is not always a grand declaration.

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No Stars Required: Finding Davao’s Soulin Carabao Soup, Chicken Piaparan,and Traditional Sikwate

On places that remind us that food isn’t about stellar ratings, but sustenance, memory, and community The Michelin Guide has recently arrived in the Philippines, sprinkling stars across Manila and…

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What’s Love Got to Do With It?

How I found love and myself on the trails.

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Beauty and Challenges: Experiencing Manila Bay’s Sunset from Controversial Viewpoints

The ambivalence of Manila’s sunsets from an ecological and sunset-loving standpoint

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A Nostalgic Stroll through Downtown Naga City, the Heart of Bicol

A walk through Naga City revives an appreciation for old childhood spots

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