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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 that cascaded through the window like the ebbing breath of nature. There was something refreshing about seeing Baguio again through his eyes—less nostalgia, more wide-eyed curiosity.
Of First Times, Chaos & Finding Peace in Magalawa Island
The vehicle choked often against beds of rock and asphalt. We tilted our heads back to the swarm of stars…
Where the Gods Play
“From where we were in the deciduous forest, hundred-year-old trees swallowed everything in their deep, dark bellies: the moon’s faint…
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…
5 Easy and Accessible Mountains Near Manila
Whether you’re returning to hiking or just want a relaxed day on the trail, these mountains are doable as day…
Experiencing the Philippines’ Picturesque Views from the Back of a Motorbike
With over 7,600 islands, the Philippines takes spectating to another level for travelers, especially when exploring on a motorbike.
The Taste of Typhoon Season
We cherished the post-typhoon dishes as part of our cultural identity. These foods turned disaster into a kind of shared ritual – we mourned what we lost in the storm,…
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…
My Solo Weekend in Dapitan: More than Rizal’s Place of Exile
As the place where the Philippine national hero was exiled during the…
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…
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…
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…
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.”
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…
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.
Plays
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.