CULTURE

Shark catching, purchasing to be monitored by DA in newly approved House bill

January was a tough month for our marine ecosystem. A few days in 2019, shark meat…

My great grandfather’s house will be a heritage site in China

At the southern part of China—just a little over a hundred miles off the coast…

Skip the Binondo crowds this Lunar New Year and try this little Chinatown in San Juan

The Chinatown in Binondo is a sight to see, especially at times like this when…

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Balangay will soon become our national boat

In the 1970s, nine prehistoric boats were excavated in Butuan Agusan del Norte. Made from…

Remains of a former guardia civil outpost in Laguna now named as an important cultural property

During the Spanish era, a military outpost was built strategically on a land surrounded by…

Up to 90 percent discounts at this year’s Big Bad Wolf book sale

No one wanted the big bad wolf to appear in fairy tales since it brings…

Marie Kondo and the yaya: Household labor isn’t just gendered, it’s built on class structures

It’s often the most innocuous shows that gives you an interior look into society. ABS-CBN’s…

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A local’s guide on things to do in Iloilo

Growing up, I’ve witnessed how the streets of downtown Iloilo are filled with echoing drums…

Neat Obsessions doesn’t call herself a local Marie Kondo, but she’s close

If you’re a fan of home improvement-type shows, then you know the basic format. A…

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with these specials and discounts

Many people might’ve already packed up their celebration gears after Jan. 1, but for a…