CULTURE

A P3 million gold necklace, and other finds at the Nonesuch antique fair

There’s a growing fascination lately with items steeped in history and heritage. We see it…

Before you judge, here’s what really happened between Whang Od and Manila Fame

Over the weekend, Twitter and Facebook blew up with outrage over the exploitation of Kalinga…

Capiz, bamboo, brass, and other raw materials that stood out during Manila FAME

Manila FAME, considered as the country’s premier design and lifestyle event, stripped down for its…

How to incorporate local weaves into your wardrobe

One of the best things about market and trade fairs that highlight local artistry and…

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Things to buy from Habi Fair if you’re not into clothes, bags, or shoes

Now on its seventh year, Likhang Habi Fair (or simply, Habi) has become a household…

So you think you know your local weaves?

In a village in the mountain province of Ifugao, a group of weavers has taken…

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Local creatures that mainstream media never told you about

Before Shake, Rattle & Roll and La Luna Sangre, before Jessica Soho and Noli de…

It’s about time we stop using the words ‘schizophrenic’ and ‘bipolar’ as insults

I’m sorry for bursting your bubble but using the words ‘retarded,’ ‘schizophrenic,’ and ‘bipolar’ is…

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Five exhibitors you need to watch out for at Manila FAME

You know what to expect at any Manila FAME trade convention: a plethora of exhibits…

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Local heritage sites are being restored by this unlikely group of youngsters

Meet the heritage protectors of Escuela Taller