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The National Planetarium’s new exhibit reminds us we have our own stars, too

“May sariling bituin ang mga Filipino!” exclaims Dante Ambrosio in his 2005 scholarly article “Balatik:…

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Where to grab good food after attending Simbang Gabi

It’s that time of the year again! Dec. 16 signals the start of the nine-day…

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Where to find Singaporean food around the metro

Craving for chicken satay, char kway teow, or chili pepper crabs after your nth viewing…

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Indigenous coffee and social entrepreneurship make the perfect blend in this little cafe

Imagine brewed indigenous coffee served with a dollop of social entrepreneurship. This is what Benjamin…

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Carlos Celdran held his first bike tour around Intramuros

Carlos Celdran has, for a few years now, been shedding a new light on the…

Customize your ramen for only P250 at this Malate resto

Malate with its streets teeming with history and culture is a sweet spot for foreigners…

Airbnbs around Metro Manila you can book for your next staycation

Browsing through endless Airbnb listings is always one of the most fun—or hectic— parts about…

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The most IG-worthy spots in the new National Museum of Natural History

Museums are no longer just like your grandparents’ bodegas filled with a hodgepodge of old…

Try Makati’s most indulgent goto for only P95

UPDATE: Its pop-up store at Salo Park in Malate has already closed but you can…