culture

248-year-old watchtower temporarily saved from demolition

An 18th century watchtower in Maasin City, Southern Leyte was set to be demolished to…

Kalinga school to include traditional weaving in SHS Home Economics curriculum

Senior high school (SHS) students at the only public school in the municipality of Lubuagan in…

5 uncommon Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world

We often associate Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolates but in some countries, the exchanging…

This century-old “bahay na bato” in Iloilo now houses 13 galleries

At the turn of the 19th century, Iloilo emerged as the country’s biggest trading port.…

Pre-war Art Deco apartment demolished without due process

“[The architect] Fernando Ocampo must be rolling so vigorously in his grave a tunnel is…

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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…

What most Filipinos should know about Sinulog, according to Cebuanos

It’s the third weekend of January and Cebu City is more colorful than ever. Over…

CCP is turning 50 this year. Here are events to look forward to

On Sept. 8, 1969, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) staged Lamberto Avellana’s Golden Salakot:…

A closer look at the history behind Catriona Gray’s Miss Universe “national costume”

There are a lot of things we already know about the “LuzViMinda” or Luzon, Visayas,…

Here’s a modern take on the bakya

The terno is not the only part of the traditional Filipino fashion that’s making its…