BATANGAS BULALO: Perfect for Rainy Days
As the summer heat subsides and a nip in the air returns, nothing beats a steaming bowl of soup. Here in the Philippines, bulalo definitely tops the list of the most popular tummy-warmers!
BBC DOCUMENTARY: Philippines – Beautiful People, Beautiful Country
2014 • 07 • 05 The Philippines is a lot of things, but one thing is consistently true: Filipinos are inherently happy people and genuinely compassionate towards others! British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) proves this even more in a documentary released a month ago explaining the “Filipino factor” and what this
Save Our Seas and Protect Marine Wildlife. End the Use of Plastic Bags!
“Garbage that pollutes our seas is a compelling issue that Filipinos should unite against” said Karl Ramirez, songwriter‐musician and campaign officer of the Earth Island Institute Philippines. “Pollution of our seas is endangering our archipelago, home to numerous marine wildlife species. In fact, a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report
QUICK GUIDE: Maquinit Hot Springs in Coron, Palawan
2014 • 07 • 02 The Maquinit Hot Springs is one of the only few saltwater hot springs in the world. The 30-minute tricycle ride on the dusty road to the hot spring can be tough, but it gets rewarding once you have reached the spot. Here, mangrove trees surround the area,
VIDEO: Mystical Island of Siquijor by Alden Diaz
2014 • 07 • 02 Often dubbed “Mystic Island,” Siquijor is known for voodoo or black magic. But whether you believe it or not, one thing that cannot be denied is its pure beauty. Alden Diaz chronicled his 4-day stay on the island and here’s what he recorded.
QUICK GUIDE: Talisayin Cove in San Antonio, Zambales
2014 • 06 • 20 Nestled between Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove along the coastline of Zambales is Talisayin Cove. The narrative of one’s escapade to Talisayin begins and ends in haunting silence, which remains to be the only thing unmatched by any of its neighbors. This wallflower offers a
VIDEO: “Happy” Flash Mob at NAIA Terminal 2
2014 • 06 • 13 Passengers of Flight PR2659 from Dubai received a not-so-usual welcome when they arrived at NAIA Terminal 2 on June 12. As part of the Independence Day celebration, Philippine Airlines paid tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who came home on that day. Onboard, they were
MORONG BEACH (NAKABUANG ARCH) in Sabtang, Batanes
2014 • 06 • 11 Of all the beaches fringing the coast of Sabtang Island, Morong Beach is probably the most well-known. Thanks to the large rocky arch that has become an icon not just of the island but Batanes as a whole. The natural formation is called Nakabuang Arch.
Kyle Jennermann, On a Journey to #BecomingFilipino
2014 • 06 • 11 He’s on a mission. Kyle Jennermann is a Canadian traveler who has left footprints all over Europe and Southeast Asia. But it wasn’t until 2012 — after being in 35 countries and working in three continents — when his itchy soles finally led him to
VIDEO: Cody Mafatu in Rainy Manila
2014 • 06 • 02 Hawaiian adventurer and world traveler Cody Mafatu Easterbrook set foot on the Philippines a few years ago and found a “very wet” Manila! It was the middle of the monsoon season and there was a big flood when he arrived that he couldn’t make it