And other ways the craft empowers PH and the Filipinos Photo by Bagane Fiola from the British Council The Philippines is among the many countries that are blessed to have a weaving culture. Every region has its own handloom tradition that dates back to pre-colonial times. What started as textiles...
Photos from @officialjuday on Instagram Many Filipinos know Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, or Juday, for her roles in television series such as Mara Clara and Krystala . She is also known for her work in movies such as Ploning , Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, and Mindanao, for which she won the award of Best...
It must be the signs of the (pandemic) times. People are tired—and weary, irate even—about news on Covid, swab testing, or contact tracing. Enough of that! Let’s go to the toilet. So it was literally a toilet that trended in the architecture world, when the Nippon Foundation in Tokyo, Japan...
JM de Guzman and Lovi Poe Like many people, some celebrities experience issues about their mental health, mostly as effect of the five-month community quarantine brought by the COVID-19 scare. Among those who shared his story is actor JM de Guzman. "This is what my panic disorder looks like 4:00...
At only eight-years-old, Licypriya Kangujam from India has concrete plans of making the planet a better place with her idea of converting single-use plastics into items used in schools such as desks, benches, and whiteboards. Her zero-waste initiative banks on her dream of creating a school made...
Several people who reside in the metro have goals of moving to the province because of certain reasons. Some of these reasons include wanting to be closer to nature, having easy access to tourism sites, and the Filipino dream of being able to grow their own food in the comfort of home. This...
What was once an unused property for San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in UP Village, Diliman now serves as a marketplace for fresh products from farmers all over Luzon to be made available to consumers and resellers. The project known as “Better World UP” is done in partnership with Rural...
Mondelez Philippines readjusts its adoption program to suit the needs of educational institutions in this health crisis The pandemic had radically transformed our way of living. From our means of interaction to leisure and travel, the adjustments in our lifestyle are very much apparent, with some...
Pride Conversations with Google Philippines highlight the importance of a strong and accepting support system The visibility of LGBTQI+ community members is extremely important for so many reasons. When a young person sees a bit of themselves in someone who is given a platform to have their voice...
In Samar, an unused lot was transformed into a garden that helped a family earn income while providing for the town’s high demand for vegetables during the quarantine period, which was imposed to combat COVID-19. From hobby to money As a son of hobbyists and gardeners, Mel Steven Fortaleza was...
