Some people dream of living in a high-rise condominium with city skylights, a rooftop infinity pool, and perhaps a jacuzzi. Others prefer a more rural setting in farmlands, enjoying a tranquil view of the sunset while sipping coffee with loved ones. That dream turned into reality for the couple,...
Abu Hassan Jalil, a Malaysian agronomist and meliponiculturist, has been studying early Philippine architecture to see how such designs can be applied in beehouses. His end goal is to implement such designs as a way to get more people interested in agri-tourism, specifically insect tourism....
The couple shares how they came up with this cool idea Twenty-nine-year-old Atty. Monique Camille Noa-Cruz posted a video of her new bahay kubo in her TikTok account, little did she realize that it would become viral. With over 9.2 million views and 1.2 million likes, Manila Bulletin thought of...
It is not every day that Filipinos living abroad get to see or eat vegetables that they are accustomed to having in the Philippines. However, some still manage to grow and even earn a profit from the veggies mentioned in the Filipino folk song ‘Bahay Kubo.’ This is also true for Rolando Sison,...
The Philippine Pavilion is one of only two national participations bestowed with a special award at the ongoing international exposition ART FEST BIENNIALLY Architects Sudarshan V. Khadka Jr. and Alexander Eriksson Furunes receiving the National Participation Award from Kazuyo Sejima (Japan),...
The first quarter of 2020 was undoubtedly a difficult chapter for many Filipinos. After the eruption of Taal Volcano on January 12, 2020, it was followed by a lockdown almost two months later caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The quarantine protocols kept the public from leaving their homes,...
In the latest installation of Bahay Kubo Kitchens, the gorgeous Stephanie Zubiri takes us to Bukidnon to discover what she loves about the province she calls home, and celebrates all its produce! Stephanie Zubiri I first met Stephanie on assignment for a magazine article years ago. What attracted...
About Mesa ni Misis' Bahay Kubo Kitchen: Bahay Kubo Kitchens is a series highlighting different cuisines from the different regions of the Philippines. It will showcase their local cuisines and cultures through their unique perspectives in the kitchen to encourage localized plant-based diets among...
Moving to a place outside one’s homeland is a major life event and not everyone is lucky to have a smooth transition. The adjustment period can be tough in many aspects, including having to deal with unfamiliar dishes and practices. Christine Mallon-Odzic, 31, a native of Iloilo City, faced...
We are kicking off Women’s month at Mesa ni Misis with our Bahay Kubo Kitchen series with Sheryl Ocampo, featuring El Nido. Hailed as “The world’s most beautiful beach” by travel magazines, El Nido also boasts a bounty of indigenous crops that are underutilized in our daily cooking. Through...
