By Justen Anduyo Carabaos are a unique type of swamp water buffalo found in the Philippines. Known as the “farmer’s best friend,” they play a vital role in agriculture. Beyond their strength, they embody values many can relate to—hard work, patience, and perseverance. Like humans,...
For many of us, the word prosperity might immediately suggest financial wealth. But prosperity can mean more than money or material things—it can mean children growing up in a healthy, safe, and supported environment with access to their basic rights, such as education, care, and opportunities...
By Iane Macasieb In a quiet tattoo studio in Pasig City, Angelo Frederico Jocson lets his art do the talking. A Deaf tattoo artist, he proves that creativity does not need sound to be powerful. His work speaks loudly—through ink, precision, and passion. Each design etched onto his clients’...
Much like many Italian brands, Herian is rooted in a passion shared by the family. Its founder, Herian Boccali, attributes his love for handcrafted bespoke eyewear to his family’s optical shop. “Since I was a child, I breathed the air of my mother’s optical shop, immersed in lenses and...
When Veejay Floresca returned to the Philippines during the holiday season, she came back with renewed confidence. Not that she wasn’t confident before—but returning home after becoming the first Filipino and trans woman to win the 21st season of the design competition series “Project...
When it comes to entertaining food content online, it is hard not to think of Abi Marquez’s work. From producing humble lumpia creations—which eventually earned her the moniker “Lumpia Queen”—to collaborating with international content creators and chefs, she has helped bring Filipino...
The Philippines has long been home to world-class talent, producing export-quality goods that span arts and craft, fashion, home and furniture, and food. Yet, as an archipelago, access to these creations has often been fragmented. With the reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls, that...
When Karla Puno Garcia visited the Philippines in October, she was daydreaming of some fun time at the beach—Bolinao in Pangasinan, to be specific. But things quickly geared up creatively, leading her to take a rain check on that vacation and focus on the task at hand: directing and...
At 60, Raymond Lauchengco is still discovering new ways to tell his story. Known for decades as one of Original Pilipino Music (OPM)’s most beloved balladeers, he has added a new chapter to his creative life with “Dance With The Wind: Stories from the Stillness,” his first published book. ...
Reports show that in the Philippines and around the world, millions of Filipinos work as domestic helpers, more commonly known as kasambahays. Behind their everyday duties lies quiet sacrifice—many leave their own families behind so they can help keep other households running smoothly, providing...
What makes Christmastime a true standout among all holidays is that it is rooted in joyful traditions and all kinds of merry-making. Some of these holiday routines and heritage are passed down through generations, while others are created to reflect changing times, personal journeys, and the places...
World Vision Philippines welcomed food content creator Abi Marquez, also known as the “Lumpia Queen,” as its newest ambassador through a meaningful visit to one of World Vision’s areas in Manila, where she spent time with children during a Kiddie Kitchen session. The activity introduced...
