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To be a National Living Treasure is a title that seems larger than life. In Davao del Sur and South Cotabato, the art of weaving and brass casting raises a village, woven into their everyday life.

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Dreams from the South

To be a National Living Treasure is a title that seems larger than life. In Davao del Sur and South Cotabato, the art of weaving and brass casting raises a village, woven into their everyday life.

With the aesthetic of the jeepney font crossing into digital, Edwin Tayao continues the tradition of painting by hand.

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Sign of the Times

With the aesthetic of the jeepney font crossing into digital, Edwin Tayao continues the tradition of painting by hand.

There’s a reason why Divisoria, Manila’s one-stop-shop center for bargains galore, remains unmatched then ‘til now. It’s the same organized chaos where everything happens all at once. But, these days, its people make all the difference.

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Making Sense of Divisoria

There’s a reason why Divisoria, Manila’s one-stop-shop center for bargains galore, remains unmatched then ‘til now. It’s the same organized chaos where everything happens all at once. But, these days, its people make all the difference.

From athletes overcoming summits and seas to conservationists guarding our national heritage, here are the modern odysseys of Filipinos approaching the limits of what is possible.

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The Outliers

From athletes overcoming summits and seas to conservationists guarding our national heritage, here are the modern odysseys of Filipinos approaching the limits of what is possible.

According to John Sherwin Felix of Lokalpedia, an archivist of Philippine ingredients, our heritage worth protecting is much closer to home than you would think.

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What Was Lost in the Garden

According to John Sherwin Felix of Lokalpedia, an archivist of Philippine ingredients, our heritage worth protecting is much closer to home than you would think.

In the world's toughest equestrian race, Solana Perez confronts the wilderness of the steppe and its horses in the Mongol Derby, and emerges with an even greater journey ahead of her.

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The Limits of the Eternal Blue Sky

In the world's toughest equestrian race, Solana Perez confronts the wilderness of the steppe and its horses in the Mongol Derby, and emerges with an even greater journey ahead of her.

One fine day out in the Negros wetlands, a chance encounter with an endangered mangrove species leads scientist, Camille Rivera, MSc., down the path of conservation.

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Lay of the Wetlands

One fine day out in the Negros wetlands, a chance encounter with an endangered mangrove species leads scientist, Camille Rivera, MSc., down the path of conservation.

The craft that produces religious statues all over the world begins in a modest workshop in the town of Paete.

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The Saint Sculptor

The craft that produces religious statues all over the world begins in a modest workshop in the town of Paete.

This August 16 to 20, join Jacob Maentz and his team at the Homelands exhibition and book launch in Manila for talks honoring the Indigenous peoples of the archipelago.

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Photographing Indigenous Landscapes with Jacob Maentz

This August 16 to 20, join Jacob Maentz and his team at the Homelands exhibition and book launch in Manila for talks honoring the Indigenous peoples of the archipelago.

On the rice terraces of Pasil, the tradition of earthenware pottery is kept alive by women, passed down from mothers to their daughters for generations.

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Made of the Earth

On the rice terraces of Pasil, the tradition of earthenware pottery is kept alive by women, passed down from mothers to their daughters for generations.

The Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas has collected over thirty custom wooden puppets in the span of three family generations. Under the steady hands of a puppeteering family, the wooden dolls bring Asian folklore to life.

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Through Wooden Eyes

The Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas has collected over thirty custom wooden puppets in the span of three family generations. Under the steady hands of a puppeteering family, the wooden dolls bring Asian folklore to life.

Where does one begin to restore a forest? For Lolo Toto Malvar, you start by planting in the hearts of people.

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Before the First Seeds are Planted

Where does one begin to restore a forest? For Lolo Toto Malvar, you start by planting in the hearts of people.

Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, Borongan is spoiled for choice when it comes to their food. Dive into the seaside sweets and salty treats of the city.

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The Surf City Diet

Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, Borongan is spoiled for choice when it comes to their food. Dive into the seaside sweets and salty treats of the city.

Photography can be a solitary practice. In a conversation with Fotomoto’s Gio Panlilio, Team GRID traces how his journey led him to create platforms for the wider community.

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Building a photographers' community with Gio Panlilio

Photography can be a solitary practice. In a conversation with Fotomoto’s Gio Panlilio, Team GRID traces how his journey led him to create platforms for the wider community.

Manila's glory days may be a distant memory but it doesn't mean that the city is bereft of splendor. Concerted efforts by its dedicated residents ensure that Manila’s colorful history isn’t forgotten.

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From Past to Present

Manila's glory days may be a distant memory but it doesn't mean that the city is bereft of splendor. Concerted efforts by its dedicated residents ensure that Manila’s colorful history isn’t forgotten.

Weave through the streets of Ermita, Malate, and Binondo on a mouthwatering adventure of the districts’ gastronomic delights that will leave you hungry for more.

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An Appetite for Manila

Weave through the streets of Ermita, Malate, and Binondo on a mouthwatering adventure of the districts’ gastronomic delights that will leave you hungry for more.

After a storied past, the San Sebastian Basilica is given another lease on life, revived by the interplay of heritage conservation and community-driven tourism.‍

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A Basilica Named Baste

After a storied past, the San Sebastian Basilica is given another lease on life, revived by the interplay of heritage conservation and community-driven tourism.‍

Writer Sandie Gillis respectfully paints a picture of life in Lake Sebu, from half a world away.

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Capturing Indigenous Culture with Sandie Oreta Gillis

Writer Sandie Gillis respectfully paints a picture of life in Lake Sebu, from half a world away.

In a year that felt like being stuck in the middle, we buckled down and did what we do best: tell stories.

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Our Year in Stories

In a year that felt like being stuck in the middle, we buckled down and did what we do best: tell stories.

For Frankfurt Book Fair 2021, we've got stories on crime, climate, indigenous textiles, and Philippine cuisine.

GRID Recommends

What’s on our reading list? — Myth, Magic, Cities

For Frankfurt Book Fair 2021, we've got stories on crime, climate, indigenous textiles, and Philippine cuisine.

What does one need to prepare for a historic expedition, apart from men, weaponry, and big ships? Fruits and vegetables.

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The Battle of Mactan Was A Food War

What does one need to prepare for a historic expedition, apart from men, weaponry, and big ships? Fruits and vegetables.

Pinoy Pop is an emerging music genre that excites audiences with unique sounds and explosive performances. But can it be counted among the waves of K-Pop’s influence, or does it belong in the roster of OPM?

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My Girlfriend Keeps Talking About P-Pop

Pinoy Pop is an emerging music genre that excites audiences with unique sounds and explosive performances. But can it be counted among the waves of K-Pop’s influence, or does it belong in the roster of OPM?

On the eastern side of Oriental Mindoro sits Pola: a small, coastal town full of ancestral homes that no one's paid attention to—except the residents who want to keep the town alive.

Hometown Stories

The Houses They Left Behind

On the eastern side of Oriental Mindoro sits Pola: a small, coastal town full of ancestral homes that no one's paid attention to—except the residents who want to keep the town alive.

One taste of this quintessential Filipino snack can make a bad day a good one. What's in a cup of taho that makes it so magical?

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The Magical Properties of Taho

One taste of this quintessential Filipino snack can make a bad day a good one. What's in a cup of taho that makes it so magical?

Dave de Vera has been working with indigenous communities for over 30 years; and he vividly remembers his role in the landmark legal victory that gave the Tagbanwa of Coron their home back, from ridge to reef.

Hometown Stories

Where the Water is Home

Dave de Vera has been working with indigenous communities for over 30 years; and he vividly remembers his role in the landmark legal victory that gave the Tagbanwa of Coron their home back, from ridge to reef.

Some dishes just taste like home. Unearthing a family recipe for pancit molo has writer Denise Gonsalves thinking about her hometown in Iloilo.

Hometown Stories

My Grandfather’s Molo Soup

Some dishes just taste like home. Unearthing a family recipe for pancit molo has writer Denise Gonsalves thinking about her hometown in Iloilo.

The filmmaker tells us why we need to share more stories like that of the Bontok.

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Behind the Scenes of “Walang Rape sa Bontok” with Director Lester Valle

The filmmaker tells us why we need to share more stories like that of the Bontok.

A photographer returns home to Sulu after 13 years, and rediscovers the heritage of his people through food.

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Home Is a Bowl of Warm Soup

A photographer returns home to Sulu after 13 years, and rediscovers the heritage of his people through food.

In a tropical country, a group of players and fans spend after hours in a mall, making the case for ice hockey.

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Stories From the Rink

In a tropical country, a group of players and fans spend after hours in a mall, making the case for ice hockey.

The Litas break motorbike stereotypes and show us how they ride.

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Meet The Litas

The Litas break motorbike stereotypes and show us how they ride.

Films are more than just a means of escape. Legendary screenwriter Ricky Lee shares his thoughts on the intersection of storytelling, film, and Filipino heritage.

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Philippine Cinema Through the Eyes of Ricky Lee

Films are more than just a means of escape. Legendary screenwriter Ricky Lee shares his thoughts on the intersection of storytelling, film, and Filipino heritage.

To commemorate Women's Month, a list of our favorite GRID heroines, and the powerful women who wrote them.

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The Women We Want You to Read About

To commemorate Women's Month, a list of our favorite GRID heroines, and the powerful women who wrote them.

In honor of the 35th EDSA Day, we ask a long-time history professor at the University of the Philippines to recall his experience of People Power.

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Remembering EDSA Revolution with Dr. Ricardo Jose

In honor of the 35th EDSA Day, we ask a long-time history professor at the University of the Philippines to recall his experience of People Power.

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Stories

Dreams from the South

Sign of the Times

Making Sense of Divisoria

The Outliers

What Was Lost in the Garden

The Limits of the Eternal Blue Sky

Lay of the Wetlands

The Saint Sculptor

Photographing Indigenous Landscapes with Jacob Maentz

Made of the Earth

Through Wooden Eyes

Before the First Seeds are Planted

The Surf City Diet

Building a photographers' community with Gio Panlilio

From Past to Present

An Appetite for Manila

A Basilica Named Baste

Capturing Indigenous Culture with Sandie Oreta Gillis

Our Year in Stories

What’s on our reading list? — Myth, Magic, Cities

The Battle of Mactan Was A Food War

My Girlfriend Keeps Talking About P-Pop

The Houses They Left Behind

The Magical Properties of Taho

Where the Water is Home

My Grandfather’s Molo Soup

Behind the Scenes of “Walang Rape sa Bontok” with Director Lester Valle

Home Is a Bowl of Warm Soup

Stories From the Rink

Meet The Litas

Philippine Cinema Through the Eyes of Ricky Lee

The Women We Want You to Read About

Remembering EDSA Revolution with Dr. Ricardo Jose