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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.

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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.

Philippine rowing is finally on the come up, thanks to a passionate community who are steering the sport in the right direction.

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Across Still Waters

Philippine rowing is finally on the come up, thanks to a passionate community who are steering the sport in the right direction.

Pitbulls are much more than what they're made out to be. CARA Welfare’s Pat Gayod takes us through the mysterious Laguna Pitbull Sanctuary.

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The Laguna Pitbull Sanctuary with Pat Gayod

Pitbulls are much more than what they're made out to be. CARA Welfare’s Pat Gayod takes us through the mysterious Laguna Pitbull Sanctuary.

What sets one gallery apart from the others? As creative agency and gallery Tarzeer Pictures launches its sophomore exhibition—we set out to find out.

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30 Mins. With Tarzeer Pictures

What sets one gallery apart from the others? As creative agency and gallery Tarzeer Pictures launches its sophomore exhibition—we set out to find out.

Books, essays, and critiques about our national heroes, curated and recommended by Filipino historians.

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Philippine Heroes 101: Recommended Reads

Books, essays, and critiques about our national heroes, curated and recommended by Filipino historians.

On National Heroes Day, we take a closer look at those we call heroes and why, with the help of Filipino historians.

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6 Filipino Historians Talk National Heroes

On National Heroes Day, we take a closer look at those we call heroes and why, with the help of Filipino historians.

The last few weeks have asked to re-evaluate the ways in which we live, and take stock of what truly matters.

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It's a Strange Time to be a Travel Magazine

The last few weeks have asked to re-evaluate the ways in which we live, and take stock of what truly matters.

The life of a chef isn’t easy. Conversations with some of the Philippines’ best have us more convinced that these are the people who take their work home with them.

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Portraits of a Chef

The life of a chef isn’t easy. Conversations with some of the Philippines’ best have us more convinced that these are the people who take their work home with them.

Can we still earn our tattoos? A trip to Buscalan offers a closer look at traditional tattoo culture and the legendary Kalinga mambabatok Whang-od.

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Whang-od Loves Coco Martin

Can we still earn our tattoos? A trip to Buscalan offers a closer look at traditional tattoo culture and the legendary Kalinga mambabatok Whang-od.

“Pan de sal is the bread of our history, at the core of our culture, at the heart of our tastes.”

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The Path Of Pan de Sal

“Pan de sal is the bread of our history, at the core of our culture, at the heart of our tastes.”

What draws someone into a craft, and what keeps them in it? An exploration of craft-making skills leads to picking up a few lessons from three modern-day artists.

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Sleight of Hand

What draws someone into a craft, and what keeps them in it? An exploration of craft-making skills leads to picking up a few lessons from three modern-day artists.

A walk through Taal Heritage Town tells us more about the heroes of the Philippine revolution, and the people preserving their legacy.

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If These Walls Could Talk

A walk through Taal Heritage Town tells us more about the heroes of the Philippine revolution, and the people preserving their legacy.

Podcasts have swiftly cemented themselves as the new radio. Here are some of our favorites to tune into, from talk shows to stories of true crime.

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The Rest is Noise

Podcasts have swiftly cemented themselves as the new radio. Here are some of our favorites to tune into, from talk shows to stories of true crime.

Carlo Huerta Echegaray, head chef of Samba at Shangri-La at the Fort, shares his experience as a Peruvian chef in the Philippines and what it means to connect our cultures through food.

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Peruvian Cuisine and the Filipino Palate with Chef Carlo Echegaray

Carlo Huerta Echegaray, head chef of Samba at Shangri-La at the Fort, shares his experience as a Peruvian chef in the Philippines and what it means to connect our cultures through food.

A return to the mystical island of Siquijor gives a second look at the magic found in the plants, the land, and the folk practices that have endured through centuries.

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Strange Brew

A return to the mystical island of Siquijor gives a second look at the magic found in the plants, the land, and the folk practices that have endured through centuries.

There’s more to Philippine cinema than your average formula film. Next-generation filmmaker Mikhail Red recalls how he started out in the industry, and what it’s taught him about navigating a career in film.

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In Defiance of the Indie Film

There’s more to Philippine cinema than your average formula film. Next-generation filmmaker Mikhail Red recalls how he started out in the industry, and what it’s taught him about navigating a career in film.

With centuries-old crafts at the core of their identity, the Ifugao town of Kiangan is fighting to preserve its heritage in the face of modern innovation.

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Where Gods Loom

With centuries-old crafts at the core of their identity, the Ifugao town of Kiangan is fighting to preserve its heritage in the face of modern innovation.

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Stories

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

Across Still Waters

The Laguna Pitbull Sanctuary with Pat Gayod

30 Mins. With Tarzeer Pictures

Philippine Heroes 101: Recommended Reads

6 Filipino Historians Talk National Heroes

It's a Strange Time to be a Travel Magazine

Portraits of a Chef

Whang-od Loves Coco Martin

The Path Of Pan de Sal

Sleight of Hand

If These Walls Could Talk

The Rest is Noise

Peruvian Cuisine and the Filipino Palate with Chef Carlo Echegaray

Strange Brew

In Defiance of the Indie Film

Where Gods Loom