The story of the Filipino isn’t always pretty. But whether it’s about refugees of war or environmental conservation, we’ve never shied away from having the conversations that matter.
More and more urban farmers are planting their roots in Metro Manila—literally.
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What kind of future do you envision for the Philippines? We ask six young Filipino leaders about their dreams for the nation, and the steps needed to get there.
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Miguel Luis, creator of the conversation game So Cards, writes about the power of a good question.
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Our resident sports fan makes a toast to the journeys of Hidilyn Diaz, Margielyn Didal, and Nesthy Petecio—and a plea for supporting Filipino athletes year-round.
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The soul of Makati’s Poblacion is fired by entrepreneurs and small businesses; what happens when the night out ends?
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Why aren’t there enough stories about the environment being published? One environmental reporter is taking his training and bringing it to young Filipinos.
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Community pantries serve people who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. But is this an initiative meant to last?
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Amid Metro Manila’s rush hour traffic, a small group of transport advocates are finding ways to reclaim their space on the road.
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Dr. Tj Malvar details how his social enterprise, Gising Gising, is trying to solve food insecurity and improve health conditions.
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Netflix’s Seaspiracy wants the world to stop eating fish in the name of sustainability. But would that really help?
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Girls Will Code’s founder and CEO shares her thoughts on the future of women in tech.
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We ask three leaders from the local fashion industry to help us understand the true meaning of circularity.
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Just a couple hours away from Metro Manila, the dive hotspot of Anilao is ready to welcome visitors.
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While on the road to Anilao, we take a detour through Tagaytay and Taal for GRID’s first trip out after the pandemic. But do we still remember how to travel?
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As the tourism industry restarts, it's impossible not to turn to El Nido. What does the future of travel look like for the world’s best island?
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The beautiful shores of Boracay are, once again, open to travelers. But the locals say the road to recovery will need more than a tourism boost.
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From the supernatural to the extraordinarily bad, anything can happen on assignment.
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As dining spaces changed, the chefs and cooks of Tahanan Village stayed close to home to serve food to the neighborhood.
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Filipino Sign Language has existed for hundreds of years. Now, thanks to the local Deaf community, it's finally being recognized.
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Books, essays, and critiques about our national heroes, curated and recommended by Filipino historians.
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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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Shark populations around the world are facing rapid rates of decline. What could that mean for us? Scientist and LAMAVE Project Lead Ariana Agustines talks about local shark conservation, and what travelers can do to help.
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The hello’s and how-are-you’s: we check in with our partners to see what they’ve been up to.
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We talk to photojournalist Martin San Diego about his experience working in the Bangsamoro region, and what he’s learned from the new generation of Moro youth finding their place in the world.
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Session Groceries, a fledgling company in Baguio, uses technology to take care of Filipino farmers.
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“The Great Outdoors favors only the bold, and rewards only the brave.”
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The choice to go organic is about more than meeting consumer demand. As it turns out, what’s good for us is good for our local farmers, as well.
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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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Artist Leeroy New and urban planner Julia Nebrija talk about their newest collaboration, the ongoing fight for public spaces, and the growing importance of public art.
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A resilient group called the River Warriors are fighting to protect the fragile waterways of Metro Manila, in hopes that its polluted state can be restored to their former glory.
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Millions of pounds of food continue to go to waste, often due to their physical appearance. But why should looks be so important for food that’s valued for its nutrition?
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The Filipinos’ still-evolving health traditions is unveiled in Quiapo, where the practical mixes with the esoteric, the mundane with the mystical, and the cultural with the scientific.
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