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Backpacking Philippines: A Domestic Travel Guide for Gen Z
“Don’t travel,” they say. “It’s a waste of money.” Some influencers dismiss travel as vanity in motion—Instagram bait with little…
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Backpacking Puerto Galera: What’s Beyond the Reef
Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro has long been on the radar of both divers and backpackers. The name “Puerto Galera”…
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The Beauty and Meaning Behind Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan
Every May, the Philippines comes alive with flowers, prayers, and pageantry. But Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan are more than…
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Coral Reefs at Risk: What’s Being Done to Protect Them?
The Philippines is home to over 22,000 square kilometers of coral reefs. However, overfishing, pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction…
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Lubao Balloon and Music Fest Soars Once Again
On April 11-13, over 65,000 attendees witnessed a spectacular fusion of hot air balloon displays and top-tier OPM performances. Because…
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Local Harvest: Bicol’s Iconic Siling Labuyo
In the Philippines, siling labuyo (Capsicum frutescens), locally known as lada in Bicol, is an iconic chili that brings intense…
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Sunscreen Chemicals Pose Growing Threat to Marine Life
Every summer, millions of people use sunscreen to protect themselves from UV rays. But few realize that the chemicals in…
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Lake Buhi: Home of the World’s Smallest Fish!
The sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis), locally known as “tabios,” holds the title of the world’s smallest commercially harvested fish. Endemic to…
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Local Harvest: Bicol’s Abaca, Fibers Built to Last
Bicol has long been a key player in the country’s abaca industry. Known as Manila hemp, abaca is a natural…
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Local Harvest: Bicol’s Pili Nut, the Iconic Pasalubong
The Bicol Region spearheads pili nut production in the Philippines. This is because Pili trees (Canarium ovatum) thrive in volcanic…
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