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Bicolanos revive ‘Pastores’ tradition this Christmas
By Kaye Mangabat LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – Introduced by Spanish priests in the late 1800s, Pastores has spread throughout Bicol and has become a part of the Yuletide observance in the region. Performed by...
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In Ilocos, get a glimpse of the Marcos legacy at this Batac museum
By Kaye Mangabat BATAC CITY, ILOCOS NORTE- Located at the heart of the city, the Ferdinand Marcos Presidential Center houses the remains of the country’s former leader and also provides a glimpse of...
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Pinoy travel blogger advocates ‘conscious consumption’
By Edelynne Mae Escartin QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA — For travel blogger Jen Horn of The Nomad Manager, it only takes the the simplest of actions to help contribute to a better environment. Traveling...
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For Quiapo first-timers, how to be safe for Black Nazarene
By Anna Valmero MANILA CITY, METRO MANILA – The annual procession of the image of the Black Nazarene along the major streets of Manila and back to the famous Quiapo Church is one of the biggest...
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In Benguet, lady porters benefit from tourism boom in Mount Pulag
By Anna Valmero KABAYAN, BENGUET— As the country’s third highest peak, Mount Pulag attracts climbers and recreational hikers throughout the year with its famous “sea of clouds” at its summit and the...
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Q&A: Cherryl Si of Route+63 on travel as a social enterprise
By Lawrence Casiraya QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – Five friends who share a common passion for travelling have also found an outlet to push for different social advocacies. “We wanted to put up a social...
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No time for long vacations? Try these ‘staycation’ tips
By Anna Valmero TAGUIG CITY, METRO MANILA – Summer is here and everyone is planning a beach getaway or maybe a trip abroad. If you are staying in the city and have no travel plans for the meantime, how...
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‘Digital tourism’ encourages Iloilo locals to preserve heritage sites
By Alexander Villafania ILOILO CITY, ILOILO – Startup firm InnoPub Media is expanding its “digital tourism” to Iloilo that puts QR codes in the capital city’s tourist spots, particularly those that...
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Learn about Pangasinan heritage thru a tour of its capitol grounds
By Nikka Garriga LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN – While frolicking along the coast of Lingayen Gulf is alluring enough, one should never miss a tour of the Provincial Capitol compound for a glimpse of capital’s...
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For culture buffs, Pinoy summer festivals worth checking out
By Alexander Villafania QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – As the searing heat beats down during this summer, there will be some people who long to go on vacation. While most prefer the beach or resorts to...
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Getting inked by Whang-Od, the last Kalinga ‘manbatek’
By Ma. Teresa De Guzman TINGLAYAN, KALINGA – Getting to the village of Buscalan is not a vacation but more of a vocation. All for the sake of meeting Whang-Od (pronounced as “Fang-Od”), who hails from...
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For the budget-conscious, how to travel ‘smart’ around the Philippines
By Anna Valmero QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – Younger people may not readily realize it, but it’s a lot easier to be a wanderlust in today’s era of blogs and online booking. So, for those who haven’t...
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Surviving ‘red eye’ flights in Manila’s airports
By Alexander Villafania PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA – Red eye flights are the blight of many air travellers, often the last departing planes for the day (or rather night) and the earliest to leave in...
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What to do, what to expect at Sinulog 2014
By Alexander Villafania CEBU CITY, CEBU – Held two weeks after the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the Sinulog is one of the country’s major festivals attracting thousands of visitors who come to Cebu to...
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‘Sinulog de Kabankalan’ shows rich culture of Negros tribes
By Nikka Garriga KABANKALAN, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Although the Sinulog Festival is commonly associated with Cebu, this quaint Negros town also celebrates its own version of this centuries-old religious...
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Isabela gov’t promotes Abuan River as an ecotourism destination
By Anna Valmero ILAGAN, ISABELA—The lush forests of the northern Sierra Madre shelters the majestic Abuan River of Isabela, dubbed as the country’s next whitewater rafting destination. But more than...
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Tips to keep your Lenten vacation safe
By Alexander Villafania QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – The Holy Week is one of the most important religious holidays in the Philippines. More than 70 million Filipinos celebrate this sacred event, which...
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Wings over Water: Conserving seabirds at the Tubbataha Isles in Sulu Sea
By Gregg Yan PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – The combined stench of rotting fish and guano was incredible. Soaked and shivering, we shelter beneath a dripping grove of Argusia trees on Tubbataha’s South...
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Rediscovering stories behind famous landmarks in UP Los Baños
By Anna Valmero LOS BANOS, LAGUNA— The Oblation statue near the Humanities building is just one of many iconic landmarks one can find at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB). For...
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