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Pride of the Philippines
Featuring the country's rich heritage and diverse culture that makes us proud to be Filipino
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Igal, Kadal Tahu, and more: Other traditional dances in the Philippines you also must know
Lifestyle
These traditional dances defined generations and the people who performed them
From Vigan to Dapitan: 9 Filipino heritage houses you need to visit
Homes
Philippine architecture reflects a melting pot of Eastern and Western influences. The grandeur of Filipino heritage houses are time capsules of our colourful past
Here’s a recap of Team Philippines’ highlights at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lifestyle
The Philippines adds not one, but two Olympic golds to its roster of historical feats, among others. Here’s a look back at some of our athletes’ achievements in Paris 2024
Portraits of Pag-asa: Paul Quiambao shows a glimpse into life on the edge of sovereignty
Lifestyle
Through his lens, Paul Quiambao tells the stories of resilience and hope on Pag-asa Island amidst the geopolitical waves and serene shores of a contested sea
Why Filipinos love sari-sari stores and how local startup Packworks empowers this business
Leadership
Sari-sari stores are deeply ingrained in Filipino culture—Packworks, a government-funded startup preserves this by the help of technology. Its co-founder Bing Tan tells us how in this exclusive interview
Things to know about Carlos Yulo: The gymnast who won back-to-back golds at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lifestyle
24-year-old Carlos Yulo is now considered the greatest Filipino gymnast of all time after two monumental wins
Back-to-back! Carlos Yulo brings home the Philippines’ second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lifestyle
Carlos Yulo makes history as he becomes a two-time gold medallist in Artistic Gymnastics
Talang Dalisay’s Macy Castañeda Lee shares lessons in wellness from Siquijor healers
Leadership
Before the Lunas Pilipinas HEARTH summit in Siquijor, we discuss themes of intergenerational healing and ecological belonging
Why these 8 Filipino sites deserve Unesco World Heritage status
Lifestyle
The Philippines champions eight new sites for Unesco World Heritage status this year, each illustrating its cultural, historical, and natural wonders
Big cheers for gold medals recently earned by some Filipino performing arts groups internationally
Lifestyle
The Philippine art and culture scene welcomed July 2024 with gold medals—from UP Concert Chorus’s big win at the Musica Orbis Prague Festival, followed by the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra’s double wins in Bratislava and Vienna, and capped off by the Quezon City Performing Arts Development Foundation Inc Concert Chorus at the World Choir Games
On Centre Stage: Get to know some of the music icons in the Philippines
Lifestyle
We spotlight the world of music by featuring 26 exceptional music icons among the best and brightest in the country
The Philippine Madrigal Singers in shaping the country’s choral music culture for 60 years and beyond
Lifestyle
The Philippine Madrigal Singers was the first choir to clinch the top prize twice at the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in 1997 and 2007. Now celebrating its 60th year, this beloved cultural treasure continues to swoon audiences and inspire future generations of choristers and choirmasters
Fading traditions: These endangered crafts in Asia are on the brink of extinction
Lifestyle
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Asia through these five endangered crafts and traditions
Filipino swimmer Angel Otom shares her excitement for her first Paralympic Games
Lifestyle
The French Embassy launched an Olympics Sports Hub to celebrate the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with our Paralympians in attendance
Meet the 22 Filipino athletes set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lifestyle
Here are Filipino athletes who are zeroing in on the gold at the much-awaited Paris 2024 Olympics
Philippines' National Living Treasures: 9 Filipino masters receive Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
Lifestyle
Nine cultural masters have been conferred the Manlilikha ng Bayan award in December 2023. Read on to know more about them
Jaime Ponce de Leon reveals to the public Juan Luna’s long-lost masterpiece
Lifestyle
Art enthusiasts, collectors, patrons, and students gather in sheer wonder at the special exhibition hall of Ayala Museum dedicated to the long-lost painting of one of the country’s greatest artists, all thanks to the pursuit of León Gallery’s founder and director Jaime Ponce de Leon
7 Museums that Honour Our Filipino Heroes
Lifestyle
Spend some time familiarising yourself with some of our country's proudest and bravest! Here are the best museums to visit to learn more about our heroes
Why is Filipino cuisine one of the richest food cultures in the world?
Dining
Through time, different factors blessed Philippine cuisine with a regionalistic diversity, making it one of the richest food cultures in the world
A Risk Worth Taking: Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala shares more about the Emmy-nominated documentary, ‘Delikado’
Lifestyle
Broadcast journalist and producer Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala recalls the arduous journey behind the making of Delikado and shares her experience and challenges in making the movie
Forgotten fruit: paying homage to the delicious Philippine fruits ripe with nostalgia
Dining
Food writer and historian, Michaela Fenix, muses over her favourite juicy produce from her past
This design movement markets Filipino creativity in an int’l trade show in Germany
Homes
DESIGN Philippines embarks on a journey of innovation and sustainability at Ambiente 2024
Fiesta Filipinas: a guide to the summer festivals in the country
Lifestyle
Get in on the widely celebrated festivals in the Philippines during the summer
8 fermented Filipino food you should know
Dining
The world is taking notice of fermented foods, but these Filipino items have long played a central role in our rich food culture
Whang-Od: The Last Tattoo Artist
Lifestyle
How did a 106-year-old woman in the rural Filipino mountains become one of the most famous tattoo artists in the world? We travel north to Kalinga to meet the ButBut tribe—and discovers an ancient tradition indelibly inked into our culture
Fiesta Filipinas: Summer Festivals
Lifestyle
When the summer season blazes on in the Philippine archipelago, foreigners and locals alike rush to the pristine beaches and mystical mountains of the country. But more than that, it is a season filled with the most colourful festivals, known as fiesta, where families reunite in every province to celebrate a year full of blessings and good fortune.
5 Filipino traditions: four-month Christmas, competitive karaoke, bayanihan, and More
Lifestyle
Just how Pinoy are you?
Maria Ressa Finally Receives the Nobel Peace Prize After More Than 2 Months
Leadership
Rappler’s Maria Ressa, who’s gained international recognition for her unabashedly honest coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte’s authoritarian governance, receives this year’s Nobel Peace Prize making her the first-ever Filipino laureate. Watch her moving speech from the awarding ceremony below
11 of the Most Famous Filipino Artists and their Artworks: Amorsolo, Bencab, And More
Lifestyle
Dive into the dynamic styles of some of the most important minds in Filipino art
'Do You Hear the People Sing?' Visit Some of Manila's Freedom Parks
Lifestyle
Freedom parks are spaces within the city where the government has no authority over political gatherings, demonstrations, and rallies staged by the people. Below are some of the most visited free speech zones in Metro Manila where 12.8 million Filipinos reside
Former VP Leni Robredo Selected for Fellowship by Harvard Kennedy School
Lifestyle
Harvard Kennedy School unveils five Hauser Leaders, and among them is former Vice President and Angat Pinas chairman, Atty Leni Robredo
Filipiniana Bookstores to Visit in Metro Manila
Lifestyle
Whether you're in for a long and satisfying read or a short yet informative browse, these independent bookstores in Manila will never run out of good stories written by some of the Philippines' best authors
