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Smog or vog: What’s the difference?

The Taal Volcano's volcanic smog or vog affected Batangas and its nearby areas, as some suspended classes due to the effects of vog.

Bamboo festivals in the Philippines

This month of September, the country is celebrating the Philippine Bamboo Month to help raise awareness about the importance of bamboo and the need to preserve them.

Pride Month ends with ‘Queer Prom’

For the members of the LGBTQIA+ community, a second chance at the one of the most anticipated events in their high school life--prom--where they are finally able to express their true selves are one for the books.

Baler: Birthplace of PH surfing

There are many good beaches for surfing in the country, such as Siargao or La Union, but there is something incomparable about the place that gave birth to the sports in the Philippines–Baler.

Filipino mothers’ tough love

Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world and there are various ways to approach it. In the Philippines, some mothers take the role of staying at home and devote their time for their children, while others have to overcome the distance and work abroad to provide for their families.

Reviving the thousand-old ‘batok’ art

"Batok" or the art of hand-tapping the ink into the skin using a thorn and stick has always existed during the pre-colonial Philippines.

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