Capiztahan 2025 Puts Spotlight on Capiz's Rich Culture and Culinary Heritage

Marky Ramone Go April 24, 2025

Most festivals in the Philippines zero in on street revelry, and why not? Who wouldn’t want to strut to the sadsad steps of the Ati-Atihan while shouting “Hala Bira!” through the sweltering streets of Kalibo, Aklan? Or stomp to the thunderous drumbeats of Iloilo City’s Dinagyang, where every rhythm...

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Digging into Davao Del Sur’s Rich Culture and Nature Sights

Marky Ramone Go April 12, 2025

Davao del Sur was one of the first provinces in Mindanao I visited. In 2009, I flew to Davao City with my then-girlfriend, Marianne. From there, we made our way to Camp Sabros, an outdoor retreat in Kapatagan, Digos City, known at the time for having one of the longest zip lines in the country,...

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How Catanduanes Earned Its Place Among My Favorite Philippine Destinations

Marky Ramone Go April 05, 2025

Often mentioned last when one converses about the Bicol region, the province of Catanduanes revealed itself with such unexpected surprise that it swiftly secured a place among my top five favorite provinces in the Philippines. Its unassuming surf culture, endless rolling hills unfolding into sweeping...

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The Walls of MiraNila Heritage House and Library in Quezon City Can Indeed Talk, and has Much Stories to Tell

Marky Ramone Go April 02, 2025

Seated on a mat laid over the cool sprawl of lawn of MiraNila, a heritage house and events place in Quezon City which now holds outdoor film showings and a house tour as part of its offerings, I stretched my legs, letting my sock-covered toes press into the softness of the earth. Overhead, the...

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