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“2GO or Not 2GO”: Why sea travel to Coron is as good as it gets

By all accounts, traveling in an archipelagic country like the Philippines has always required patience, strategy, and a little creativity.  Filipinos, especially seasoned “biyaheros,” have...

Where the summer sun lingers

Boatmen in Coron, Palawan celebrated International Workers’ Day on May 1 while guiding tourists around the Calamianes island group. They work closely with the...

Marina del Sol: Where the sea finds its home in Busuanga

BUSUANGA, Palawan — In the quiet coastal village of Concepcion, far removed from the busy tourism lanes of Coron, a hidden retreat rises gently...

Giving art a second life: Young voices and renewed visions at Hospicio de San Jose

Inside the storied halls of Hospicio de San Jose (HDSJ), art is not just displayed—it is revived, reimagined, and given a second chance to...

There is something about Alex Eala

There appears to be a parallel between Philippine tennis standout Alex Eala and world No. 4 Coco Gauff. While Gauff remains among the sport’s...

Traslacion 2026: A tribute to press photographers

By the time the image of the Black Nazarene returned to its home at the Quiapo Church around 10:30 in the morning of January...

Learning Through the Lens: How Photo Clinics Nurture Growth and Storytelling

“I’m not an expert. I’m still learning every day how to be a photographer—trying to be better than who I was a week ago,...

Pakil Laguna’s Kasalang Bayan 2023: When unwed couples wed

They say that June is the best time to get married, hence, every woman wants to become a June bride. But in this age...

A PINOY PHOTOGRAPHER IN AMAZING CHANG MAI

Every year, some 20 to 24 million tourists visit one of the oldest kingdoms in Southeast Asia—Siam, presently referred to as Thailand. Located at the...

Viva Señor Jesus Nazareno!

January 9, a non-working holiday in Manila, is the feast day of the Black Nazarene. And this year, 2023, will be the third time...