When nine teenaged former street children fly to Durban, South Africa, on Thursday, they will be doing more than crossing the ocean and representing their country in the first annual Deloitte Street […]
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The Perfect Place to be “Wanderlost”
As two old friends discover on the Italian island of Sardinia, sometimes the adventure of being lost is the best way to wander. Click here to read the story
Paco Market Rehab preserves RP culture, saves Pasig River
Built in 1911, Paco Market in Manila is one of the oldest market structures in the country. But it is also a primary pollutant of the Estero de Paco, which flows into […]
Jessie Lichauco at 98: ‘I am dancing with my memories’
When someone asked the “birthday girl” to dance, her fair skin almost blushed and a dreamy look came over her gray-green eyes. She said, “thank you, but I am dancing with my […]
In Transit
Sometimes the most innocent of comments can lead you in the most profound direction. In 2004, I have been living and working back and forth between New York City, London and Manila […]
The Angels in Ourselves
In a world where it’s easy to focus on the things that divid and separate us, photographer Emmanuel Santos has tried to emphasize some of what we share in common. The Angels […]
The Miracle of Ondoy
How a terrible typhoon brought together people of different backgrounds and mobilized them to help victims from Marikina to Ilocos. Click here to read the story
Political killings in the Philippines
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Schools back Pasig River rescue
People light candles for many reasons – to celebrate, to mourn, to remember, to love, to inspire, to light the darkness. Click here to read the story
Rope of Hope saves lives in Rizal village
When you throw a rope to save people in crisis, that rope must not only be long enough to reach them, but also strong enough to withstand the pull of all their […]
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