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 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
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 […]
Bayanijuan folk grateful for safe haven
Calauan, Laguna – Former vendor Tess Ortinero, 59, wondered where she would be now – whether she would even still be alive – if she were still living along a Manila estero […]
Wet nurses suckle flood-swamped babies
When Margi, 25, fled her house in San Juan during the heavy rains last week, her 6-month-old baby was cold and crying. Having escaped with only the clothes on her back, she […]
Finding the Luxury in Me
Traveling, like all great things in life, exists in many different forms. A trip can serve a variety of purposes – to visit friends, explore history, enjoy romance, become lost in nature, […]
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