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A Toy Peddler’s Resilience in the Time of Crisis: The Story of Tatay Theo
In today's world, where digital gaming and smartphones have become the norm, traditional toys have taken a backseat. Toys are now considered non-essential, especially during the ongoing pandemic. However, despite the decline in the popularity of traditional toys,...
The Krill Phenomenon: Manila Bay’s Unprecedented Abundance
For the past week, Manila Bay has been experiencing an unusual phenomenon as a massive amount of krill, small crustaceans used to make popular delicacies like Bagoong, has been washing ashore. The event has attracted a significant number of people from nearby areas...
The Significance of Islam’s Founding and Ramadan’s Fasting
1411 years ago, in 610 A.D., Prophet Muhammad founded Islam, which has become the second-largest religion in the world. According to Islamic beliefs, the initial revelations of the holy book known as the Quran were received by the Prophet from angel Gabriel who...
Strumming for Loose Change: Gift and Struggle of a Street Guitarist
Meet Charlie Ambungan, an old street guitarist from Sorsogon who roams the streets of Pasay City bringing music and rhythm to the crowd.
Ash Wednesday Amidst a Pandemic: Adapting Traditions for Safety
Thousands of Catholics flocked the churches all over the country to participate in a holy day of prayer and fasting that marks the beginning of the Lenten season leading up to Easter. This Christian tradition involves the marking of ashes on churchgoers' foreheads as...
Traslacion 2021: Devotion in the Middle of Pandemic
Revolving masses all day long became the alternative instead of the traditional procession in this year’s Feast of the Black Nazarene.
A Glimpse to Net Fishing in the Philippines: A Traditional Way of Life
Fishing is more than an industry, it is a way of life. More than a million Filipinos are engaged in fishing since time immemorial. Most of these fishermen use traditional, low-cost methods such as net fishing.
From the Sands to the Seas: OFW returns home
Meet Mang Rodel, a crab fisherman residing along the shores of Pagbilao bay in the province of Quezon. He catches crabs and shrimps for a living
Wet Post-Christmas Labor 2020
The last ten days of December are a time for rest and relaxation for many of us, especially days after the night of feasting and gift-giving leading up to New Year's Eve. While we enjoy the pleasures of the holiday season, there are countless individuals and...
Not Just Coffee: Behind Kapetolyo’s Kitchen
Kapetolyo by SGD Coffee is not only known for its finest and most delicious coffee straight from the mountains of Sagada. It is also home to unique and delicious sweets and dishes.
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