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Peruvian Cuisine and the Filipino Palate with Chef Carlo Echegaray
Interview

Peruvian Cuisine and the Filipino Palate with Chef Carlo Echegaray

Carlo Huerta Echegaray, head chef of Samba at Shangri-La at the Fort, shares his experience as a Peruvian chef in the Philippines and what it means to connect our cultures through food.

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Strange Brew
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Strange Brew

A return to the mystical island of Siquijor gives a second look at the magic found in the plants, the land, and the folk practices that have endured through centuries.

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In Defiance of the Indie Film
Interview

In Defiance of the Indie Film

There’s more to Philippine cinema than your average formula film. Next-generation filmmaker Mikhail Red recalls how he started out in the industry, and what it’s taught him about navigating a career in film.

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Where Gods Loom
Feature

Where Gods Loom

With centuries-old crafts at the core of their identity, the Ifugao town of Kiangan is fighting to preserve its heritage in the face of modern innovation.

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Journeying Through the Islands
Interview

Journeying Through the Islands

Traveling is about more than just the places you visit, as cinematographer and director Ice Idanan has come to learn while working on the acclaimed road film Sakaling Hindi Makarating.

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The Price of Salt
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The Price of Salt

Once famed as the Unbroken Salt of Albur, Bohol’s Asin Tibuok stands today on the brink of extinction. Amidst fire, water, and ash, the last of its makers fight to keep their traditions alive.

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Threads that Bind
Feature

Threads that Bind

Palawan is known for its pristine waters and incomparable shores. But within the island lies a history of its people’s crafts that runs as deep as the waters surrounding it.

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Recreating Goyo’s Historic Battles
Interview

Recreating Goyo’s Historic Battles

What happens when you travel for a living? Lexter Tarriela of TBA Studios talks about working on two of the biggest productions in Philippine cinema.

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The Search Party
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The Search Party

In a country crazed by milk tea, local tea master Renee Sebastian is on the hunt for a tea culture we can truly call our own.

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Seeds from the Future
Interview

Seeds from the Future

ANi (The Harvest) offers a bold and practical take on local science fiction.

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Of Gods and Of Men
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Of Gods and Of Men

An exploration of rice has led Michelle V. Ayuyao to dive deep into its rich history, before uncovering just how much value falls upon a single grain of rice.

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The Art of War
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The Art of War

Amid the Marawi conflict, Chiara de Castro meets with the artisans and culture bearers of Lanao del Sur, seeking to understand how cultural identity endures war and displacement.

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Notes on Maguindanao
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Notes on Maguindanao

A datu goes to his hometown with food history on his mind, and returns with more.

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The Halo-halo Diaries
Feature

The Halo-halo Diaries

In a country that endures a constant and oppressive humidity, a proper iced dessert is salvation. Enter the halo-halo, supreme leader of Filipino desserts.

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The Wrestling Revolution
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The Wrestling Revolution

The story of the Philippine Wrestling Revolution begins and ends with a group of wrestling fans.

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