Baguio City, the melting pot of Cordilleran Culture, is home to the Cordillera Ubbog Writers, a group of writers from different backgrounds whose literary works primarily feature the Cordilleran way of life. As part of the Baguio Creative Festival, UP launched the UP Talastasan Series; discussions which aim to promote Cordilleran Creative thinking. This lecture titled The Future of Cordillera Creative …

Baguio adopting a colorful creative economy has been a long time coming. Since becoming a creative city under the United Nations Creative Cities Network, Baguio solidifies itself into a status where it can thrive economically with the help of the city’s artisans and creative folk. The UN Creative Cities Network defines a creative city as a community where creativity is one …

The Pasakalye Group of Artists does it again, this time at the media preview of the Baguio Creative Festival on Nov. 10 at Dominican Hill. This group of artists showcased their painting prowess in an on-the-spot painting event from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. While media guests were being given a tour of the art installations at Dominican Hill, 16 …

Weather forecasters reported on Monday, September 10, that Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday afternoon. Once it enters PAR, it will be called by its local name, Typhoon “Ompong.” In a report by the Inquirer, weathermen raised the alert on Typhoon “Mangkhut” as it continuously gains strength while moving into the PAR. …

The Philippine’s national bird featured in its own documentary film, Bird of Prey today at the first Vancouver International Bird Festival, together with the 27th International Ornithological Congress. The film, which is on its twelfth screening worldwide, follows 6-time Emmy Award winning cinematographer Neil Rettig and his expedition to the Philippines. Joining him are documentary filmmakers Skip Hobbie and Eric …

Geographically, the Philippines is located near the equator and is known to have tropical weather. We cannot change the fact that almost half of the year is expected to be a rainy season. So, why don’t we just enjoy and have fun through the rain Pinoy style? Here are some “Gawaing Pinoy” things you can do during  the rainy season …

The legislation of the same-sex marriage in the Philippines is ongoing. Atty. Jesus Nicardo Falcis III filed this legislative with the High Court in 2015 and said that if the Supreme Court would vote in favor for same-sex marriage, the Philippines would have equal marriage laws and will join Taiwan as the forefront of Asian countries. The Philippines is ranked …

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano announced in a press conference at the DFA Aseana Parañaque on Tuesday, January 12 that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will open 100,000 new online passport appointments on Thursday, June 14.  According to a report by, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Cayetano says 50,000 online appointment slots will be opened at 12 p.m. and another 50,000 …

The Malacanang Palace has declared June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) as a regular national holiday for Independence Day. President Rodrigo Duterte has declared June 15, 2018 (Friday) also a holiday with Proclamation No. 514 for the observance of Eidul Fitr.   Eid’l Fitr or Eidul Fitr is an important event for our Filipino Muslim citizens as this marks the last day …

On June 12, 1898, the Philippines declared its independence. I can still recall as to how we Filipinos celebrate Independence Day. We mark the national holiday with ceremonies saluting the Philippine flag with so much honor to demonstrate solidarity. It is where I salute Emilio Aguinaldo for his significant achievements. On that historic day, thousands of people from the different …