Journal

The introduction of pineapples to the Philippines in the 16th century planted the seeds for the beautiful craft of piña weaving to emerge. The locals, who had long been using...

Make way for the real asim OG: long before the Filipinos became acquainted with lemon and lime, we already have kalamansi, proof that good things come in small packages. 

Ube's exquisite deliciousness and versatility as an ingredient befits its status as flavor royalty in Philippine desserts and baked goods.    Ube-ybe baby, how was I supposed to know that purple...

The Ilokano have one of the richest weaving practices in the Philippines. Characterized by their vivid colors and precisely woven patterns, their garments and textiles are some of the most...

The design of the Badjao mat is undoubtedly one-of-a-kind. Colorful, intricate, with strong geometries that are reminiscent of mountain and horizon lines, Badjao weaving is one of the most beautiful in the Philippines. The sea-faring...

Clothing and fashion are signifiers of identity, the social fabric of society, and markers of cultural beliefs and historical change. Filipiniana clothing such as the Maria Clara gown, the terno, and cultural dress have played important...

Residing along the mountainous regions of the island of Panay in Visayas are the Panay-Bukidnon, also known as the Suludnon. They comprise a diverse cultural group that live along the...

For Filipinos making their way across milestones like graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and more, the terno is a resilient companion whose presence marks the most glorious of days. And just like its wearer, the terno dress has also...

The balanced simplicity of the Visayan patadyong is as steadfast as the fabric’s illustrious role in Visayan history and daily life. The patadyong is a textile woven most prominently in the provinces of...

The tingkop is a sacred collaboration between nature and its people. Lidded and conical in shape, its name stems from the words tinakep (covered) or pinegtakep (used to cover). It is handwoven from various non-timber forest...

In Pinili, Ilocos Norte, centuries-worth of history and tradition find their finest incarnation in the hands of 96 year old Magdalena Gamayo. Born in 1924, Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardee...

For many, the new year signals one of the most important unions of the celestial and the earthly. A renewed cycle of the Earth coincides with renewed spiritual energy for people...