Colorism in the Philippines isn't some vague, unsourced prejudice. It has a documented origin: centuries of Spanish and American colonization positioned lighter skin as closer to power, education, and respectability, while darker skin, the typical skin of farmers, laborers, and the working class, was coded as ‘lesser.’ Read more »
Every spring, a familiar pattern is in Filipino travel data: Japan tops the list, again and again. According to recent insights from travel platform Klook, Japan remains the most sought-after spring destination among Filipino travelers; a title it has held for several years running, and one that shows no signs of slipping. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is looking to expand its ecotourism offerings by turning greater attention to one of its natural assets: its birdlife. Read more »
Mindanao’s tourism industry is set to take center stage in Sultan Kudarat as tourism officials, local governments and industry players from across the island come together for the 4th Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEX). Read more »
DreamWorks Animation’s Filipino-inspired “Forgotten Island” earned $12.8 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada, ranking No. 5 at the North American box office. Read more »
For a lot of us trying to speak up, the rejection we’re afraid of hasn’t even happened yet. Read more »
