Tree tea time
Getting to know Philippine plants and trees. Thanks to Jershon Pagilagan and the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society!
Queer Britain
Things I learned about queer history in the United Kingdom. From a small museum in London.
Why Filipino Sign Language or FSL is important
Learn why Filipino Sign Language is important for deaf Filipino children, and how a new law is a setback for FSL.
Buko juice
Who doesn’t like a buko boost? Whether on a bike ride or a long commute, we need those precious natural electrolytes.
What do we do with low literacy rates?
21% of senior high school graduates are “functionally illiterate” in the Philippines. When will policy help them and future graduates?
Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver
What must be done after such a tragedy to the Filipino community, or any community? For one, mental health is linked to community health.
Manila’s last mangrove trees
Of the 90,000 or so hectares of mangroves that once existed in Manila Bay from the 1900s, less than 1% is left.
Filipino sign language classes this May
Here are some reasons why hearing people should learn sign language, including Filipino Sign Language or FSL.
Under the umbrella tree
A closer look at (or under) nature’s water treatment “plants” – Talisay trees, Terminalia catappa. A favorite shade tree.
Art from old Filipino cookbooks
Free Filipino cookbooks you can download with recipes and beautiful art to enjoy. Some dating back to 100 years ago.