A dark giant in an old tree, the smell of tobacco, and a path that keeps looping back on itself. Here’s what Filipino folklore says about the kapre, where its name came from, and what old folks say to do when one takes an interest in you. Read more »
Open Pulitiklan.com and the country turns into a field of colored dots. Each one is a province or city, and each opens into a list of surnames and the relatives in public office who share them. “Kapag ang public office, family business,” the site says under its logo. Read more »
A woman in white flags down a car, sits in the back seat, and disappears before the ride is over. Here’s where the Balete Drive legend came from, why the tree matters, and what the famous street looks like today. Read more »
Sugarcane farmers and plantation workers in Capiz affected by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation are beginning to receive emergency financial assistance. Read more »
The Philippines is being urged to broaden its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program and strengthen cervical cancer prevention as gaps remain between existing policies and their implementation. Read more »
Toshiba plans to expand hard disk drive production in the Philippines over the next three years, with the project expected to create about 3,000 jobs. Read more »
