Destinations in Philippines:
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Pasalubong is more than simply a souvenir or gift, with layers of meaning and ritual behind the word.
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More than 60 years ago, a volcanic eruption destroyed Benito Aclo’s home while he was out running an errand. But his story doesn’t have a tragic ending.
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Manila is moving towards a more globally diverse food scene – but it never forgets to celebrate its indigenous recipes and roots.
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A dying Filipino tattoo tradition is being revived – and forever changed – by the international travellers seeking to get inked by its last tribal artist, 97-year old Apo Whang-Od.
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Started just a few years ago in the Philippines, this adrenaline-fuelled adventure is – thanks to the internet – attracting fans from around the world.
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By his own admission, Chris Emch was a pretty unhappy guy – until an injury on a Scuba trip to the Philippines led him to an Indonesian guide named Fritz.
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The tarsier is the oldest surviving primate on Earth – but it isn’t easy to find. Travel to the Philippine island that the animal calls home.
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For the past 10 years, this traffic cop has been entertaining the people who ride along Manila's busy roads. Can the BBC's Rajan Datar keep up?
Editors' Picks
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A series that examines the characteristics of a country and investigates whether they are true.
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A celebration of this planet and the pure joy of travelling around it
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He set out on a mission to make one and never stopped
