On September 25, 2026, the Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Public Works and Highways was linking a proposed Parañaque spillway, upstream dams, retarding basins, and local drainage…
Before coming to Manila, I had seen pictures of jeepneys online, but photographs could not prepare me for seeing them moving through the streets in real life. They looked colorful,…
When I first arrived in Manila, I expected the city itself to be the biggest adjustment I would have to make. I was prepared for unfamiliar streets, a different academic…
Moving to Manila introduced me to Filipino expressions that made absolutely no sense at first. From “bahala na” to “mamaya na,” these phrases slowly became part of my everyday vocabulary…
From Vietnam to the Philippines, every trip gives me a new story to tell. This time, I traded school stress for sandy beaches and sunny skies in Boracay. Come along…
Moving to Manila made me question how much of my Vietnamese identity I would keep. Along the way, I realized that adapting to Filipino culture does not mean leaving Vietnam…
Living in Manila has taught me that home can exist in more than one place. Through food, college life, city views, and cultural celebrations, I have found ways to stay…
As a Vietnamese student in Manila, food has become one of the easiest ways for me to navigate two cultures. I tracked my Vietnamese and Filipino meals for six days…
Moving to Manila as a Vietnamese student can feel like entering a whole new universe. From figuring out Filipino food and transportation to decoding slang and making friends, I’ve learned…
During my trip to Boracay, I tried Coco Mama, a colorful coconut dessert topped with creamy ice cream, mango, sticky rice, and crunchy toppings. The familiar tropical flavors made me…
Thi My Chi Tran