A Fisherman’s Dilemma in the South China Sea The geopolitical struggle between China and the Philippines has strangled Filipino fishermen’s access to some of their richest fishing grounds
24 Things to Know Before You Go to Manila Manila is an underrated hub for art and culture, with a unique legacy of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences in architecture, cuisine, and customs.
Always go for the banana egg roll over the stodgy muffins Embrace serial snacking in the Philippines.
A Filipino Rainy‑Day Special. Just Add Tripe. The idea is to mix everything up as fast as you can into an unrecognizable mush while it is still piping hot. The end goal is to create one perfect spoon of flavors.
Vietnamese Beef Stew By Any Other Name Is Just as Delicious The Vietnamese who settled in Palawan after the fall of Saigon brought with them their delicious beef stew. Then the locals put their own spin on it.
The Last Remains of Viet Ville Viet Ville used to be home to nearly 2,000 Vietnamese refugees who sought asylum in the Philippines. Today it’s a rare stop for tourists who come to see its decaying remains—and want to sample Vietnamese food at the village’s only restaurant.
There is Such a Thing as Moonshine Terroir The potent mix of coconut arrack and beer allows no room for doubt: you either like it and live to tell the tale of your hangover, or never want to try it again.
Living Among the Dead Residents of the Manila North cemetery make their living caring for the deceased.
The Best Medicinal Noodles in the World’s Oldest Chinatown Egg Noodles in Manila “Is this your first time?” I ask my friend as he looks blankly at the board. The menu looks…
