At a glance, you wouldn’t believe that Tacloban was once a ‘ground zero’ for one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the Philippines. Back in 2013, typhoon Yolanda ripped through the city of Tacloban, leveling neighborhoods full of infrastructure and destroying plenty of historical monuments. But in proper Filipino fashion, the community …
Perhaps the most important island in the Philippines is Luzon. This island is home to the nation’s capitol, Manila, the nation’s major airport, Ninoy Aquino International, and the major economical hubs. It’s no surprise then to learn that in 2015, Luzon’s massive population ranked it the 4th most populous island in the world and is …
The capital of the Philippines doesn’t always make the news for the right reasons, but if you want a vivacious and underappreciated city, Manila is ready to challenge your assumptions. There’s a walled citadel from where the Spanish ruled their eastern empire for centuries, Baroque churches and packed, crazy markets that might be the wrong …
The Philippines is a remarkable country made up of more than 7,000 islands. It is a country with a fast growing population and has a whole array of natural elements to contend with. There are 20 active volcano’s throughout the islands and the area is also prone to typhoons and other harsh weather conditions. Despite these …