Tag: indigenous people
Preserving culture through fashion – the story of Filip & Inna
The United Nations Development Program reported in 2013 that the Philippines is home to 14-17 million indigenous peoples (IPs), each group with a distinct cultural flavor and language. This diversity helps make the Philippines phenomenally rich in culture and traditions.
AKABA: Weaving a brighter future for poor Filipinos
AKABA Ltd. Design Co. seeks to not just promote indigenous peoples’ culture but also help alleviate poverty by promoting loom-weaving.
Forty-year-old Liwayway Caparas from Ilocos Norte is witness to the noble work that the two-year-old...
Journalist Inday Espina-Varona wins Hildegarde Award
Manila journalist Inday Espina-Varona has won the Hildegarde Award for writing, “They're killing teachers and children, Mr. President.”
Twilight actor Kellan Lutz praises the Philippines
The Philippines’ natural beauty, and the Filipino culture and hospitality were praised by Twilight alumnus Kellan Lutz.