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.
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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 Filipino travel bag and accessories brand is undertaking, being one of the 102 weavers from across the Philippines that AKABA […]
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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.”
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Twilight actor Kellan Lutz praises the Philippines
The Philippines’ natural beauty, and the Filipino culture and hospitality were praised by Twilight alumnus Kellan Lutz.
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