Dama Ko, Lahi Ko: Bringing the Filipino Culture to the World through our Senses on June 12

This coming June 12 marks the 123rd Independence Day of the Philippines. It is a significant date, yet many Filipinos celebrate it more as a non-working holiday than a reminder of hard-won freedom. This 2021, the Dama Ko, Lahi Ko movement aims to change that. What if June 12 became a celebration of Filipino culture, […]

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Gabii Sa Kabilin 2018 Heritage Hunt registration is now open

In partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. – Kool Adventure Camp (RAFI-KAC), Gabii sa Kabilin will once again hold the GSK Heritage Hunt. Gabii Sa Kabilin 2018 Heritage Hunt registration is now open The Gabii Sa Kabilin (Heritage Night; GSK) is an annual event in Cebu held every last Friday of May. It is […]

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Getting to know Island Media Asia (Part 1): Michael McDonnell

It caught our attention from the videos we’ve seen on YouTube of foreigners promoting the Philippine culture at the busy streets of Manila. Along the way of enjoying the very entertaining videos, it felt like these guys are half Filipinos. And we are right. Today, we will be interviewing Filipino-Canadian Michael McDonnell. Getting to know […]

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