Tynne De Leon

Still safe to go.

June 12 is Independence Day in the Philippines, but the celebrations extended in many parts of the world. As we celebrate our Independence Month, let's check out how Filipinos across the globe celebrated this special day of our country:

Dubai

Get your fill of culture, food, ATV-riding and more in Rizal!

Big brother is watching.

Gone are the days when coffee was merely a morning pick-me-upper. Today, it is taken more seriously with the rise of what they call third wave coffee—a movement that aims to promote high quality coffee. Metro Manila is filled with cafes offering these specialty coffees, paying attention to every step of the process—from growing the plant to brewing. A lot of them are roasted on-site. A first of the series, we’ve explored some of Metro Manila’s must-try third wave cafes. Our first stop: Quezon City! Aside from being the largest in the region, it houses the most number of third wave cafes in the metro. Check some of them out:   Chapter Coffee Roastery and Cafe

Our country is so blessed.

Public transportation is stepping up its game!

Traffic, yes. But oh so convenient.

More reasons to fly.