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One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention. People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the ...

The Isnags believe that by implementing lapat, they can sustain their rich forests and rivers, recognizing these as their food sources. Certainly, lapat worked as Apayao remains predominantly forested ...

To promote sustainable tourism in the environmentally critical Cordillera region, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is focusing on grassroots tourism communities that ...

For years, Rozita Lee pushed for Filipino Town and envisioned what will open in that cultural corridor. Now, she said she ...

Consisting of over 7000 islands, the Philippines is a haven for diverse flora, fauna and marine life. From the country's ...

Jaya Ekadashi, observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Hindu month of Magha, is a highly auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that observing this vrat cleanses ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Mahakumbh has ignited a political firestorm, with opposition questioning its timing amid elections. While some see it as a dip of faith and a tribute to ...

While you may be familiar with the American traditions of marriage—the bride wearing white, a couple exchanging rings, and vows that end in “I do”—there are endless unique wedding ...

Credit: GPA Photo Archive / Flickr CC BY 2.0 Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada come together to celebrate Groundhog Day, a fun-filled tradition that combines ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog ...