BACKPACKING to retrace Jose P. Rizal’s footprints may be a better—and pleasurable—way of knowing the national hero than simply reading history books. The Department of Tourism is encouraging Filipinos ...

Sentro Rizal, named after the hero widely regarded as the first “global Filipino,” serves as the country’s cultural center ...

Baptized after the Philippines National Hero - Jose Rizal, the drowsy province of Rizal sits on a craggy terrain east of Manila and surrounded by Laguna de Bay on the south. Although often forgotten ...

Travel is a caprice in childhood, a passion in youth, a necessity in adulthood, and an elegy in old age.” With such musings, make no mistake, Jose Rizal was a traveler, not a tourist. Unlike people ...

Angono is known as the country’s art capital, and rightly so. It is the birthplace of National Artists Carlos “Botong” Francisco and Lucio San Pedro. And, not only does it have works of renowned ...

MANILA, Philippines — Experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will attest that the Philippine mountains are some of the most beautiful in the world. Those who love nature and adventure have ...

Dr. Jose Rizal was blessed with an insatiable curiosity and love of learning that he put at the service of building a nation. He traveled in Asia, Europe, and the United States in pursuit of knowledge ...

Looking for a quick getaway? If you're up for a weekend stay with breathtaking views and yummy food, you might want to check out San Mateo, Rizal. Reporting live from Casa Peregrine Resort & ...

The Philippine booth at the Frankfurt Bookfair has a display of the latest titles from various publishers including my book “Cabinet of Curiosities.” Novels and komiks have more universal appeal and ...