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The Long Read
Tarak Ridge Over the Years
The Tarak Ridge trail in Mt. Mariveles, Bataan, has evolved over the years. Some things are worse, some things are better. Some things are different, some still the same. Worse: Deforestation The inexplicable, and…
Along the Line
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Trail Difficulty Notes for Philippine Mountains
Mountaineers in the Philippines refer to a unique set of criteria when considering a hike. Thanks…
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Mt. Tapulao Backtrail, October 2025
Mt. Tapulao is the highest point the Zambales Mountain Range, hence the highest point of Zambales,…
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Feel-Good Japanese Ghost Stories
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: An urban legend with a touch of rom-com level heartstring-pulling, told…
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Manila, 1945: Three Stories from World War II
Three World War II stories from our grandmother, who was a little girl in Manila when…