Tag: Albay

Filipino designer builds typhoon-resistant Cuboid House in Albay

Filipino designer Gil Bien has built a typhoon-resistant cuboid house in Albay in the Bicol Region which is frequently heavily struck by powerful storms that have led to the loss of lives and homes.

National Artist Larry Alcala’s cartoons return to public view for Heritage Month

Lauro "Larry" Alcala's iconic editorial cartoons which brought on a national pastime for readers in the 1980s through the 90s who sought to find the creator's face hidden among the illustrated humorous critique and lessons from Philippine society are returning to public view as the Philippine Heritage Month wraps up this May.

Balay Mindanaw Purifiers make clean water accessible for typhoon victims

Non-profit group Balay Mindanaw's Sky Hydrant Water Purifiers are making clean drinking water accessible for communities in the Philippines devastated by recent typhoons Rolly and Ulysses.

Bicol artist Sheila Brobio’s leaf, paper carved portraits aid students’ learning

Bicol artist Sheila Brobio is using her skills to help children cope with the new normal of schooling.

Epalengke.com raises funds for Light it Forward solar lights to be donated to Albay

Online marketplace Epalengke has partnered with the Liter of Light and Tabang Sa Dunong to provide a donation platform for the Light it Forward Challenge to bring solar lights to remote villages with little or no access to electricity.

Finding Rare Comet NEOWISE in Philippines’ skies this July

The magnificent rare Comet NEOWISE can be seen in Philippine skies this July and will be seen closest to earth's horizon on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Cagsawa Ruins with Mayon Volcano view reopens to local tourists

Cagsawa Ruins, more popularly known as the church ruins with the iconic Mayon Volcano view in Daraga, Albay, has been reopened to local tourists from MGCQ regions.

Gems of Bicol’s Albay spotlighted in new summer tourism international video

The tourism gems of Albay province in the Bicol region are given the spotlight in the new Philippine summer tourism video released internationally by Bench.

LOOK: Bicol’s most scenic gateway to Mayon Volcano opens in Albay this July 2020

The most scenic gateway to world-famous Mayon Volcano is set to open in July, 2020, as Bicol International Airport rises in Daraga, Albay.

Starting a fresh Gift-giving tradition in 2020!

Today I am 10 years old. And I start a new decade with you all! Let me talk about gift-giving before I go off to experience the beach on my birthday.

MEET: Han Vi Kim, rising star in Filipino-Korean fashion

"Welcome to my life - hwan-yeongbuhay," says Han Vi Kim of the inspiration of her collection presented at her design school graduation show. Han Vi Kim is a fast-rising designer who is making her mark...

Globe volunteers share food packs with Typhoon Tisoy victims in Isabela and Albay

Employees of Globe and its affiliates volunteered to dedicate time and effort in creating 90 meal boxes for 2,880 families in Isabela and Albay who were affected by typhoon Tisoy which severely hit the...
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