Illuminati: The Manifold Pinoy by Krip Yuson. “Some of us who take local lore seriously might tend to agree: that the Pinoy usually has a mole in the sole that suggests a travel itch. We point out that Enrique, Magellan’s slave, was actually the first circumnavigator of the globe, since his wanderlust first took him from the Visayas to Malacca, from where he went on to complete the epic voyage by ship around the world.”

Leo Barrameda Philanthropist A philanthropist and a community volunteer, Leo Barrameda has found his purpose in giving back to the community. For the past four years, he has supported the Blaan indigenous community of Sitio Kanibong, Tulunan, with the Adopt-a-School project, sending children to school for free. To date, Leo and his team have provided …

Filipino Sweden: Cecille Basco-Östlund talks about her adoptive home of Stockholm

Ah, young love. There ain’t nothin’ sweeter. That blissful awakening into a world full of butterflies and daffodils, verdant hills and clearings with all of the forests’ beautiful woodland creatures. Life is like a dream when you’re in love – and if it’s the kind of love that Marj and Julian has, it also makes for a dreamy Instagram feed. In search of your next #RelationshipGoals? Try this one out, for size!