Titled “Classics and Ivatan,” the exhibit features the works of Yaru nu Artes Ivatan, an artist collective from Batanes committed to promoting the arts as an eco-friendly and sustainable livelihood ...

Batanes is so remote and so peaceful locals say the police fight boredom rather than crime. The natural environment of the province’s seven islands is rugged and pristine, its culture and heritage ...

ITBAYAT, Batanes, Philippines — Built and designed to withstand typhoons and unpredictable weather, the traditional Ivatan houses have endured the test of time. With their distinct architectural ...

MANILA - Last May 12, guests at the Ayala Museum were transported to the Philippines’ northernmost province during the launch of “A Year in Batanes (As aka awan du vatan).” Co-presented by Asia ...

Esteemed scholar, professor, cultural studies pioneer and expert in Ivatan culture Florentino H. Hornedo passed away on December 9, 2015, in his home province of Batanes, the Cultural Center of the ...

BASCO, Batanes—The country’s northernmost and smallest province has managed to keep both its soul and commerce alive, thanks to tourists who have learned to adapt to the Ivatan way of living. Last ...

Taiwan and the Philippines are more closely related than we think. If you’ve been a tourist in Taiwan, you’ve likely experienced a few “Uy, Pilipins!” moments. That’s because on weekends, OFWs flock ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. BATANES, Philippines — On the narrow road leading to the House of Dakay, we paused to take photographs. A small group ...

A few years ago I was asked to open a new exhibit in UP’s anthropology museum. The exhibit focused on Batanes and the Ivatan culture. Imagine my horror when the organizers brought in a chicken, slit ...

MANILA, Philippines - Esteemed professor of literature, history, philosophy and cultural studies Florentino Hornedo passed away Wednesday morning in Batanes at the age of 77. Born in Savidug, Sabtang, ...