A default 60-day tourist visa is crazy.

#thailand #tootsea

The Southeast Asian tendency to reach for the cassava when the world in is crisis.

I was also practicing my renewable packaging, using Macaranga leaf wrapping and Citronella leaf lashings.
#tootSEA

Wanted: Asia news editor

An opportunity to join the staff of The Economist

The Economist

Watch Pesta Babi (Pig Feast), a documentary about the people of West Papua (Indonesia) fighting modern colonization aka their national government and big corporation's project to destroy their land, livelihood and culture for profit. #tootSEA

https://youtu.be/MpdrWgDRVf8?si=DBVsptLRgiOAMp1L

PESTA BABI: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita - (Official Full Movie)

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PESTA BABI (Official Trailer)

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The short piece I wrote for Smile magazine June issue is already out. Yay! ๐Ÿฅณ

Wrote about local brands championing Filipino culture and creativity by crafting one-of-a-kind pieces. Here's the link to the PDF (pp. 31-33 on the actual magazine pagination; pp. 33-35 on the PDF viewer).

It's always wonderful to see a story in your head get translated into print. Grateful for this opportunity!

#SupportLocal #Philippines #travel #TootSEA

https://smile.ink-live.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=bdacc37b-782b-4e91-831c-c1711830f557

Smile

Smile - Smile - 2026

PH immigration bureau proposes PhP480 (โ‚ฌ6.67) fee that international passengers have to pay.

#Philippines #Travel #TootSEA #NAIA #Airport #Tourism #Privatization

https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/mobility/proposed-bi-fee-a5229-20260601-bsc

For those living near Tanay in Rizal, I really recommend going to Masungi Georeserve. Ang ganda and relatively "easy" hike. The rangers and guides are really well-informed and they provide comprehensive explanation about the history, current realities and, the flora and fauna around.

Kinaya ng mga junakis ko! #philippines #tootSEA