“I’d have a nosebleed when I go back home today.” I was taken aback when our tour guide, Remy, made this off-the-cuff remark at the start of our much-awaited Batanes sojourn. Our family of four ended ...

The people of Chavayan are famed for crafting the best vakul (a woven headgear) and kanayi (a vest) in Batanes. Made from the leaves of the vuyavuy tree, the vakul protects against sun and rain ...

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 ...