WHERE TO EXPERIENCE EXCITING AGRI TOURISM One of our beliefs is that the next growth sector is in the agricultural industry. And what better way to expose how beneficial this is to every single Filipino is experiencing it through Agricultural Tourism. Agri-tourism is centered on agricultural-based activities to attract travelers to farms and ranches. ... It's meant to be educational, engaging, not to mention a more sustainable revenue source for farmers and local communities. Join us as one of our experience partners, Nina Resplandor of Myriad Farms Agri-Business Skills Training and Assessment ..read more

LEARNING THE BASICS WITH FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE Express yourself differently with a deaf friend by learning a few phrases in Filipino Sign Language (FSL)!  And did you know that besides signing, making facial expressions is an important part of FSL, as the Deaf encourage expressing one’s self. FSL has been recognized as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf through the Filipino Sign Language Act in October 2018. The law mandates that FSL be used in transactions with the Deaf and as the language of instruction for Deaf learners. Sometimes another way of making new friends is real ..read more

VERTICAL FARMING IN YOUR BACKYARD! Calling all plantitos and plantitas out there. It’s time to step up your gardening game and try out hydroponic farming! Hydroponic farming is the method of growing plants without the need for soil, instead, plants will grow in water incorporated with mineral nutrient solutions. This shift in farming allows growers to produce their own crops faster than the traditional growing outdoors. Hydroponically grown plants tend to yield more, use less water, require lesser space, and plants can be grown all year round. If you are a city dweller or someone who has limit ..read more

PROTECT WILDLIFE AND RESTORE OUR FOREST The Philippine environmental movement began with the Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Inc. It is the first environmental conservation organization in the country. Haribon is led by a group of reputable conservationists and experts who are dedicated to learning and sharing how protecting nature protects life in the end. It has been protecting the environment and preserving life for 48 years through the following interventions: bird conservation, forest restoration, marine conservation, scientific research, policy advocacy, env ..read more

TREASURES OF BATANGAS CITY Batangas City is the land of historical places, arts and heritage. The city is also a treasure trove full of history, culture, and traditions of Batangueños. Museo Puntong Batangan is the home of Batangas City’s hidden gems that shaped the city’s identity to what it is today. Allow Experience Philippines to take you to Batangas City to learn more about the city and how its tourism continues to thrive during the pandemic. Join us as our experience partner, Ms. Glenda Garcia of Batangas City Tourism Office, walks us through the current status of their city and shares w ..read more

DISCOVERING BIÑAN CITY Have you ever heard of Puto Biñan? This is a rice flour pancake with cheese or butter on top that was invented by one of the city's barangays. This city in Laguna province is also home to a number of skilled shoemakers and slipper manufacturers, as well as well-known "sombrero" or hat makers! Allow Experience Philippines to take you to Biñan City to learn more about the place and how they are handling tourism during the pandemic. Join us as our experience partner, Mr. BJ Borja of Biñan City Culture, History, Arts, and Tourism Office walks us through the current status of ..read more

The Best Mindset in Career Development Some of us may be struggling with finding jobs or choosing our careers especially with the transition to work from home setups. What if all you need is a change in mindset in order to find an ideal career? Join us as our experience partner Danica Octa sheds light on the best mindset we should have when it comes to career development! Danica started Metamorphosis Group, a life coaching service that aims to achieve clients'​ personal development and life transformation. This was once her passion project, but now she has built it into a business! You can che ..read more

AFTER HOURS: Online Classes in the Pandemic! Miss mo na ba ang mga kwentuhan moments after class? Join us in After Hours kung saan we talk about anything and everything under the sun (at night). Ano ang chika mamaya? It's all about online classes during the pandemic! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/experiencephilippines/message ..read more

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH ETHICAL FASHION Fast fashion the process of designing, manufacturing, and marketing that produces high volumes of clothing which have caused us to have a lot of apparel waste! This has raised more concern in waste management and sustainability. Join us as our experience partner, Latisha Tan, shares with us why ethical fashion is important and why we should start NOW! Latisha started her own clothing brand called By Latisha Studio, which focuses on changing the community, one clothing at a time, through slow and ethical fashion. Checkout By Latisha Studio's social media h ..read more

SAVING NATURE'S MYSTERY MERMAID Dugongs are what are sometimes called mystery mermaid because of their mermaid-like features. These marine mammals oftentimes get entangled in fishing gear including fish traps and seaweed aquaculture lines which in turn threatens to reduce their population further. We need to make an effort to help this species survive! Join us as our experience partner Yna, Rey and Muammar share with us their mission to save our beloved mermaids or dugongs. C3 Philippines was established in the Calamianes islands in 2011, focusing on the conservation of the endangered dugong ..read more