CultureMaguindanao: A Landscape of Faith and Culture
A pink mosque and the woven fabric called inaul reveal distinct parts of a cultural landscape that now spans two provinces.
September 2026
Stories first published in September 2026, from every Orient Gazette department.
Culture
CultureLanao del Sur: The Splendor of Maranao Heritage
Torogan architecture and the Darangen epic offer two ways to understand the communities around Lake Lanao: through buildings and through the spoken word.
PlacesBasilan: An Island’s Grace and Beauty
Coastal scenery is only part of Basilan’s story. Yakan weaving offers another way to understand the island through skill, memory and livelihood.
HistoryKai Tak Airport, Hong Kong: Gone but always remembered
One of Asia's major aviation hubs for several decades before its closure in 1998 but with a unique charm and character of its own.
Arts and MusicThe Spoliarium Is Still Waiting for Us
More than a century after Juan Luna’s painting won acclaim in Madrid, it stands before a new generation of viewers. What do we see when we stop to look?
PlacesCapones Island: The Lighthouse Beyond the Shore
Off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales, an island holds more than a view of the sea. It holds a piece of the town’s history.