Brought by the tropical climate and bloom of flowers, May signifies the festive and colorful celebration of Flores de Mayo, and for most Filipino Catholics, this means preparing for religious festivals decorated by the abundance of flowers.
As Philippine Independence Day approaches, the New International Flag House, which specializes in stitching Philippine flags, prepares for the incoming bulk and rush orders.
Despite the existence of various co-working spaces in Manila, students studying in colleges and universities around the University Belt (U-Belt) prefer cafes over study hubs and libraries.
Though it has been 79 years, everything still rings like yesterday for comfort women who still seek justice and proper reparations from the Philippine and Japanese governments through the help of Philippine women's rights groups.
Filipino artists underscored the importance of the National Arts Month in promoting local art amid the popularity of foreign culture in the country.