In this issue

Our Issue 18 takes us to an island already familiar but is certain to surprise us still: Siargao. Starring the enigmatic actor Jake Cuenca, our “South Sensation” issue presents the many winning spots of Siargao, taken in by a first-time visitor. (We heard he flew right back to the Surf Capital of the Philippines a week after our trip!)

Photography by Andrea Genota
Styling by Jana Silao
Grooming by Hannah Pechon
Video by
Story by Alyssa Lapid
Shot on location Siargao

In line with our non-stop mission to share our wondrous explorations with you, our dear readers, we thought it best to bring them straight into your hands with as little effort as possible. Call it a sign of the times, to us, we ultimately want to interact with you better. So grab Explore Philippines’ final print issue out on major bookstands. PLUS, an extended Siargao feature will be made available next month for online users. Stay tuned for that! #KeepExploring

Flavors From The West

Satisfy Your Mexican-latin Food Cravings With Gringo, Everyone’s New Favorite Amigo.

1 min

Painting The Town Red

Artist-turned-entrepreneur Kat Gosiengfiao Is Taking Her Passion for the Arts Up a Notch by Creating Her Own Set of Paints via Pinta Ph.

5 mins

Real Deals In Ptaa's 25th Travel Tour Expo 2018

Real Deals In Ptaa's 25th Travel Tour Expo 2018

2 mins

Star Meets

In His 15 Years in the Industry, Jake Cuenca Has Proven Himself a Talented Actor, Having Been the Face of Many Beloved and Unforgettable Characters. But When the Camera Is Off and the Reels Stop Rolling, the Man Behind Prolific Roles Is Even More Interesting. We Discover His Many Unedited Iterations—traveler, Fanboy, and Rebel of Sorts—and Are Fascinated With Them All.

10+ mins

Roads That Know No End

Explore Philippines Tagged Along on a Road Trip With Four Women to Discover Their Reasons for Doing So and to Experience It Ourselves.

6 mins

One, Two Step

Paper Shoot Philippines Is Making Cameras Fun Again— and Eco-friendly Too.

2 mins

Home For The Soul

Lotus Shores Is a Yogic Retreat of Manifestation and Spiritual Healing in a Paradise of an Island.

3 mins

Felice

The Artistic Island Love Child

3 mins

One Click At A Time

Photojournalist Hannah Reyes- Morales, Through Captivating Photos, Sheds Light on Social Issues and Gives a Voice to Those Whose Plights Aren’t Heard.

5 mins

Defying Gravity

Beyond Yoga Teaches Its Students That the Mat Is a Sanctuary, the Hammock Training for Real Life, and Yoga a Way of Life.

3 mins

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Explore Philippines Magazine Description:

EXPLORE Philippines – a quarterly travel, culture & lifestyle magazine, aims to curate and promote the finest and most stimulating sights and stories that ascend from exploring the wonders and fun in the Philippines and beyond.

With a special theme for every issue, EXPLORE Philippines looks to tackle the many facets of the modern Filipino traveler – that with the moods, the musings, the carry-ons, the traditions, the sticks and stones, and all the destinations that we report about, we may influence more to unceasingly LIVE TO EXPLORE.