The proposed legislation to standardize the use of engineered bamboo in construction marks a potentially transformative moment for the Philippines. For too long, bamboo has been confined to ...

Here is the inspiration for this week’s column. My father, Boom Boncan, showed me this modern bamboo model house in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, inspired by the bahay-kubo. It is for the Palawan Council ...

If you want to go green, go Filipino. This seems to be the not-so-subliminal message within “Beyond the Bahay Kubo: 16 Climate-Conscious Tropical Homes,” a new book featuring top-shelf residences ...

San Juan, Batangas: Unwind Hata — In this week's episode, come along on a delightful journey through a modern take on the classic bahay kubo in Batangas. Join the owners as they guide you through ...

VIGAN’S elegantQuema House is one of the few remaining in their authentic and original state. “Philippine Heritage Homes: A Guidebook” is a welcome addition to the scant bibliography on heritage ...

BACOLOD CITY — Bago City in Negros Occidental is setting up a different kind of evacuation village for its residents who have been evacuated from Mt. Kanlaon’s 6-km danger zone. Instead of tents, the ...