Out and About
Aug 01, 2022
3 minutes
By Ryanne Stephanie Cheng Co
espite the natural and cultural richness that abounds in every region of the Philippines, there is one very compelling truth about our country: it is incredibly Manila-centric. The term “imperial Manila” has been used to describe the phenomenon; politically, economically and socially, provinces that are further away from the National Capital Region tend to be more underdeveloped. As such, a local diaspora has ensued; those from faraway provinces have made their way towards the
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