The walls that have defended the city of Manila for centuries are constructed from a very specific material: adobe. Unlike Mexican adobe, which consists of sun-dried mud bricks, Philippine adobe is volcanic tuff. Quarried primarily from Guadalupe in present-day Makati, this rock was forged from ash during ancient volcanic eruptions. It is light yet remarkably durable. And when paired with the right traditional materials, possesses a surprising quality: the ability to "heal" itself. What makes...

Culture Shock PH was founded in 2012 out of my love for Filipino food, regional cultures, and the amazing people I have met throughout my...