Turning 100 is a momentous achievement, a testament to a life well lived. The Philippines formally recognizes this remarkable ...

At the center of this revival is Apo Whang-Od Oggay, who is believed to be the last mambabatok of the Butbut tribe in Buscalan village, Tinglayan town in Kalinga. Since she is such a cultural icon ...

"As Apo Whang-Od's works appeal to diverse cultures and ... She does the art the traditional way, by using wood attached with a thorn from a citrus tree, and ink from natural dye and soot.