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 ...

Being the son of one of the country’s renowned architects has its perks, especially if he follows his famous father’s profession. It may also have its pitfalls, but architect Gelo Mañosa doesn’t see ...