Yvette Tan
@yvettetan.bsky.social
Horror writer | Paranormal enthusiast
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November 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Zombies versus hacienderos. This is how director Mike Alcazaren describes Death Be Damned (DBD), the graphic novel he wrote, illustrated by Noel Pascual and AJ Bernardo.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/17/t...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/17/t...
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Zombies versus hacienderos. This is how director Mike Alcazaren describes Death Be Damned (DBD), the graphic novel he wrote, illustrated by Noel Pascual and AJ Bernardo.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/17/t...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/17/t...
Lamumu Dolls Capiz, knitted dolls in the shape of popular creatures from folklore, have been taking over netizens’ feeds and hearts.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/15/t...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/15/t...
October 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Lamumu Dolls Capiz, knitted dolls in the shape of popular creatures from folklore, have been taking over netizens’ feeds and hearts.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/15/t...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/15/t...
The jail garden is part of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) program called Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Piitan.
The PDLs are taught natural farming methods.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/k...
The PDLs are taught natural farming methods.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/k...
October 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The jail garden is part of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) program called Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Piitan.
The PDLs are taught natural farming methods.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/k...
The PDLs are taught natural farming methods.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/k...
Earlier this week, I attended a very exclusive fashion show held at the National Museum of Fine Art.
“We really want to revive [Philippine textile],” said PhilFIDA executive director Arnold “Ali” Atienza.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/03/f...
“We really want to revive [Philippine textile],” said PhilFIDA executive director Arnold “Ali” Atienza.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/03/f...
October 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Earlier this week, I attended a very exclusive fashion show held at the National Museum of Fine Art.
“We really want to revive [Philippine textile],” said PhilFIDA executive director Arnold “Ali” Atienza.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/03/f...
“We really want to revive [Philippine textile],” said PhilFIDA executive director Arnold “Ali” Atienza.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/10/03/f...
Insect Hag has been difficult to find for a couple of months now, but don’t worry, I heard that it’s going to be back on the shelves soon, and with something extra! I’ll keep you updated! 👻🪲🪳
September 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Insect Hag has been difficult to find for a couple of months now, but don’t worry, I heard that it’s going to be back on the shelves soon, and with something extra! I’ll keep you updated! 👻🪲🪳
Artisanal chocolate brand Kakaw Meranaw from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur is known for highlighting Maranao flavors as well as supporting local farmers and working students.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/26/m...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/26/m...
September 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Artisanal chocolate brand Kakaw Meranaw from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur is known for highlighting Maranao flavors as well as supporting local farmers and working students.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/26/m...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/26/m...
I spoke with PTRI Director Dr. Julius Leaño, Jr. about the potential of cultivating abaca for textile.
Read it in full here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/18/i...
Read it in full here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/18/i...
September 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I spoke with PTRI Director Dr. Julius Leaño, Jr. about the potential of cultivating abaca for textile.
Read it in full here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/18/i...
Read it in full here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/18/i...
I wrote about Slow Food Pasil, where indigenous farmers from this Kalinga municipality continue to honor their traditional foodways amidst the encroachment of modernity. They’re also looking for a steady market for their heriloom rice.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/12/t...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/12/t...
September 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I wrote about Slow Food Pasil, where indigenous farmers from this Kalinga municipality continue to honor their traditional foodways amidst the encroachment of modernity. They’re also looking for a steady market for their heriloom rice.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/12/t...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/12/t...
Wrote about Naneng Heritage Village, the oldest village in Tabuk, Kalinga, where locals say, “Kape!” instead of “Good morning.”
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/10/t...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/10/t...
September 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Wrote about Naneng Heritage Village, the oldest village in Tabuk, Kalinga, where locals say, “Kape!” instead of “Good morning.”
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/10/t...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/09/10/t...
Thank you for including Insect Hag and Other stories, @rappler! ☺️See you all at MIBF!
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Read the full list here: www.rappler.com/life-and-sty...
September 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Thank you for including Insect Hag and Other stories, @rappler! ☺️See you all at MIBF!
Read the full list here: www.rappler.com/life-and-sty...
Read the full list here: www.rappler.com/life-and-sty...
ADVISORY ‼️
Due to unforeseen circumstances (we suspect too much banana cue #iykyk), Yvette Tan’s book signing event has been MOVED to September 14 (Sunday), 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the National Book Store Booth of the Manila International Book Fair. May the spirits guide you towards this new schedule.
Due to unforeseen circumstances (we suspect too much banana cue #iykyk), Yvette Tan’s book signing event has been MOVED to September 14 (Sunday), 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the National Book Store Booth of the Manila International Book Fair. May the spirits guide you towards this new schedule.
September 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
ADVISORY ‼️
Due to unforeseen circumstances (we suspect too much banana cue #iykyk), Yvette Tan’s book signing event has been MOVED to September 14 (Sunday), 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the National Book Store Booth of the Manila International Book Fair. May the spirits guide you towards this new schedule.
Due to unforeseen circumstances (we suspect too much banana cue #iykyk), Yvette Tan’s book signing event has been MOVED to September 14 (Sunday), 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the National Book Store Booth of the Manila International Book Fair. May the spirits guide you towards this new schedule.
The Tabuk City Public Market’s bathroom is better than yours (or mine, for that matter).
September 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Tabuk City Public Market’s bathroom is better than yours (or mine, for that matter).
Because I’m both an agriculture editor and horror writer, I find myself making clarifications like this:
September 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Because I’m both an agriculture editor and horror writer, I find myself making clarifications like this:
For natural dye artist, fashion designer, and university professor Diana Katigbak, sustainable fashion starts on the farm.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/29/f...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/29/f...
September 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
For natural dye artist, fashion designer, and university professor Diana Katigbak, sustainable fashion starts on the farm.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/29/f...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/29/f...
I interviewed Florence Amily Ao-wat, known as Manang Astrid, owner of Kinwa Etnika Handicrafts (Kinwa) and founder of the Kalinga Indigenous Weavers Association about her advocacy and business of preserving Kalinga’a rich weaving tradition.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/22/k...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/22/k...
August 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
I interviewed Florence Amily Ao-wat, known as Manang Astrid, owner of Kinwa Etnika Handicrafts (Kinwa) and founder of the Kalinga Indigenous Weavers Association about her advocacy and business of preserving Kalinga’a rich weaving tradition.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/22/k...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/22/k...
For some members of MILALITTRA (Miarayon Lapok Lirongan Tinaytayan Talaandig Tribal Association) Ancestral Domain from Talakag on Mt. Kalatungan in Bukidnon, growing coffee has become a good way to earn from farming.
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Read more here: www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
August 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
For some members of MILALITTRA (Miarayon Lapok Lirongan Tinaytayan Talaandig Tribal Association) Ancestral Domain from Talakag on Mt. Kalatungan in Bukidnon, growing coffee has become a good way to earn from farming.
Read more here: www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
Read more here: www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
In the Philippines, many small farmers are discovering that growing coffee can be a good way to make a living. This includes the Inhandig Tribal Muti-purpose Cooperative (ITMPC), a cooperative composed of members of the Daraghuyan-Bukidnon tribe.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/08/b...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/08/b...
August 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
In the Philippines, many small farmers are discovering that growing coffee can be a good way to make a living. This includes the Inhandig Tribal Muti-purpose Cooperative (ITMPC), a cooperative composed of members of the Daraghuyan-Bukidnon tribe.
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/08/b...
Read about it here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/08/b...
NOW STREAMING: youtu.be/RdduHazinJs
I return to TPKP with my new book, Insect Hag and Other Stories. In this episode, we talk about "Tropical Realism," the Palanca Awards, traditional occult practices, writing tips, and many other great topics. ☕
I return to TPKP with my new book, Insect Hag and Other Stories. In this episode, we talk about "Tropical Realism," the Palanca Awards, traditional occult practices, writing tips, and many other great topics. ☕
August 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
NOW STREAMING: youtu.be/RdduHazinJs
I return to TPKP with my new book, Insect Hag and Other Stories. In this episode, we talk about "Tropical Realism," the Palanca Awards, traditional occult practices, writing tips, and many other great topics. ☕
I return to TPKP with my new book, Insect Hag and Other Stories. In this episode, we talk about "Tropical Realism," the Palanca Awards, traditional occult practices, writing tips, and many other great topics. ☕
I interviewed coffee farmer Rodiyo Tubal Tacdoy from Trinidad, Benguet, whose green coffee beans from Benguet sold for a record ₱9,000 a kilo at the Philippine Quality Coffee Competition (PCQC) 2025.
Read the full story here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/01/b...
Read the full story here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/01/b...
August 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I interviewed coffee farmer Rodiyo Tubal Tacdoy from Trinidad, Benguet, whose green coffee beans from Benguet sold for a record ₱9,000 a kilo at the Philippine Quality Coffee Competition (PCQC) 2025.
Read the full story here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/01/b...
Read the full story here: mb.com.ph/2025/08/01/b...
Mamaya na! Please tune in!
August 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Mamaya na! Please tune in!
What started as a recommendation from a friend turned into a sad column.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/25/a...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/25/a...
July 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
What started as a recommendation from a friend turned into a sad column.
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/25/a...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/25/a...
There’s a meme that says, “without agriculture, we would all be hungry, naked, and sober.” This pertains to the “naked” part.
Read the full article here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/18/s...
Read the full article here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/18/s...
July 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
There’s a meme that says, “without agriculture, we would all be hungry, naked, and sober.” This pertains to the “naked” part.
Read the full article here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/18/s...
Read the full article here: mb.com.ph/2025/07/18/s...
On the last leg of our Good Friday 2025 Cavite trip, we stopped by two Catholic churches and a cave where anting keepers meet every year to consecrate their talismans.
Read it here: yvettetan.com/2025/07/14/c...
Read it here: yvettetan.com/2025/07/14/c...
July 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
On the last leg of our Good Friday 2025 Cavite trip, we stopped by two Catholic churches and a cave where anting keepers meet every year to consecrate their talismans.
Read it here: yvettetan.com/2025/07/14/c...
Read it here: yvettetan.com/2025/07/14/c...
Thank you for featuring me and my work, @manilabulletin Lifestyle!
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/06/21/y...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/06/21/y...
July 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Thank you for featuring me and my work, @manilabulletin Lifestyle!
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/06/21/y...
Read it here: mb.com.ph/2025/06/21/y...