Manila Paper

It's the iconic, buff-colored canvas that triggers instant nostalgia for generations of Filipino students. In this episode of PODKAS, we unfold the story behind this humble school supply. We trace its journey from recycled abaca ship ropes in 19th-century America to its central role in post-war Philippine classrooms. We also explore its fading presence in the digital age and ask: in a world of screens and slides, what is the enduring legacy of Manila paper?