Hi! I'm Patricia Villoria.

Through Wooden Eyes

GRID Magazine

The Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas has collected over thirty custom wooden puppets in the span of three family generations. Under the steady hands of a puppeteering family, the wooden dolls bring Asian folklore to life.

Taking the Right Shot with Jes Aznar and Veejay Villafranca

GRID Magazine

Photojournalism is a deceptively simple form of photography. Fotomoto 22: Home's Jes Aznar and Veejay Villafranca talk about their journey in a discipline that balances the beauty and reality of life.

Gelatin, Gin, and Green Mangoes: Quiapo's Art Deco History Comes Alive on a Plate

Esquire Philippines

"I arrived merely expecting great food to be served, but Ige and Chef Tatung’s curation lit up parts of the district I had never known about before. It was like I was eight again—pleased to observe, to simply be there and learn from people who knew this historic part of the city more than I did."

“Hindi pwede maging sakim”: The miracles that keep a community fed

Vantage Magazine

"When the poor are able to help their own, it fosters a sense of dignity within them. But while they are fostering dignity and making miracles out of the little that they have, why are they still at the risk of hunger?"

The Neighborhood Brew

GRID Magazine

Where do you go to get a good cup of coffee? Ditch the mall and those ubiquitous coffee shop chains. Instead, try these charming neighborhood cafés dotting Manila.

The Singapore Food Festival Kicked Off Greedy for Flavor and Generous with Conversation

Esquire Philippines

"The sharing of food, the crossing of hands—these were all part of a communal food culture that Singapore and the Philippines had in common. At the table I shared with strangers whom I just met, conversation was sparse, but the bashful politeness soon dissipated as the courses rolled in."

Distant food memories

Vantage Magazine

"There are more food stories we can discover out there if we only took the time to ask our grandparents, older relatives, and maybe even our kasambahays at home. And even though their stories may not be our own memories, we give it justice when we keep it alive."

Tsokolate eh! And other sweet things

Tusok-tusok! The Filipino Food Podcast

"Anyone who didn’t know the special code laced in this drink would think nothing of the request. Tsokolate is tsokolate, right? Not really! Through these cups of hot chocolate, you could peer into some of our history's rules of social class."

Trying BTS Jungkook's spicy ramen noodles—the right way

It seems like simplicity is key for Jungkook's recipe. Although he didn't add any special ingredient, he does have a ton of tips and techniques to keep in mind in order to make his spicy ramen.

Modern Solutions (Film Short)

When Anton realizes too late that he had showered in his friend's house and brought no towel nor change of clothes, he decides that modern problems require modern solutions.

Students in our special Philippine bureau report on the fight for free education

In August of 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte signed a bill designed to make higher education available to all students. But will it help poor families who rely on every family member to work?

8 Powerpoint hacks that'll make your life easier

Using the program doesn't need to be a burden if you know some tricks and shortcuts. Watch this video for PowerPoint hacks that will make your life easier and make sure to take notes!

Vant! Eats: Cheese Edition

I hosted and wrote the script for Vantage Magazine's food video series, Vant Eats! For this video, we focused on highlighting three easy recipes that use cheese as the main ingredient. I also participated in brainstorming for the recipes to be featured.

Journalists press on despite dangers of the job

As The GUIDON celebrates its 90th year, the publication looks back on the stories of local campus journalists and their continued struggle to uphold the truth in the face of uncertain consequences.

Lights for Hope '18 Host Video

I was one of the hosts for Lights for Hope '18, a full-day charity event held in Ateneo. In the event, I was "Ate Pa-parapa-Pat na love kayong lahat! "

Marawi special report Part 1: Psychosocial initiatives for Bakwit Children

In a three-day immersive journalistic project, I talk to Marawi's evacuated residents about the help they have received to heal their children's mental wounds. This is the first installment of my three-part special report on the city.