The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it "kelli": a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed with food to treat ailing dogs.

They provide the perfect pop of color.

The sweetest monikers for your tiny bestie.

The children give their all night after night. They sit through hours of competition, waiting by the boards. Like other young kids, they fidget, whisper and occasionally lose focus until toys pelt the ...