‘Bangkaripas’ revives toy boat racing tradition in Bulacan town

BULAKAN, BULACAN, Philippines — Colorful makeshift toy boats made from plastic, styrofoam, and other materials delighted locals as they sailed along the river here during the grand launch of the first-ever “Bangkaripas” on Sunday. The event staged the 30-year-old tradition in Barangay Tibig, when fisherfolk and children held backyard boat races known as “bangka-bangkaan” (toy