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by Xtian Mack on January 7, 2013 After the spectacular performance of the Philippine tourism sector last year, with the Department of Tourism citing the success of “It’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign which was launched with much fanfare last year, 2013 is shaping up to be an even promising year for Philippine tourism. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 15, 2012 Though I don’t believe in superstitions, my parents still adopt some of the old beliefs and practices passed on to them by my grandparents. And because of this reason, I seldom have a choice but to obey what they say. They keep telling me that I won't lose anything if just followed, so I did those silly things associated with welcoming the new year. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 15, 2012 The U.P. Lantern Parade is a parade of large lantern-floats around the oval of the main campus of the University of the Philippines (U.P.), the Diliman campus. The first parade was held in 1922 but it was institutionalized as a university celebration in 1934 by then UP President Jorge Bocobo. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 15, 2012 The celebration of Christmas in the Philippines wouldn't be as merry and as spirited without Christmas carols. As early as the month of October, Christmas carols are being played over the radios and DVD players, and being sung by carolers on the streets. Filipinos love singing them especially during caroling, wherein adult and children alike go house-to-house to sing their most favorite Christmas songs. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 15, 2012 One of the most anticipated celebrations in the Philippines is Christmas. Having the distinction of the world’s longest celebration, we start to feel the Christmas spirit as early as September. Because this season is the best time of sharing moments with loved ones, I came up with a list of top Christmas attractions that is best for families to spend with during this holiday. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 14, 2012 In my entire life, I haven’t seen a livelier street of Christmas lights than Policarpio Street. Though I haven’t been to the place, I know that this street in Mandaluyong is one of the amazing places that one should not miss to visit during the Christmas season. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on December 14, 2012 Christmas is the most awaited and celebrated holiday in the country. It is the time when people find time to unwind, reunite, reconcile, and be merry. It is a season of love and sharing. The spirit of Christmas is really in the hearts of Filipinos. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 24, 2012 The kind of street food a country has gives a person a glimpse into the culture of the people. In the case of the Philippines, one cannot help but be amazed (or be shocked) at the creativity, ingenuity, and variety of the street food that are for sale in many areas in the Philippines, particularly in the big cities. Street food are there because they are eaten on the go, are convenient and inexpensive. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 19, 2012 Filipinos have had a long love affair with the Karaoke/Videoke in its many forms and conceptions. As Filipinos have long been a musically-inclined people, singing is a part of their everyday lives. Singing allows them to relax, show off to others, entertain, or bond with others. It would then come to no surprise that technology that makes singing easier, livelier and more enjoyable will be welcomed with open arms into the Filipino way of life. We see a whole variety of establishment that have videoke as an attraction to their businesses or have videoke as the main attractions, like KTV restaurants and mall booths. It used to be said that whatever the family's financial status in life, every Filipino owned a TV. Now it would appear that every Filipino family has a portable videoke player so they can sing whenever they want or use it to entertain guests. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 17, 2012 Exports are a significant sector of the Philippine economy and help contribute as a source of foreign currency. The creation of these export products also provide much needed employment to thousands of Filipinos all around the country, which range from agriculture, construction, service and manufacturing sectors. Exports also provide the opportunity to show that Filipino workmanship is among the best in the world in terms of quality and reliability. » Read More
