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by Cecil Abundo on January 13, 2015 Our culture is a big reflection of our great and complex history. It is influenced by most of the people we have interacted with. A blend of the Malayo-Polynesian and Hispanic culture with the influence from Chinese, Indians Arabs, and other Asian cultures really contribute to the customs and traditions of the Filipinos. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on January 12, 2015 Dealing with the cold air of January or just a particularly damp, rainy day can be a challenge for most Filipinos. Living in a tropical country, there are some Filipinos who just can't bear really low temperatures. This is probably why Filipinos over the years have developed an amazing variety of culinary delights especially for these occasions, created, developed and passed on to generations to bring warmth to the shivering Filipino. So when the temperatures hit the low end, expect Filipinos to seek these out to warm their bellies and their bodies. Other just make the cold a reason to indulge a craving for something different. It is undeniable that these Filipino food have brought us warmth, comfort and ease whenever we needed them. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 9, 2015 The Black Nazarene, known to devotees in Spanish as Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno is a life-sized, dark wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, believed to be miraculous by many Filipino Catholics. Originally with fair complexion, it turned dark after it survived a burning ship on its arrival from Mexico. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 5, 2015 What is your new year’s resolution for this year, 2015? Have you made your list? Most people make a list of their new year’s resolutions before the year ends because they are hoping for some improvement or achievement. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 19, 2014 But do we really know the true meaning of Christmas? Sad to say, many of us don’t know that we celebrate Christmas to honor the holiness of Jesus Christ’s birth. Many are knee-deep in putting up the Christmas tree and thinking of the best places to celebrate Christmas, but few don’t know that Jesus must be the center of the celebration and nothing else. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 18, 2014 One of the things I love during the Christmas season is the feast of food, especially the Filipino traditional ones. No matter how big or small the budget, Filipino families still do their best just to have something special to eat for this holiday. Noche Buena is one of the most awaited events of the year where lots of Filipino traditional food is prepared everywhere. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on November 21, 2014 The style of cooking and the food associated with Philippine cuisine have evolved over many centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine with many Malay, Indian, Arab, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, American, and other Asian and Latin influences adapted to indigenous ingredients and the local palate. » Read More
by Red de Vera on November 14, 2014 The Masskara Festival of Bacolod City has been listed among the 29 most colorful festivals and celebrations around the world » Read More
by Red de Vera on October 29, 2014 The Philippines has a large variety of mythical creatures, especially in the countryside (rural areas). Most of Filipinos believe that they exist despite the fact that there is no scientific evidence for any of these creatures. To this day, the mythical beings still play an active role in the lives of many Filipinos and sometimes used to scare children. » Read More
