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by Xtian Mack on January 31, 2014 As there are significant numbers of Chinese in the Philippines, and that Chinese culture, traditions, and influences have become part of Philippine society as well, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with reverence and revelry in the many places associated with the Chinese living in the Philippines, like Binondo. The celebrations and festivities are colorful and lively and showcase the best of Chinese culture, like lion and dragon dances. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on January 28, 2014 When you read the name of the temple, did you think of Ma Cho as in masculine or manly? I know you did! But, this temple is not a temple of or for guys only. It is actually a typical Taoist Temple in La Union, although typical is an understatement indeed. » Read More
by dianne gloria on January 9, 2014 Yearly, Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and more popularly called Quiapo Church celebrates the Feast of the Black Nazarene ". Many devotees attend the celebration as their yearly devotion to God. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on December 28, 2013 In the Philippines, New Year's Eve (Bisperas ng Bagong Taon) is a non-working holiday. Filipinos usually celebrate New Year's Eve in the company of family and close friends. Traditionally, most households host or attend a Media Noche (dinner party). Typical dishes include pancit and hamon. Lechon (roasted pig), is usually prepared and set as the centerpiece of the dinner table. Barbecued food is also an integral part of the menu. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on December 27, 2013 Although rice makes up the main meals of most Filipinos, bread in its many forms still make up a portion of our diet as Filipinos enjoy nibbling on all things soft, sweet and sugary. Although the concept of baking bread has not been a native concept and was brought over by Europeans and our other neighbors, Filipinos have come to love eating bread. Local bakers, adjusting to the tastes of their clientele and even creating unique breads of their own, have helped create a whole line of treats that are Filipino in their own way and have been enjoyed by many generations. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on December 10, 2013 Filipinos love to eat, especially food that are sweet. This is probably why our ancestors have come up with a bewildering array of traditional snacks and sweets that truly cater to the tastes of the young and old alike. Being in a pleasantly tropical country, it should come as no surprise that rice, sugar and coconut make up the list of ingredients for the many snacks and sweets we have labeled as distinctly Filipino. Be it for merienda, dessert or pasalubong to loved ones, these traditional food are a delight to have, and, of course, eat. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 30, 2013 It is no secret that the typical Filipino has a weakness to sweetness, and because of the myriad of ingredients that abound in our pleasantly tropical country, generations of Filipinos have invented, created and adopted many recipes for pastries that truly satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning of palates. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 17, 2013 Jolo Island is the largest island in the Sulu archipelago, Southwest Philippines. Possessing magnificent white sand beaches, it may soon become an island resort similar to Boracay in central Philippines or even to Phuket in Thailand as part of a new tourism plan that will lure Filipino and foreign visitors. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 5, 2013 Have you ever seen a breathtaking creation? Lanao Lake is one of the most attractive sites in the Philippines. Surrounded by the artistic and graceful Maranao community, it is famed to be the second largest and deepest lake in the archipelago. » Read More
