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Pinoy Ice Scramble

by Xtian Mack on February 23, 2013
Ice scramble, more commonly called iskrambol, is a slush-like pink or purple drink commonly peddled on the streets by enterprising individuals on a bike with a cart. It used to be exclusively sold by these vendors and can be often seen where the children are, at schools, parks or playgrounds. Most of today's grownups remember these often pink concoctions with fondness, as it takes them back to a time when happiness was as easy as savoring a small cup of pure sweetness bought for a mere peso. Nowadays, ice scramble stalls are ubiquitous in malls and anywhere people are plentiful. The older patrons buy it for the sweet nostalgia of eating them when they were children. The younger ones buy them out of curiosity and discover the sweet and simple happiness they bring.
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LONGKONG READY FOR HARVEST

by Michael Ocampo on June 11, 2015
After over 15 years, the longkong trees in Barangay Bagawines, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental has beared fruit and ready to be harvested.
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Dining at Cabalen!

by Angel Bonifacio on January 2, 2013
How do Filipinos celebrate New Year?Fireworks, bonding with friends and family, and of course, food!
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It's More Fun Eating Mangoes at Guimaras!

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
Manggahan sa Guimaras is the identity festival of Guimaras Province. It is a week-long celebration of the mango harvesting season every April 16-20. This is made to showcase their cultural and historical heritage, livelihood, myths and legendary stories. It also spreads and promotes the locals' products, cuisines, services and milestones. It is the people's way to show the world that there is more to Guimaras than its sweet, fibrous, and pest-free mangoes.
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Common Tropical Fruits in the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on November 5, 2015

Tropical fruits are fruits growing in tropical countries – warm areas with temperate climate. Since Philippine is a tropical country, a variety of delicious tropical fruits are cultivated here. Here are some of the most common tropical fruits in the Philippines.

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San Pablo City’s Best: Lovely Adventure of Coconut Festival

by Jane Dacumos on May 25, 2012
Let’s play a riddle game! “Sky above, sky below! Ocean in the midst of it all!” Yes, the answer is Coconut! It is because the sky represents the thick white meat of the large hard-shelled oval nut which is filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk (ocean).
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Kinulob Chicken at its Finest in Kinulob Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 24, 2012
Kinulob Festival is celebrated yearly every month of April with no definite date. Kinulob is one way of cooking a chicken. It is not as popular compared to other Filipino chicken recipe, though it is not about the popularity but the flavor and the taste that it offers.
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Tinapayan Festival –The Country’s Biggest Bread Parade

by Jhaypee Guia on May 24, 2012
During the festival, the largest and longest bread with different figures and shapes is presented in the procession along the main road of their town. The parade showcases the creativity and talent of Cuencano bakers. After the parade, all the locals and guests are invited to eat different types of bread for free.
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