Chicken Lombardy Chicken Lombardy is a firm favourite in the West but can easily be prepared in the Philippines too. Every ingredient is widely available, and every step is easy to follow. Don’t …
Hiroo Onoda was born March 19, 1922 and led a remarkable life, being one of the last people to ever surrender after World War II. Onoda spent almost 30 years …
Ann Agnes Bernatitus was born in January 1912 in Exeter, Pennsylvania, and joined the United States Navy in 1936. In 1940 she was assigned to the Philippines where she admits: …
The slow, wistful tempo of White Christmas by Irving Berlin was actually written with an entirely different intention to the jolly seasonal song we know and love today. It’s actually part of a …
A bill has been filed in the Philippines House of Representatives proposing an amendment to the Revised Penal Code relating to adultery and concubinage – which is currently considered discriminatory towards …
The MV Dona Paz collided with the oil tanker MT Vector on December 30, 1987. Considered the worst maritime accident in history, 4,286 people perished on the ferry. The awful …
Many foreigners marry outside the Philippines, either in their homeland or in another country. Often upon returning to the Philippines, the marriage is questioned due to not being officially registered. Here …
Typhoon Cobra, also known as the Typhoon of 1944 or Halsey’s Typhoon (named after Admiral William ‘Bull’ Halsey), was the name of a tropical cyclone which struck the United States Pacific …
From the American Occupation to today the city of Baguio is simply amazing: From the vision of Daniel Burnham to those who keep the dream going, the transformation of a city …
The Araneta Coliseum, often called “The Big Dome” is an indoor multi-purpose Sports Arena, located in Cubao area of Quezon City. It was at one time the largest coliseum and indoor …
Jorge Mario Bergogio, later Pope Francis, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in December 2013 after serving 15 years as archbishop …
Everyone here knows that putting up a good fight in a tough marriage is the ultimate road, often leading many of us to what is also known as the ‘ultimate …
In the Philippines, Ramadan in 2013 was marked with the opening of a new pink mosque in Maguindanao Province. It unlike any other mosque you might see, those with neutral-colored walls, …
While the Philippines has a strong legal claim to the China-controlled Panatag-Scarborough Shoal, it is “illegally occupying” two other small islands in the Kalayaan-Spratly Island group claimed by Vietnam, an American …
The bureau of Customs has released a statement saying they will no longer collect the import processing fee of 250 peso for packages arriving in any port in the Philippines. …
Numerous “Pet Peeves” That Might Drive You Up the Wall in the Philippines I should first say that any country has its “pet peeves” and proverbial “up the wall” moments – …
Jesus Quevenco was a native of Negros whose life changed forever after he met late Philippine president turned dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Quevenco was a friend of Ramulo Golez, the infamous mayor of …
Claire Phillips was a dancer, singer and entertainer who opened an upscale club in Manila to spy on the Japanese – hence her nickname “Manila Mata Hari.” Arriving in the …
The Philippine Civic Action Group, a 1,350-man contingent from the Army of the Philippines, departs South Vietnam. The contingent was part of the Free World Military Forces, an effort by …
Oral defamation is an issue in the Philippines that is unlike many other countries in the world. Here, defamation is a big issue that can see you fined or even jailed for the …
This is a quick and easy treat if you have friends coming around for a visit. Ingredients: 6 regular size Snickers Candy Bars 4 medium apples 1 (5 oz.) package Vanilla …
The new adventure novel by Philippines expat N K Richards has hit the bookstands. The novel is an elaborate adventure thriller which begins at the close of World War II …
A map of the Philippines has been sold to an anonymous Filipino at London’s Sotheby’s Auction House. The map, sold by the Duke of Northumberland, was made by Murill Velarde in …
I saw this recipe and had to share – it’s great as you live with a basic kitchen as you only need one pan. Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons all-purpose …
Vigan has won top honours as one of the “New7Wonders” of the world, alongside cities like La Paz, Bolivia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “We congratulate each of these cities on …
WRECK DIVING HEAVEN: Coron Island is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands of Northern Palawan. The waters around the island are justly famous for wreck diving, due to the number of Japanese …