Tiyula itum: Image that your dearly beloved is in the kitchen making you a delicious meal. She brings it to you in your comfy chair and to your horror, you find yourself gazing down at a …
We all know that the Philippines is unique, and it has been since the dawn of time; leaving the islands with some quite incredible creatures. Both on land and in the …
The Rafflesia flower which is found throughout much of Southeast Asia was discovered in 1818 by Dr Joseph Arnold, who named his new find after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the leader of the …
Paella is a classic dish originating from Spanish region of Valencia… but it also found its way to the Philippines. Paella can be made with just about anything that goes …
Filipino Humba is an all time favorite in the Philippines. Several variations of this dish are known depending on the location you are familiar with or live in the Philippines. …
The Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines has come up with an ingenious plan… to use the methodology of Nazi Germany to weed out “undesirable elements”. It seems the BI is encouraging anyone to report …
Malaybalay City is set among the Kitanglad Mountain Ranges of Bukidnon Province on the island of Mindanao. Noted as “The South Summer Home of the Philippines”, the beauty of this little …
“Kid Kulafu” is the name of a new documentary that charts the rise of Manny Pacquiao from his childhood through his first win in Bangkokto the global sporting superstar that he is today. …
The name of Jomalig Island comes from a Visayan word meaning ‘to kiss’, and this could not be any more fitting. Jomalig rests in a small archipelago in the Lamon …
Known to many as the “Samurai of Christ” a Japanese warrior named Ukon “Justo” Takayama is to be beatified by the Vatican for his commitment to the Catholic religion. Takayama was born …
Today in history, the Philippines launched the first trans-Pacific commercial flight. In front of a crowd of more than 125,000 people, Pan American World Airlines took flight from San Francisco Bay in their famed ‘China …
The Walk Free Foundation announced in its 2014 report that the Philippines still has a huge issue with modern-day slavery. The group released its findings and has ranked the Philippines at 103 out of 167 …
Police are expecting up to six million people to attend the mass officiated by Pope Francis at Manila’s Quirino Grandstand. The service will be held on January 18 during his visit to the Philippines. …
With the holiday seasons upon us, it’s time to whip out those special recipes that mean so much at the family dinner table. This traditional Filipino dish is a sure …
Everybody loves leche flan, but what about Creamy Caramel Flan? Ingredients: 5 eggs ¾ cup of caster sugar 440 gram can of sweetened condensed milk 250 grams of cream cheese …
The month of November marks the expedition of Sir Ruy Lopez de Villalobos as he headed off from Nueva Espana (New Spain) or Mexico as most of us know it …
Looking for the top places in the world to retire? Look no further, as Forbes Magazine has named the top seven places to retire and Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental has been named as …
A new law effective January 1, 2015, will allow anyone to apply for a state driver’s licence regardless of their immigration status; this includes the numerous undocumented Pinoys living in …
Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the Philippines this coming January 2015. His itinerary has been released by the Vatican today. Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle announced the itinerary in …
President Aquino signed into law a provision to give health cover to all seniors living in the Philippines. The law removes the former qualification saying that a senior had to …
The UK is rolling out the red carpet and offering Filipino travellers the chance to receive a UK visa within just 24 hours. The service will begin in April 2015 but comes …
The Philippines has mustered up another great tourist destination which may soon be named a new wonder of the world. Vigan City is in the 21 finalists in the “New7Wonder” …
Ambitious plans are underway to make the Philippines more accessible for disabled travellers. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said they were committed to creating a ‘barrier-free’ tourism industry. DOT, …
Read more: The hanging coffins of Sagada The town of Sagada has reopened the Cave of Balangagan. Located just a few kilometers from one of the most famous attractions in Sagada – Sumaguing Cave – the …
Empanadas are delicious filled pasty turnovers. They originated in Spain, but have now become a firm Filipino favourite, particularly in the north of the country. Empanadas can be baked or fried. They can be …
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) working in Saudi Arabia are now seeing better working conditions thanks to a ‘labour pact’ that has been signed by the Saudi Arabia Government. The agreement was put into …