Cebu Torta Cake is quite a popular baked product in Visayas and all of Cebu. This delicious mini cake recipe is always present on every special occasion especially in the Visayas Region. If you haven’t got the Torta molds you can use a big deep muffin tins, greased and lined. […]
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Alab Village: Mysteriously Ancient Destination in Bontoc
Alab Oriente is the name of this destination. What makes this village unique is the presence of an evidence signifying a prehistoric community that flourished just even before the birth of Jesus Christ. Aside from this, it can also offer a dose of adrenaline-driven adventures suitable for the brave soul. […]
One of the Greatest Victories in Philippine History: Bessang Pass
A blistering account of the Battle of Bessang Pass, which saw Filipino warriors devastate the Japanese imperial invaders in World War II. (Narrative adapted from Chapter V of the book “The Freedom Fighters of Northern Luzon” by Cesar P. Pobre & Phillip Kimpo Jr.) The situation was this: it was […]
Kinutil: The Filipino Mudslide Drink
Need a drink to keep you warm on rainy days? Try the Filipino version of mudslide — kinutil. Served in a segment of a bamboo pole, the drink seems harmless at first. But once you take a shot, a fire slowly simmers within you. Why would a chocolate drink make […]
Why Davao City’s Puto Maya & Hot Tsokolate is a Perfect Combo
This steamed rice cake and hot chocolate will surely keep you warm on rainy days. When the rain falls so hard and you just want to burrow in your blankets and lie down in bed the whole day, here’s something that would warm you up— puto maya at tsokolate. Puto […]
Apan-apan: The Dish Reflective of the Tradition of Ilonggo Farmers
Generally known as adobong kangkong in the Philippines, some regions in the country have different versions and name for the dish. In the Visayas region, adobong kangkong is called “apan-apan“. apan-apan; photo courtesy of Joy Perono In the Ilonggo and Hiligaynon dialect, “apan” means grasshopper. During the days when rice […]
Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum: A Collection of Filipinos’ Grandiose Past
What can be found inside this heritage museum? The Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum is the most visited spot in Tacloban City for it is known to contain hundreds of artifacts, antiques and art pieces coming from around the world that were collected during the Marcos regime. To name a […]
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival: A Fluvial Parade in the Longest River in Mindanao
Every December 15 to 19, Central Mindanao celebrates the religious festival to commemorate the coming of the Arab missionary Shariff Kabunsuan in the 16th century. Shariff Kabunsuan was an Arab missionary from Johore and is credited to have spread the Islam religion in Mindanao. The introduction of Islam led to the establishment […]
The Traditional Dance Of Lanao Del Sur, On The Spotlight In Teleserye Wildflower
It’s very rare to see traditional folk dances portrayed on popular media. Oftentimes, dances like the tinikling, cariñosa, and binasuan are relegated to the background of teleseryes and shows. However, in a recent episode of the popular Wildflower, a traditional folk dance was put in the spotlight and given significance, […]
Lake Danao: A Guitar-Shaped Lake in the Province of Leyte
It’s Lake Danao! Lake Danao is located inside the Lake Danao Natural Park in the Province of Leyte. It is 650 meters above sea level and is shaped like a side-view of an acoustic guitar. The lake is situated on an elevation similar to Tagaytay, thus, giving a cool gentle wind when […]
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