Have you witnessed the courtship dance between male and female alimangos? The Philippine mud crab, scientific name Scylla serrata, also called as mangrove crabs or black crabs is an economically important crab species. It is because of the business opportunity for the growing demand of these crustaceans commercially. Mud crab, commonly called by Filipinos as alimango, is…
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Cebu’s Castle Church: Simala Shrine in Sibonga
Visit the castle-like Simala Church in Sibonga, Cebu not just his Holy Week but all throughout the year. Holy Mass Schedule at Birhen sa Simala: Sunday – 12:00nn & 3:30pm Monday to Friday – 12:00nn Saturday – 10:30am 13th of the month – 10:30am & 3:30pm Aside from the ordinary candles, Colored candles are available…
Dumaguete’s Cultural Dance Group Shines & Wins Big in South Korea
They performed a dance number called “Tag-araw” which is inspired by Philippines’ summer. “The Filipinos are happy people with a warm and kind smile. We have expressed the fascinating scenery, life overflowing summer of the Philippines and their burning passion into fiesta.” The music is ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2012 “Pinoy Summer , Da Best Forever” performed…
This Forgotten Island in Manila Bay Has a Revelation That Will Blow Your Mind
The Island of Limbones is found in the outer fringes of Manila Bay. While the island is under the jurisdiction of Maragondon, Cavite, it’s geographically located between the town of Maragondon, Cavite and Nasugbu, Batangas. It’s the only island in Manila Bay that wasn’t turned into a fort by the Americans, and it’s the farthest…
Sagayan: The Dance of the Maguindanaoan
“Sagayan” is a Maguindanao word, and the war dance has always been part of merrymakings during special occasions and weddings among ethnic Maguindanaons. It is a dance of nobility, gallantry, and honor. The movements depict the ferocity of warriors and is descriptive of the Maguindanaoans who hold the reputation of being brave people. The dancers…
5 Philippine Spots Where to Wish Upon a Firefly
Know where to find the alitaptap. Young Tenten of the ABS-CBN teleserye Dolce Amore believes that fireflies have magical powers: they actually turn into fairies at midnight and you can whisper your wishes to them. He happily shared this to Sese, a childhood penpal whom he meets in the Philippines years later. In a mystical turn of events, the two…
Proudly Filipino: Wonder Wine from the Country’s Sugar Capital
Victorias City of Negros Occidental isn’t just about sugar. It boasts of a wine, not just any ordinary one, but a wine made from bignay. Bignay (also known as bugnay) is a Philippine fruit that has a sour taste similar to cranberry. When ripe, it gets a tarty sweet taste. Wines are perfect for special occasion like…
Raspberries?! Yes Pinas, We Have This Prutas!
Tucked in the highlands of Dolores, Quezon is a valley where the air is crisp, vegetables are organic and RASPBERRIES grow in abundance. You read that right! Mr. Dion Pullan have turned Bangkong Kahoy Valley into a Raspberry Plantation after he developed a way of cultivating local varieties of Wild Raspberries called Sampinit. Raspberry is…
Bakas River: Bulacan’s Underrated Tourist Spot
Hit morning talk show Magandang Buhay recently decided to give back to their wonderful hosts by creating special episodes dedicated to Jolina Magdangal-Escueta, Karla Estrada, and Melai Cantiveros-Francisco. The episodes are meant to explore and showcase the hometowns of the three moms, and hopefully, help a few locals along the way. For their first episode,…
Be Ready For An Epic Road Trip: Travel Via Bus From Luzon To Mindanao
Despite being a small country, a majority of the Philippine islands are still widely separated by vast oceans. This essentially makes travel by land difficult, and air travel is often the more practical choice among travelers pressed for time. However, despite its difficulty, traveling the islands of the Philippines is not impossible: in fact, here’s a…