If the Philippines as a whole has been called a paradise of 7,107 islands, then its South Central Mindanao region is a paradise within a paradise. We can even say that it’s the “12th Paradise.” Region 12, also known as “Soccsksargen,” is composed of the provinces of South Cotabato, (North) […]
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Top 5 Muslim Delicacies
Feast of Breaking the Fast 1.) Tiyula Itum – “Tiyula’ itum is the best among the Tausug viands. The origin of this food is not yet known even among the Tausug, but people believed the tiyula’ itum is really a Tausug cuisine because of the presence of the burned coconut. […]
The Story of Reo Brothers Band
By Tom Banguis, Jr The title of this email just about summarizes the past week’s journey for a band of 4 very young brothers, rendered homeless and penniless by the storm surge in Tacloban, to the adoring response of an admiring, appreciative audience who were witness to their very first […]
Get Your Own Happy Chooseday Photo!
4 Easy Steps: 1) Visiting our meme generator at http://meme.choosephilippines.com. 2) Upload your photo — be it a selfie or a beautiful place in the Philippines, it’s up to you what to share! 3) Pick your choice of text. 4) Voila! Download your own Choose Philippines photo, post on FB, Twitter, […]
Top 5 Baguio Haunted Spots
1. Diplomat Hotel – This former seminary before being developed into a hotel, is considered one of the most haunted hotels in the world. Strange noises and infamous headless apparitions are reported to be seen in this now abandoned hotel on top of the Dominican hill. Locals who live near the […]
7 Superb Reasons to Drop By Ibajay En Route to Boracay
1) Ati-Ati Festival Ibajay (pronounced “i-ba-háy”) is the custodian of Aklan’s living heritage, anchored on the strength of its army of ancients. Photo courtesy of Boy Ryan Zabal. This force is led by the merrymakers and devotees of the Ati-ati Festival, the town’s version of the Kalibo Ati-atihan, and which […]
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 […]
Tiny Helping Hands for PH
As images of the devastation wrought by Typhoon Yolanda fill our television and computer screens, we all display different reactions. Some bowed their heads in prayer, others called for help, and a whole lot more volunteered their services, offered assistance, participated in rescue and relief operations. Through all these, people […]
What Guinness World Record Did GenSan Break This Time?
General Santos City set a new world record for the largest fish display in 15 minutes. As a part of the ongoing Tuna Festival, Generals (citizens of GenSan) flocked to the General Santos Fish Port Complex to witness and be part of the bid. [VIEW: Take a peek into GenSan’s bustling and historical fish […]
25-year-old Girl Leaves Sweden, Finds Her Heaven in the Philippines
Dictionaries define the phrase “on cloud nine” as being very happy. And this is our holy grail, our endless search for cloud nine. This search became a little bit literal for a countryside girl based in Stockholm, Sweden as she found her heaven in the world-famous barreling waves of “Cloud 9,” the […]