After centuries of Spanish colonial rule and decades of Pinoy creativity, paella has become Filipinized. Be it seafood, Valencia, negra or mixed, paella and all its variants have been important parts of Filipino cuisine. Originating from Valencia in Spain, paella is a Catalan word derived from the old French word paelle, […]
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New and Improved Roxas Boulevard: Restoring the Glory of Manila
Manila Bay is known for having one of the most beautiful sunsets and Roxas Boulevard, the promenade fronting it, provides front row seats to this majestic view. This natural harbour strategically surrounds the capital city of the Philippines and serves as the port of the center of commerce. It also drains a big […]
A Papal Tower in the Philippines?
The seven-story edifice commemorates the late Pope John Paul II’s pastoral visit to Bacolod last February 20, 1981. The tower was built in the area where he delivered one of his most powerful messages on behalf of the poor. The Pope Tower at night during New Year’s Eve; photo […]
Binangkal: A Cebuano Native Delicacy
Binangkal is a sesame-covered baking powder doughnut that is shaped and as small as a ping-pong ball. It is deep fried until crisp and brown on the outside. It looks like a dim sum which gives us a hint of Chinese influence. The basic or main ingredients are eggs, oil, […]
The Legend of Chocolate Hills
Carmen, Bohol – 1,260 Chocolate hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers. These hills have a secret stories to tell, a legend that many of us didn’t know. Here are the four legends of the Chocolate Hills. […]
Montaño Sardines: Dipolog’s Best Spanish Style Pasalubong
The sea water surrounding Zamboanga del Norte is a very rich source of marine products. Ever year, tamban (sardines) are harvested from its waters accounting for the many sardine canneries in Dipolog. One company has made its name as a top producer of quality bottled spanish sardines in oil— Montaño. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pagtaltal sa Guimaras
Pagtaltal file photo from guimaras.gov.ph In the Philippines, Filipinos celebrate the Lenten Season with prayers and activities like stage plays. One of which is the “pagtaltal”. “Pagtaltal” means to remove. Thus, the drama ends with the removal or bringing down the body of Jesus Christ from the cross and is […]
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