The Philippines has numerous festivals and festivities. Bohol, like the other provinces and regions in the country, has a festival that has historical importance, known as Sandugo Festival. This is an annual celebration during the month of July to honor an important historical event which is the Blood Compact (sandugo) between Captain General Migue Lopez…
There are innumerable reasons to travel to Quezon. No, not the city in the National Capital Region or NCR of the Philippines, but the province of Quezon which is about two to three hours away from the commercial hub of Metropolitan Manila. Quezon Province as it is more commonly known offers a 180 degree change…
The province of Laguna is found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. It is located southeast of Metro Manila, surrounded by the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. Laguna is known as the birthplace of the country’s national hero, Jose Rizal, and it becomes the summer capital of the…
The Philippines is unarguably one of the world’s best diving destinations. People from different parts of the world come to the Philippines to experience some of the best diving sites a country can have. Best Dive Spots Here are 10 unforgettable dive destinations you should not miss: Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental. This Island is…
In many countries across the globe, public libraries are permanent structures in almost every city or municipality. Public libraries have become an essential component of an educated and literate population. They are different from school libraries, or research libraries or other special libraries in that public libraries serve the general public, in terms of their…
Monasterio de Tarlac is where the Relic of the Holy Cross can be found. It is rightly placed atop a mountain at San Jose in Tarlac, surrounded by lush greenery, in great contrast to the deathly Calvary which is believed to be where Jesus was crucified. And on this site in the monastery, pilgrims flock…
The merry month of May is when Flores de Mayo is celebrated by the Filipino communities throughout the country. Flores de Mayo is a celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and for the religious Philippines, this is a tradition that cannot be easily erased from the calendar amidst the radical changes in cultural…
The Philippines is a festival country. Every province in every region finds a reason to celebrate almost everything – from the religious feasts to customary traditions, to just about anything that can be celebrated. You’ve probably heard about Bangus Festival of Dagupan, Pangasinan, which celebrates the staple produce of the province – milkfish or bangus….
Manila, the heart of the Philippines’ business and commercial activities is a good place to easily find good buffets. For one, the Filipinos love good food. And whenever they can, or can afford, having a hearty buffet of satisfying recipes of different flavors, is one thing they would always welcome. And while the prestigious 5-star…
One religious activity that most Filipino Catholics engage in during the Holy Week or the Lenten Season, is Visita Iglesia or “church visit”. The general practice is to visit seven churches within their area and recite the Stations of the Cross while in the church. As there are 14 Stations of the Cross, in each…