With the subsequent opening of the Philippines’ Boracay Island, the Philippines journeys into sustainable tourism, as expressed by the country’s Department of Tourism. The Philippines is rich with natural resources, being # 1 in the world for marine biodiversity, and having the 4th longest coastline in the world. Because of this, tourism is one of…
Malls have become part of every Filipino’s life. At an alarming pace, new malls are built and being developed. It will not be surprising if the country soon becomes Asia’s mall capital. Here is a list of the top 5 biggest shopping malls in Metro Manila. 1. Mall of Asia This mall is the largest…
When people travel, part of the experience being looked forward to is trying the local cuisine. This is one way of discovering the local culture. In the Philippines, there are numerous places known to have distinct and delectable dishes. One such place is Cebu. One of the most developed provinces in the Philippines is found…
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…
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…
In the Philippines and in all other Catholic countries in the world, Ash Wednesday officially ushers the start of the Lenten Season, a yearly observance by the Catholic Church to commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. As taught in most Catholic schools throughout the country, Lent is a 40-day period of…
Philippine tourism is booming. Foreign tourists are coming like they have missed the country for so long. It’s a good sign for the people. It’s a very positive sign for the economy. The tourism tagline “More fun in the Philippines” couldn’t have been more fitting for these visitors. But it’s not just fun in the…