In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared SARS-CoV2, better known as COVID-19, to be a global pandemic and implemented the world to go on quarantine. Everyone was caught off guard with this sudden announcement, especially schools since most, if…
Did you know? The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia with more than 86% of Filipinos identifying as Roman Catholic so it’s no wonder why Catholicism has a great sphere of influence in the country’s decision-making. One very…
Ah, love. No one can resist its beauty and sweetness and what better event to witness it than a wedding? Filipinos are big fans of romance dramas so it’s no surprise that they love to see real-life fairy tales in…
Something not-so-known about the Philippines would have to be its quality education. Many foreigners apply for student visas to further their studies, most especially college and medical education. These can cost a fortune in other countries and many people usually…
Christmas is a very awaited time of the year for Filipinos. Being in a country where most are religious, Filipinos celebrate the day that God gave His greatest gift, Jesus, as well as His other blessings in their lives. The…
For many years, the Filipino standard of beauty has always been heavily influenced by Spanish colonization and Western mainstream media. Aside from foreign influence, there is also an old Filipino belief that rich people have lighter skin because they don’t…
A Filipino by the name Roberto del Rosario holds the patent to the karaoke machine and created the Sing-along system that we all know and love. Del Rosario must have really considered what his fellowmen love to do because almost…
Filipinos are known for having large close-knit extended families and a full-sized reunion can include about 30 people at a minimum. Reunions only happen a few times a year and everyone knows it’s a rare time when you can catch…
It is no secret that Filipinos love music and dance so what happens when you combine them both? You get Pinoy Zumba. Zumba may have originated in Brazil but Filipinos have created their own take on the dance program. All…
Many businesses in Cebu may have physically closed up shop but that doesn’t mean Cebuano enterprise is dead. Facebook is an active component of many Cebuano lives and during the event of quarantine, it has more purpose than just connecting…
You’ve probably heard of Cebu because of Sinulog, the yearly religious and cultural festival celebrating Santo Niño and one of the biggest festivals in the Philippines, but there’s more to it. If you’re planning to get a last-minute vacation before…