Filipinos take their TV dramas very seriously. Unlike in other countries that release new episodes every week, Filipino primetime series run at the same time every weeknight because Filipinos can’t get enough. How long a series can run normally depends…
The Filipino community is always a lively one filled with interesting characters. While not every Filipino you’ll meet fits into a stereotype, there are some you really can’t miss and must know about if you plan to meet a Filipino…
After six long years, the time has finally come again to elect a new set of leaders for the country. While local leaders like mayors and barangay (think neighborhood level) captains are elected every 3 years, the focus here is…
In the international arena, one of the first things that come to mind at the mention of Filipinos is nurses or caregivers. With its origins dating back to the early 1900s when Filipinos served as nurses to American troops, it’s…
The Philippines and China have been long-time trading allies with recorded interactions dating to the precolonial era. Because of this, many Filipino customs are Chinese in origin – one notable example being lumpia. Many Chinese immigrated to the Philippines in…
Last December 16, 2021, Supertyphoon Odette (internationally known as Rai) struck multiple parts of Visayas and Mindanao including Surigao, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Southern Leyte. While the total death, missing person, and injury rate in all affected areas…
In the spirit of Christmas and COVID-19, Christmas celebrations are always present in the Filipino community. Despite having the same reason for the season, Filipino Christmas is simple yet extreme in detail. What makes a very Filipino Christmas celebration are…
If there’s one thing you’ll want to add to your bucket list in your Philippine adventure, it’s definitely the street food. After all, when in the Philippines, act like a Filipino. Sure, restaurants can provide the finer side of Filipino…
Taking a board exam is a defining moment in someone’s life. It is a great leap in a person’s career which determines if they will be licensed to practice it or not. In the Philippines, the boards, regardless of the…
Transitioning into adulthood is a rite of passage that is important in many cultures and in the Philippines, major events like these always call for a big celebration. While Latin Americans have quinceñeras and Americans have sweet sixteens, Filipinos have…