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…
Typhoon Odette: A Cebuano’s Experience
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…
Dreaming of a Filipino Christmas
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…
Coming of Age: Eighteenth Birthdays
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…
Let us Party with Filipino Kids
Filipinos as parents tend to be very indulgent with their children. They will do anything in their power to give their children the best life can offer. During a Filipino child’s birthday, the parents usually throw a party the child…
Holy Season: Lent in the Philippines
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…
Tying the Knot in the Philippines
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…
A Very Filipino Christmas
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…
PacMan Win Sparks Pinoy Pride Once More
The most awaited fight of the year, the fight against Keith Thurman and our very own Manny Pacquiao, was indeed a heart-pounding spectacle to watch. Even at the age of 40 years old, Pacquiao continues to wow fans and snatch…
Ms. Universe 2018 – Be the Judge
Ms. South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters won the title of Ms. Universe followed by Ms. Colombia, Laura Gonzales (1st runner-up) and Ms. Jamaica (2nd runner-up). Ms. Japan won the Best National Costume.Ms. Universe is an international event but, Filipinos are owning…