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…
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…
A Different Kind of Pinoy Pride
In this age of the Internet, the term “LGBTQIA” is no longer an unfamiliar term worldwide. With June being Pride Month and the Philippines celebrating Independence Day on the 12th, Filipino LGBTQIA celebrates two different kinds of pride. This leads…
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…
Online Learning in the Philippines: How’s It Really Going?
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…
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…
Philippine Education for Foreign Students
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…
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…
Morena Revolution on Filipina Beauty
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…