Valentine’s Day in the Philippines is widely celebrated as a day of love and affection. Like our Christmas, Filipinos turn Valentine’s Day into a loud, proud, and joyful celebration with family, friends, and romantic partners. Events around the Philippines during Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout the country. Of course, depending on where you…
January festivals may be the month with the most famous cultural events in the country, but the party continues with these February festivals in the Philippines. If you’re visiting our beloved Pilipinas, or taking advantage of our most-anticipated long weekend holidays, this guide should give you an idea of which events to join. February Festivals…
Whether you’re visiting for Dinagyang, or just any other day, there are an unlimited number of Iloilo food options from budget eats to sit-down restaurants. Here’s your quick guide on what dishes to try and which restaurants to go when you’re visiting the City of Love: 1. Lapaz Batchoy La Paz batchoy is a beloved…
Iloilo, the Philippines’ City of Love, has a special place in my heart, so Dinagyang Festival is definitely on my bucket list. I’ve visited Iloilo twice before, but I haven’t attended their famous Dinagyang Festival yet. I asked several Ilonggo friends for festival tips and recommendations on the things to do, food to eat and…
The Sinulog Festival in Cebu is one of the most-visited festivals in the Philippines. And for good reason. Cebu is such a party town on a regular day. But it totally transforms into a lively, cultural, colorful, and welcoming city every year during Sinulog Festival. Sinulog Festival History and Origins The Sinulog Festival in Cebu,…
If you plan to participate in January festivals in the Philippines for 2024, you’re probably too late to bag cheap domestic flights or discount hotel rooms, but you’re never too late to join in on the fun. So if you’re visiting the country and want to experience in-your-face local culture, good food, and non-stop celebrations…
In December, I attended our high school reunion held at Cattleya Farm Resort in Antipolo. Online, Cattleya’s website is pretty impressive with complete details on price, photo galleries, a 360-degree view of all available spaces to rent out and reservation information. As I recall, Cattleya can be booked quickly via its online reservation form. We were…
Villa Sto. Nino resort is another event venue/swimming party venue within Marikina. Located at the far end of Vista Valley Executive Village, Villa Infant Jesus offers sports and recreational facilities, such as basketball court, billiards table and a well-maintained pool. The place also has two large gazebos, a fountain and a spacious red-tiled garden that…
Another one bites the dust indeed. Just past midnight of November 8, 2010, NU-107 signed off after 23 years of rock music. I first heard the news through the blog of NU 107’s former DJ jaeDee. Although the post isn’t live anymore, she announced that NU 107 is going through major re-formatting by start of…
Isabelo is a garden restaurant in Marikina that serves homemade food. We found this place while I was searching for a wedding venue a few months back. Although my partner Glenn is from Marikina and has hanged out in bars at Riverbanks, which is about 5 tumblings away from Isabelo, he has never heard of…
If you’re looking for a swimming party venue, but don’t want to go as far as Antipolo, there’s several resorts in Marikina. One of them is the Cobo Resort. It’s an all-in-one venue with a huge ballroom, a red-tiled patio, a small bridge with a pond, a large pool, a jacuzzi for kids and a…
The tropical climate of the Philippines and its spectacular beaches has made it a popular destination for tourists around the world, especially those seeking to escape the cold weathers of their home. The waters are filled with abundant marine life and teeming with biodiversity, making it a world-famous diving and snorkeling destination. Visitors have endless…
The culture of the Filipinos can be described as a melting pot of Western cultures and influences. This is reflected in the family values, customs, habits, way of dressing, birth, marriage, and death customs, as well as language of the people. The most dominant influence is that of the Spanish, since they had the longest…
The climate, landscape and geography of the Philippine islands contribute to its rich and abundant wildlife, and not to mention the diverse and unique combination of flora and fauna. Under the sea and on the ground, the Philippines is noted the world over for its wide varieties of mammals, plant life, marine life, and other…
The Philippines’ archipelagic nature has made it easy for conquerors and foreigners to try and inhibit the islands, the reason for its rich cultural heritage and history. They tried to establish trade routes and did business with locals. Ever since Magellan discovered the Philippines in 1521, other countries and cultures have tried to conquer the…