Culture Editors' Picks Food A Taste of Tradition: 10 Must-Try Filipino Desserts Filipinos are known for their ever-changing culinary diversity. Their flavors can be as rich as their history. And nothing as rich as their culture than its tasty desserts! With its wide range of options, it will surely tease your taste buds, satisfying one’s craving while offering a peek into Filipino culture and traditions. In this list of 10 must-try Filipino … Read More
Celebrities Entertainment 5 Times Sandara Park Proved She’s Filipino By Heart Sandara Park, known for her iconic hairstyles, is not just a member of the popular girl group 2NE1 – she’s also deeply connected to Filipino culture. Despite being Korean, Sandara has always made it clear that the Philippines holds a special place in her heart. This strong bond stems from the fact that she lived and kickstarted her entertainment career … Read More
Baguio Features Food 5 Christmas Cakes From Baguio Bakeries You’ll Want To Try This Holiday Season Cakes will never be missing from the Filipino Noche Buena table. And if you’re in Baguio, you’re in for a Christmas cake treat! Numerous bakeries in Baguio offer different types of Christmas cakes, which are frequently sold out due to their great quality and taste. You can sample and experience these yummy Christmas Cakes with their unique flavors at these … Read More
Entertainment Music Pinoy Pride: Proud Filipino-Norwegian Rapper Karin Melon Drops New Singles Ahead Of Album Debut Filipino hip hop lovers out there, better gear up because Filipino-Norwegian hip hop singer Karin Melon is getting ready to show off some Filipino pride and show the world what she’s got. Melon who was raised by her Filipino mom in Norway is an independent rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Through the years, she has been making a name for herself … Read More
Culture Society Travel Requirements For Passport Renewals, Birth Certificate No Longer Needed Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. announced that passports issued in 2009 won’t need to present birth certificates upon renewal. In a tweet, Locsin stated that presenting the old passport is enough for the renewal process. This became a concern after he came out with a statement on Twitter that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) needed to reinforce its … Read More
Fashion Lifestyle Pia Wurtzbach And Heart Evangelista: Bringing The Filipina To The International Spotlight Pia Wurtzbach and Heart Evangelista are making headlines for iconic and historical milestones in bringing the beauty of the Filipina to the international spotlight. Miss Universe 2015, Pia, announced through her Instagram on September 24 that her wax statue at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will be unveiled in 2019, being the first Filipino ever to receive such an honor. Meanwhile, … Read More
Celebrities Entertainment Why Filipinos Are Crazy About Pinoy Love Teams The Philippine entertainment industry seems to be very fond of the ideology of romance or love. Filipinos are already fed up with so many problems and somehow, many have found romantic stories as their escape to fill in what is lacking in their lives. Love serves as an inspiration for them to live and be happy. Pinoy love teams like … Read More
Entertainment Movies Filipino Indie Films You Should See Right Now Gone are the days when Philippine cinema is all about how one woman steals someone else’s man. Forgotten themes include cowboy stories where men rob small towns while upon horses. Indie films are now taking over; great storytelling and more complex stories. “Birdshot” reprograms your mind to discover secrets hidden from you. “Patay Na Si Hesus” teaches us to value … Read More
Celebrities Entertainment Pinoy Celebs Who Are Die Hard Fans Of K-Drama And K-Pop The influence of Korean Pop and Korean Drama is undeniable. So it is not surprising to see people who could cry glitters just to meet their idols and biases. Even Filipino celebrities like James Reid, Glaiza De Castro, Ella Cruz, Bella Padilla and Kris Aquino can’t hide their admiration and “kilig” over Korean actors and performers. Filipino people have been … Read More
Beauty Lifestyle Filipino Celebs Who have Their Own Make-up line, Take Your Pick Cosmetics is a growing industry– globally and locally. One reason for this is probably because everyone wants a boost in confidence. Although you can achieve this in many ways, it’s always a good step to start with the easiest– and that would be: looking decent. Unfortunately to the majority of makeup enthusiasts in the Philippines, we are swamped with fake … Read More
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