Culture & History

A Guide to Filipino Sawsawan (Dipping Sauces)
December 27, 2023

A Guide to Filipino Sawsawan (Dipping Sauces)

At the center of every celebration, party, or even a simple gathering is a spread of well-loved dishes served with abundant choices of sawsawan or dipping sauces, a distinctive characteristic of the Filipino cuisine.
Expats’ Guide: Riding a Taxi in Metro Manila
December 14, 2023

Expats’ Guide: Riding a Taxi in Metro Manila

Keep these tips in mind to get the most out of your cab experience as you explore the Metro.
EXPATS’ GUIDE: Hiring a Home Helper in the Philippines
July 25, 2023

EXPATS’ GUIDE: Hiring a Home Helper in the Philippines

In the Philippines, a domestic worker is called a kasambahay, which means "someone who is with you at home". Here's all you need to know about hiring a domestic worker in the Philippines!
GUIDE: How to Ride the Iconic Jeepney in the Philippines
June 13, 2023

GUIDE: How to Ride the Iconic Jeepney in the Philippines

Before embarking on a trip via this classic Filipino ride, allow us to help you get familiar with it first by teaching you the basics you need to know.
GUIDE: Your Favorite Filipino Desserts and Where to Get Them
May 26, 2023

GUIDE: Your Favorite Filipino Desserts and Where to Get Them

Read on to take a mouthwatering adventure that will uncover the best places to savor these delightful Filipino desserts!
LIST: 7 Unique Flowers in the Philippines
April 21, 2022

LIST: 7 Unique Flowers in the Philippines

Here's a list of unique flowers here in the Philippines.
5 Unique Filipino Traditions During Christmas Season
April 25, 2022

5 Unique Filipino Traditions During Christmas Season

Since Christmas is almost here, the Philippine Primer has listed 5 Unique Filipino Christmas traditions in the Philippines during the holiday season.
GUIDE: Green Spots in Makati and BGC You Can Visit To Stay Fit
July 20, 2021

GUIDE: Green Spots in Makati and BGC You Can Visit To Stay Fit

The Philippine Primer shares a list of community parks and green spots in Makati and BGC.
Museums and Art Galleries in the Philippines You Can Visit Virtually
July 20, 2021

Museums and Art Galleries in the Philippines You Can Visit Virtually

The Philippine Primer shares museum and art galleries which you can visit virtually.
LIST: 4 Unique Holy Week Traditions in the Philippines
April 12, 2022

LIST: 4 Unique Holy Week Traditions in the Philippines

Out of the many traditions the Filipino people have, the ones done during Holy Week is considered the most important.
Faith Over Fear: ‘Traslacion’ 2021 Canceled Amid the Pandemic
July 20, 2021

Faith Over Fear: ‘Traslacion’ 2021 Canceled Amid the Pandemic

The annual celebration of Feast of the Black Nazarene is canceled this January 2021.
A Guide to Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays
July 20, 2021

A Guide to Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

Wrapping holiday gifts is bliss for most of us. After all the hassle of choosing the right gift for friends and family, you’re now finally at the latter part of the gift-giving process—the gift wrapping. While there are gift-wrapping shops available to do all the wrapping work for you, there are others that are one for DIYs. Nonetheless, having perfectly wrapped presents always adds a familiar excitement to celebrating Christmas. If you want to steer away from common gift wrapping ideas, we will guide you through some of the surprisingly unique and inexpensive gift-wrapping techniques you can enjoy doing with ease. Furoshiki An impressive gift-wrapping technique you can do for your gifts is Furoshiki. This […]
City Biking: Available Bike Lanes Around Metro Manila
July 20, 2021

City Biking: Available Bike Lanes Around Metro Manila

With high fuel costs and worsening traffic situations in the Metro, commuters are forced to look for an alternative way to ease their travel to work and school. One way is through bike riding, which is both an economic and environmental alternative. If you’re looking for roads with protected bikeways in Metro Manila, we have compiled a few!
Home Gardening 101: A Basic Guide in Growing Your Own Food at Home
July 20, 2021

Home Gardening 101: A Basic Guide in Growing Your Own Food at Home

In this new normal, one thing that people should consider is survival. Thus, several countries including the Philippines are highly-encouraging growing our own food as the new normal.
Feast of The Black Nazarene, Traslacion Explained and How to Experience It
July 19, 2021

Feast of The Black Nazarene, Traslacion Explained and How to Experience It

Every year on January 9, millions flock to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene and participate in a 6.1-kilometer procession!
Simple and Easy Steps to Declutter Your Space
July 19, 2021

Simple and Easy Steps to Declutter Your Space

Letting go of things you no longer need is more difficult than it seems. This is why we gathered a few tips to help make decluttering easier and more effective for everyone.
A Beginner’s Comprehensive Guide to Airbnb
July 19, 2021

A Beginner’s Comprehensive Guide to Airbnb

Airbnb, in recent years, has become a popular choice for accommodations. If you're new to it, here's a quick guide to help you out.
A Guide to Where Filipinos Buy Christmas Decorations
July 19, 2021

A Guide to Where Filipinos Buy Christmas Decorations

From the simplest to the grandest of decors, here are the common places where Filipinos buy their Christmas decorations.
Christmas Bazaars and Night Markets to Visit in Manila This Holiday Season 2019
July 19, 2021

Christmas Bazaars and Night Markets to Visit in Manila This Holiday Season 2019

We listed down a number of bazaars and night markets you can visit to get your dose of holiday shopping experience!
Guide to Filipino Mythical Creatures
July 19, 2021

Guide to Filipino Mythical Creatures

The Filipinos share various beliefs in the supernatural and the mythical as they've been told through folktales in their childhood that they belive in even now.