Culture & History

Expats Guide to Filipino Undas Season
October 27, 2018

Expats Guide to Filipino Undas Season

Filipinos may not be big on celebrating Halloween, but they make sure to honor the dead during this time through Undas. Undas is the Filipino term of celebrating both All Saints’ Day on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd. It is the time when the departed loved ones are honored and remembered. While there is no definite rule on how Undas is celebrated in the Philippines, Philippine Primer gives you a few things that Filipinos usually do to commemorate the deceased during the season.
Holiday Rush 2018: Things You Should Know About the Craze in the Metro
October 24, 2018

Holiday Rush 2018: Things You Should Know About the Craze in the Metro

The holiday season is upon us, and although we are all expecting numerous promos and discounts from our favorite establishments, we can’t avoid the looming traffic in the Metro particularly during rush hours. Check out these tips to know more about the holiday rush hour!
What to Expect at Filipino Parties
October 19, 2018

What to Expect at Filipino Parties

Filipino parties are usually intimate. Whether they're for birthdays, weddings, fiestas, reunions, or holidays, Filipinos hold parties from time to time to celebrate with friends and families.
Flower-Giving in the Philippines: Explaining the PH Culture and Tradition
October 16, 2018

Flower-Giving in the Philippines: Explaining the PH Culture and Tradition

Have you ever wondered why every Filipino gathering never come to pass without flowers? Arranged in different ways, flowers of all kinds and colors grace every occasion in the Philippines, providing each venue with fragrance, aesthetic, and a continuity of a long-standing tradition the Filipinos have inherited from Spain and the country's succeeding settlers. So how did the culture of flower-giving really start? Find out as Philippine Primer explains what flowers are usually used in every wedding, inauguration or restaurant opening, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and funerals and why certain flower arrangements are utilized. Tune in as we give you some of the flower shops in the Philippines specializing in different occasions!
Lotto Culture in PH: Explaining the Craze
October 12, 2018

Lotto Culture in PH: Explaining the Craze

Filipinos love to bet and show most clearly at the lottery. They can be found taking their chances with all sorts of numbers games, not just the lotto. As bad as that may sound, it’s usually an attempt to get lucky in order to alleviate money-related problems.
Travel Hacks You Should Know For A Stress-Free Holiday Trip
October 06, 2018

Travel Hacks You Should Know For A Stress-Free Holiday Trip

Traveling can be very stressful, exhausting and expensive, especially when it's the most beautiful yet busiest time of the year, again. People are all over the place catching up last minute flights to make it to their home country for the holidays. But isn't holiday travel all about unwinding, fun and quality time with you and your family? Once and for all, we are giving you a list of travel hacks to make this year's holiday travel one for the books.
Filipiniana Books and Where to Find Them: Introducing the Philippines to Expats
October 02, 2018

Filipiniana Books and Where to Find Them: Introducing the Philippines to Expats

Who discovered the Philippines? What made this relatively small country a treasure trove of different cultures, languages, religion, food, and people? What makes this country The Philippines? For the expats living in the Philippines, these are just some of the questions that may have graced your minds during your stay here in the Philippines, and what better than to answer them with art and literature? Come and join Philippine Primer as we give you three Filipiniana book-stops, namely Solidaridad Bookshop, Anahaw Books, and Artbooks.ph, you might want to check out!
Carpooling in Manila: Apps, Benefits, and Disadvantages Explained
August 22, 2018

Carpooling in Manila: Apps, Benefits, and Disadvantages Explained

Instead of getting your car out, you can carpool to a destination with people you know.
Cyclone, Hurricane, or Typhoon? Know the Difference
August 20, 2018

Cyclone, Hurricane, or Typhoon? Know the Difference

Weather terminologies can be confusing. Here's a quick guide to some of them.
Market Guide to Common Fishes in the Philippines
August 13, 2018

Market Guide to Common Fishes in the Philippines

A basic market guide to the available seafood in the country
FAQs: Starting a Business in the Philippines
August 10, 2018

FAQs: Starting a Business in the Philippines

The Philippines is a great place to start a business and it isn't limited to locals.
Sandugo Festival in Bohol: A Festivity Paved with History
July 08, 2018

Sandugo Festival in Bohol: A Festivity Paved with History

Did you know that during the course of Philippines' colorful history, the Filipinos had their own version of blood drinking, more historical than that of Twilight's (2008)?
Eco-Friendly Living Tips
June 23, 2018

Eco-Friendly Living Tips

Read these tips to see how you can be more eco-friendly.
Tips for a Stress-free Travel with Kids
June 22, 2018

Tips for a Stress-free Travel with Kids

Here's how to avoid a travel meltdown when your kids are having one!
Etiquette for Walking around Manila with Pets
June 10, 2018

Etiquette for Walking around Manila with Pets

Do you really know how to properly take care of your pets and surroundings during your regular walks?
A Guide Towards Zero-Waste Lifestyle
June 05, 2018

A Guide Towards Zero-Waste Lifestyle

Living with zero-waste is a serious commitment. It won't always be easy, but when you take it step by step, it may take time, but it will surely be worth the effort.
No Pain: What to Expect on Your First Acupuncture Treatment
May 26, 2018

No Pain: What to Expect on Your First Acupuncture Treatment

Although the thought of needles terrifies a lot of people, acupuncture is actually anything but painful.
Let us Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
May 04, 2018

Let us Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month

What can you do this National Heritage Month to celebrate and be educated on the cultural heritage of the country?
Pahoy Pahoy Festival
April 30, 2018

Pahoy Pahoy Festival

Scarecrows may be seen as mundane farm implements in the city, but in Caliga, they are a part of their culture thanks to the Pahoy Pahoy Festival.
Carabao-Carroza Festival in IloIlo
April 30, 2018

Carabao-Carroza Festival in IloIlo

Carabaos are an indispensable part of any farmer's arsenal. It's a beast of burden that's honored in Iloilo with its own festival.