Holidays

5 Tips to Beat the Holiday Shopping Rush
December 01, 2018

5 Tips to Beat the Holiday Shopping Rush

Shopping during the holiday season can be pretty stressful, but don't worry we listed down five tips to help you win over the holiday shopping rush and have a wonderful holiday!
A Guide to Popular Filipino Christmas Delicacies and Where You Can Try Them
November 24, 2018

A Guide to Popular Filipino Christmas Delicacies and Where You Can Try Them

There’s only a little over a month left before Christmas--and aside from the vast amount of holiday light shows and festivals being launched around the Metro, favorite Filipino Christmas delicacies are also starting to make their appearance in the local market.
Expat’s Guide to Filipino Undas Season
October 27, 2018

Expat’s 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.
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.
Magayon Festival in Albay, Bicol
April 25, 2018

Magayon Festival in Albay, Bicol

This May, join the Magayon Festival in Albay to see the beautiful culture of Albayanos!
Pistay Dayat Festival in Pangasinan
April 20, 2018

Pistay Dayat Festival in Pangasinan

Let's join and celebrate Pistay Dayat Festival in Lingayen, Pangasinan!
Happy World Teachers’ Day!
October 05, 2017

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Here’s what you need to know about the World Teacher’s Day.
What to Expect at the 1st Budayaw Festival
September 17, 2017

What to Expect at the 1st Budayaw Festival

General Santos City, Philippines had the honor of hosting the very first multinational Budayaw Festival!
An Introductory Guide to the Tuna Festival in GenSan
September 06, 2017

An Introductory Guide to the Tuna Festival in GenSan

General Santos City or GenSan is the Philippines' premier producer of fresh tuna.
Timpupo Fruit Festival in Kidapawan City: A celebration of Culture, Harvest and Fruits
August 04, 2017

Timpupo Fruit Festival in Kidapawan City: A celebration of Culture, Harvest and Fruits

Kidapawan celebrates its main product with a colorful festival: the Timpupo Fruit Festival!
MassKara Festival in Bacolod City
June 12, 2017

MassKara Festival in Bacolod City

Join the Masskara Festival from October 14 to 21 to see why it’s more fun in the Philippines!
Philippine Festivals in May 2017
May 01, 2017

Philippine Festivals in May 2017

Expect an exciting month of May ahead as you experience the rich, and old-age tradition of the Filipinos with their various and colorful festivals. Here’s a spotlight on what to expect this month!
Holiday in the Philippines: Labor Day on May 1
April 17, 2017

Holiday in the Philippines: Labor Day on May 1

For Filipinos, Labor Day happens every May 1, the same day that the world recognizes their own Labor Day and International Workers’ Day. How does one celebrate this holiday in the Philippines?
What You Need to Know About April 9: Philippines’ Day of Valor
April 09, 2017

What You Need to Know About April 9: Philippines’ Day of Valor

Every year, Philippines commemorates April 9 as the Day of Valor.
Expats’ Guide to the Feast of the Black Nazarene
January 08, 2017

Expats’ Guide to the Feast of the Black Nazarene

As one big community of believers, millions of people would take part in various events during this day, not only to lift up their prayers, but to also show gratitude for the grace they have received from the Black Nazarene, who, for four centuries now, have become a symbol of the passion, struggle, and faith of the Filipino Catholics.
Expats’ Guide to Three Kings day celebration in the Philippines
January 01, 2017

Expats’ Guide to Three Kings day celebration in the Philippines

The Feast of the Three Kings, also called “Feast of the Epiphany”, is observed among the Filipino Catholic community every 6th of January.
Top Christmas Destinations within Metro Manila
November 21, 2016

Top Christmas Destinations within Metro Manila

Just a few weeks to go and it’s holiday season already! Want to make your Christmas memorable? Here are some Christmas destinations to watch out for in Manila. Join the fun and celebrate the holiday filled with love for this special occasion!
5 Things to Know about United Nations Day
October 24, 2016

5 Things to Know about United Nations Day

Here in the Philippines, schools celebrate United Nations Day with a parade of costumes and flags of different nations, and holds lessons about cultural diversity. This is true to the spirit of the United Nations that commemorates friendship and partnership of nations.
Halloween in the Philippines
October 10, 2016

Halloween in the Philippines

How do Filipinos celebrate Halloween, you ask? Here’s the answer. In other countries, Halloween is a big deal: time to plan the best spooky costumes, time to get a whole tub of sweets and goodies through trick or treats, and a time to hop on one party after another.