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Extreme eating: Pinikpikan

October 13, 2013July 7, 2014 Imelda

     Pinikpikan is a controversial yet a famous native dish from the highlands of Cordillera, northern region of the Philippines. For some, it is an extreme eating, but looking closely to the end product, it looks pretty simple and delicious. If … Continue reading Extreme eating: Pinikpikan

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10 Timeless Filipino Superstitions

October 10, 2013March 19, 2018 Imelda

May it be about love, marriage, health, romance, fortune, good/bad luck, birth, death, moving in to a new house or building a new one, name it and Filipinos have a superstition for that. Continue reading 10 Timeless Filipino Superstitions

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The Ultimate Masquerade Fun: Masskara Festival

October 1, 2013March 29, 2018 Imelda

People from Bacolod City, the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines are gearing up to celebrate Masskara Festival and Charter Anniversary of the City of Smiles every October. The Masskara is a coined word (English word “mass” … Continue reading The Ultimate Masquerade Fun: Masskara Festival

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Sing her a song…do a Harana!

September 30, 2013April 1, 2018 Imelda

Filipinos in general are very romantic, and even many will say it is old-fashioned, Harana still lives on. Continue reading Sing her a song…do a Harana!

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For the Love of Rice

September 22, 2013April 1, 2018 Imelda

For Filipinos rice it is a staple food, it is part of the culture, it is an identity, it gives bulk of carbohydrates which is perfect especially for those who does hard labor, and of course it goes with any meal. Continue reading For the Love of Rice

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Halo-halo and Granizada, you’ll ask for more!

September 18, 2013July 7, 2014 Imelda

During summer time in the Philippines, the number one food that every single Filipinos crave for is Halo-halo. Halo-halo is from a Tagalog word “halo”, which means mix. Though widely available throughout the year as a dessert, it earned its … Continue reading Halo-halo and Granizada, you’ll ask for more!

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Halo-halo y Granizada, usted va a pedir más!

September 18, 2013July 7, 2014 Imelda

Durante el tiempo de  verano en Filipinas, entre los alimentos que cada filipino anhela esta halo-halo. Halo-halo es una palabra en tagalog; “halo”,   significa mezcla. Aunque se encuentra ampliamente disponible en todo el año como un postre;  que ganó su … Continue reading Halo-halo y Granizada, usted va a pedir más!

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Un triciclo, ‘’Tuk Tuk” o Moto Taxi viaje de placer.

September 17, 2013November 16, 2013 Imelda

En términos de transporte Guatemala y Filipinas tienen algo en común. Aunque pertenecen a continentes separados, estos dos países comparten un mismo concepto en uno de sus particulares modo de transporte. Filipinos lo llaman “Triciclo”, mientras que los guatemaltecos lo … Continue reading Un triciclo, ‘’Tuk Tuk” o Moto Taxi viaje de placer.

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A Moto taxi ”Tuk Tuk” or Tricycle Joyride

September 17, 2013November 16, 2013 Imelda

In terms of transportation Guatemala and Philippines have something in common. Though continents apart, these two countries share a same concept in one of their mode of transportations. Filipinos called it “Tricycle”, while Guatemalans named it ”Tuk Tuk” o “Moto … Continue reading A Moto taxi ”Tuk Tuk” or Tricycle Joyride

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