by Michelle Banayo | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog, Filipino Culture, Philippine Festivals
The Philippines is known for having numerous festivities that are celebrated in different regions of the country all year long. The festivals are observed to pay tribute to the local Roman Catholic patron saint and to pay homage to the barrio’s namesake for good...
by Michelle Banayo | Nov 25, 2016 | Blog, Filipino Culture
A Filipino way of eating with bare hands. How weird is it to eat food without the use of cutlery? Not only is it messy, but it also seems barbaric. However, it is a widespread practice in the Philippines and visitors from other countries enjoy the experience as it...
by Michelle Banayo | Sep 29, 2016 | Blog, The Nation
So many things are going on in the Philippines right now all at the same time. With one look, one would think that Philippines is in deep crap, that so many bad things are happening. A new President still in his first 100 days whose actions seem to be severing the...