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It’s not surprising that most Filipinos know very little about pre-colonial Philippines. After all, we didn’t have a lot of recorded history before the Spaniards came. And historical records that that claimed to have...
Learning self defense is one of the best way to keep yourself safe. Instead of learning kung fu or some other foreign martial art, consider learning our very own art of arnis. Arnis, also...
Filipinos love sports. We often spend hours and hours watching games on TV, placing bets on our favorite teams, even go as far as throwing a punch or two at someone who talks smack...
The Philippines in rich in history and tradition. As we became colonized, traditional traits and beliefs mixed into Spanish culture and Christianity forming new traditions that some of us still observe today. However, as...
Here in the Philippines, the main way of transportation is a jeepney. This started as a refashioned military vehicle left behind by US soldiers after World War II. Some business-minded Pinoys took the first...
As a nation that loves to eat and drink, we have a pretty high number of over-weight people in our population. Being overweight can lead to a number of health risks, especially cardiovascular issues....
Since we have a new president who agrees to bringing back death penalty, let’s talk about the history of capital punishment in our country. A number of key historical events involved death penalty, such...
Filipinos love to drink. Although beer is the most common drink of choice for most, we offer way more than that. When in Manila, you should definitely try the different drinks and cocktails served...
Aside from eating, we’re also a drinking nation. We’ve been drinking alcoholic beverages since before the Spaniards came, creating booze out of coconuts and palm. Since western influence came, we were taught how to...
Chocolate was invented by the Mayans and Aztecs, brought to Europe by the conquistadors, and introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards. Since then, chocolate has become a popular food in the country, and...
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