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A young girl from Mindanao.

Faces of Mindanao

The Mindanaoans are independence-loving and peaceful people with a rich cultural past deeply embe...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

Kailangan Kita

Film Review: Kailangan Kita

There's plenty of family drama in this Philippine romance. Set in the province of Bicol, Kailanga...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

Philippines, Mindanao, Lake Sebu scenery

Mindanao, The other side of a fascinating island.

Although the island of Mindanao is largely associated with the Muslim community, it is home to a ...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

At Pearl Farm Resort entrance

Philippine Samal Island: A Hidden Paradise In The South

The alluring beauty of the Far East is also seen on how nature has brought it into being. A trave...

Philippines Junfil Olarte

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Choosing Your Guidebook to the Philippines

Of all the countries in Asia, I reckon the Philippines might be the one where you least need a gu...

Philippines Steven K. Bailey

Philippines food: Pancit or Shrimp and Noodles

Recipe: Pancit - Shrimp and Noodles

A simple recipe for Philippines style Shrimp and Noodles or Pancit

Philippines Habeeb Salloum

Philippines, Cebu. Lapu Lapu Statue

Cebu, the Queen City

Cebu City, often named as the Queen City of the Southern Philippines is the capital and th...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

Philippines food: Garlic Shrimp

Recipe: Shrimps in Garlic

A simple recipe for Shrimps in Garlic from the Philippines

Philippines Habeeb Salloum

Philippines food: Lumpia or Fried Egg rolls

Recipe: Lumpia - Fried Egg rolls

The author's recipe for Lumpia, one of the most popular Philippine dishes

Philippines Habeeb Salloum

Mindanao, Safe & Sound

Mindanao, Safe & Sound

When you travel to and in Mindanao, the odds are you will have an incident-free and safe trip; un...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

Apocalypse Now

Film Review: Apocalypse Now (Redux)

A Special Forces officer is sent up the Nang River on a mission to find and assassinate Colonel W...

Philippines / Vietnam / Cambodia Celeste Heiter

Lumpia Wraps

'Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion' Philippine Recipes and Photos

This tasty tropical menu features a variety of classic Philippine dishes, including Grilled Chic...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

Pochero

Recipe: Easy Crockpot Pochero

This recipe has all the elements of a classic Philippine Pochero, the ubiquitous chorizo and vege...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

Feng Shui

Film Review: Feng Shui

Former-president's daughter and box office queen Kris Aquino stars with Filipino heartthrob Jay M...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

Philippines, Mindanao, Koronadal city, Rotonda or round ball

Koronadal City, Mindanao’s Melting Pot.

The City of Koronadal, a bubbling, virtual melting pot of contrasting ethnic cultures and influen...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

One of the guest rooms inside the Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum

Tracking Tacloban’s Treasures (3)

Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

Philippines ARIEL NOBLE

The Island Paradise of Siargao, Surigao del Norte

Treasure Islands of Carraga

Traveling to far away places is one best antidote because it heals life pressures. What is more i...

Philippines Junfil N. Olarte

Philippines, Mindanao, 7 falls in the Province of South Cotabato

Down South, Mindanao

The province of South Cotabato may not be the most obvious place to consider for a vacatio...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

Philippines, Mindanao, Durian fruit

Made in Mindanao, a culinary challenge.

In Mindanao food is the basis of social life, here one can taste tempting food that has a ...

Philippines Ronald de Jong

Bibingka - dessert from the Philippines

Fabulous Desserts from the Philippines

The author samples some lovely desserts while travelling in the Philippines...

Philippines Sandra Lilyana

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