December 31 marks a gastronomic event in the Philippines to welcome the new year. Filipinos are at home preparing their dishes for their family during this time. This culture of having an extravagant meal as the new year approaches has been a staple of Philippine culture for centuries. This culture is called "Media Noche." Media Noche (the Spanish word for midnight) is a feast that Filipino families...
Happy Family Having Dinner Together to Celebrate Christmas | Photo from Wiroj Sidhisoradej (Freepik) Christmas is a time of joy, love, and festivities. In the Philippines, Christmas is all about gathering with family and friends, lots of singing, and good food. The Philippines has the world's longest Christmas celebration as a holiday. Its celebration begins on the first of September and until the...
Spanish Cheese and Sausage Board Photo from Freepik Charcuterie boards, also known as meat and cheese board, are platters of cured meats, cheeses, and other accompaniments such as bread, fruit, and pickled vegetables. "charcuterie" refers to preparing and assembling these meats and cheeses. The name "charcuterie" is derived from the French words "char" and "cuit," which means "meat" and...
Best Corporate Venues in Cavite to hold your Christmas Party | Photo from Unsplash The annual office Christmas party is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar for businesses around the country. When celebrating Christmas with your colleagues, a change of scenery is necessary. Luckily, Cavite has a lot to offer. Its cities and surrounding areas are filled with venues of all shapes and sizes...
International flavors you can taste in Pampanga | Photo from Unsplash Pampanga is dubbed the "Culinary Capital of the Philippines." Everyone knows the culinary prowess of the Kapampangans, and having a taste of Kapampangan cuisine is truly an experience. Kapampangan cuisine is deeply rooted in Spanish, Malay, and Mexican cuisine. Kapampangans add their twist to these dishes and, through the years,...
Captivating Night Scenes in Negros Oriental | Photo from Unsplash Negros Oriental is a province in the Central Visayas Region known for its scenery and adventure. Aside from its breathtaking views perfectly crafted by mother nature, its capital city Dumaguete City is known for being a “university town” due to the number of renowned educational institutions in the area. An academically excellent...
Enjoying Popular Night Markets in Davao this Holiday | Photo from Jawson Harris via Unsplash Most people would want to spend their holidays in the Philippines in places like Baguio City or San Fernando, Pampanga, the Christmas Capital of the Philippines. However, places like Davao City can be excellent holiday tourist spots during the Christmas season. Every holiday season, the local...
Best Food Delicacies to Try in Mindanao | Photo from Unsplash When compared to the cuisine of the other regions of the Philippines, Mindanao's food has a highly distinctive flavor. The cuisine of Mindanao is famous for using coconut milk and various spices such as chili, onion, and ginger. These flavors are primarily influenced by the Spanish and Malay flavors of neighboring Southeast Asian...
Pampanga has a rich history, lush greenery, vibrant culture, and, most importantly, mouth-watering and unique cuisine. Pampanga is known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines because the province is gifted with excellent cooks whom the Spaniards taught Spanish cooking during the colonial period. Kapampangan cuisine has similarities to Malay and Mexican cuisine. It would be best if you experienced...
Most Instagrammable places to visit in Trece Martires Cavite Trece Martires City used to be called Quintana, Tanza, Cavite's largest, most remote, and oldest barrios. The city was named after the 13 Cavite martyrs sentenced to death during the Spanish regime. The surnames of the thirteen martyrs became the names of the city's 13 barangays. Cavite's Provincial Government is headquartered in Trece...
