Entertainment
List of Filipino Bands: OPM Rock and Pop From the 70s to Now
From Pinoy rock pioneers and Manila Sound to the 90s band boom, 2000s alt-rock and today's indie-folk and P-pop: the OPM bands every Filipino music fan should know.
Around the Philippines: Travel, Food & Culture Beyond Cebu and Davao
Boracay, Siargao, Palawan, Bohol, Camiguin and more — guides, explainers and culture from all over the Philippines.
Tech & Esports
AyosDito: What Happened and Where to Buy and Sell Online Now
AyosDito was once a go-to Philippine classifieds site. Here is what became of it and where Cebuanos and Davaoeños buy and sell online today.
Entertainment
Who Played Batman? Every Live-Action Batman Actor Ranked
From the 1943 serial to The Batman, here is every actor who played Batman in live action, how many there have been, and our ranking.
Lifestyle
Simian Crease Meaning: Single Palmar Crease Facts and Myths
A single straight line across your palm is called a simian crease. Here is what it means medically, how common it is, and what folklore says.
Lifestyle
Most Symmetrical Face: Why Denzel Washington Is Always Named
Denzel Washington often tops lists of the most symmetrical faces in Hollywood. Here is what facial symmetry really means and why it is only part of beauty.
Travel
eTravel Philippines: How to Register Free and Get Your QR Code
eTravel is the Philippines' free online arrival and departure registration. Here is who needs it, when to fill it in and how to avoid paid fake websites.
Money & Work
National ID Philippines Guide: PhilSys Registration and ePhilID
How to register for the PhilSys National ID, what the ePhilID and digital ID are, where you can use them and what to do if your card is lost.
Travel
Bohol Day Trip From Cebu: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and Loboc
Yes, you can see Bohol in a day from Cebu. Here's how: fast craft to Tagbilaran, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, a Loboc River lunch cruise, and when to stay two days.
Travel
Siargao Travel Guide: Cloud 9, Island Hopping and Getting There
Plan your Siargao trip: Cloud 9 surfing, island hopping, Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko rock pools, flights and ferries via Cebu, Manila or Surigao, best months and budget ranges.
Travel
Camiguin Travel Guide: White Island, Falls, Springs and Ferries
How to plan a trip to Camiguin, the volcanic island of Northern Mindanao: top sights, getting there via Balingoan or by air, and when to go.
Travel
Are Inhalers Allowed on Airplanes? Philippine Baggage Rules
Inhalers, power banks, lighters, lechon and durian. A plain-English guide to what you can and cannot bring on flights in and out of the Philippines.
Lifestyle
Different Seasons Stephen King Review: Four Novellas Ranked
Stephen King's 1982 collection gave us Shawshank and Stand by Me. Here is our review of all four novellas in Different Seasons and the movies they became.
Sports
Philippines Football: Azkals, Filipinas and the Game's Rise
Basketball still rules, but football has had its moments: the Miracle of Hanoi, a Women's World Cup win over New Zealand and a growing youth scene in Cebu and Davao.
Entertainment
P-pop Explained: SB19, BINI and the Rise of Filipino Pop
From SB19's viral dance practice to BINI's summer anthem Pantropiko, here's how P-pop became the sound of a generation, plus the groups and fandoms to know.
Entertainment
MMFF Guide: How the Metro Manila Film Festival Works
Every Christmas, cinemas across the Philippines show only Filipino films. Here is how the MMFF works and how to enjoy it in Cebu and Davao.
Tech & Esports
GCash vs Maya: Which E-Wallet Is Better in the Philippines?
GCash or Maya? We compare features, fees, savings, transfers and QR payments, plus essential tips to protect your account from scams.
Food
Boodle Fight Definition: Origin, Food List and How to Host One
Rice, grilled seafood and barbecue piled on banana leaves, eaten with bare hands. Here is what a boodle fight is, where it came from and how to host your own.
Culture
Tuko Lizard in the Philippines: Calls, Folklore and the Law
That loud "to-kay" call at night is the tuko. Here is the story of the Philippine tokay gecko, its folklore, the tuko-buying craze and why trading it can break the law.
Culture
Short Stories in Philippine Literature vs American Writing
From Dead Stars to May Day Eve: how Philippine literature grew alongside and apart from American writing, and which short stories to read first.
Travel
DFA Passport Requirements for New Applicants and Renewal
Applying for a Philippine passport? Here are the DFA passport requirements for first-time applicants and renewals, the fees and how to book an appointment.
Lifestyle
10 Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Should Know
Bloating, pelvic pain and feeling full quickly can be early signs of ovarian cancer. Learn the 10 warning signs, risk factors and when to see a doctor.
Money & Work
How to Activate BPI ATM Card and Fix a Blocked or Captured Card
New BPI debit card, or one that got blocked or swallowed by the ATM? Here's how activation generally works, why cards get blocked, and the safe way to get help from BPI.
Entertainment
Nasal Singing Explained: Famous Nasal Singers and How to Fix It
Why do some rock legends sound like they sing through their noses? We explain nasality, profile famous nasal singers and share tips to control it.
Travel
Cheap Flights in the Philippines: Seat Sales and Booking Tips
Seat sales, fare alerts, baggage tricks and travel tax rules: a practical guide to cheaper domestic and international flights from Cebu, Davao and Manila.