Food
Adobong Manok Recipe with Pork: Ingredients and Procedure
The Filipino dish everyone argues about. Our classic chicken and pork adobo recipe with clear ingredients, procedure and regional variations.
Around the Philippines: Travel, Food & Culture Beyond Cebu and Davao – Page 2
Boracay, Siargao, Palawan, Bohol, Camiguin and more — guides, explainers and culture from all over the Philippines.
Food
List of Filipino Soups: Best Pinoy Sabaw for Rainy Days
When the rain pours, Filipinos reach for sabaw. Here are the best Pinoy soups, from sinigang and tinola to Cebu's pochero and balbakwa, plus a sweet champorado bonus.
Culture
Childish in Tagalog: Pabebe Meaning and Pinoy Slang Explained
Pabebe, isip-bata, maarte, charot, lodi, marites. A friendly guide to how Filipinos say childish, spoiled and cute, plus the internet slang you will see online.
Food
Pork Lomo Recipe Filipino Style: Tenderloin Braised in Tomatoes
Lean pork lomo simmered in a garlicky fresh tomato sauce: a quick, homey Filipino ulam that goes perfectly with hot rice.
News
Fake News in the Philippines: How to Spot It and Fact-Check
Not every viral post is true. Learn the red flags of fake news in the Philippines, how satire gets mistaken for news, and the free tools Filipinos use to fact-check.
News
Fact Check: Was the Philippines Richest Country in the World?
Viral posts say the Philippines was once the richest country on Earth, backed by hidden royal gold. Here is what history and economic data actually show.
Travel
Philippines Travel Quiz: Can You Name These Destinations?
How well do you know the Philippines? Name these famous destinations in our interactive travel quiz, then learn a little about each one.
Travel
RoRo Manila to Caticlan vs Flying: How to Get to Boracay
Going to Boracay from Manila? Compare flights to Caticlan and Kalibo with the overland RoRo route via Batangas, Mindoro and Caticlan, with pros and cons.
Travel
Mileage Between Two Cities: Philippine Distances and Travel Times
How to calculate distance and realistic travel time between Philippine cities, with our distance tool and a table of popular routes.
Lifestyle
How to Grow Basil in the Philippines: Easy Care for Pots
Sweet basil and Thai basil love the Philippine heat. Here is how to start them from seed, keep them bushy and get through the rainy season.
Travel
Manila to Surigao by Land, Sea or Air: Complete Travel Guide
How to travel from Manila to Surigao and Siargao: the long overland bus and RoRo route through Samar and Leyte, sea options, flights, and Manila to Tacloban by land.
Travel
Most Beautiful Island in the Philippines? Coron, Palawan Guide
Limestone cliffs, glassy lakes and WWII shipwrecks. How to see Coron, Palawan, getting there from Manila or Cebu, and the best months to go.
Travel
History of Philippine Airlines: Asia's Oldest Airline Name
Founded in 1941, Philippine Airlines is Asia's oldest commercial airline still flying under its original name. Here's its story, from Manila-Baguio hops to long-haul jets.
News
Who Owns the Spratly Islands? A Clear West Philippine Sea Guide
Six claimants, one 2016 ruling and thousands of fishermen caught in between. A plain-language guide to who claims the Spratly Islands and why it matters.
Food
Chicken Curry Recipe Pinoy Style With Coconut Milk and Potatoes
A mild, creamy Filipino chicken curry with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. A family favourite that is easy to cook in one pot.
Culture
What Is EDSA Revolution? The 1986 People Power Story
The four days in February 1986 that ended the Marcos government without a war. Causes, timeline, key figures and why EDSA still matters to Filipinos.