Dia de Zamboanga Festival

Zamboanga del Sur

Every February 26th in Dia De Zamboanga, a celebration of cultural and religious harmony between Christians and Muslims. It also marks the date when Z…

Siningayan Festival

Negros Occidental

Siningayan festival is celebrated in Sagas, Negros Occidental every 19th day of March. The name of the festival came from the native word sigay, which…

Bicol Creation Origin Myth

Albay

Tubigan, the deity that rules over the waters planted a bamboo tree that sprouted the first parents of the human race. Three children were born from t…

Kuta Ruins

ANILAO

Declared as the eldest Spanish fortress in the country , these ruins constructed by Jesuits, date back to the early part of the Spanish era, Remnants …

Luneta Hotel

Manila City

Luneta Hotel in Manila is the oldest multi-storied building in the Philippines. To recreate its 1918 vibe, the Hotel has been restored to its prime.…

Mr. Shoo Li

Makati City

Jun "Mr. Shoo Li" Urbano is following in the footsteps of his father, Manuel Conde (born Manuel Urbano), when he created television's Mongolian Barbec…

Manananggal

Capiz

Much like the Aswang, Manananggal from the Visayan belief, is a monster that feasts on humans. The difference is that the Manananggal is woman that de…

Malong

SHARIFF AGUAK (MAGANOY) (Capital)

Different Muslim groups in the southern part of the Philippines and mountain tribes have their own style of wearing the garment as part of their tradi…

Binturong

Palawan

Binturong or Palawan bearcat is neither a bear nor a cat; found in the forests of Palawan, Borneo, Burma, and Vietnam. Its head and body can measure u…

Payapang Daigdig Song

Manila City

The inspiration behind the Christmas song “Payapang Daigdig" came from the ending of World War II. This song is acclaimed as the local counterpart of…