Every August, many Filipinos observe Ghost Month, a tradition rooted in Chinese culture that has also found its place in Philippine homes and communities. Read more »
Roberto del Rosario, a gifted pianist and trumpet player, performed with local orchestras and bands in Manila during the post-war years. while running his own business manufacturing musical instruments, he developed the “Sing-Along System”, a version of the karaoke. Read more »
Siargao, the idyllic surf haven once known for its laid-back charm and pristine beauty, is now facing an unexpected challenge: its own popularity. Read more »
In Filipino, there are words so unique, so packed with meaning, that no single English equivalent can capture them. Lose them, and we lose entire worlds of feeling and tradition. Read more »
The Filipino spirit of bayanihan has always been about neighbors lifting each other up, sometimes literally, like moving a house on bamboo poles. Now in the digital age, this centuries-old tradition has found a new home: the internet. Read more »
It doesn’t matter if it’s a birthday party, a town fiesta, or just a slow Sunday night, you’ll always find a karaoke machine within arm’s reach in the Philippines. Read more »
