In the late 1930s, President Manuel Quezon implemented an “open door” policy which transformed Manila into a safe haven for over a thousand Jewish refugees persecuted...
Arguably the Philippines’ most popular dessert (sorbetes is another choice), halo-halo has a history as deliciously rich as its mixture of flavors.
Sagada, Mountain Province offers a fascinating glimpse to ancient times through its world-famous hanging coffins.
The idea of sawsawan is not a recent innovation. Lapu-Lapu was known to have loved chili-dipping sauces , as seen by Magellan and his men in...
Contrary to popular belief, it's NOT because old folks from the 19th century were hiding ugly teeth. Nor is it because they lacked sense of humor.
A Filipino named Augusto Lakandula (later identified as Reginald Chua), hijacked a Philippine Airlines jet on May 25, 2000. After collecting the passengers’ money and other...
