Quick Notes
A brief information on and about the Philippines and its people covering a variety of subject matter, from serious stuff to something light and funny to trivia.
A Take On Suman and Vinegar  Each food or product, such as suman and vinegar, by itself tells a story about the culture and traditions of the Filipinos. Find out how. Filipino Food Trivia  One of the strong links that bond Filipinos together is the characteristic adventure-some spirit in the approach to food. Here are a few trivia on some Filipino food as well as a few tips on how to deal with them if offered to you – especially the ones you may consider as exotic delicacies. Filipino Saints  After more than 500 years of Catholicism, the Philippines is blessed with not one, but two saints. These are Saint Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila and Saint Pedro Calungsod of Cebu. Philippines’ Holidays  Here is a list of regular holidays and special non-working days that are observed in the Philippines. The events on these days are either historical in nature, religious or cultural. Pinoy Urban Legend  Are the sightings of a lady in white at midnight in an eerie, dark road for real? Or was the story only a figment of a wild imagination? Would you dare pass through the road at midnight? Read the story and find your answers! Summer Coolers  Concoctions that quench thirst and offer relief from the heat are many, are varied and can be had any time of the year in the Philippines. There is a myriad of choices, from the comfort food halo-halo to ice cream to fruit and veggie smoothies. Philippines Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Philippines Site Map
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