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A Taal Tale: Why This Town is More Than Its Popular Volcano
A Taal Tale: Why This Town is More Than Its Popular Volcano
From tourists to backpackers and a handful of locals, it's safe to say that everyone has heard of the town of Taal. Perhaps by its one-of-a-kind markets and the active volcano it is known for—but recently, this bucolic town opened its doors to more attention as its tourism office started promoting the well-preserved ancient houses scattered on its streets.
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Published at 2018-03-29 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: Taal, Town, popular
8 Popular Chinese New Year Traditions in the Philippines
8 Popular Chinese New Year Traditions in the Philippines
A Yale University study revealed that Chinese Filipinos comprise 1 percent of the population (it certainly doesn’t feel that way in Greenhills, QC, or even DLSU-Manila) but control 60 percent of the economy. A quick glance at any “Philippines’ Richest…” list ought to tell you just that. Let’s face it: the Chinese community in this country has a lot of influence.
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Published at 2018-03-12 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary
Tags: Chinese, New Year, Tradition, popular
9 Popular Filipino Viands to Sink Your Teeth into
9 Popular Filipino Viands to Sink Your Teeth into
With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines does not fall short when it comes to the list of the most delicious food. Armed with steamed white rice, Filipinos eat anything and everything they can think of cooking. From fried catfish, barbequed squid, and even fried frogs, nothing goes to waste. If you are coming to the Philippines soon, feast on these popular viands — they’re worth the calorie count, I promise!
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Published at 2018-03-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Filipino cooking, Food and Dining
Tags: cooking, popular
The 3 Most Popular Island Destinations in the Philippines for Couples
The 3 Most Popular Island Destinations in the Philippines for Couples
There’s nothing quite like travelling with your partner to get to know them better. Whether it’s your first or tenth trip together, it’s always exciting to explore a new environment! In this month of romance, we zoom into the Philippines and look at some of the top island-destinations in the country – and possibly the world too.
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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Couples, Island, destinations, popular
7 Types of Filipino Street Food to Try at Least Once
7 Types of Filipino Street Food to Try at Least Once
So you’re in the Philippines for a few days, and you’re curious, excited and very hungry. You’ve heard so much about Filipino cuisine, and you just can’t wait to sample the fantastic food the country has to offer. But before you start making those restaurant reservations, be sure to sample these iconic street foods, too.
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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Filipino cooking, Travel
Tags: Filipino, Food, popular