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Most of the sodium, unhealthy fats, and additives driving hypertension and heart disease don’t come from your salt shaker — they hide in the processed and restaurant foods millions eat daily. Here’s what everyone should know.Continue Reading
Holy Week becomes a major travel moment as Filipinos book more trips, balancing faith, family, and leisure amid rising costs.Continue Reading
Every February 14, couples exchange flowers, chocolates, and handwritten notes in celebration of Valentine’s Day. But the day had roots in martyrdom, medieval poetry, and possibly even ancient Roman fertility rites long before it became a billion-dollar industry built around red roses and heart-shaped boxes. A feast for a martyrContinue Reading
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debates—especially about sex—rarely leave the public square. Yet beneath this appearance of moral clarity lies a deep contradiction: we talk endlessly about sex, but we struggle toContinue Reading
Muslim Filipino communities across the country are observing Al Isra Wal Mi‘raj on January 16, a significant event in Islam that marks the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad. The commemoration highlights one of the most profound spiritual moments in Islamic history, emphasizing faith, prayer, and perseverance amidContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — Predictions attributed to Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who died in 1996, are once again circulating online, fueled by claims that she foresaw major global events set to unfold in 2026 — including alien contact and the outbreak of World War III. Born Vangeliya Pandeva GushterovaContinue Reading
Tinapa, in many Filipino households, traditionally means smoked fish—often galunggong or bangus—salted and cured through smoking at a time when refrigeration was rare. For generations, it was a staple of survival: affordable, filling, and easy to store. So why do many elder Filipinos casually refer to canned sardines as tinapa?Continue Reading
