In symbolism Feng Shui, it is said that the fish saves us from danger and bad luck. There are many types of fishes used to create positive energy and abundance in Feng Shui like the carp or the arowana. The arowana is the most famous and powerful fish used in [...]

Filipino cuisine is a blend of the exotic and familiar with a lot of cultures having influenced the Filipino palate. From Chinese to Spanish to American to Japanese, all who colonized this country has left their mark on its cuisine. It can be argued however, that Spanish influence to the [...]

Carmina Angeles Chua has had a tough ride yet the smile on her face seems to belie the struggles and challenges she has been through. “My past made me a lot stronger” Chua says. She has emerged victorious from all the battles in life that she went through — from [...]

The Municipality of Barili in the Province of Cebu is perhaps the only municipality in the country where the budget of the Office of the Vice Mayor is higher than that of the Office of the Mayor. Embattled Municipal Mayor Teresito Paras Mariñas is now paying the price for his [...]

Tortang giniling is the Filipino version of the omelet but unlike the traditional omelet, where eggs are folded around meats and vegetables, the torta recipe requires the cooked ground meat to be mixed in the beaten egg mixture before frying. Because it is economical and relatively easy to prepare, the [...]