Archive - Discover Philippines

The Philippine South Sea Pearls

Why are they among the most coveted gems in the world.

20 hrs ago • Edge Genosa

Reliving Filipino Friendship

A Palawan Christmas reunion that reminded us who we still are.

Jan 11 • Jingo Quijano

December 2025

What New Year’s Eve Feels Like in the Philippines

How the Philippine New Year midnight arrives loud and full of meaning.

Dec 31, 2025 • Pasta Garcia

A Filipino Noche Buena Story

A story about a night of food, family, karaoke, and staying longer than planned.

Dec 24, 2025 • Pasta Garcia

How to Survive (and Love!) Metro Manila's Chaotic Christmas Season

A Filipino insider's essential guide to mastering traffic hacks, mall diskarte, and the golden rule of cash payments.

Dec 20, 2025 • Laura Linga

The Philippine Parol

A look at the quintessential symbol of Filipino Christmas.

Dec 14, 2025 • Datu Kidlat

Why the Belen is the Heart of the Filipino Home at Christmas

How a simple Nativity scene embodies the spirit, history, and heart of Filipino Christmas.

Dec 6, 2025 • Betty

November 2025

Once a humble "pulutan", now a national treasure.

Nov 29, 2025 • Datu Kidlat

From Snow to Sweat: A Love Story About Rediscovering the Philippines

From frozen mornings to tropical sunsets, a journey of coming home to identity and heart.

Nov 23, 2025 • Pasta Garcia

After Typhoons and Earthquakes, the Philippines Calls for Aid

After back-to-back typhoons and earthquakes, Filipinos are once again proving their resilience, but they need your help to rebuild.

Nov 14, 2025 • Discover Philippines

Filipino Dream Behind Global TV Hits

What started as Dutch TV products became something far more personal in the Philippines.

Nov 9, 2025 • Laura Linga and Thomas Plaatsman

The Philippine Tricycle

A closer look at the Filipino's humble chariot.

Nov 2, 2025 • Pasta Garcia

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