Every year, during November 1 and 2, people flock in droves to various cemeteries across the country in order to pay respects to their deceased loved ones. Todos Los Santos or Undas, is celebrated during these 2 days and is always a time to remember the memory of those who have gone before us.   This year will be different, as most cemeteries will be closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yet we can still pray for our departed and commemorate them while at home. We can't help but miss this yearly observance, together with the fun and memorable...

Pandemic happened, and here we are, missing our much-awaited traditional holiday festivities. Halloween this year will adopt the new normal set-up—no costume parties, gatherings, and trick or treat activities. Our 2020 Spooky celebration will be limited to the four corners of our homes as strict health protocols implemented by authorities are still on the go. Thankfully, the internet, again for the nth time, saves our day to enjoy or at least commemorate the holidays. Here are some events heading online to let you still feel the Halloween vibe spirit while staying safe indoors this year:   ONE NIGHT IN INTRAMUROS...

Are you planning to celebrate Halloween at home? Even during this period of GCQ or General Community Quarantine, you can still make it a fun and safe celebration with your family. It doesn't need to be grand. Dress up in your Halloween best and enjoy some time watching horror flicks, Halloween-themed cartoon movies, and sharing food together. Why not prepare some Halloween-themed snacks? You don't need to have the culinary skills of a seasoned chef. With the needed ingredients, you can create easy-to-make and yummy treats perfect for everyone. Here are some suggestions. So, let's start the feast!   Halloween...

No, we won’t let coronavirus to take our holidays and special celebrations, not at all! Cancelling our much-anticipated holidays every year is a truly heartbreaking feeling for many of us—it’s like taking away the most important part of our existence. Photo courtesy of Pexels.com   For the past months, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way how we celebrate Mother’s Day, Holy Week, and other much-awaited celebrations. With the current state of the world, it’s nearly impossible to have normal holiday celebrations this year due to the inability to gather in large groups.  But, with Filipinos’ aggressiveness when it comes to...

Andres Bonifacio and Jose Rizal--these names and many more are immortalized in history as our National Heroes. We know them because of our school textbooks. Since we were young, we have a bit of knowledge about their lives, achievements, and death. But little do we know about their aspects that make them human just like you and me. They also have their favorite food, little quirks and habits, and anecdotes that we never knew from our school textbooks. Read on and know more about the interesting and unlikely qualities of our National Heroes: Andres Bonifacio: 1. Our Supremo ng Katipunan...