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6 Essential Christmas Destinations in The Philippines 2022
The Philippines is arguably the most beautiful during the Holiday season. There are many beautiful destinations in the Philippines that are perfect for celebrating Christmas and enjoying the holiday season. We listed down below a few of our picks for the season.
5 Native Philippine Plants to brighten up your Space (and are easy to keep alive!)
Whether you’re a plant enthusiast looking to add to your collection or a new plant parent looking for your first plant, here are a few suggestions highlighting common house plants you might not have known are from the Philippines!
Holiday Gift Guide | Food Edition 2022
If you’re Filipino, you know very well that there is no stronger love language than that of food. Our collective holiday memories are filled with the sweet aroma of Christmas treats like puto bumbong, sweet and salty bibingka, and if you’re lucky, some ginataang bilo bilo.
Interview with Pixi Beauty’s Global Ambassador Colleen Lota
Who doesn’t love a good TikTok dance? I know I do, especially when all the vibes burst through the screen with so much fun energy! The content that makes you want to get up and do the dance too. The type of content that screams “Let’s Glow” and “You Glow Girl'', made famous by the one and only Pixi Beauty finest, Global Educator and Brand Ambassador, Colleen Lota
Kollective Hustle’s Holiday Food Guide 2022
Finding the perfect holiday gifts for your family, friends and significant other seems to get harder every year, but don't worry: we've scoured the internet to find the very best presents to impress even your fanciest Tita. Our list this years not only represents quality made products that would make both the gift-giver and the gift-receiver proud, but they come from brands owned by Filipino American entrepreneurs whose story and mission bring inspiration to us all.
Plant Titas and Titos We Love to Follow on Instagram
I started following many plant experts on Instagram as well, expanding my knowledge and love for the little slices of nature plants allow us to have in any setting. Below is a list of Filipino-American plant-fluencers, plant stylists, plant artists, green thumb experts, and plant shop owners across the country. As you begin your journey into plant parenthood, please consider shopping small, local businesses and supporting our community.
FIlipino Soul Food | Interview with Christina Quackenbush, Chef+Owner of Milkfish NOLA
Cristina Quackenbush is the chef and owner of Milkfish Nola. She cooks the most delectable Philippine cuisine fused with southern soul food. Particularly famous are her Lechon Kawali Poboy and Fried Bread Pudding Bites. You may have seen her in Netflix’s Take Out with Lisa Ling.
6 Filipino American & Canadian Comedians to Watch
A massive wave of Filipino Americans and Canadians are stepping forward and shedding light on the interesting ways that lie within our culture. From the infamous Lola kiss, to the directional lip purse, people across the globe are coming to find that Filipinos are a whole lot more than just hard working and genuinely kind.
Interview with Choz Belen Founder of Mumu Comic
Choz Belen is an award-winning director, designer and writer born and raised in central New Jersey. He is a graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Upon graduating, he started out his career in the Silver Pictures cutting room at Warner Bros. Studio where he worked on films like Whiteout, Orphan and The Factory
The Best Filipino American Podcasts to listen to right now
Podcasts have been a thing these days. Seems like a new one is popping up every single day and listeners are benefiting from them. It is an excellent way to learn, be entertained, or both. I like to listen to podcasts because it helps me hear real opinions on topics I’m interested in, it’s not scripted and my commute seems to go faster when I’m engaged in real world conversations that are coming from people who look like me, Filipino
3 Reasons Why We Think Marvel Could Be Adding A Filipina Superhero to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
I know Ned’s Lola from Spiderman: No Way Home is already heralded as a fan favorite in Filipino homes around the world but with the current trend of racially diversifying superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it might not be too far-fetched to question when a Filipino Thor or Captain Manila may be called upon to aid The Avengers. It’s too early to say for certain but let’s dive into 3 reasons why we believe a Filipina heroine might be making a splash in the near future of the MCU.
SF’s Largest Filipino Creative Market Returns in its 6th Year As a Theme Park Inspired Daytime Festival
Imagining what a Filipino-American theme park would look like, UNDSCVRD’s founders Kultivate Labs and Make It Mariko, are back for its sixth season at San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District - SOMA Pilipinas. Checkout UNDISCOVERED (UNDSCVRD) SF’s Filipino creative market on October 22nd, 2022 from 12-6pm!
9 Filipino American Artists on our Playlists Right Now
There’s no stopping a Filipino with a mic. Whether it’s at a house party, belting the words to hit songs, or on major stages in front of hundreds of people, Filipinos are known globally to be naturals when it comes to producing beautiful music. These 9 Filipino-American artists have taken the world by storm with their respective crafts and have proven, on so many levels, that we can take our talents beyond the mics of our karaoke sets.
Heart Over Hardship | Interview with the Stockton KINGS’ Jimmy Alapag
Most people know Jimmy Alapag as one of the most successful point guards that the Philippines has ever seen. But what many don’t know is that his journey is a tale far from pretty or perfect. Throughout his career, Jimmy has shown that working hard, having the right mindset, and showing up can take you a long way in life.
Beyond the Crown: Interview with FORD Model Aya Abesamis
Journeying into the world of fashion is no easy feat, especially when following in the footsteps and out of the shadows of well-established parents. But Filipina artist, advocate and model, Aya Abesamis, makes it look effortless.
6 Rising Filipino-American Creatives to Watch Right Now
We live in a wonderful world full of art just waiting to be admired and explored. Filipinos are known, on a global level, to be creative and artistic in so many ways. These six game-changing artists are on the rise and are continuously putting the Philippines on the map through their respective crafts.
Life & Art: How 3 of the Most Iconic Filipino artists came to be
Art has always been a part of one’s culture. As artistic expression paves way for the discussion of one’s thoughts, feelings, traditions, and beliefs, it’s no wonder that an artwork can provide a lot of information to one’s own history.
Top 5 Things To Know Before You Self-Publish Your First Book
Looking into self-publishing your first book or novel? In Her Purpose Co-Authors and Co-Founders, Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez share their tips and advice for beginners and aspiring writers to self-publish their first book.
4 Award-Winning Must-Read Filipino Authors and Poets
Whether you’re just starting to take interest in reading books or looking for ways to finally catch up on your to-read list, reading the works of these four Filipino authors might just be the push that you needed. As these authors immerses its readers to the Filipino experience, their books will definitely tug unseen emotions and thoughts.
6 "Very Asian" Things You Used to Like Before They Were Cool now everyone is obsessed with
Boba and Ube aside, don’t you feel like everything that is new, super popular and mainstream now is, well… actually old? That’s because it is. Old seems to be the new new.