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Travelling to the Philippines in 2022
The Philippines is FINALLY open for travel.
Here is what you should know if you’re looking to book a trip back home anytime soon.
SUPER Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts Your Love Will Be (Decently) Impressed With
SO YOU DRAGGED YOUR FEET. And now you’re empty-handed on Valentine’s Day. No judgment here! Fortunately, there are a number of ways to get a gift in hand or at your doorstep in time. Here are some of our quick ideas that won’t make you look like you totally forgot.
Long Distance Relationship Ideas that Helped Me and My partner Keep the Spark Alive
Anyone who has been in a Long-Distance Relationship (LDR) will tell you that it takes a lot of work- and that the distance is one of the major obstacle that couples face. So is the case for me and my long distance girlfriend, Gabbi. I live in California while she is in The Philippines, a distance of roughly over 7,000 miles.
Although we lacked the ability to be physically close to each other, we felt strongly that our relationship shouldn’t have to suffer for it. And with a little work on both our parts, and with the right amount of effort and creativity, we realized we could keep the spark alive even though we were thousands of miles apart.
Mainstream Video Games Inspired by Filipino Culture
While Filipinos are natural gamers, always looking for fun and thrilling activities, it’s still pretty rare to find Filipino-Culture inspired games in the mainstream. So we listed some games here that take cue from Filipinos! These news games are sure to bring out the gamer out of everyone while teaching and exposing people of all backgrounds to the nuances of our rich culture.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide | 8 Brands We Love
Looking for some last minute holiday gifts but want to support some amazing brands by Filipino founders while you’re at it? Say no more, fam! This year, it feels especially important to spread Christmas cheer with a thoughtful gift, while keeping it easy on our stress levels.
Origin of the Filipino American Nurse
Nursing has been a staple of the Filipino identity for decades and the Philippines happens to be a leading exporter of nurses for the United States! Filipino nurses in the American healthcare system has become a norm for almost all Americans but how did this come to be and why the Philippines? The answer to this question is obscure but can be traced with a series of historical events, starting with the colonization of the Philippines by the United States.
5 Habits to Get Out of Your Head and Into the Life You Want
What’re your wildest dreams? The goals you think to yourself when the third Auntie asks you, “So, how’s school going?” or “Did you get a job yet?”
Overcoming the Job Description
The job hunt is a tiring and mentally exhausting process, from searching, to updating your resume, to creating the “perfect” cover letter and interviewing multiple times. All these tasks and hurdles to prove to a total stranger that you are the best possible candidate for a job that you may or may not even truly care about. Regardless of motive, it is easy for many to succumb to a burnout and feeling like all this was a waste.
5 Ways to Level Up Your Linked In
Whether you’re about to graduate or looking for a new gig, your LinkedIn should be on point. Plus, most job applications nowadays ask for a link to your profile.
Lifting Up Pinay Youth in the Arts
Many of us in the Filipino-American community are first or second generation, we are raised to believe that the best we can strive for is to become imported labor. Growing up it wasn’t always clear what my path was going to be, mostly because no one in my family pursued a creative career to set that example for me.
Designing for a Better Future | Erwin Hines
Erwin Hines is an artist, designer, and creative director. Currently, he is the Founder and Creative Director of Future is Color, Creative Director & Co-Founder of OpenGym, and Creative Director & Co-Head of DE&I at BASIC.
The Rise of Brand Activism
Brands thrive off of the idea that you as a consumer will see them as a human being, a friendly face, and a person you can trust. The truth is, maybe a brand is like a friend; a friend who only comes around when you’re fully employed with disposable income to ask you for some cold hard cash.
Asian Americans and Hip Hop Dance: The Choreo Culture
For the past couple decades, young Asian Americans have built a culture within their communities and a sense of belonging through hip hop dance. Today, dance has slowly started to become something of a common hobby just like beloved sports: basketball and football. Many of these teams formed through a school campus and the school year would normally act as the dance season amongst these social groups and communities. But how did this all come to fruition?
How to Be A Leader
This month, Kollective Hustle’s theme is leadership. So, we talked to Filipinx leaders from different industries to gain insight on what it takes to be a great leader.
A Tale of Two Tabos: What Assimilation Looks Like As a 2nd Generation Filipino-American
Growing up with immigrant parents can be one of the most interesting yet odd experiences. From my own life, my parents would weave in Tagalog with their English anytime there wasn’t an English word that translated well. The perfect, yet somewhat strange example, is the tabo. I’ve never had so much difficulty explaining something from the Philippines more than the tabo.
Filipino Mom on her son's Tattoos, Girlfriends, & Car Wrecks | Ft. AnthonyPresents and MommaPresents
We LOVE our Filipino moms because they're not afraid to tell us how they feel about OUR lives.
Watch AnthonyPresents talk to his incredibly sweet mom who wasn't afraid to give us her honest opinion on her son's tattoos, girlfriends, and why she wants him to marry....A NURSE.
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PEANUTS (A SIMPLE FILIPINO SNACK)
Need a quick, simple snack? Garlic Peanuts is your answer.
Chef Mikey of Hoodyumz steps into the kitchen to make a twist on a simple Filipino snack!