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Common Questions in Ilocano - The What, Who, Why, Where and When That You Need to Learn
Keep on learning Ilocano and converse with the locals while practicing these what, who, why, where and when questions that are asked on a daily basis.
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Words and Phrases in Ilocano for Healthcare Professionals
Ilocano vocabulary words and phrases you can use if you're working in the healthcare field.
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Words and Phrases in Filipino for Couples, Love, Courtship and Dating
Filipino phrases for going out on a date, courting and love. Learn how to give compliments in Filipino, along with some vocabulary words.
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Filipino Nouns for Beginners
Filipino/Tagalog nouns categorized for easy learning for beginners. Learn the Tagalog words for cookware and kitchen utensils, fruit and veggies, animals and more.
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How to Grow Kabocha Squash and Prepare Flowers, Leaves, and Fruits for Consumption
This article will break down how to grow your own kabocha squash from seed and share tips on how to properly prepare kabocha blossoms and tops for cooking.
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Vocabulary Words and Phrases in Tagalog for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
Learn Filipino//Tagalog vocabulary words and phrases that will help you in the healthcare field.
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Selling on Facebook Marketplace for Beginners: Listing, Creating, and Printing Shipping Labels
List an item to sell on Facebook Marketplace and learn how to create and print your shipping label and how to mark an item as shipped.
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Ilocano Affixes - Common Prefixes and Suffixes Used In Ilocano That You Should Know
Prefixes, infixes and suffixes in Ilocano that you need to know. Learn to use these Ilocano affixes with verbs, adjectives and nouns.
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Tagalog Words and Phrases for Beginners
Start learning how to speak Tagalog with these helpful words and phrases for beginners.
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Ilocano: Words and Phrases for Beginners
Here are some words, phrases, and commonly asked questions for beginners to start learning Ilocano.
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External and Internal Body Parts in Filipino
Learn more vocabulary words with the external and internal body parts in Tagalog/Filipino from the fingers and toes, to organs and bodily excretions.
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Ilocano Phrases for the Holidays
Learn new words and use these Ilocano holiday phrases with family and friends this Christmas and New Year.
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Useful Tagalog Phrases and Words for the Holidays
These Filipino/Tagalog phrases are commonly used during the holidays, like Christmas and New Year. Learn these new holiday words and phrases to surprise your family and friends!
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Suffixes En and N in Ilocano - Learn How to Use These Suffixes With Verbs, Adjectives and Nouns
Two particularly used suffixes in Ilocano are -n and -en. Learn how to use these suffixes with nouns, adjectives, pronouns and verbs.
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7 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables You Need to Add to Your Veggie Garden
This article will provide information on watercress, tomatoes, bok choi, radishes, and more of the easiest vegetables to grow in your veggie garden.
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Linking Adjectives to Nouns in Filipino With Na and -Ng
Na and -ng are linkers used in Filipino/Tagalog to link adjectives to nouns being described. But there's more on how these two linkers are used.
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How To Use Tagalog Markers Si, Ni And Kay And Their Plural Forms Sina, Nina and Kina
Tagalog markers si, ni and kay are placed before names. Learn more on how to use these Tagalog/Filipino markers and their plural forms sina, nina and kina.
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The Legend of the Rainbow
Why is there a rainbow? There was no rainbow before. Not until a beautiful maiden fell in love to a mysterious handsome man according to this interesting legend from Sarangani islands.
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Tagalog Affixes: How to Use Maka, Makaka, Nakaka, and Naka
Learn about the Tagalog affixes maka, makaka, nakaka, and naka with easy-to-follow examples that are suitable for beginners.
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Lizquen's Make It With You (Television Series 2020) - Filipino and Croatian Cast
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil are back on primetime. The Kapamilya network started 2020 with a tv series featuring LizQuen. This first Filipino Croatia-set series wil make you laugh and fall in love with the place, the characters and even with the Croatian actors in the series.
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Purslane or Ulasiman (Portulaca Olearacea) An Edible Weed
Purslane isn't just an irritating unwelcome garden guest. Known as verdolaga, ulasiman or ngalog amongst other common names, this succulent annual plant has taken the spotlight of being a superfood.
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Jasminum Sambac - Symbolism, Photos and the Legend of the National Flower of the Philippines, Sampaguita
Learn more about the national flower of the Philippines through photos and discover the legend of sampaguita, a sweet scented flower that symbolizes purity, love and devotion.
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Common Tagalog Adjectives to Describe People, Places, and Things
Learn how to describe everything from the things you see to the people you meet to the food you eat. Filipino adjectives for appearance, emotions, taste, colors, etc.
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Easy Diy Filipino Christmas Lantern Parol
The iconic Christmas lantern called parol is a big part of Filipino Christmas celebration. Made from almost any material, parol making is easy to do and is a fun DIY activity when it comes to making decors.
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How and When to Use Po and Opo
Read on to know how and when to properly use po and opo and engage yourself in conversations with Filipinos while giving respect.
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The Legend of the Tomato Plant
An interesting legend on how the edible, red and juicy tomato came to be the tomato we've known and loved, an essential ingredient on different cuisines.
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Filipino - How to Use Ang and When to Use Ng and Nang
Learn how to correctly use ang, nang, and ng in Tagalog. All explained here, easy to follow and beginner-friendly with examples.
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How to Grow the Four O'Clock Plant (Mirabilis Jalapa)
Mirabilis jalapa, also known as 'Marvel of Peru,' is an easy-to-grow, evening-flowering perennial plant whose flowers open in the late afternoon, earning another common name: 'four o'clock.'
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Telosma Cordata: Cowslip Creeper Vine and Its Edible Flowers
Here’s how to grow a telosma cordata vine plant (aka cowslip creeper, Tonkin jasmine, and sabidukong). Explore photos of leaves, buds, and fully opened clusters of flowers.
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15 Confusing Ilocano Words You Need to Know
Some Ilocano words can be confusing. Learn what the words utong, tawa, saka, apa and bayag mean in Ilocano, and what they also mean in Tagalog.
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Popular Filipino Expressions and What They Mean
A collection of commonly used Filipino expressions to put in use for day to day conversations with examples and explanations for easy understanding.
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10 Filipino Gestures and Their Meanings
Discover 10 common Filipino gestures and their meanings to help you learn about Filipino culture in a fun way!
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Swear in Filipino! 14 Most Common Tagalog Curse Words
Express your displeasure with these Filipino/Tagalog swear words, including bwisit, anak ng tokwa, putragis, and lintik.
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16+ Filipino Honorifics and Titles of Respect
Filipinos use different titles of respect for different people, from using "ate" and "kuya" to "tito" and "tita." Here's a list of honorifics in Tagalog/Filipino and English.
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How to Conjugate Filipino and Tagalog Verbs: Types and Tenses
Explore the different types of Filipino verbs and learn how to use and conjugate MAG verbs, UM verbs, I verbs and MA verbs.
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Filipino Adjectives and Intensifiers
Different ways on how to intensify Filipino or Tagalog adjectives. Also learn what the most commonly used adjectives in Tagalog including ma- adjectives and simple adjectives.
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Filipino Idioms: 30 Examples of Tagalog Idiomatic Expressions
Understanding Tagalog idioms can be challenging but fun. Surprise your friends by learning these 30 commonly used Filipino idioms.
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Ilocano Adjectives, Nouns, and Forming Ilocano Sentences
Find out what some of the most commonly used Ilocano adjectives and nouns are for everyday use and learn how to easily construct Ilocano sentences.
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Ilocano Tenses of Verbs, Pronouns and How to Construct Simple Ilocano Sentences
Bite-size Ilocano lessons covering Ilocano verbs and pronouns. Tips and examples of simple Ilocano sentences is covered as well while explaining agglutination of Ilocano words.
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11 Filipino Rice Delicacies You Need To Try
Often made from glutinous rice these Filipino favorite delicacies will sure stick to your taste buds. Find your next favorite in this list of 11 tempting Filipino native delicacies called kakanin serve on Christmas and New Year.
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Filipino Traditions on New Year's Eve
This article will look at some Filipino New Year's Eve traditions and superstitions to welcome the good fortune the new year brings.
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30 Tagalog Repeating Words and Their Meanings
Reduplicated words are common in Filipino and Tagalog. These words with repeating syllables are common in nicknames, names of places, and food. Here is a list of examples.
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10 Wonderful Christmas Traditions in the Philippines
Christmas is one of the biggest, most important holidays in the Philippines, with night mass, endless parties, lots of Christmas decor, and more. Learn all about how Filipinos celebrate the holiday season.
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90+ Useful Tagalog Phrases for Everyday Conversation
A list of Filipino or Tagalog phrases with English translations about love, shopping, travel, and more!
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Ilocano Phrases for Self-Introduction, Love, Dining, Travel, and Errands
Here are some handy Ilocano phrases for everyday use in a variety of common situations. Whether you're a traveler looking for some handy phrases or you're serious about learning to speak the language, this list of translations should prove useful.
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A Guide to Common Prefixes, Infixes, and Suffixes in Tagalog
Learn how to use Tagalog or Filipino prefixes, infixes, and suffixes with Filipino verbs and adjectives.
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6 Untranslatable Tagalog Words Explained
The meaning of ba, pala, nga, naman and more explained with examples, along with more Filipino or Tagalog words with no English translations.
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24 Rarely Used Filipino Words You Need to Know
Old Filipino/Tagalog words explained with their English counterparts, mga malalalim na salitang Tagalog/Filipino. You'll find more than 20 Filipino words that aren't commonly used nowadays. but still come in handy when learning the Filipino language.
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17 Must-Know Tagalog Words With No English Translations
How many of these hard-to-translate Tagalog words do you know? "Tangay," "bagong salta," "amos," and "tinga" are just a few examples of Tagalog or Filipino words with no English translations.
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34 Tagalog Slang Words for Everyday Use
Speak and feel like a local with these 30 slang words in Tagalog that are commonly used by hip Filipino millennials.
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Philippine Folklore: Nuno Sa Punso
Nuno, Filipino term for goblin while nuno sa punso pertains to where it resides, the mound (punso). Some believe "it's just an ant anthill." What about you?
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Momordica Charantia - Bitter Melon or Ampalaya
Bitter melon, bitter gourd, or ampalaya. Photos and some interesting things to know about this vine grown in the Caribbean, Africa, and in Asia.
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Exotic Filipino Foods
To really have a taste of Filipino culture is to challenge your taste buds and try these Filipino exotic foods. Listing 10 Philippine exotic foods. Are you brave enough?
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Oregano Plant (Plectranthus Amboinicus)
Called oregano in the Philippines, a favorite herbal plant in the garden and is always present in ours. A hub sharing uses of this very useful, aromatic herb, and some photos of our tallest oregano.
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Gifts From A Heartache
Heartaches makes you smarter and tougher. But it's the lessons that counts. And you know what? Heartaches are blessings in disguise.
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Winged Bean (Sigarilyas)
Winged bean (psophocarpus tetragonolobus) known as sigarilyas is a tropical legume plant that grows in the country's humid, warm climate.
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Growing And Consumption of Taro, How to Properly Prepare Taro Stems for Cooking
Grown for its edible corms, stalks and leaves, taro is an easy to grow tropical, sun-loving plant. Here's how we properly prepare taro or gabi for cooking.
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Corchorus Olitorius - Jute Plant, Saluyot, or Egyptian Spinach Photos and Health Benefits
Saluyot, known to others as Jew's mallow or okra bush is considered as a staple food on some part of the world. Learn more about this annual plant, regarded to many countries as a leafy vegetable.
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Root Crops Grown in the Philippines
A list of the English and Tagalog names of root crops commonly grown in the Philippines, from the juicy and crunchy jicama to taro, cassava, yam, and more.
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Camote or Sweet Potato: Photos, Cooking, and Health Benefits
A spreading, easy to grow, herbaceous plant, sweet potato belongs to the morning glory family. The tuberous root is considered a staple food in some countries, and so are the young leaves.
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The Legend of Rambutan (Nephelium Lappaceum)
An interesting Filipino legend of why rambutan (nephelium lappaceum) is covered with a hairy outer covering. Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, this unusual tropical fruit is loved by those who had tasted the fruit.
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The Legend of the Philippines
The Pearl of the Orient Seas, Philippines is an archipelago comprising of over 7,107 islands and breathtaking natural wonders. Here is an interesting legend of the Philippines that might just have the answer on how the Philippines came to be the country we know.
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Growing Green Amaranth, Kalunay or Ptee in a Container
Green amaranth is known in many other names such as Chinese spinach, spleen amaranth, ptee and kalunay. Learn more about amaranthus dubius with photos from seedlings to maturity.
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The Legend of Makahiya the Shy Plant Mimosa Pudica
An interesting legend of why the shy or sensitive plant mimosa pudica closes and open its leaves when touched.
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Container Gardening Ideas: Reusable Items For Pots
Save money on pots and reuse containers instead. It's not only fun but will spark creativity too. Here's more than 10 ideas on what to use for a container garden: boxes, pans, baskets, tires and more!
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Small Space Gardening: Reusing Empty Boxes, Containers and Soda Bottles
Reusing soda pop plastic bottles, cooler, and a homemade three tiered hanging planter box for our small space garden.
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Hyacinth Bean - Growing Bataw and Its Health Benefits
A vine with strikingly beautiful purple flowers is a favorite in Filipino gardens. Bataw or hyacinth bean is also grown as ornamental plant but most part of this vine is consumed. Here's some photos of our very own hyacinth bean.
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Learning to Appreciate
You'll learn to appreciate something when it's gone or while experiencing something you're not used to for the first time. Love and take care of yourself.
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Bacopa Monniere - Papait, Brahmi or Waterhyssop
Here's how to easily grow water hyssop, papait, also known as brahmi. A small aquatic plant packed with nutrients. A favorite herb by the Ilocanos eaten raw with chopped tomatoes and chives with fish sauce.
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It Wasn't That Bad After All
Changes can be frightful and sometimes our mind playing negative thoughts makes it even more frightful. But at the end, everything will be alright.
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Lost and Found Trust
There's always an inspirational story behind each every experiences we had, whether that's good or bad.
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The Legend of Philippine's Pasig River
A Philippine river connecting Laguna de bay to Manila bay. Ever wondered about the story this river has to tell? Here's one interesting legend.
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Up On The Avocado Tree: Spotting A Hummingbird's Nest
Finding a hummingbird's nest, I decided to follow their journey from being two eggs, small as the size of a jellybean, until their first flight. So this is the story of the two hummer's, I named Hummy and Mer.
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Chayote: Photos and Health Benefits
Chayote or sayote, also known as pear squash. What are the health benefits of pear squash? Also sharing photos of our chayote plant from tendrils, leaves to the fruits.
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20 Popular Must Try Filipino Street Foods
A list of 20 Filipino favorite street foods to give your taste buds the adventure it needs with kwek-kwek, adidas, fish balls, isaw and more.
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Favorite Filipino Dishes
Papaitan, adobo, bulalo as well as sotanghon or glass noodles with mung beans and more favorite Filipino dishes to feast your eyes on while filling you in on what are the Filipino dishes that are popular and making a hit.
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World's Beautiful Mountains
From Mount Tate of Japan, to Mount Roraima bordering Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil, let's sit on tight and visit the beautiful mountains around the world. For sure they'll leave you in awe.
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A Visit To Marukai Market San Diego
A day spent visiting all three Marukai buildings and photos taken as I find my way on every aisle looking for cute, fun, and interesting Japanese products.
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Anting-Anting Hunting on Holy Week: Filipino Talisman, Charm or Amulet
Filipino amulets or talisman called anting-anting, protects its wearer from dangers once empowered. But how one obtains an anting-anting? Holy Week is said the best time to hunt for anting-anting.
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The Legend of Durian
The king of fruits, durian, is known for its distinctive odor, large size and spiky husk. But why does the durian stinks? This Filipino legend might just have the answer to that.
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Filipino New Year's Eve Tradition: Welcoming The Good Fortune
Christmas and New Year are the two biggest most awaited holidays of the year. It is also one of the most exciting holidays of the year with the fireworks display and the New Year's countdown. And if there's something else I look forward to on New...
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Mini Indoor Fountain
A cute indoor fountain and the fun of making it is priceless. All needed is a bamboo, stones, a water pump and a glass.
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Stories Of Strange Things At Night
I believe that everyone has their little bits of experiences that would make them think twice and asked: Am I imagining things? Things that go bump in the night aren't only for Halloween talks because I had listened to many of my dad's stories of...
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Complete Guide to Filipino Vegetables (With Tagalog Names)
From bitter melon to jute mallow to winged beans, learn all about the vegetables that grow in the Philippines.
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Fountain Making: A Simple Indoor Bamboo Fountain Design
A simple bamboo fountain design to start with and enjoy the sound of water indoor. A water pump, bowl, stones and a two pieces of bamboo could bring you relaxation at home.
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Indoor Bamboo Fountain 2
That soothing sound of flowing water, it relaxes and calms the mind. You don't have to be on the beach or river. Having an indoor fountain allows you to enjoy the sound of water.
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Unusual Trees, Plants and Fruits
Mother Nature not only provides us food and shelter but also had shared us all these unusual trees and plants to add some wonderment. Have you seen any of these?
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A Trip To Seafood City
About once a week we go to the Asian market called Seafood City. It wasn't just seafoods as the name suggest but most, Filipino products, if not all, would be available in there.We used to go there about once a week to stock up on needed items,...
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Milk and Agar Dessert
Another hot day! And when it's Summer, I love making simple, easy dessert. And when the urge hit me to make something to enjoy while watching Sunday movies, I have to make it. And it's been a year since I did this simple dessert, I thought I...
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Making Homemade Taho
A Filipino street food that had captured the heart of pinoys, and is healthy too. Here's a taho homemade recipe that you could try too if you happen to be away from the homeland and is craving for it.
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A Trip To Swap Meet Spring Valley
I have been thinking of going to the Swap Meet since yesterday, not only that I would be walking from the parking lot into the entrance and inside between vendors but I might find something I need or want. And so this morning I went with dad and...
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12+ Round Fruit Ideas for the Filipino New Year's Eve Tradition
It is said that displaying 12 round fruits on New Year's Eve will attract good fortune for the coming year. Which round fruits should you add to your table for New Year? Here are over 20 ideas for circular fruits.
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The Legend of Bottle Gourd
The bottle gourd, also called as long melon prefers creeping on the ground before. But something happened that taught the gourd a lesson, and since then, this vegetable preferred climbing up into trellis than being on the ground.
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The Legend of Maria Cristina Falls
There is a legend on how Maria Cristina happened to be the twin majestic falls that captivates both locals and tourists in Iligan City in Northern Mindanao.
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Philippine Legend - The Legend of the Squid
Ever wondered how come the squid got its tint? Find out in this interesting Filipino legend of the squid.
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Lupin III Movies
Listed here are 5 movies of the popular tv series of my early teen, Lupin III. From the first Lupin III movie, The Mystery Of Mamo, here's more movies of Lupin III for the fanatics.
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Earning With Linkbucks
Alright, honestly I wasn't even planning on writing a hub tonight as I was focus on commenting back to fellow hubbers and trying to log in to websites I haven't been to for a year or so. And that just gave me some headache as I don't remember the...
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The Legend of the First Mermaid
Mermaids or sirena is a favorite and always a fascinating topic specially amongst kids in the Philippines. Do mermaids really exist? These beautiful, yet elusive sea creatures has a Philippine legend.
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Reusable Household Items
Ideas for reusable, thrown away items at home. So don't throw away those empty cereal boxes, bottles, toothbrushes and newspapers. They can be of use.
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Ways Of Reusing Newspapers
So you have a pile of newspapers and store flyers. Here's ideas of reusing them along with photos. And just how many uses of old newspapers you can think of?
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What Is Sleep Paralysis And What It Is Like Having A Sleep Paralysis Or Bangungot
What happens and how it is like to have sleep paralysis or bangungot. Bangungot is the Filipino word for this experience of seeing beings or having experiences that cause fear, inability to speak, and the struggle to move and wake up.
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Philippine Superstition: Bati - A Greeting That Can Cause Harm
Bati or nabati is a greeting-induced malady in the Philippines that can cause headache and stomach ache. Another Filipino word is usog or bales and here are things you can do to relieve yourself from bati or usog.
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Touching TV Commercials That Can Make You Teary-Eyed
When did you last saw a tv commercial that left you teary-eyed? Listing 7 tv ads that I'd say is worth time watching, touching and inspirational in some way.
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15 Plants With Pink Flowers for an Enchanting Garden
Whether you want just a hint of pink or an entire garden awash in the color, here's a handy list of plants with beautiful pink flowers.
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Indoor Bamboo Fountain Making
Steps into making my indoor bamboo fountain. A simple fountain that adds life indoor with that soothing sound of running water.
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10 of the Most Fragrant Flowers in the Philippines
Celebrating the 10 most fragrant or scented flowers in the Philippines, including Plumeria (aka kalachuchi), Sampaguita, and Ylang-Ylang.
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11 Plants That Produce a 5-Petal Flower (With Photos)
Plumeria, hibiscus, and periwinkle are three of the flowers on this list of the most beautiful flowering plants with five petals.
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A List of Tubular Flowers: Top 12 Tube-Shaped Flowering Plants
Listed here are 12 beautiful flowers with tubular shapes. Attract hummingbirds and bees to your yard with these plants that bear funnel-shaped flowers.
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The Legend of Sweet Potato
An interesting legend of kamote or sweet potato, a herbaceous plant that is often grown on the ground. And although the tops are consumed, it's the tuberous roots that is a very well known crop.
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Man's Best Friend: Photos and Stories Of Heroic Dogs
Stories and photos of our four legged friends, saving their two legged masters from danger.
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Chicken Soup: A Bowl of Soup For Your Soul
Our soul needs some foods too. And not just any food, the Chicken Soup for the Soul series is a good source for true to life inspirational stories.
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Brilliant Ideas on Reusing Empty Bottles
How to reuse those empty glass bottles? Let's see how many I, (or maybe you) can come up with with these easy, brilliant ideas on reusing bottles.
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Can You Fly? My Top 3 Flying Dreams
As our body rest at night, that's when some magic happens. The magic of dreaming.
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11 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Empty Plastic Bottles
Just how can you reuse those empty plastic bottles? Here's some 11 brilliant ways of repurposing those bottles that's just sitting in your home.
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What To Do With Coconut Leaves? Creations Made From Coco Leaf
There are many ways of using coconut leaves. And here's some fun and creative ideas with photos of using coconut leaves from serving as food wrapper, to making flowers, amongst other creative things.
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How To Make A Gasera (Kerosene Lamp)
Instructions with photos on how to make a kerosene lamp. With an empty bottle, a cloth made of cotton and a foil, one can make a lamp to brighten up the darkness of the night.
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Uses of Coconut Tree from Roots to Leaves
Nothing goes to waste with the coconut tree. Here's 10 amazing uses of coconut tree that will make you go nuts specially number 7 on the list.
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How I Cut My Own Hair: Creaclip Review
I can hardly remember the last time I was on the hair salon, and besides, my mom had been cutting my hair since I was a small child so she still do the hair trimming whenever my hair needs it. I have a long , straight black hair ever since and I...
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Living In A Pink World: Hello There Kitty!
I noticed Hello Kitty stuffs this past few weeks every time I go to the store. The first times I just ignored it as I'm not crazy about Hello Kitty, thou I know and admit its cute. But then the next time I went to Walmart and Target and even to...
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Maccha Bubble Tea
I love bubble tea. And glad that whenever I crave for it, there was two locations nearby that I could go to and satisfy my craving. I always get the tapioca milk tea, somehow I wanted to try other flavors but just a little scared of doing so as I...
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First Hubpages Payment
Sharing my Hubpages experienced with hubbing and getting my first payment. Hope this inspire others to continue on hubbing.
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A Trip To Mitsuwa Market Place
Had a trip to a Korean barbecue place and went to a Japanese Marketplace after. Here's some photos I had taken from Mitsuwa Marketplace.
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The Lady in Front of Me
Keeping the feelings inside and hidden thoughts written into a poem. How do you feel?
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Uses Of Citrus Fruits: Lemon and Calamansi
So what are you gonna do with all those lemons you have? If you are thinking of lemonade, sure. But there's still many uses for lemons and the calamansi fruit.
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The Legend of the First Goose
Why do geese have longer necks than ducks? Here is an interesting Filipino legend that might just have the answer why. That's all because of the very first goose.
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Container Gardening: Those Plants At The Patio
"Rise and shine!" I'd say this goes with the plants too as they are all ready for the warm weather. All green and occupying the trellis in our patio.
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The Legend of Rice
Ever wondered where this grain considered as a staple food in Asian countries came from? This interesting Filipino legend of rice might be the answer to that.
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A Trip To 99 Cents Store
I had another day of being on the road doing groceries. I have been working in a home care and was out busy again at my shift today getting some groceries needed. And yes, I had another trip to the 99 Cents store in La Mesa. I was about to see the...
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Solar Toys: Nohohon Or Sunshine Buddies
The cuteness that could turn that frown into a smile. Or they could at least start your morning good just by looking at their happy faces while swaying. Those solar toys!
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Things That Irritates Me While On The Road And Those That Makes My Day
Take a deep breath before you start your engine. There might be situations on the road that could piss you off, or say drivers that can destroy your day.
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The Legend of the Cashew
Why is the cashew seed outside its fruit? You wouldn't believe the reason why according to this Filipino legend.
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The Legend of Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia)
A Filipino legend of the bitter gourd or bitter melon. A legend that might just have the answer why bitter melon tastes bitter.
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17 Common Filipino Superstitions You Need to Know
This list includes 17 superstitions that many Filipinos believe. They range from knowing the gender of an unborn baby to planting root crops on an empty stomach to sweeping at dusk—and a lot more.
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Things I Had Learned Working In A Home Care
What have you learned today at work? There are just things that we learn each day, not in school, but as we go on with our daily task.
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The Legend of Watermelon
Here's an interesting Filipino legend of the watermelon on how this refreshingly sweet and healthy fruit came into existence.
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The Legend of Java Apple or Macopa - Syzygium Samarangense
Why is the java apple shaped like a bell? That is because a golden bell was hidden in its roots according to this interesting Filipino legend.
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The Legend of the Rooster
Why do roosters crow in the morning? Find out in this interesting Filipino legend of the rooster.
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Philippine Folklore: Why Does The Bamboo Bends?
Isn't it fascinating that bamboo trees bend every time the rain pours or the wind blows but it won't break? Read on why the bamboo bends in this interesting Philippine folklore.
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Ways Of Saving Money On Grocery Shopping
Every penny counts when it comes to saving right? And just when "if you don't need it, don't buy it," is true and is a wise thing to do, there are still ways of saving on grocery shopping aside from using coupons. And as I had been to two of these...
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Aswang: Philippines Mythical Creature
The Philippine ghoul "aswang," as one of the most feared mythical creature in the country. Do you believe in mythical creatures?
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The Legend Of the Fly, The Cockroach And The Mosquito
What would you do if you spotted either a mosquito, cockroach, or fly? Even this three insects has their own legend.
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Spiders in Different Colors
Every creature is beautiful. Spiders are fascinating creatures and is a symbol of growth, mystery, power and to me, patience. Here's few colorful spiders to hopefully brighten up your day.
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My 12 Favorite Studio Ghibli Movies
Listing my all-time favorite Studio Ghibli films, including Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" (2001), Yoshifumi Kondō's "Whisper of the Heart" (1995), and Hiroyuki Morita's "The Cat Returns" (2002).
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The Legend of Papaya
An interesting story that may have the answer where the first papaya came from. This Filipino legend tells the story of this sweet refreshing fruit.
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Filipino Parable: The Beggar and the Fairy
Reading is such a good hobby as it travels you to distant places, keeping the imagination alive. That magic of instantly transporting you into a different space and time.
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A Trip To The Future
Have you ever wondered how living would be like in the future? The type of houses, cars, appliances, watches and other gadgets that would be in use. Here's how I think it would be like.
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Legend Of The Dama De Noche - Night Blooming Jasmine
This Filipino legend of the sweet smelling cestrum nocturnum known as night blooming jasmine will make you want the plant in your garden. Why is the scent of the night blooming jasmine strongest at night? Here's why according to this beautiful legend.
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The Legend of the Monkey
Intelligent and playful, that's how monkeys are. And have you ever wondered why monkeys are so much like humans? That is because monkeys were humans before, that is according to this Filipino legend of the first monkeys.
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The Legend of Mount Mayon
There goes a beautiful love story that explains how Mayon came to be, "Mount Mayon" and how it got the title 'The Perfect Cone.'
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The Legend of the First Crow
Why does the crow caw? Know the story of the first crow, an intelligent bird, in this interesting Filipino legend.
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The Legend of Perfume Tree or Ylang Ylang
The ylang-ylang, known as well as perfume tree or cananga odorata is favored for its sweet fragrant flowers. Find out in this legend how the perfume tree became the fragrant flower that it is now.
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Filipino Stories: The Legend of the Spider
Why do spiders weave, and why do spiders have weaving silk? This legend might explain why spiders continuously weave their webs.
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The Legend of the First Corn
Ever wonder what the story of corn or maize is? Even those soft corn silk were once human hair. That is, according to this Philippine legend of the corn.
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The Legend of the Firefly - Why Do Fireflies Glow?
Why do fireflies light up or why fireflies glow without even getting burned? There is a story that might just have the answer on why or how fireflies only lights up at night.
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The Legend of the Lizard, The Common House Gecko
Have you ever seen a common house gecko? This harmless little creature lives in the home and there's an interesting legend on why this house lizard is known for on kissing the ground just before sundown.
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A Filipino Legend of the Turtle
Why the turtle carries its own shell? That is all because of one man according to this interesting Filipino legend.
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Philippine Legend: The Legend of Mango
Mango is one of the fruits we all enjoy specially when ripe. But have you ever wonder about the strange shape of the mango fruit? Here's an interesting legend from the Philippines that explains the shape of this tropical fruit.
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Philippines: Filipino Traits and Living
Loves learning about cultures? Here's a glimpse on how was life in my home country, the Philippines and some Filipino traits.
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Self Healing Meditation Videos and Relaxing Sounds
Sharing my top 5 Yotube videos for meditation, and relaxation. A good way to de stress and fall asleep too and just feel better about ones self.
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Unusual Designs of Places To Stay Or Live In
Photo of unusual hotels and houses . Would you choose to stay on an underwater hotel? Or on a hotel built up in the trees?
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Working With Clients: Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant Tips
Providing care to the elderly and to those who needs assistance at home is a rewarding career. And if you are working in a home care agency you would be working with different clients, thus will give you different new scenarios and some unexpected...
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Insomniac? What I Do To Help Myself Fall Sleep
The clock is ticking and you keep on turning. You think you can fall sleep but it's been few hours and you're still awake. Here are some tips on how I help myself get the sleep I need.
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Easy Recipes: Favorite Filipino Summer Desserts
These desserts are the favorites in the Philippines and Filipinos abroad still sought after during summer days. Here are easy to make summer desserts you can do at home.
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Simple Grocery Shopping Tips To Save You From Frustration
What could be more frustrating than having a bad grocery shopping day? You had your shopping list ready and you are all set but no one really knows how's your trip to the store is going to be. There are probably many other shopping tips online but...
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The Other Colors Of Corns
And as you think corns only comes in yellow and white, here are some other color of corns. Color of corns in purple, black and red.
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Gardening On A Limited Space
Ideas along with photos on container gardening and enjoying having plants and flowers on a limited space.
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My First Month With Hubpages
I had read some hubbers review of their Hubpages experience on their first months. And I think it is my turn this time. And I hope this hub could add encouragement to other new hubbers like me. So here goes how I did on my first month with...
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How To Appear Offline On Selected Facebook Friends
"Why bother accepting the friend request if you're gonna hide anyway?" Yes this is true, why not just go and ignore the friend request from the start as you can hardly trust a stranger, right?! But let's just say accepting a friend request is a...
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The Legend of the First Butterfly
Butterflies are beautiful, day-flying insects which feeds primarily on nectars. That's why these graceful, fluttery insects loves visiting flower gardens. But where did butterflies come from?
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Kinds Of Bananas
Banana anyone? But not just your regular yellow banana. Be in awe as you find out all about the red banana, pink velvet banana, and purple banana.
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A List of Philippine Folk Songs With English Translations
A list of favorite Tagalog or Philippine folk songs in their Tagalog and English versions.
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Tikbalang The Half Human Half Horse In Philippine Folklore
The tikbalang is a half-human and half horse creature in Philippine folklore that stirs fear and stories of encounters in rural areas in the Philippines isn't uncommon.
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Fruits and Vegetables in the Philippine Folk Song "Bahay Kubo" (Nipa Hut)
Get to know the vegetables mentioned in the popular Tagalog folk song "Bahay Kubo"!
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37 Clever Ways Of Using Bamboo
How many items can you make out of bamboo? Here's 37 crafty ideas of using bamboo for that next DIY project.
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The Legend of the Stars
They look as if they're alive, flickering in the night sky. Where did the stars come from? Here is a Filipino legend on how the stars came to be the stars that fascinate us.
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Filipino Culture: Showing Respect to Elders
Filipinos use specific gestures, titles, and honorifics to address older relatives and strangers to convey respect, including "po" and "opo" and many more.
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Nuno Sa Punso: Filipino Dwarf-Like Creature
What is nuno sa punso? Nuno is a small dwar-like dweller of the mound known as punso in Philippine folklore. It is also a belief that nuno can cause diseases to anyone who would step on their living place. Read on for nuno sa punso story and on how to appease nuno sa punso.
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A List Of 12 Kinds Of Berries
How many berries do you know?! That is, including straw, black, blue, and raspberries. What are the different kinds of berries? Here's a list of 12 berries.
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9 Bell Shaped Flowers in Shades of White, Pink, Purple, and Blue
From angel's trumpet to white mountain heather, learn all about these nine stunning bell shaped flowers.
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My Story: Migrating To USA
It's been 7 years ago since we had migrated and when I think about how I feel during those first years, it carves a smile on my face. Most would probably be imagining life and money is easy here in the US. That's what I heard about my friends,...
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Have Some Finger Love On Valentine's Day!
ex-preacher As we all know, tomorrow is Valentin'es Day! And to some part of the world, today is already February 14 and they might be busy spending time with their special someones. I know most are gonna be posting about the history of Valentine's...
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Memories Of The Mount Pinatubo Eruption
A story, memories of the Mount Pinatubo eruption of year 1991 as a young child who then lives in the province of Zambales remembers it.
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Philippine Festivals You Shouldn't Missed
A feast for the eye displaying vibrant colors and showing Filipino cultures. Here's Filipino festivals you wouldn't want to missed specially the top one on the list.
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Brown, Red, Black and Yellow Rice
Rice as a staple food of Asia and other countries. But it does comes in other colors aside from the white rice we usually see and consume. Here comes the brown rice, red and black rice.
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Attracting Hummingbirds: My Hummingbird Story
Colorful and cute! That's what I thought of the hummingbirds when I first stumbled into some videos of them. It got me interested that I Googled photos and had read hummingbird information. Then I thought I should try and attract them too on our...
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Customer Behaviors: From A Sales Associate Story
As we walk into superstores like Walmart, a door greeter would be standing there. And along with all the departments are other employees you would see folding clothes, some assigned on the fitting room, and some are restocking. If you are an...
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Fruits Found in the Philippines
Fruits you'll find in the Philippines, plus know the names of these tropical fruits in Filipino/Tagalog. From the sweetest mango, pineapple, jackfruit, starfruit, red mombin, to Malay apple and more.
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Philippine Childhood Memories: Living In A Farm
Just like a gentle breeze of wind, memories would sometimes pass by our thoughts, bring us back to childhood memories and leave a smile on our faces. Either I am trying to fall sleep at night or listening to mom and dad's reminiscing, it feels...
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The Legend of the Coconut Tree
Have you ever noticed that the coconut seems to have eyes and a mouth? This interesting Filipino legend will tell you why.
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Riddles: It's Riddle Time!
Riddles, or bugtong had been a part of Filipino life. They entertain and helps sharpen the mind. Here's 10 examples of Philippine riddles or bugtong.
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Online Shopping: Where To Buy Cute Stuffs Online?
I love online shopping! And I could browse the internet doing some "treasure hunting" of mine, hoping that I would stumble into a website where I could find the goodies I like. And this goodies are usually cute stuffs made from Japan, like...
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Rainbow of Colors: Colorful Birds
Bird watching is another relaxing hobby one could have. But if you lack the time and money to spend for a bird watching trip (specially when you live in a city,) don't think that it isn't gonna happen. Why is that? There is always the internet you...
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Creative Uses Of Water Beads
Fun ideas on how to use water beads (also known as crystal beads) at home.
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Filipino Stores In San Diego
Filipino markets and stores found in San Diego area.
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List Of Doraemon Movies
Listing Doraemon movies of our favorite and loved cartoon Doraemon.
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Facebook's MapleStory Adventures: Tips
I'd say one of the most played games on Facebook that will get you hooked once you tried playing it. That is specially if you love magic, adventure, traveling, and to mention the graphics of the game, which lured me to try the game on the first...
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Home Care Agencies In San Diego Area
Home care agencies is one good source to get into caregiving jobs. And if you are a CNA, CHHA, LVN, RN, or a Physical Therapist, these agencies are also looking and hiring these trained, licensed people, but be prepared as they will ask, and prefer...
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Philippine Legend: The Legend of the Guava
The Philippine legend of the guava fruit. Ever wonder why only guava seems to have a crown-like feature? This is the story of how the guava got its crown and flavor.
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Poem: My Wish
Wishes do come true. I wish there would be a world That was built just for me. Where I can be my real self, And no people to judge me. A place with green fields And blooming flowers to enjoy, A place with animals, full of life That humans...