Philippines Vacation and Long Term Stay

by: Daniel Soriano (Guest Writer) We went to Bolinao Beach to explore other possibilities of taking a break. Unplugged. Away from electronic gadgets! We had a short stop over at the St. James Great Church where Blessed Odorico had his first Holy Mass. Blessed Odorico! The raft in the middle of the the sea! St. James the Great Parish Church in Bolinao, Pangasinan

by: Mary Ann Bolanos Pandin lake is in the Philippines, in the province of Laguna. From the furnished apartment in Novaliches , its easy to go there. Enjoy the fresh water swimming and it's fresh food bounty, from fresh shrimps to fried tawilis. This is 3 hours away the vacation apartment in Novaliches. Great for family bonding nature hopping. Best to visit Pandin Lake during cool season to taste the famous "bukal" or mineral water coming from the mountains. Pandin Lake in Laguna

by: JC Bulan In the Philippines, when it rains, it really pours.  Now if you want to keep on looking great with your hair firmly in tact then take note of the following tips. Filipinas like their hair to be classy but not too flashy.  An excellent style for the long-haired gals is the Gibson tuck.  You’ll need a hair tie and pins for this one.  Put your hair up in a ponytail.  Just above the hair tie, part your hair into roughly two equal parts using your finger.  Next, twist your ponytail and insert it into the gap and tuck it inside along with the hair tie.  Wrap your hair up tight and secure the top of the tuck with hair pins.  You might also want to use a hairspray for the finishing touches.  Also it would look more elegant by pulling a few strands of hair for each side of your face. You can do a lot with braids.  One simple style is the high braided bun.  You can create this by first tying your hair in a high pony tail, then section it into three parts.  Get the leftmost part and

by: JC Bulan If you’re a foreigner planning to be in the Philippines for some time, you would be welcomed warmly, given the natural friendliness of the Filipinos and their fascination for foreign guests.  Or, you could suffer the ire of the sensitive people for failing to read in between the lines.  So gear up and help yourself understand the Philippine culture with the tips below. Filipinos are naturally polite people.  Before children can even start talking, family members already orient them in using the words po and opo for elders.  For example, if you see a subordinate speaking to her boss, you might hear these words sometimes paired with English words like “Yes po”, “Ok po”, or “No problem po” to soften the tone of the English words and maintain a cordial relationship with the superior.  That’s why when the word po is removed from these expressions said without kindly eye contact and the Filipino has just met you, he can feel bad (called tampo). Listen to a Filipino speak and obs

by: JC Bulan The Quest for an Authentic Filipino Man Women are looking for them: the Filipino who would become their knight in shining armor and partner in life.  Traditions have taught them about the right qualities to look for but with so many single women around, and an almost equal female to male ration in the country, it seems that these authentic Filipino men do not want to be found.  So girls, while looking out for that Filipino guy, re-assess the qualities you are looking for with the tips below. Filipino men are ideally chivalrous, described in the native language as "maginoo".  They take care of ladies and elder people by carrying their baggage and offering their seats at public places.  Grooming in chivalry starts when they are young.  Filipino sons are trained to protect their siblings, especially their sisters.  Any man who disrespects his sisters will face his wrath.  They come to love their mothers deeply and hopes that when the time comes, she will approve of

by: JC Bulan Unwrapping the Filipina Gem People all over the world, especially men, look for this one priceless gem: the Filipina.  There is a lot of clamor nowadays for the new Filipina who speaks out her own thoughts and does the same things as guys do.  But if asked, what makes a woman an authentic Filipina?  Most of the answers would go back to the age-old traditions that are very beautiful. One of the most stunning things about Filipinas is their cheerfulness.  Filipinos in general are hospitable people but the women are the most cheerful bunch.  Smiling has become their trademark, which makes them look even more feminine and attractive.  They are gracious and would still smile and look away even when embarrassed. On fashion, most Filipinas would choose classy but not too flash styles.  They avoid being talked about by those who find their get-ups strange.  Instead, they choose to be praised as, maganda.  Filipinas take care of their appearance by regularly taking a bath, applying