Filipino Community & Lifestyle News
It’s shiny, it’s jiggly, it’s like jello, but with a caramel sauce topping and toasted coconut flakes, Nara’s Black Kutsinta is nothing like any other kutsinta. Its colour—black as squid ink—always gets people’s attention, according to its maker, Rana Caramat. “I saw it on Instagram and thought, ‘oh, this is unique’,” said Caramat, a bank […]
If your love language is kain na (let’s eat), Pinay writer Maria Olaguera wrote an epic book about…well, “How to Throw an Epic Filipino Barbecue”. Her debut book started as a homesick blogger’s project—collecting family stories and recipes when her siblings moved out and Sunday dinners weren’t the same. “I had a blog in my […]
It’s a question that often gets asked every OFW (Overseas Foreign Worker), every balikbayan (a Filipino coming back to the Philippines from another country), every family member coming home from any trip: where’s my pasalubong? Pasalubong is that sweet Filipino habit of bringing a little something home after a trip—think snacks, shirts, keychains, or a […]
If there’s one event you can’t miss this summer in Toronto, it’s the Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival happening July 4–6, 2025 at the Harbourfront Centre. This year’s festival is a full-on celebration of Filipino pride, complete with sizzling eats, artisanal shopping, and a jam-packed weekend of live music, DJs, comedy, and cultural […]
Behind the cash register inside Barrio Fiesta Restaurant in Calgary sits tubs of halo-halo ingredients, all house-made, slowly cooling from the hot pots it was ladled from a few hours ago. Crunchy chicharon, pastillas, and large yemas wrapped in colourful cellophane are displayed on a table, but what catches your attention in this Filipino restaurant […]
In the month of June, Filipinos in Canada celebrate Filipino Heritage Month by attending festivals, indulging in halo-halo and BBQ, watching matinee idols perform songs from yesteryears, and celebrating our history and culture. How did this special month start? It all began with Paulina Corpuz from Toronto who asked lots of people to sign a […]
Forget the usual bouquet or generic chocolates—your Nanay deserves more than that. Filipino moms have given us endless love, plenty of life’s best lessons, and have sacrificed so much to give us the best experiences in life. Here are seven super bongga and heartfelt ways to celebrate your incredible Filipino mom, complete with experiences and […]
The Philippines is known for its vibrant festivals that showcase the country’s rich culture, deep-rooted traditions, and strong sense of community. With a festival happening almost every month, these grand celebrations are a mix of religious devotion, historical significance, and pure revelry. Here are the top five festivals in the Philippines, where they are celebrated, […]
Whether it’s through harana (serenade), pamanhikan (formally asking for a woman’s hand in marriage), or the long and patient process of panliligaw (traditional courtship), Filipinos have been celebrating love in unique and meaningful ways for generations. This Valentine’s season, let’s take a look at the romantic traditions that make Filipino love stories so special—where love […]
If you think you can knock door to door in the Philippines wearing your Halloween costume and expect treats, well, you’re in for tricks instead. (You may get a handful of rice.) Most Filipinos can’t afford to give out candy, or even buy costumes to wear. And forget about carving pumpkins, either. We have kalabasa […]
