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“Pasalubong” – What Makes this Filipino Word Very Special?

Probably next to the beauty of a tourism spot, if it’s about the real reasons for traveling there, is our search for the best “pasalubong”. It’s the tagalog word for “gift” or “souvenir” and it can be anything from foods, toys, clothes, handicraft, furniture, soaps, wearables, or household items. It’s practically anything, big or small, cheap or expensive, edible or not. And for as long as that special item was bought somewhere else and then given to someone as an act of love and kindness – the true purpose has been served. Kakanin - a Typical Pasalubong for the Filipino Family Part of the Culture A simple gesture of “Salamat po” (Thank you) for sharing that pasalubong is enough to make you feel the love and kindness back. There is the best pasalubong for kids, for grandmas and grandpas, for a favorite grandson, for a close neighbor or friend, for the workmates, for the boss, for a former enemy, for a religious brother, and even for a complete stranger. Yes, indeed! Well, “pasa

Cebu City - A Must-Visit Place in the Philippines Known as the “Queen City of the South”

Filipinos are among of the bravest races in the world and the proof to that is the fact that Philippines was once ruled by mighty and intelligent Datu, Rajah, Lakan, and Sultan – brave warriors of our times. During the 16th century, a warrior named Lapu-Lapu defended his town Mactan against the colonizers Spaniards. It was the “Battle of Mactan” that made Cebu famous up to these days. A portrait depicting the lives of the Filipinos during the coming of Spaniards But what do we know more about Cebu? How did the Cebuanos live their life in the past? What makes them different from the rest of the Filipino people? While it is easy to dig deeper the history and culture of the island thru the internet, the pictures I am about to share in this post will help you appreciate more the content of this old city. Catholic devotees in Cebu City churches Ready to talk about Cebu City? Let’s go. Museo Sugbo shares the rich history of Cebu during the pre-Spanish, Spanish, and Amer