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Summer in the tropics has its pros and cons. The sunny weather is a welcome excuse to head to the beach. It also stirs one’s creativity in organizing parties. School is out, after all. However, the humidity can also be taxing. The temperature can reach to dangerous levels, putting people at risk of heat stroke. […]

Fiesta is an essential part of Filipino culture. It’s origin can be traced back to Spanish conquistadors who brought Catholicism and its religious customs to the islands. Fiestas, or feasts, are held to celebrate patron saints and foster fellowship in communities. At the center of the merriment is a wide array of dishes, desserts and […]

Summer is almost here—it stirs up either excitement or dread. No matter which side of the fence you’re on, there’s no escaping the sizzling heat. With the city starting to become a huge sauna again, how do you keep yourself cool? If you’d rather stay in the comfort of your resort-themed condo community than hit […]

Did you know that eight (8) is the luckiest number in Chinese culture? With its perfect symmetry that represents balance, eight is the feng shui symbol of good luck. Isn’t it a great idea to bring this lucky symbol into your condo design and upcoming Chinese New Year celebration? Usher in prosperity, wealth, and happiness […]

What are your goals this 2018? Do you want to travel more or buy a car? Or get your own place, perhaps? It is nice to have these goals for they set the tone, the direction that will inspire and motivate you. But what this ultimately means is that you need to be wiser when […]

Despite our differences in opinion, there are two things that we can all absolutely agree on wherever we are in the world:.we have to start eating healthy and we always postpone eating healthy. The problem isn’t with starting a healthy habit, but sustaining it. At one point, you’ll feel you need to reward yourself with […]

A Filipino Media Noche table is always adorned with a basket of round fruits and vegetables believed to bring good fortune in the coming new year. If you’re a foreigner sojourning in the Philippines, Media Noche, which means “midnight” in Spanish, is the celebratory dinner before the new year. You can also refer to it […]

The way to prosperity is through the stomach—especially on New Year’s Eve when Filipino families gather at the dining table to enjoy a sumptuous Media Noche. Aside from bonding over food, New Year celebrations in the Philippines are about following age-old traditions (mostly from Chinese influences) to attract good luck all year round. It’s almost […]

The Noche Buena, the feast at midnight, is the highlight of Christmas for most Filipino families. This is the time when family and friends come together and celebrate love and togetherness. The months of anticipation lead up to this feast, which is normally followed by exchanging gifts and merriment until the early hours of Christmas. […]

Christmas parties are always fun to host in your condo. Now that your creative party ideas and decorations are all set, it is time to put together a menu that your guests will love. Of course, it should have your favorite Filipino Christmas food and all the other dishes reminiscent of a heart-warming Noche Buena. […]