Category Archives: LA VIDA FILIPINA

Traditional practices and values of Filipinos

A Wedding in Sugarlandia

Posted on August 9, 2018 by hechoayer

Last April, one of my closest friends in my undergraduate block, Nicole, was married in her family’s picturesque farm in Silay, Negros to her handsome architect boyfriend Dos. Nicole became a close friend in college for reasons only fate can … Continue reading →

Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, GUIA: TOURS, LA VIDA FILIPINA, VIAJES | Tagged Bacolod, Bacolod Chicken House, chicken inasal, Happy Horse Equestrian Farms, Negros, Punong Gary's Place, Silay, The Ruins | 3 Comments

(UPDATED) Visita Iglesia: Searching for the Costly Perfumed Oil

Posted on April 12, 2017 by hechoayer

Like Mary Magdalene who anointed the feet of Jesus with costly perfumed oil, these churches in Manila showcase the finest, most solemn and best in terms of architecture or Liturgy. Visit them for this year’s Visita Iglesia in Metro Manila. Continue reading →

Posted in CULTURA, GUIA: TOURS, LA VIDA FILIPINA | Tagged Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, Benedictines Manila, Carmel of St. Therese, Carmelites New Manila, Churches in Manila, Churches to Visit in Manila, Metro Manila Churches, Mount Carmel Shrine New Manila, Pink Sisters New Manila, QC Visita Iglesia, San Agustin Church Intramuros, San Beda Abbey, Semana Santa 2018, Semana Santa in the Philippines, UA&P Chapel, Visita Iglesia 2018, Visita Iglesia Itinerary, Visita Iglesia Metro Manila, Visita Iglesia Philippines, Visita Iglesia Route | Leave a comment

Why José Rizal Would’ve Loved Madrid Fusión Manila

Posted on September 12, 2016 by hechoayer

Last April, the Philippines successfully hosted the second edition of Madrid Fusión Manila, which was held from 7-9 April 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Attended not only by the perfumed set who can afford the ticket, … Continue reading →

Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, LA VIDA FILIPINA, Rizal | Tagged Arum Estrategias, Berna Romulo Puyat, Department of Agriculture, department of tourism, filipino food, Flavors of the Philippines, ilustrados, Jose Rizal, Madrid Fusión Manila, Madrid Fusion Manila Regional Lunches, Mall of Asia, Margarita Fores, Mielle Esteban, Paella Gigante Manila, Philippine cuisine, SMX, Tapas Night Manila, Tourism Promotions Board | 1 Comment

Why Museums Matter (Even When The Entrance is Not for Free)

Posted on October 26, 2015 by hechoayer

These past few weeks, I’ve been seeing wonderful photos of people visiting the National Museum. Posting their shots of precious Lunas, Hidalgos, Amorsolos and whatnots, these people took advantage of the free entrance to the National Museum’s galleries and exhibits … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas | Tagged Asian Civilizations Museum Singapore, ayala museum, Bangkok Museum, cultural heritage, Free entrance to the National Museum, Musee de L'Homme, Musee du Louvre, Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Must Visit Museums in Bangkok, Must Visit Museums in Manila, Must Visit Museums in Paris, National Art Gallery, National Museum of Anthropology, National Museum of the Filipino People, National Museums and Galleries Month, October 2015, Paris, san agustin museum, Thai textiles museum, Why Museums Matter | 2 Comments

Ave Maria! Happy fiesta, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by hechoayer

Last 16 July, I, along with countless others, celebrated the feast of our Lady, Queen Beauty of Mt. Carmel. The strongest and most tangible association we devotees have with our Blessed Mother under this title is the Brown Scapular, … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas | Tagged Brown Scapular, Carmelites, Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Manila, OCD, Order of Discalced Carmelites Philippines, QC | Leave a comment

Madrid Fusión Manila: Embracing Cultural, Culinary Heritage

Posted on May 4, 2015 by hechoayer

Exactly one week ago, the much talked-about Madrid Fusión Manila finally concluded and many believe it successfully accomplished what it was supposed to do, and that was to bring Philippine culinary heritage and innovation to the global stage. Madrid Fusión … Continue reading →

Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, LA VIDA FILIPINA | Tagged CMBV Chocolates, Cocina Filipina, Destileria Limtuaco, Fil-Hispanic Culture, Hispanics of Asia, Madrid Fusión, Madrid Fusión Manila, Madrid Fusion Manila Regional Lunches, Philippine cultural heritage, Philippine Hispanic Cuisine, Philippine Spanish Cuisine, Philippine Spanish Food | 1 Comment

Our Ignorance, Our Failure – Manileños and Threatened Heritage

Posted on September 14, 2014 by hechoayer

What do you call a people ignorant of its heritage? How do you approach a society that is apathetic on things related to its culture and history? You get shallowness, materialism, poor taste – you have stupidity. In the metropolis … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA | Tagged Army Navy Club Demolition, Heritage Conservation Society Youth, Manila Heritage, Manila history, Philippine cultural heritage, Quiapo heritage, Rizal Shrine Torre de Manila, San Miguel Manila heritage, Simon de Anda Monument, Torre de Manila | 2 Comments

Amidst darkness, the Glimmer of Faith: Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by hechoayer

16 July 2014 would go down in modern Manila urban history as the day when Typhoon Glenda wreaked havoc on the city with its powerful winds that ripped-off malls’ facades, caused glass doors and walls to break, tearing-off tarpaulin advertisements … Continue reading →

Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA | Tagged 16 July 2014, Carmelite devotion Philippines, Carmelites in the Philippines, National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Manila, OCD Philippines, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Quezon City, Typhoon Glenda | Leave a comment

One cuchara, one tenedor, one plato at a time: Experiencing the Philippine Christmas Holidays

Posted on January 8, 2014 by hechoayer

On our side of the planet, in the sweltering heat of the tropics, amidst the stressful, fatal traffic of Manila, we celebrate the Christmas season with much meaning and pomp: traditional but consumerist, excessive and religious. Each dining table, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, LA VIDA FILIPINA | Tagged Beef Morcon, Chicken Galantina, Filipinos and Christmas, Filipinos and Family, Lechon, Media Noche, Navidad en Filipinas, Noche Buena, Philippine Christmas, Philippine cuisine, Philippine culinary traditions, Philippine culture, Philippine Traditions | 2 Comments

San Miguel de Manila Walking Tour: 7 DECEMBER 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by hechoayer

For over a year now, I have specialized in facilitating tours around a once-fabled arrabal of Manila, San Miguel de Manila. The year has been great for these tours. I cannot count anymore the number of times, groups and individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in GUIA: TOURS, LA VIDA FILIPINA, VIAJES | Tagged Casa Roces, Heritage Conservation Society Youth, Joaquin de Jesus tours, La Cocina de Tita Moning, manila cultural heritage, Manila tours, Mosaicos de Machuca, San Beda Abbey, San Miguel de Manila, San Miguel Pro Cathedral, San Sebastian Church, What to see in Manila, where to eat in Manila | 3 Comments

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