Generally speaking, the world holds the Philippines in high regard: from our wonderful destinations to our warmth and hospitality, the Philippines has been included in more and more prestigious lists, describing the best parts of the country. Though the Philippines has its share of woes, it can’t be ignored how delightfully friendly our people are, whether facing adversity or not. Throughout history, many cities and locales have been referred to as the friendliest in the country. So, which ones are they? Well, in no particular order, they are:
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I've always known that my country, the Philippines, is a piece of paradise on earth. But it was only when I started working and earning my own money that I got to travel and realized that my home country is truly unlike any other place. The more I traveled, the more I discovered the beauty of my homeland.
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands (only 2000 are inhabited), each one offering a rich biodiversity ranging from tropical rain forests, mangroves, and coral reefs to mountain ranges, world-class beaches, beautiful islands and a diverse range of flora and fauna. Conservation International identified it as one of 17 megadiverse countries in 1998.
The country also offers one of the longest white sand coastlines in the world, one of its many tourist attractions. So, if you’re looking for a tropical getaway and still don’t have a destination in mind, odds are you’ll find something you like in the Philippines.
1. El Nido, Palawan
2. Boracay, Aklan
3. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
4. Samal Island, Davao City
5. Panglao Island, Bohol
6. Coron Island, Palawan
7. Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley
8. Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
9. Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte
10. Mactan Island, Cebu
In our previous blog we discussed How Filipino food is getting popular in London
It’s fair to say Filipino cuisine is not on the map in Britain; instead it’s still firmly rooted in the Pearl of the Orient. The fact that there are only a handful of restaurants in London is testament to this, and even fewer across the rest of the UK after sites in Manchester and Edinburgh closed down, so it’s no wonder it is often referred to as Asia’s best kept culinary secret.
The food is a huge melting pot of influences from the Pacific Rim, Malaysia, China, South American and Spanish. In short it’s a mixture of cuisines from any country who has invaded or attempted to colonise the islands, where their lasting mark has created the beginning of fusion cuisine as we know it.
The national dish is adobo – which means marinade in Spanish – and is made from vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and black pepper. It’s a dish that has as many variations as it does people making it, where regions and household have their own twists and each thinks is better than anyone else’s. But it’s a dish best done with pork – something Filipinos cannot get enough of.
Now it is tipped as one of the cuisines to be eating in 2017. You just need to look – quite hard – for somewhere to do that. As restaurants are few and far between, people cooking it are turning to supper clubs as a more viable way of drawing people in. To get you ahead of the game, we’ve rounded up where to eat it, a class to learn the skills and the ingredients you'll need to make it at home.
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