端午節 & 粽子 ― Everything you need to know about Dragon Boat Festival
端午節 or most commonly known as Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional Chinese folk festival that is celebrated every fifth...
Chinese Influences on Filipino Culture That You Probably Don’t Realize
%%excerpt%% Even before Spain conquered the Philippines, China had established a presence in the country through commerce and barter. The Filipino-Chinese link became stronger throughout time, and we continue to appreciate both nations' unique cultural ties to this day. We can't dispute that Chinese traditions are deeply rooted in Filipino society. Filipinos have received influences that have become part of their daily life, ranging from cuisine and clothes to superstitions and rituals. With that being said, let's look at 4 Chinese influences on Filipino culture.
Ten Basic yet Helpful Hokkien Phrases You Need to Learn
%%excerpt%% As the world becomes more globalized, mastering a new language will always provide you with an advantage. Learning a new language may be a difficult journey but it allows you to become a part of a community with a different culture while also learning more about the world around you. For Chinoys, in particular, it also allows them to reconnect with their roots and better understand their culture. Learn ten basic yet helpful Hokkien phrases in this article!
OG Cast of Meteor Garden: Where Are They Now?
Wondering where Shan Cai, Dao Ming Si and the rest of the original cast of Meteor Garden are today? Check them out here!
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles
Instant noodles are a blessing to humanity. They’re perfect for when you want to whip up a quick...
4 local Chinoy idols you should definitely watch out for
We’ve talked about our favorite Chinese K-Pop idols and C-Pop idols, but did you know that we also have our very own Chinoy idols?
6 Chinoy Pantry Essentials
As the pandemic and the lockdowns continue to persist, it’s probably not practical to dine at restaurants very...
Eyeliner 101: How to apply eyeliner for bigger and bolder eyes
For most women, eyeliner is not the most effortless makeup to apply. For one, you have to be...
Dragon Boat Festival: 6 places to try out delicious machang
Don't know where to order machang for Dragon Boat Festival? No need to worry, we've got your back!
Six WFH essentials you can cop at Lazada and Shopee’s 6.6 sale
%%excerpt%% After all sorts of challenges the pandemic has brought us, we can now collectively sigh upon reaching the halfway point of 2021! By this time, you probably already know that while working from home (WFH) presents many pros, it also comes with a handful of cons, such as non-productivity due to our comfortable environment, as well as uncontrollable distractions from working remotely.