The whole of Philippines and Filipinos in other countries have stopped whatever they’re doing and came out to support the number 1 pound for pound boxing king, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, in his fight against Puerto Rican, Miguel Cotto. And the all-out support of the Filipinos did not go to waste. Pacquiao won the fight on [...]

Preparations for the coming holiday season is in full blast here in the country right now. The holiday season in this part of the world starts right after Halloween and ends on the celebration of the Three Kings in January. So you can only imagine the preparation done by most of the Filipino people. Despite [...]

November 1st, in a previous MYM entry about candles, is a big holiday here in the Philippines. Instead of the actual All Souls’ Day on November 2nd, people commemorate their dearly departed loved ones a day ahead, on All Saints’ Day. And because almost every one is in the different cemeteries nationwide, business-minded individuals take [...]

It is inevitable that people will flock to grocery stores tomorrow. According to the local weather bureau, another super typhoon will hit the country on Thursday or Friday. I was guilty of panic buying a day or two before typhoon Pepeng hit the country. Well, if you experienced Ondoy, you would surely be hit by [...]