Author: Clarisse Santos
Each Philippine province has a dish to be proud of. Batangas has Bulalo, Cebu has Lechon, Ilocos has its empanada, and the list goes on and on and on. If you ask people what Pampanga’ s specialty dish is, they will probably say Sisig in a heartbeat. But, did you know that Sisig is not the only dish Pampanga can be proud of. Have you heard of Bringhe? If not, then you’re in for a tasty treat. Bringhe is a famous dish that originated in Pampanga. It has been regarded as a simpler version of the Spanish Paella as takes…
Having a disability is a curse most people carry almost their whole lives. What we want, of course, is to give them even a tiny bit of comfort and privilege. And that’s why the government implemented a Magna Carta Law for disabled persons to protect, recognize, and support their rights. World Health Organization describes disability as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. That’s why not everyone can get a PWD ID. Visual impairment, Hearing loss, Orthopedic disability, Learning disability, Psychosocial disability, Chronic illness, and Mental disability—should you have any of the following, you may be entitled…
Headed north for the long weekend? Well, go no further because Pampanga’s got it all for you! If you think Pampanga is all sisig and food (which is SUPER great and delish, btw), you’re wrong! There’s an activity for every type of traveller here! If you’re the adventurous-naturalist type, why not go for a hike in Mount Arayat? This inactive volcano’s got trails all hikers would be thrilled to take on. If you’re not into hiking, however, you can go to Miyamit Falls for some adventurous fun time! You can bathe in its cool water or you can do some…
Whether you like it or not, the Kapampangans have their own way of living. If you are planning to marry into a Kapampangan family, move into Pampanga, or be roommates with one, brace yourself! It may not be easy, but sooner or later, you’ll see how fun it is to be around them. And to help you prepare yourself, here are some (things to expect about/fun facts about) Kapampangans. Number 1: They are very proud to be Kapampangan. Nope, it’s not arrogance. Nope, it’s not being conceited. It’s just being proud. Heck, they SHOULD be proud, there’s no shame in…
She was the town’s darling, the daughter of the then mayor of Mexico, Pampanga. She was a normal girl—makeup, perfumes, dress-making, and dancing piqued her interest. She was also a title-holder. But on March 2, 1942, makeup turned into guns, dancing turned into fighting, and the beauty queen gained yet a new title: Kumander Liwayway. Remedios Gomez-Paraiso, also known as the Philippines’ Joan of Arc, was a force to be reckoned with as she promised to avenge the death of her father against the hands of the foreign invaders. This sparked the flame in her heart and later on, she…