Philippines 29 posts
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When Philippine TV got ROK-ed
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April 2, 2012
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article written by: Michelle Camille Correa ASEAN-Korea blog correspondent, Philippines The year 2003 ROK-ed Philippine television. That is, 2003 marked the year when television dramas from the Republic of Korea (ROK) made waves in local TV. At first it was just a ripple, when Bright Girl was aired by GMA 7 in a bid to introduce something new amid the then Mexican telenovela and Chi-novela craz...
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Philippine Folk Tale: The Story behind the Beautiful Butterflies
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March 9, 2012
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article by Sherwin Funa (Philippines) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre When I was a kid, aside from the normal toys and chocolates, what made me very excited of mom coming home from work are my folk tale books. It is part of her routine at least once every week (mostly every Friday), she’ll drop by a bookstore to get me a folktale book. It costs 40.00 pesos (roughly 1 USD) per book. Nor...
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The Black Feast
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January 31, 2012
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article by Sherwin Funa (Philippines) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Philippines is known for being a catholic country and a very important Christian event happening every 9th of January proves it, as the streets of Manila turns into an ocean of people. The celebration is recognized not only in the Philippines but in the whole world. It is considered as one of the biggest religious ce...
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The Color of Thanksgiving: Kadayawan Festival In Davao
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October 24, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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By Sherwin A. Funa (Philippines) Weblog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Most travelers, photographers, and festival enthusiasts in the Philippines flock to the largest city in Mindanao every August. During this month one of the Philippines’ most visited festivals is being celebrated. Davao City, approximately 30 to 45 minutes travel by plane from Manila. This land is very know for the famou...
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In the Lime Light: Philippine Beauty
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October 17, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article by Sherwin funa (Philippines) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre A very significant event happened last September 13, 2011 as 89 most beautiful ladies from different parts of the world reunited for a battle of beauty and brains. Believe it or not, in the Philippines, beauty contests, particularly the Miss Universe is not just a pageant, it is already part of our culture. The title...
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THE ROAD LESS TAKEN: THE NORTHERN PHILIPPINE ADVENTURE – Pagudpud
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October 17, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article by Sherwin Funa (Philippines) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Every year, I and my friends go for an out of town trip. While everyone are so busy booking for flights and hotels for an out of the country vacation or to the famous Boracay – tagged as one of the most popular beaches in the Philippines and in the world, we decided to take the road less travelled. Party isn’t our go...
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Filipino Cooking: ADOBO
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October 6, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article by Sherwin Funa ASEAN-Korea Centre Blog Correspondent from the Philippines One of the most interesting parts of travelling is food. I’ve been to several countries in Asia and every place, I make sure to never leave until I find that food that I can call my favorite. In Malaysia, I really enjoyed eating Roti Canai and in my recent Bangkok trip, I fell in love with their Phad Thai. Today,...
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Stairway to Heaven: Off to The Banaue Rice Terraces!
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July 20, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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Article by Sherwin Funa, ASEAN-Korea Blog Correspondent from Philippines I can still recall when I was a kid, I am fond of drawing and painting. Normally, it is the color green that I always run out of, for most of my pieces are those of Mother Earth. Even from before, I am fascinated and a lover of nature. One of the ways of expressing my appreciation for environment, particularly to this Phil...
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Warp to 16th Century Philippines: Visit Intramuros!
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July 20, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Philippines
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By Sherwin Funa, ASEAN-Korea Blog Correspondent from Philippines I’ve built a time machine, and I am taking you with me. Off to the old times, Philippines! Get a glimpse on what it is like during the 16th Century in the land of the Pearl of the Orient Sea or also known as the Philippines. Manila, being the capital and the center of business and trade in Philippines was once a land of colony, ro...
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