“There were giants in Samal in those days..” This was the story told in whispers and passed on from one generation to the next about the alleged giant race—the Dinagats--that once populated...
“Potang bengi” is not a deaf prostitute (and other oddities in the Philippine language)
Among all the countries in the world conquered and colonized by Spain, the Philippines is the only one that retained its spoken languages. Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico and most of the other...
Augusto Lakandula: The Guy Who Hijacked Philippine Airlines and Escaped Using A Homemade Parachute
A Filipino named Augusto Lakandula (later identified as Reginald Chua), hijacked a Philippine Airlines jet on May 25, 2000. After collecting the passengers' money and other valuables, the suspect,...
For more interesting stories, please check out our latest book, "FilipiKnow: Amazing Facts & Figures Every Pinoy Must Know." Kabayan, one of the municipalities of Benguet in the Cordillera...
Also known as the "Mountain Trail", Halsema Highway spans 150 kilometers between the towns of Baguio and Bontoc in Mountain Province. It is a sight to behold, thanks to the breath-taking drop-offs...
Ratziel, a senior high school student in Urdaneta City National High School, fascinates every person who comes across his personal documents. According to Philippine Daily Inquirer, Ratziel has 40...
