Category: Today I Learned

At just age 13, Chainus was selected to reign as the Benguet Queen, the youngest beauty ever in the history of the Philippine carnival. This is her fascinating story.

Long before WWII, Manila was subjected to a first “Rape” in a different time by a different opponent.

Long ago, indigenous Filipinos were taken from their homeland and displayed in exhibits for the American people to gawk at.

Arguably the Philippines’ most popular dessert (sorbetes is another choice), halo-halo has a history as deliciously rich as its mixture of flavors.

As home to only three stunning Miss Universe winners, Philippines has a long history of struggle to get that much-coveted crown. Let's take a trip down memory lane and relive those memorable moments...

Meet Maria Teresa Calderon, the Filipina who could read a 214-page book in minutes--with 100% comprehension!