The religious icon that draws millions of devotees in a procession that ultimately tests the faith.

This noisy three-wheeled mode of transportation is a staple around the country.

A ‘Parol’, is a Filipino Christmas lantern.

Courtship in the days of our grandparents was a long and arduous process filled with interesting customs. One of the popular courtship traditions was Harana.

Smelly but complex in texture and taste, the bagoong is a gem in Filipino cuisine. Find out why this smelly, salty condiment is a favorite among Filipino.

The Filipiniana icon of stateliness and grace has had a long history of re-interpretations.

The Traditional Filipino shopping Bag

Courtship in the days of our grandparents and their grandparents was a long and arduous process filled with interesting customs. One of the popular courtship traditions was Harana.

Kundiman is a genre of traditional love songs. These songs often express feelings of intense romance, yearning, and devotion.

Often sold as street food, Balut is simply a fertilized duck embryo. In the Philippines, everyone considers this a tasty snack during drinking (alcohol or liquor) sessions with friends.

Chicharon is a Filipino's favourite snack. Why? Well this local delicacy is crunchy, tasty, and just sinfully good.

Similar to the American's game of Hacky Sack, Sipa is a game that literally means "kick" or "to kick" in English.

The Sto. Nino is one of the oldest and most revered religious images in the Philippines.

The Barong Tagalog or Barong is a traditional formal men's wear in the Philippines often worn on special occasions such as weddings.

If the Germans and Czech are famous for their beer, the Filipinos are known for Lambanog.

Halo-Halo is a favourite dessert among Filipinos.

Filipinos are natural gift-givers. Filipinos will never travel and return home without bundles of pasalubongs or homecoming gifts for their loved ones.

One of the most popular Filipino icons is the Malacanang Palace, the official workplace and home to the country's superman – the President of the Philippines.

The balikbayan box is an expression of the Filipino tradition of pasalubong, or homecoming gifts.

Ninongs and ninangs are either a child's godparents, or they are the principal sponsors at a person's wedding.

The bunot and the walis are omnipresent parts of the Filipino household's cleaning equipment.

Hilot is a Filipino form of traditional healing.

The jeepney is a form of public transportation found in the Philippines.

Tapsilog is a popular Filipino breakfast meal made with cured beef (tapa), garlic-fried rice (sinangag), and fried egg (itlog).