Philippines 101: The Philippines At A Glance

Philippine Culture 

Philippine Folktales, Legends and Myths

Here are stories handed down from generation to generation.

Philippine Literature

Filipino writers, their lives and their works.

Speak Tagalog

Learn how to speak Tagalog (or Filipino) for free.

Nostalgia Manila

Take a trip down Manila memory lane, and see Filipino bloggers reminiscing about the 70s and 80s.

El Filibusterismo Notes and Summaries

Notes and chapter summaries of Jose Rizal's novel, El Filibusterismo

Bahay Kubo: A Philippine Folk Song

Here are the lyrics, chords, and mp3 of Bahay Kubo (House Hut / Nipa Hut).

Philippine Resorts 

Alegre Beach Resort, Cebu

Alegre Beach Resort is located in Calumboyan, Sogod, Cebu. It takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to get from the Airport to Alegre, in contrast to Shangri-la, which only takes about 15-30 minutes.

Maribago Bluewater Resort (Cebu)

Lots of activities for children.

Plantation Bay Resort, Cebu

Lots of kiddie activities, but pricier than Maribago.

Boracay Beach Resorts

Has some photos of Boracay.

Alona Palm Beach Resort, Bohol

The food in their resto is the best.

Travel to the Philippines - LipadNa.com

"Lipad Na!" is Tagalog for "Fly now!" or "Travel now!" Expect quick articles on various places to visit in the Philippines.

Tagaytay, Philippines 

Antonio's Place, Tagaytay

Similar to Sonya's Garden, prepare to spend your whole day just for lunch.

Sonya's Garden, Tagaytay

It's a place you shouldn't be caught dead in with a guy who intends to propose to you but whom you don't have any intention of marrying. Why the description? Well, with the ambience of the place and all, you might find yourself saying "yes," surprisingly.

Broadband Internet 

Consumer comments on Philippine ISPs

PLDT DSL Comments

What people are saying about the PLDT myDSL broadband package.

Globe DSL

What people are saying about Globe DSL and Globe Visibility.

Government 

Embassies in Manila

List of embassies in Manila, Philippines.

PGMA's Web Site

Site of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Pinoy Bloggers 

The famous Filipino Bloggers

Abe Olandres

Yugatech focuses on technology, problogging, and spreading the blog gospel in the Philippines and in Asia.

Connie Veneracion

The Sassy Lawyer blogs about Philippine politics, food, parenting, and a host of other topics.