Top 5 Best Bicolano Dishes (Authentic Recipes)

1. Laing

When we visited the Caramoan Islands in Camarines Sur, as part of our itinerary, we tasted their very own and authentic dishes. I am not a chef or a cook, but according to some friends, I have good and active taste buds. Taray diba??? For the first time, I will be a food critic. First is the famous Laing. Laing is a spicy dish with dried taro or gabi leaves, siling labuyo, and coconut milk as the main ingredients. There's a linamanam factor, and the texture is smooth inside my mouth. To compare, my Nanay prepares young and fresh gabi leaves (grated), and adds dried tuyo to add saltiness and a unique aftertaste. Nonetheless, the Laging dish of the Bicolano is really good.

Silay City - Tourist Spots and Attractions

Balay Negrense

Balay Negrense is one of the century-old houses along Cinco de Noviembre Street, Silay City. This street is remarkable because of the historical value that it holds for the people. Balay Negrense is a Hiligaynon phrase which means: Balay, or a house, and Negrense refers to the people living in the province of Negros. It is a century-old house in Silay City owned by Victor Fernandez Gaston, the eldest son of a prominent sugar baron, Yves Leopold Germain Gaston, and Prudencia Fernandez. It was built between 1897 to 1901, then abandoned in the mid-1970s, repaired by the government, and was inaugurated on October 6, 1990.

BIR: Guide to Changing or Updating Your RDO

RDO Code: 041, Mandaluyong

I processed my employment documents, which include Pag-IBIG and my Tax Updates (RDO and Tax Exempt). I have been working for more than five years now, and it's my first time processing these documents, and it's not a good experience. Since I previously worked for a BPO in Mandaluyong City (RDO: 041), I headed to the BIR Office in Boni to have my BIR Form 1905 stamped. Upon submitting to the clerk, he advised me that my record was already with RDO: 43A in Shaw (near SSS and Pag-IBIG), so I rode MRT from Boni to MRT Shaw, then on Shaw Boulevard, I rode a jeepney with a “Pasig, Palengke” signboard. Got off in front of Pag-IBIG Bldg. (second Stop Light). Crossed the footbridge where BIR is located. Got the queue number from the guard and waited for my turn.

NBI Clearance Renewal Guide (Updated)

Processing NBI Clearance

I processed my NBI Clearance yesterday, and the change just came! My original plan yesterday was just to make a payment at LBC in Robinsons Metro East. But, the NBI transaction was OFFLINE, so I proceeded to the NBI on the 4th Floor and asked what other payment channels I could choose for payment, and the polite guards said that I could make a payment at the NBI Counter - Step 1, which I did.

Shin Ramyun, Best Korean Noodle in the Market

About Shin Ramyun

Shin Ramyun, the iconic Korean instant noodle brand by Nongshim, has become a global favorite for its bold flavor and satisfying spice. Known for its rich, savory broth and perfectly chewy noodles, Shin Ramyun delivers the comforting warmth of Korean cuisine in every bowl. Whether enjoyed plain or elevated with egg, vegetables, or meat, it’s the ultimate comfort food for ramen lovers around the world.

Happy Father's Day!

Lingid sa kaalaman ng karamihan, nagmula ako sa isang pamilya na puno na pag-mamahal na binubuo ng anim na magkakapatid at mga magulang. Ang aming pamilya ay may malakas na pundasyon na sa kahit anung aspeto ng buhay ay napag-tatagumpayan sa pamamagitan nang pag-tutulungan. Ang aming tahanan bagamat hindi marangya, ang pundasyon nito ay ginawa, pinanday, at hinulma ng taong tatawagin kong Tatay – ang Haligi ng aming Tahanan at isang Karpentero.

National Museum of the Philippines, Manila

About National Museum of the Philippines

The National Museum of the Philippines offers FREE Admission on selected months as part of the Heritage Month celebration. For updates, please check the National Museum Facebook Page. The National Museum has a collection of relics, artifacts, and antiques discovered in the Philippines and abroad, combined for the Filipino viewing.

I gave my hair to Rochelle, a progeria patient

Decision to Cut my Hair

Donating my curly, healthy hair was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. It reminded me that something as simple as a haircut can bring comfort, hope, and confidence to someone battling illness or hair loss. Every strand carries kindness—and through this act, I realized that giving doesn’t always require grand gestures. If you’ve ever thought about it, take the step—your hair will grow back, but the joy you give can last a lifetime. Almost a year ago, I cut and gave my hair to a young and stunning lady who turned 18. She is Rochelle, a progeria patient.

Mindanao Reminders and Travel Guide

Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippine Archipelago, composed of 27 provinces, and situated in the Southern part of the country. Since I was young, if I hear Mindanao, my mind automatically gives a negative description like fear, battle, chaos, abduction, NPA, MILF, MNLF, political problem and etc. News is a huge factor in that mindset.

Island Hopping: Dampalitan, Borawan and Puting Buhangin

The Province of Quezon is one of my favorite provinces in the Philippines because of its gorgeous beaches, which can be considered as one of the top tourist attractions and destinations in the region. Aside from that, they also have the colorful Pahiyas Festival and sumptuous pancit hab-hab. A few of the gems can also be found on higher altitudes of Mt. Banahaw – the Holy Mountain, and Mt. Cristobal – the Devil's Mountain. Now, for the third time, I am visiting three of the fine-looking islets of Padre Burgos, Quezon.