Just like any other high school boy, Gerald Gloton was once hesitant to start a craft that soon he will surely love. It was days before his graduation in 2010 when he got a chance to play with a DSLR camera. He borrowed it from a college senior in the University of the Assumption, a …
Relearning our language, identity through a Kapampángan folk song
Being a Kapampángan who went to UST, I was often asked by my classmates about the famous folk song Atin Ku Pûng Singsing as a conversation starter. I honestly loved how the song was associated with my roots, for it was also the first Kapampángan song I learned when I started talking. And it’s not …
Get your on-the-go brews from these 5 local stores
Are you a coffee or a tea person? Well, we’ll also understand if you are both! Coffee and tea have loyal patrons, and we’ve seen more and more people falling in love with the cold-brew versions of these drinks over the years. These are perfect companions for people on the go; take a bottle of …
This pandemic will not dim San Fernando’s giant lanterns
THE world stopped this 2020. The social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were and are being felt by every human being and institution, big and small. But despite all the adversities we went and are still going through this year- we somehow find a way to smile and look for the light at …
Pampanga is reversing migration
Gone are the days when most Kapampangans aspire to work in Metro Manila. The traffic jams, congested villages, rising cost of living, and just this year, the skyrocketing cases of COVID-19 made the country’s capital an undesirable community. Even before the pandemic happened, I’ve heard of several Cabalens opting to build a career in our …
What’s inside the Philippines’ largest McDonald’s store?
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Gerald Gloton is a Kapampangan visual storyteller. He works with different fashion brands in the country shooting portraits for advertising materials. He is a contributing photographer and writer for GMA News Online, Mega Magazine, Philippine Star, Sun Star Cebu, Subselfie.ph, and Pampanga Provincial Information Office. His most recent works include Super K …
5 local stores offering exciting gift ideas for Christmas
Cold mornings, neighbors blasting Jose Mari Chan hits, and different establishments filled with Christmas lights and decors. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! One of the things we look forward to, aside from delicious food, is our annual gift-giving with family and friends. And while there might be slight changes with our celebrations …
PH’s largest McDonald’s store finds home in Pampanga
Pampanga’s indeed the country’s culinary capital. We don’t only pride ourselves on our delicious food but also on the ‘largest’ the food industry has to offer. If you’re passing along the Capitol Boulevard in Santo Niño, City of San Fernando, you probably have noticed the huge McDonald’s branch that’s being built in the area. Located …
Hungry? Here’s a dozen local food delivery services you can try
You probably have heard of Food Panda and Grab Food. But did you know there’s a looong list of other local food delivery services you can enjoy in the province dubbed as the Philippines’ Culinary Capital? Continue reading to satisfy your cravings! Mangan.ph Mangan.ph is a food delivery app that caters to various cities in …
6 go-to’s for plant-based foodies in Pampanga
Pampanga has a crazy list of culinary destinations… and some of them are vegan/ vegetarian-friendly! Plant-based diet wasn’t as “mainstream” as it is right now compared to several years ago. More and more Filipinos are trying the vegetarian and vegan route primarily for health, environmental, and/or ethical reasons. Others aren’t into full vegetarian or vegan …