It’s always a sight to see. The stretch of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) in San Fernando, Pampanga illuminated by colorful lanterns signals the start of the most wonderful time of the year– Christmas. This is what exactly Dino Latoga, a photographer who hails from the city dubbed as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines, …
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5 mainstays on the Kapampangan Noche Buena table
Food is an important part of the Kapampangan culture. The Kapampangans love food so much that they have a menu for every occasion. There are certain dishes which are regularly served during town fiestas, weddings, and even on Good Friday. My maternal grandmother who hails from Minalin always made tidtad (dinuguan) during the bisperas of …
Watch Pampanga’s Giant Lanterns, anywhere
Online class, virtual meetings, online shopping, mobile banking… the list goes on and on. This COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of living, but thanks to the miracle called technology we can still enjoy the things we love or need to do. This technology has also allowed a century-old tradition in our beloved Pampanga, specifically in …
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 …