Ube and muscovado piaya, Bacolod’s favorite pasalubong. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, raised between Cebu and Dumaguete in the Visayas · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick answer The best pasalubong from Bacolod are piaya (flatbread filled with muscovado sugar or ube), napoleones (puff pastry with custard and a sugar glaze), barquillos (rolled wafers), biscocho, pinasugbo, egg […]
Healthy Filipino Food: 10 Nutritious Dishes, Pinggang Pinoy & Easy Swaps (2026)Healthy Filipino Food: 10 Nutritious Dishes, Pinggang Pinoy & Easy Swaps (2026)
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Pinakbet, one of the most vegetable-packed Filipino dishes. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 22, 2026 · Food guide based on the DOST-FNRI Pinggang Pinoy This guide shares general information about traditional food, not medical or nutrition advice. If you have a health condition or special diet, talk to a […]
Glamping in the Philippines (2026): 13 Best Glamping Sites, Prices & TipsGlamping in the Philippines (2026): 13 Best Glamping Sites, Prices & Tips
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Beach glamping at sunset. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 22, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. No glamping site sponsored this guide; always check current rates and availability directly with […]
Digital Nomad Guide to the Philippines (2026): Internet, Coworking, Best Cities & Visa StatusDigital Nomad Guide to the Philippines (2026): Internet, Coworking, Best Cities & Visa Status
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Remote work with a view in the Philippines. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, a Filipino digital marketer working remotely from Mindanao · Updated October 22, 2026 · Internet data from Ookla; visa status checked October 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a […]
Chinese-Filipino Food: 14 Dishes With Chinese Roots, Hokkien Food Words & Where to Eat (2026)Chinese-Filipino Food: 14 Dishes With Chinese Roots, Hokkien Food Words & Where to Eat (2026)
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Siopao, one of the many Chinese-Filipino favorites eaten across the Philippines. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 22, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Chinese influence is […]
Mayon Volcano (2026): Eruption Update, Facts, Cagsawa Ruins & How to VisitMayon Volcano (2026): Eruption Update, Facts, Cagsawa Ruins & How to Visit
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Mayon Volcano, famous for its near-perfect cone. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 22, 2026 · Volcano status from PHIVOLCS bulletins This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Check the alert level before you go. […]
Travel Insurance for the Philippines (2026): Do You Need It? Guide for US, UK & Australian VisitorsTravel Insurance for the Philippines (2026): Do You Need It? Guide for US, UK & Australian Visitors
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Sort out insurance as soon as you book your trip. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, a Filipino living in Mindanao · Updated October 22, 2026 · Entry rules checked against the Bureau of Immigration and eTravel requirements This guide may contain affiliate links. If you buy a policy through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide […]
Churches in the Philippines: 21 Famous Churches, UNESCO Sites & Traditions (2026)Churches in the Philippines: 21 Famous Churches, UNESCO Sites & Traditions (2026)
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San Agustin Church, Intramuros. Photo: LMP 2001, via Wikimedia Commons. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 22, 2026 · UNESCO listings checked against whc.unesco.org This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. […]
Philippines Ferry Guide 2026: Routes, Operators, Fares & How to BookPhilippines Ferry Guide 2026: Routes, Operators, Fares & How to Book
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Ferries link almost every major island in the Philippines. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, Cebu-born and Mindanao-based · Updated October 22, 2026 · Routes and fares checked October 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to […]
Map of the Philippines (2026): Interactive Map, 18 Regions, Provinces & Island GroupsMap of the Philippines (2026): Interactive Map, 18 Regions, Provinces & Island Groups
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The Philippines: three island groups, 18 regions and 7,641 islands. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 22, 2026 · Region and province counts from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSGC) and DILG This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra […]