More ubiquitous than a Starbucks or McDonalds, this is the Philippines’ largest fast-food chain serving hits like Chicken joy (fried chicken) with rice, Jolly hotdog, a bright red, cheese-topped sweetish spaghetti and palabok (a native noodle dish mixed with shrimp gravy and topped with pork cracklings and flaky smoked fish). Round up your meal with […]

The endangered, fist-sized Philippine Tarsier is one of the smallest primates in the world. Nocturnal, shy and tiny, with enormous eyes that give them excellent night vision, they are adorable-looking and endemic to certain areas of the Philippines. Conservation efforts are under way to protect them and their natural habitat of rainforests. A tarsier sanctuary […]

  Undisputedly the King of Philippine roads, these flamboyant, loud and ubiquitous means of public transport are either a source of wonder or exasperation. They contribute to traffic but are most commonly used by commuters due to their sheer number and ability to traverse smaller roads. At times, they play pop music at eardrum-busting levels, […]