How do you know Christmas is just ‘round the corner? There are tell-tale signs—even in quarantine. Jose Mari Chan blasting, Christmas countdowns everywhere and the presence of bibingka and puto ...

Simbang gabi presents many rewards for the faithful. The nine-day day masses culminating with an evening mass on Christmas eve is believed to grant the wishes of those who complete it. Those who did ...

MANILA, Philippines — Every year, Filipinos observe the Christmas tradition of Simbang Gabi, and no Simbang Gabi is complete without Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. For those who want to try a new ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. While puto bumbong and bibingka are available all year long when you crave them, there's just something about these ...

MANILA, Philippines — It’s Christmas, and it’s time to enjoy all your favorite Pinoy kakanins (rice cakes), especially the two kakanins that are closely associated with the holiday season — Puto ...

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The Philippines has the world’s longest Christmas season. These rice cakes, offered during dawn mass, are part of the festivities. In the nine days leading up to Christmas, Filipinos take part in a ...

We eat rice for breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts, and even drink rice beverages. We have numerous words referring to rice in our language. As any Filipino would tell you, “Rice is life”. Naturally, ...