Internet Trends
This popular "kilig" tandem from Eat Bulaga! became a viral sensation, with millions of fans shipping their characters, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.
AlDub
Known as the "City of Smiles," this city hosts the annual MassKara Festival.
Bacolod City
This 90s sitcom featured the hilarious Puruntong family.
John en Marsha
During Christmas, Filipinos celebrate this nine-day early morning mass.
Simbang Gabi
Lumalakad ay walang humihila, Tumatakbo ay walang paa
Bangka
This phrase "became a viral catchphrase used to express longing or envy for something good that happens to others.
It’s often used humorously to comment on someone's good fortune or a romantic gesture. The phrase quickly turned into a meme, with people using it to share relatable experiences or reactions to good things happening.
Sana All
This lake, the largest in the Philippines, can be found in the province of Laguna.
Laguna de Bay
The 2000 romantic film featuring Popoy and Basha that became a Filipino classic.
One More Chance
This traditional Filipino Christmas lantern symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem.
parol
"Sa araw may katawan, sa gabi nawawala, sa buo’y isinasama, ngunit ang ulo’y hindi kasama."
"Matapat kong alipin, sunud-sunuran sa akin."
anino
This Filipino electronic dance music genre, known for its fast-paced and catchy beats, is commonly played during street parties and became a viral trend in the Philippines.
Initially created by local DJs in Davao City. Music often features local Filipino phrases, catchy chants, and repetitive phrases, making it easy to dance to and relatable for the Filipino audience.
Budots
This majestic waterfall in Iligan City is often called the "Mother of Philippine Waterfalls."
Maria Cristina Falls
This Filipino folk dance mimics the movements of birds dodging bamboo traps.
Tinikling
This communal Filipino tradition involves neighbors helping one another to move a house.
bayanihan
"May isang bahay, may isang bubong, walang pinto, walang bintana."
itlog
This became a viral hashtag, commonly used when people are joking about the impermanence of things—especially relationships. \
It reflects a humorous yet realistic sentiment about the fleeting nature of emotions and situations, often paired with memes about breakups, love, or changing trends.
WalangForever
This Philippine heritage site, recognized by UNESCO, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
This "King of Philippine Movies," known for his action-packed roles and portrayal of the everyman hero, starred in over 300 films and was a presidential candidate in 2004.
Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ)
This practice involves Filipino families gathering together to share a meal, especially during holidays.
salo-salo
Baston ni Kapitan, Hindi ko mahawakan
Ahas