thesmartlocal
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Current Affairs
    • Community News
    • New Openings
    • Funny News
    • Viral News
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Activities & Attractions
    • Events
    • Food
      • Food News
      • Food Reviews
      • Food Guides
    • Nightlife
      • Nightspots
      • Nightlife Guides
    • Hotels & Staycations
      • Hotel Reviews
      • Hotel Guides
    • Family & Kid-friendly
    • Photo Spots
    • Sales & Promotions
      • Monthly Lobangs
    • Sports & Fitness
    • Beauty & Wellness
    • Fashion
    • Volunteering
  • TRAVEL
    • Southeast Asia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
      • Malaysia
      • Phillippines
      • Indonesia
      • Vietnam
    • Rest Of Asia
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Japan
      • Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Others
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Europe
    • Africa & Middle East
    • America
    • Rest of World
    • Travel Guides & Tips
  • LOCAL
    • Perspectives
    • Inspiration
    • Culture
    • Students
    • Businesses
    • Heritage
    • Hacks
    • Misc
  • ADULTING
    • Career
    • Finances
    • Dating & Relationships
    • Wedding
    • Home
    • Parenting
      • Education
    • Pets
    • Self-Improvement
    • Tech
  • Select Country
    Singapore Thailand Malaysia Indonesia Vietnam Japan Korea Philippines
Culture
23
Dec
2022
  • Culture

10 Filipino Actors Who Bested Their Contemporaries In The International Awards Scene

We rounded up 10 Filipino actors making waves in the international scene by winning prestigious TV and film awards and making history.
29
Nov
2022
  • Culture

22 Ilocano Phrases That’ll Come Handy On Your Trip To The Northern Philippines

Learn these basic Ilocano phrases and explore both the east and west sides of Northern Luzon like a local!
08
Jun
2022
  • Culture

11 Korean & Filipino Pop Culture Crossovers You Might Not Know About, Including Minzy’s Tagalog Song

Check out these Korean and Filipino pop culture crossovers to see one of your fave Korean and local acts' projects has gone under your radar!
23
Mar
2022
  • Culture

8 Dance Trends In The Philippines From The ‘90s to The Early 2010s, Including Spaghetti, Pamela & Otso Otso

These dance trends that originated from the Philippines, such as Otso Otso, Spaghetti, and Papaya shaped many Filipinos' childhoods.
11
Mar
2022
  • Culture

11 Filipino Childhood Games That Made Our Summers Fun, From Teks To Patintero

You can relive your childhood as an adult by gathering your friends and playing these fun-filled Filipino childhood games.
10
Mar
2022
  • Culture

8 Lent & Holy Week Superstitions Catholic Filipinos Have, Including Recharging Anting-Antings

For those who want to observe Lenten season the Filipino way, below are some Filipino Lent & Holy Week superstitions you should know.
27
Jan
2022
  • Culture

7 Indie Bookstores In The Philippines Where You Can Find Rare Titles, From Solidaridad To Mt. Cloud

We round up 7 independent bookstores in the Philippines, hidden amidst the busy corners of our streets, that bookworms should visit.
04
Jan
2022
  • Culture

10 Iconic Filipino Actresses Who Show Us What Confident Beauty With A Heart Is

These Filipina actresses have proven that they're more than just visuals through their talents and philanthropic works.
23
Dec
2021
  • Culture

10 Ancestral Houses In The Philippines, From Mansions To Bahay Na Bato, To Travel Down Memory Lane

Here are 10 ancestral houses in the Philippines that you should visit, so you can step inside the actual homes of our historical icons.
14
Dec
2021
  • Culture

9 Filipino Christmas Memories We Miss From Pre-Pandemic Years, Including Talent Shows & Parlor Games

We haven't been able to celebrate Christmas as usual, so we definitely can't wait to make more of these Filipino Christmas memories soon.
1 2 3 4 5 6 … 9
Trending
  • 14 Christmas Traditions That Only Filipinos Can Relate To
    14 Christmas Traditions That Only Filipinos Can Relate To
  • 24 Basic Filipino Phrases You Need to Know To Navigate the Philippines Like a Local
    24 Basic Filipino Phrases You Need to Know To Navigate the Philippines Like a Local
  • 17 Traditional Filipino Christmas Foods That Every Filipino Should’ve Had At Least Once
    17 Traditional Filipino Christmas Foods That Every Filipino Should’ve Had At Least Once
  • 8 Denise Julia Facts About The Filipina RnB Singer Behind "B.A.D." & "NVMD"
    8 Denise Julia Facts About The Filipina RnB Singer Behind "B.A.D." & "NVMD"
  • 11 Birthday Freebies & Discounts You Can Get In The Philippines To Treat Yourself in 2023
    11 Birthday Freebies & Discounts You Can Get In The Philippines To Treat Yourself in 2023
thesmartlocal
TheSmartLocal is part of TSL Media Group
Company About TheSmartLocal Contact Careers Internships Full-Time Positions Privacy Policy Advertise
TheSmartLocal  Singapore  Malaysia  Thailand  Philippines  Indonesia   Vietnam  Japan  Korea

Singapore Office (HQ)

219 Kallang Bahru, #01-00 Chutex Building, Singapore 339348

Phone: 6514 0510

The opinions expressed by our users do not reflect the official position of TheSmartLocal.com or its staff.
All rights reserved 2012 — 2023 TheSmartLocal.com