No, seriously, they are. Made of light, translucent embroidered material- usually of hand-loomed fiber from pineapple leaves, abaca, silk organza or banana- the traditional barong tagalog is worn untucked, like a coat dress of sorts, over a light undershirt. So in a warm and humid tropical country like the Philippines, the ingenious design of the […]
Category: Renzie’s Guide to the Philippines
Travel Guide to the Philippines: Gearing Up
The Philippines is a great place to visit- whether it’s your first time and just looking for a place to vacay, or you’re a Pinoy looking forward to come back home for a nostalgic trip after years of being away. First off, let me say this: the Philippines is technologically advanced enough to provide you […]
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In a few weeks, I’m supposed to play host and tour guide to a whole slew of relatives coming over to the Philippines. We’re talking about aunts, uncles and cousins- some of whom have never been to the country, others who have been around fairly recently, and then you have a few others who haven’t […]
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