#Culture

Overlooked Laguna Lake Fun Facts

Trivias you should know about Laguna Lake in the Philippines.

Timor-Leste National Flowers: Hibiscus, Delonix

On: Spoiler Tagging

Is there a time limit on when to tag a social media post as a spoiler?

Two K-drama Clichés That Must End Now

These overused K-drama tropes are ruining great shows, and must go today.

When did internet comments get so mean?

Ewan Croft's experience reminds us why context is king. Let us bring back kindness, respect, and understanding.

The Philippine National Anthem in Surat Inawa

The lyrics of 《Lupang Hinirang》, the National Anthem of the Philippines, written in Surat Inawa (수랕 이나와).

What is Surat Inawa?

An introduction to 수랕 이나와 (Surat Inawa).

Why Tagalog and Filipino Are Two Distinct Languages

Debunking, once and for all, the myth that Tagalog and Filipino languages are one and the same.

Ube, Taro, and Purple Sweet Potato, Are They the Same?

Short answer: No. Philippine Ube, Taiwanese Taro, and the Okinawa Purple Sweet Potato are distinctly different.

How the Modern Filipino Name Works

The Filipino name: first names + middle name (mother's maiden surname) + last name (father's surname), suffix

What Happens to a Filipino Wife's Name After Marriage?

Explore Filipino naming rights beyond common assumptions by separating cultural myth from legal mandate.

Understand the Culture & Context

An advice for foreigners visiting the Philippines or when interacting with Filipinos online

Viet Nam National Flower: Nelumbo nucifera

Thailand National Flower: Cassia fistula

Singapore National Flower: Papilionanthe 'Miss Joaquim'

Philippines National Flower: Jasminum sambac

Myanmar National Flower: Pterocarpus macrocarpus

Malaysia National Flower: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Laos National Flower: Plumeria rubra

Indonesia National Flowers: Orchid, Rafflesia, Jasmine

Cambodia National Flower: Rumduol

Brunei National Flower: Simpor

The ASEAN National Flowers

From Brunei to Viet Nam, explore the official National Flowers of the SEAblings!