#Culture

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.

The ASEAN National Flowers

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

Viet Nam National Flower: Nelumbo nucifera

Timor-Leste National Flowers: Hibiscus, Delonix

Thailand National Flower: Cassia fistula

Singapore National Flower: Papilionanthe 'Miss Joaquim'

Myanmar National Flower: Pterocarpus macrocarpus

Philippines National Flower: Jasminum sambac

Malaysia National Flower: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

On: Spoiler Tagging

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

Laos National Flower: Plumeria rubra

Indonesia National Flowers: Orchid, Rafflesia, Jasmine

Cambodia National Flower: Rumduol

Brunei National Flower: Simpor

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.

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.

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).

Understand the Culture & Context

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