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This episode is my Pasalubong to you! Learn about the Filipino tradition of bringing gifts home after being away – why it means more than just a souvenir. Plus, my all-time favorites: dried pusit and kasoy from Palawan!
Guess who's back? After over a year away, this "Anong Balita?" (What's Up?) episode catches you up. The biggest news? My wife and I bought our first house! So happy to be recording again.
"Takot Ako!" (I'm Scared!). Just in time for Halloween, Charles returns to discuss spooky Filipino folklore – Manananggal, Kapre, White Lady, and the Mumo used to scare kids! Learn why Halloween isn't the main event in the Philippines.
Ever heard of the "Ber Months"? Discover why the Christmas season starts in September for Filipinos! I explore this unique tradition, the iconic Parol lanterns, and how it compares to the US holiday buildup. It's Christmas time... already!
It's the first day of preschool for my youngest! Sharing my dad-nerves and the Filipino "Puyo" (cowlick) theory. Also starting a comparison of movie experiences: Philippines vs. US, kicking off with AMC Dine-In. Let's watch ("Manood Tayo")!
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