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24/12/2025

Top 5 Bulacan buffets under ₱350: sulit eats for the whole family

Holiday season means cravings multiply fast—and sometimes, cooking at home just isn’t worth the effort.

If you’re in or near Bulacan, these all-you-can-eat spots deliver Filipino comfort food without the hotel-buffet price tag. Think lechon kawali, pares, crispy pata, tinumis, plus desserts the kids will actually line up for—all for ₱350 and below.

From budget-friendly crowd favorites to a buffet with ice cream (yes, really), we rounded up five places that balance price, variety, and sheer busog factor.

Read the full list here: https://peopleplacesplates.ph/top-5-bulacan-buffets-under-p350/

'Tis the season for greetings and eatings, too. You have this craving to sink your teeth into some litson kawali. What to do? Try these Bulacan buffets for

22/12/2025

The party-list system was created to amplify marginalized voices—but critics say it’s long been distorted by political dynasties and big interests.

Sen. Bam Aquino is pushing a reform bill that aims to tighten vetting, restrict nominee ties to power, and restore the system’s original purpose: genuine sectoral representation.
Supporters say the measure could strengthen transparency and rebuild trust. Skeptics warn that implementation will be the real test.

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18/12/2025

Small details are quietly reshaping how neighborhood businesses operate.

From cafés in Davao to growing food brands in the Visayas, cashless tools like QR payments, audio confirmations, and phone-based terminals are changing daily workflows — fewer errors, faster service, clearer records.

This piece looks at how GCash for Business is moving beyond payments and becoming part of how MSMEs actually run their day-to-day, through stories from Habits Coffee + Cocktail Bar, Das Burgery, and 3FE Café.

Why it matters: for many small business owners, efficiency isn’t about scale — it’s about removing friction where it hurts most.

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https://peopleplacesplates.ph/how-gcash-is-changing-businesses-run/

Across the country, from neighborhood cafés to growing food brands, small business owners are rethinking how they run their operations as digital payments

17/12/2025

Christmas in the Philippines doesn’t always begin with lights or carols.

For many, it starts quietly—before dawn, outside parish gates, with familiar faces and the smell of bibingka in the air.

Simbang Gabi has lasted not because it stayed unchanged, but because it learned how to fit into real Filipino life: work schedules, family routines, even distance from home.

More than a religious practice, it has become a cultural rhythm that still shapes how the season is felt and remembered.

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15/12/2025

As the SEA Games begin, all eyes are on Alex Eala as she leads the Philippines’ strongest tennis campaign in years—bringing global experience, youthful leadership, and renewed national ambition to the regional stage.

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11/12/2025

A new BCG study, “The Filipino Family,” shows that Filipino families make decisions together, not individually.

Health, nutrition, and emergency savings are top priorities, while dream homes, travel, or discretionary spending often take a back seat. OFWs play a big role too, controlling much of the household budget and steering major decisions.

The study highlights that businesses and services should think about families as a unit, not just one person. In the Philippines, priorities are shared, and family always comes first.

A new nationally representative study launched by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled “The Filipino Family” reveals that Filipino families organize their

10/12/2025

BLACKPINK’s Lisa just gave a small Filipino brand its moment on the global stage. During the group’s Singapore tour stop, she performed wearing gvn’s Ballet Sneakers in Chrome, a pair of locally made shoes that blend the softness of ballet flats with the comfort of sporty soles.

Founded in 2016 by sisters Keisha and Kaitlin Lao, gvn had long been loved by niche communities in the Philippines for its handcrafted pieces and thoughtful design. But nothing could have prepared them for this: an international superstar choosing their creation on her own, without sponsorship or campaign.

The moment quickly went viral online, with fans sharing clips and screenshots, shining a spotlight on Filipino creativity and craftsmanship. For gvn, this isn’t just a hype moment — it’s validation that good design travels, and that Filipino brands can compete on a world stage.

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04/12/2025

Health has emerged as the top priority for Filipino families, according to a new study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Rising medical costs and daily health needs are reshaping how households save, spend, and plan for the future.

The study found that even modest health expenses create strain: one in five Filipinos already feels the weight of a one-thousand-peso medical cost, while 64% may need to borrow when faced with a ten-thousand-peso bill. Health-related shocks are now the most worrying for families, with most respondents concerned about a serious illness in the household.

As Filipino families continue to navigate these pressures, health has become a shared responsibility, influencing decisions on savings, emergency funds, and essential spending.

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02/12/2025

PhilHealth coverage for lung cancer takes the spotlight at the ASPIRE Lung Summit, uniting experts and advocates to push for accessible screening, diagnostics, and treatment for every Filipino.

01/12/2025

A look back at the “Stranger Things” phenomenon as Filipino fans revisit the Upside Down

Filipino fans are once again diving into Hawkins as Stranger Things Season 5 drops its first four episodes — sparking nostalgia, excitement, and emotional reactions across the PH.

From fan theories to watch parties, to the immersive Stranger Things: One Last Adventure pop-up in Poblacion, the series has once again taken over timelines.

Why does Stranger Things hit so hard for us? The mystery, the emotion, the ‘80s vibe — and characters we’ve grown up with for nearly a decade. As we wait for the final episodes, one thing’s clear: this show remains one of Netflix’s most unforgettable.

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Filipino fans are once again diving into the eerie world of Hawkins as Stranger Things, one of Netflix’s most successful series, releases the first four

28/11/2025

A new report from BCG reveals that Filipino families are driven by health security, long-term savings, and better daily nutrition. From OFWs to multi-generational households, shared decision-making continues to define how families navigate financial choices. As needs evolve, understanding family dynamics becomes more crucial for businesses and policymakers.

26/11/2025

Christmas at Greenfield District has always been about community—and this year’s celebration brings generations together once again in a night of lights, music, and shared tradition.

Read the full story in the link in our bio and discover how this yearly gathering continues to grow.