Republic of Philippines

Where to go Scuba Diving in the Philippines

Want to scuba dive in the Philippines, but not sure where to go? Put the guide books aside; Ian's found the hottest spot there is, and all he had to do was ask. Whale sharks,…
Ian Yacobucci

The Filipino guide to moma

Hiking in the rice fields of the Ifugao province I'm offered to try Moma, a popular Filipino chewing stimulant. I'm taught how to roll my own Moma combo using a bag of ingredients…
Ian Yacobucci

How to prepare your own Moma mixture

Pick up a bag of ingredients for five pesos and follow along this step-by-step guide to roll your own Moma. Moma is made up of natural local ingredients. It’s effects are similar…
Ian Yacobucci