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“Let’s meet Filipino PURENESS!”

Staying in Seoul quite long, I went to ‘Hyehwa-dong’ where Daehackro is located. Daehackro is a

‘universities road’ populated by universities and art centers. Parades are frequently held at the area, also

where the famous ’Maronie Park’ is also positioned. Last Sunday, the breadth was mustered with people due

to a cordial weather.

It seems that there are several hot spots available for all ages to relax. Before, youngsters were

frequent at ‘Jongro’ and ‘Shinchon’ but now ‘Kangnamyeok’ Crossroads and ‘Apgujeong Rodeo’ Street are

rising on the line of places where young generations gather. A club street in ‘Hongdae’ and a cafe’ street in

‘Cheongdam’ became a favorite for the young generation nowadays. The whole area of Hyehwa-dong called

Daehackro was definitely a great rendezvous to unwind for young generations’ way back.

By the way, there’s a new scene on the rise. If you ever go to Hyehwa-dong, you will notice an

unfamiliar street around 500 meters. Every Sunday, this area will turn to ‘Filipino Street’. Many Filipinos

gather in the area. There are a lot of items that remind me of my stay in the Philippines.

From phone cards, snacks, and frozen fishes to groceries, all these stuffs came from the Philippines.

The languages used by them made me feel cozy. They speak Filipino, English, Tagalog and even Cebuano. It

made me feel like I was in a Philippine market! I’ve been living in the Philippines for quite some time now and

the place gave me the sense of familiarity and warmth. What more for Filipinos who came to the place?

While at the place, the thought of the American army and the Vietnam War came to mind. It may have

been the United States’ first defeat but one good thing resulted from the event. Also, travelers all over the

world who have been to Thailand have one unforgettable thing from their visit to the country. Can you guess

what the most memorable thing that foreigners remember from their stay in Vietnam and Thailand, far more

meaningful than the experience of travel is? The answer is ‘rice noodle’. Rice noodle became a trend in the

USA right after the war as much as rice noodle chains are popular in Korea. Noodles may look simple but it

has more to offer beyond the bounds of food and satiety.

Phil So Good magazine would like to exist like a rice noodle-transcending politics and economy. Just

like the unique and addictive character of Thai and Vietnamese noodles, it will always be remembered even if

it has been forgotten for a while.

Philippines and Filipinos are like rice noodles to Koreans. Even if they are a people from another

country with different physical characteristics, history, language and culture, they give us the feeling of

familiarity. Maybe this is because of their ‘pure mind’.

To Phil So Good readers who want to reclaim the feeling of ‘pureness’, I highly recommend you to

‘Hyehwa-dong Filipino Street’. It’s like experiencing a small Philippines and the warmth and pureness of the

Filipinos. Of course, if you can visit the Philippines again, then that would be the best idea.

Phil So Good Publisher Hans Lee

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Published bi-monthly and distributed in strategic places in Cebu and in Korea for free, Phil So

Good is not just another travel magazine. It also provides informative and educational components

on the country’s sights, sounds, people, tourist destinations, educational system, and latest issues.

This is the perfect go-to source for Koreans who wish to explore the country.

The articles are written in ‘Hangul’ (Korean), the official Korean language. As the name of the

magazine, show Koreans how it feels to be in the Philippines, that it‘s simply ‘feels so good’.

The magazine is designed to promote a happy and positive vibes about the Philippines. This is to

correct misconceptions about the country and its people because Phil So Good believes that

Philippines and Korea are two great countries molded and created by its unique cultures and

history that is worth sharing.

Phil So Good is the media venture of APi Holdings, Inc. The department envisions to continuously

build relationships with other media and print companies in the Philippines.

Aside from printed medium, we also make monthly videos that features all about Philippines like

food, people, and best tourist destinations. Our magazines is also available in electronic versions

which can be viewed on our social networking sites.

For more information you can visit our official website www.philsogood.co.kr

Phil So Good is your definitive guide to the Philippines’ colorful culture and beauty.

Rarely does a magazine come along with the right blend of information.


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Geography

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Baguio Flower Festival

Moriones Festival

Pahiyas Festival

Sandugo Festival

Kadayawan sa Dabaw

Higantes Festival

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