Luzon
First-time in Mabuhay Palace
“We’re on the road We move from place to place” It was labor day. One must have minded working on a holiday. I would have. But since it was field work and I would be working with a Filipino music icon, I jumped out of my bed and proceeded to Manila Hotel, one of … Continue reading
First-time in Forest House
“Can you take us to that restaurant with a good overlooking view?” one of my colleagues asked my officemate who grew up in Baguio City. And with a snap of a finger, Forest House came to mind. After some take-home shopping at Mines View Park and the Good Shepherd and road trip around Baguio’s … Continue reading
Finding Ninong in Baguio
“Ninong” is a Filipino endearment for a godfather, which usually connotes a person who generously gives out gifts, especially during the Christmas season. This is another alias that was recently added to boxing champ Manny Pacquiao because of his television show that awards fabulous prizes. He was the reason why I, along with some colleagues, … Continue reading
Summer on the Road
My adrenaline is pumping. Packing and unpacking my belongings seem to become a monthly, if not weekly, habit. It all started with a Manila-Cebu-Cagayan de Oro trip in just three days. Yet, I have to take time out from business trips to accommodate pleasurable ones. So, I hit the road with some other friends … Continue reading
To Donsol and Back
There’s something about Donsol that wants you to come back. So, after seven years of taking pleasure on its natural attractions, I’m back with a few friends. It’s a long drive, so think before embarking on this trip. If you take a vehicle, better hire a van with a driver so you can take a … Continue reading
Twinkling Trees, Enchanting Fireflies
A romance to remember Tiny bits of light glitter in a synchronized manner as if a Christmas song is played on the background. But these are not Christmas lights but a colony of fireflies taking residence in one of the trees along the riverbanks of Donsol River. One of the many things a … Continue reading
Be Gentle with the Gentle Giants
“Look down!” our guide shouted. There he was, in all his splendour and beauty, with his white spots that marked him distinctly as a whale shark. The whale sharks, or butandings, were discovered to have frequented Donsol, a quiet town in the province of Sorsogon at the Bicol peninsula, in 1997. The son … Continue reading
First-time in Water Camp
Thanks to the new Cavitex, getting to the historic town of Kawit, Cavite from Makati, the commercial business district of the capital, takes only less than an hour. As soon as we exited the expressway, we immediately saw the residence of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first and youngest president of the Philippines. Although I have … Continue reading
More fun pic: Calauit, Palawan
Calauit seemed to be a forgotten island. It had its share of fame during the Marcos administration when it was developed as an animal sanctuary. Yes, animals roam freely here and they have a Savannah where they can gather during the day. It’s a long boat ride to this island and not many animals are … Continue reading
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