Taal Town: birthplace of the maker of the first Philippine flag
Every June 12 is the Independence Day of the Philippines. Over a century ago, the Philippine flag was first raised on this day. That flag finds[…]
First-time in Jala-Jala, Rizal
Jala-jala is the local’s term for paradise and for those living in the province of Rizal in the Philippines, they regard Jala-Jala as the paradise[…]
First-time in Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Nasugbu
This was the third weekend that I was getting out of the capital, Manila. This time we were to hold a workshop in the province[…]
NCVS 2009 with Michelle Obama and some Hollywood stars
Forty-five hundred people. Thirty-something new friends. A grand opening session. This has been the biggest conference I have attended so far. This was the National[…]
First-time in San Francisco, California
It was my first time in San Francisco, California. In fact, it was my first time in the US. On a bigger scale, it was[…]
First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro
The eastern side of the Mindoro Island—Oriental Mindoro—is known for the white sand beach at Puerto Galera. Apart from Boracay, it is one of the[…]
First-time in Jakarta: A Dynamic Megacity of Southeast Asia
“Selamat datang.” Welcome to Jakarta, the vibrant and bustling capital city of Indonesia! Situated on the northwest coast of the island of Java, Jakarta is[…]