Category Archives: Travel and Places

World Chicken Dinner

Had dinner at the World Chicken in Glorietta 4 foodcourt last night. And it struck me that the usual long queue at the counter during that time of the night is now completely devoid. Could possibly be because of the currently running—

Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy at Alphaland Southgate Mall

The first, and so far the only, branch in Metro Manila of the Ilonggo’s favorite ‘Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy‘ opened last August 14, 2009, concurrent to the opening of the Alphaland Southgate Mall, at the corner of Pasong Tamo (Chino Roces Avenue) and EDSA, Makati City.

Serenity and Peace

Imagine that deep blue sky, the white cotton clouds, the beach with the powder-fine sand, a lazy late-afternoon walk along the beach lines–miles away from the busy life in Makati. It could only be perfect!

Flip-Flops in the Sand

Two pairs of flip-flops (and Havaianas at that) lying around the sands above the beautiful waters of Puka Beach in Boracay.

Boracay 09

Here’s a pre-processed shot made yesterday here in Boracay. More photos coming soon. You may also check my flicker.

Travelogue Series: Coron, Palawan

What made this trip more fun, beside the photo op, was that I was in the company of 16. Just imagine the constant laughter throughout the duration of the tour. The tour package for a group this size with Coron Village Lodge—

Lou Franz Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo

If you’re looking for a beach resort along the coast line in the southern part of Iloilo, Lou Franz Beach Resort is definitely worth a try. It’s situated in Brgy. Barroc, Tigbauan, Iloilo, so it’s very much accessible if you’re looking for—

The Trip Back Home

Just wanna share a video from my recent trip back home to Iloilo. The shooting took place in various areas including: NAIA Terminal 3; University of the Philippines in the Visayas – Iloilo City Campus; Deco’s La Paz Batchoy in Robinson’s Place—

Back to Back: Surigao and Palawan

Got to visit Surigao and Palawan recently for a business trip. To make good on my promise, I brought prime lenses only in those two places: the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM and its younger brother, the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM—

Seen Only in Surigao

Or maybe, at least, so far, I only get to see this in Surigao. It’s like a motorcycle with wings. Its wings from both sides are designed to hold passengers. In Surigao, these are usually employed in order to get to the—

The Road Not Taken

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in—

Tigbauan and the Feast of Sto. Niño

On Sunday, the 21st of January 2007, Tigbaun, Iloilo will be celebrating the feast of Sr. Sto. Ni�o. You are invited to come to our house, which is at Tupan St. Lunch will be served at around 12 noon. Just look for me there! (LOL!)

On Photography

canon eos 30dLearning the basics of photography and the limitations of this point-and-shoot camera, I realized that should I have a more sophisticated camera, I can at least duplicate those spectacular photos in photography books, magazines, brochures, newspapers, internet, etc., by professionals. I can even have my own personal collection (Now, what do you think of that? LOL).

My interest even grew deeper when I learned photoshop. I was wondering–

The Beauty that is Tigbauan

Tigbauan, my beloved hometown, is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. It is located 23 kilometers southwest of Iloilo City. It acquired its name, like the majority of town centers, after a topographical distinction unique to the region – in—

Oasis Px

I understand that not many of you have flash player to view my previous post regarding the CLMC-Deloitte Team-building and outing to Oasis Resort in Los Baños, Laguna. So, therefore, here goes: (click on the image to see a larger view)

CLMC-Deloitte Team-Building and Outing 2006

I’m sharing these pictures so you can take a look at how our team-building and outing went last Friday and Saturday, June 30 to July 1, 2006 at the Oasis Resort in Los Ba�os, Laguna. Just click on the pictures above to—