A perfect rainbow above Mount Apo on Sep 17, 2010 in Photoblogging davao apo mountain mindanao photography mount apo mt apo rainbow davao city I was just taking photos of Mt. Apo from the terrace this morning when a sudden downpour seemed to dampen the hope of getting clear views of the “grandfather of Philippine mountains,” which looks its best in the early morning. Luckily, th...
A perfect rainbow over Mount Apo on Sep 17, 2010 in Photoblogging apo davao davao city mindanao mount apo mountain mt apo photography rainbow I was just taking photos of Mt. Apo from the terrace this morning when a sudden downpour seemed to dampen the hope of getting clear views of the “grandfather of Philippine mountains,” which looks its best in the early morning. Luckily, th...
Kadayawan ’10: Enjoying the street events without complaints on Aug 17, 2010 in Events Info and Tips Travelogues adventure culture tourism davao philippines mindanao lumad travel holiday Tips Info festival kadayawan kadayawan 2010 k10 august Some tips to help you enjoy the Kadayawan street events (Indak-Indak street dance parade, Pamulak floral float parade, and the Hudyakaan) without much trouble.
Kill the Mindanao Stigma: Let Sulu UNdevelopment remain in Sulu on Jun 11, 2008 in News Opinion ABS ABS CBN abu CBN ces cez drilon GMA Journalist kidnap mindanao orena philippines Reporter sayyaf stigma sulu TV When I started this blog, I swore that I shall never post anything that risk besmirching the image of my hometown, Davao, and the rest of Mindanao. The purpose of this blog, I resolved, was to promote tourism, discuss news and developments, exhibit...
One Big Durian at Davao’s International Airport on Jun 2, 2008 in Narratives Photoblogging Travelogues Uncategorized tourism Airport city davao Durian International Kublai Milan Millan mindanao philippines Sculpture travel I arrived in Manila last night at around 11:30 PM after a much delayed flight. It didn’t really bother me that much because I was not in any need of haste. Oh, by the way, the controversial Senator Jamby Madrigal was in 1F, that’
Davao Gulf Island Hopping info, tips, maps and costing guides on May 29, 2008 in Info and Tips Travelogues adventure tourism Advice city Cost Costing Custom davao Drinks Food guide gulf hopping Info island map Package Reminder Safety samal Security talikud Tips Tour travel I promised in a previous post on my Island Hopping escapades that I will be providing Island-hopping information, tips, reminders, maps and costing guides—things that aren’t easy to find on the Web. Good thing I’ve had ample time
WordPress reaches Five, Jai gives out Five plus One. on May 28, 2008 in Events Anniversary Blog Contest Fifth Five Jai Oh Wordpress Wordpressph Year Thanks to Blogie of Blogie Blog, I got wind of an entry by Jai on Blog, Oh Blog (B.O.B.) announcing a contest honoring WordPress’ Fifth year anniversary where one gets to blog on THE contest. Okay, it’s like this: it is a contes
Beach Wedding perfect Malipano Island on May 27, 2008 in Events Narratives Photoblogging Travelogues Arden beach Ben Benjamin city davao Event farm gulf III Isla island Lim Malipano Marriage Nuptials pearl resort tropical Wedding Young The first beach wedding I attended took place on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at the breathtaking Isla Malipano, a short boat ride from The Pearl Farm Resort. Isla Malipano is the “luxury island” of The Pearl Farm, hosting the resort̵
My name flies around the world via PAL Mabuhay Magazine in June. on May 16, 2008 in Narratives Uncategorized culture folklore tourism davao city mount apo philippines legend waling orchid vanda sanderiana story mindanao lumad bagobo PAL philippine airlines mabuhay magazine inflight in-flight publication eastg I received confirmation Tuesday, 13 May 2008, that a story on the origins of the Waling-waling which I wrote will be featured in the June 2008 issue of Mabuhay Magazine, the inflight travel and leisure publication of Philippine Airlines. Miss Ira...
Island-hopping in Davao Gulf on May 6, 2008 in Narratives Travelogues Uncategorized adventure tourism beach boat canibad city coral davao dive diving excursion farm garden gulf holiday hopping island island-hopping launch ligid pearl pristine reef resort samal sand scuba It’s summer once more and the quintessential getaway this time of year consists of sun, sand and a sparkling shore. To those who may have had a fill of full-day stays at resorts and beaches, a little variety couldn’t hurt. To make th
