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DAPITAN CITY: More Than Just A Shrine City
It was an invitation I have long wanted to get. In fact, years ago, I was invited to visit this very important destination in Mindanao but for some reasons I wasn’t available. But being on my bucket list, seeing this city has always been my dream. Finally, a very enticing invitation came to travel … Read more
WATERFALLS
REDISCOVERING MAHAN-OB FALLS
Had it not been for Super Typhoon Pablo, I wouldn't have gone chasing several … [Read More...]
MOUNTAINS
LAKE HOLON: A Sacred Place to Commune with Mother Nature
Weekend wanders seem unstoppable over the past few months. Juggling between work … [Read More...]
CULTURE
THE WARMTH AND RICHES OF THE T’BOLIS
We agreed to meet by 11:30 on Friday night but I … [Read More...]
FESTIVALS
TALAKUDONG FESTIVAL: Philippine’s Most Celebrated Festival of Hats
For the second year in a row, I witnessed another … [Read More...]
BEACHES
SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES: Opening Salvo for 2016
Anawangin!!! Anawangin!!! Anawangin!!! Among others, this has been what I’ve … [Read More...]
FEATURED PHOTO
A BEAUTIFUL SEA GYPSY
She sailed her rugged wooden boat from port to … [Read More...]
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DAPITAN CITY: More Than Just A Shrine City
It was an invitation I have long wanted to get. In fact, years ago, I was invited to visit this very important destination in Mindanao but for some reasons I wasn’t available. But being on my bucket list, seeing this … [Read More...]
FEATURED POST: O Kay Budi (A Mandaya Song)
OH KAY BUDI (Music and Lyrics by Romeo Quinones) O kay Budi o'adon wa'in da kaw Wa'in da kaw magapanawpanaw Onan yang kanmo p'yagabuodan Amo yang kanmo pigapanawan Sang-aon lage yagalaong pa kaw kanak Yang gugma mo … [Read More...]
TACURONG BIRD FESTIVAL: A Celebration of Wildlife Conservation
One of SOX’s premier tourist destinations is the center of the 3rd Tacurong Bird Festival, the first and the only bird festival in South Central Mindanao. This is the Baras Bird Sanctuary, home to tens of thousands of … [Read More...]
Ten Most Strikingly Beautiful Mosques in the Philippines
Definitely, the Philippines is home to breathtaking sites of worship. Proof to that are the four Baroque churches in the country which are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. And if you roam around the country, … [Read More...]
MAGUINDANAO: It’s MagandaNOW
NATURE | CULTURE | HERITAGE | PEOPLE | FLAVORS These are some of the things that await you in the #ARMMazing Province of Maguindanao - all at their best. What used to be a laid back province in the Philippines is now … [Read More...]
CELEBRATE THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF MAGUINDANAO THROUGH INAUL FESTIVAL
For the very first time, the Province of Maguindanao in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will be celebrating the Inaul Festival, a festival honoring the Province and its people's identity and cultural heritage - … [Read More...]
DORONGAN FESTIVAL OF BANSALAN, DAVAO DEL SUR
Every Januray, the peace loving Municipality of Bansalan celebrates DORONGAN FESTIVAL. This festival is a thanksgiving celebration honoring the child Jesus known to the FIlipinos as Santo Niño. A Sinulog-based … [Read More...]
THE FLAVORS OF DAVAO’S BABABOY RESTAURANT
If you're into gastronomical trip in Davao City, one of my highly recommended places that you should check out is the BABABOY RESTAURANT which has a newly opened branch in the night market district of Davao City, the … [Read More...]
PILOT BEACH: Baganga’s Newest Beach Craze
Among the 11 municipalities of Davao Oriental sharing these untouched coasts, the Municipality of Baganga secretly possesses long beaches and lengthy coastline teeming mostly with captivating white sand shores. Secluded … [Read More...]
CARMEN CELEBRATES KAHAYAG FESTIVAL 2016
Indeed Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year as every city and town in the country celebrate the season with gladness, joy and much anticipation. This has been our tradition every year and we are known to have … [Read More...]
DAVAO CITY CELEBRATES PASKO FIESTA 2016
There is no doubt that the Philippines has the longest Christmas holiday season in the world and the Filipinos, even those who live abroad, are known to celebrate the season with great anticipation and wondrous … [Read More...]
THE TRAVEL TELLER #ProjectGiveBack Year 5
There is so much joy in giving. There is so much happiness in sharing. We count our blessings. We pay it forward. This is the essence of giving back. To share what we have and make those who do not have enough feel that … [Read More...]
THE SOUTHERNMOST JEWEL OF THE PHILIPPINES CALLED TAWI-TAWI
I have so many beautiful stories to tell you about my recent trip to the southernmost province of the Philippines, the enthralling island province of Tawi-Tawi. Stories that are often unnoticed and neglected because most … [Read More...]
CAMPAWAN CURTAIN FALLS: Davao Region’s Widest Waterfall
Among the five provinces found in the Davao Region, the Province of Davao Oriental is considered as the Water Wonder. White sand beaches are dotting the shorelines of the Province. A number of beautiful islands can also … [Read More...]
CHURCH HOPPING IN ILOILO PROVINCE (Video Blog)
There are so beautiful things to describe about the Province of Iloilo. But there’s one sure thing I guess every local would agree – a trip to Iloilo Province will not be complete without paying a visit to its most … [Read More...]
THE PROVINCIAL CAPITOL BUILDINGS IN DAVAO REGION
In my quest to visit all the 81 Provinces in the Philippines, I learned to love visiting and documenting every Capitol Building I passed by. Such fascination led to my quest of seeing the entire 81 Provincial Capitol … [Read More...]
THE PACMAN TOUR IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY
Without a shred of doubt, boxer turned politician Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is the most famous personality who hailed from the Tuna Capital of the country, General Santos City and Sarangani. Christened as the … [Read More...]
Experience MindaNOW: Inspiring the WORLD with our Beautiful Stories from Mindanao
Mention Mindanao to some Filipinos, especially those who have never stepped on any part of the island, and you will see a face of bewilderment. But when the brave one says "I've been there and it is a paradise", it … [Read More...]
MODA MINDANAO SEASON 11: Highlighting the Unique Mindanaoan Heritage
It has been 5 years now since the first time I watched Moda Mindanao. Since then I vowed not to miss this event every Kadayawan Festival. Moda Mindanao is longest running fashion design competition in the entire Davao … [Read More...]
KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL 2016: The Sights and Sounds of Indak-Indak Sa Kadalanan 2016
The sun was up hiding from the cirrus clouds that day. The weather wasn’t that scorching but it was warm enough make the celebration more vibrant and lively. At seven o’clock, thrilled people not only from Davao but from … [Read More...]
