We live in a land of festivals, made more significant with a Presidential decree to use festivals to boost tourism. MassKara Festival is one of the Philippines’ most famous festivals but the province of Negros Occidental also have a provincial festival. Not just for one particular city or town but […]
Where to Go this Summer? Top Summer Destinations in the Philippines
It is always summer in the Philippines but the months of April and May is the official season if I will base it to the “more or less 60 days” school break and the dog days of summer. But there are places that are best visited during the hot […]
Gen. Aniceto Lacson House
Visiting old houses in Bacolod and neighboring cities is a must when in Negros Occidental. I love old houses like those made of coral stones with adobe bricks. If money is no object, I would buy one of those abandoned houses in Negros where I […]
Shall we Dance this month of January?
I can literally hear drumbeats at night. This city of gentle people will go frenzy with parties and street-dancing. Currently based in Iloilo, the city of Dinagyang festival. Just a little sleep and my hometown Cebu, will also have the Sinulog. Likewise, Kalibo will continue their centuries-old […]
The Grandiose Nelly Garden
A grand and imposing edifice along E.Lopez Street in Jaro,Iloilo is Nelly Garden. It is hard to resist glancing at this white residence as you pass by, reminding all the glory of Iloilo that clearly defies time and all the accompanying struggles and crises. It has become a […]
Skinetics – Leading Iloilo’s Health and Wellness
To recuperate from the hassle of our everyday lives, a soothing massage and a beautifying treatment can revive our tired souls. With every massage and facial salons in almost every street and corners in the country, they are not created equal. I’m a snob when it comes to massages and […]
The Golden Beach of Antique
The province of Antique is still waiting to earn its spot in Philippine tourism but this travel writer of yours will guarantee that it is one place that you have to discover. Great for nature trippers and a nice venue to expose technology-infested kids to the natural world. One of […]
Why I’m #NotoRHBill
As of this writing, Philippine Congress voted “Yes” to a controversial bill, the Reproductive Health Bill. Our political culture as a nation gives everyone a voice, a stand in everything related to politics. Many took sides and I remain to be against it. I think those who read my Facebook […]
Boracay Wows the World this December
Love it or hate it, Boracay Island officially conquered the international travel scene. Named as “The Best Island in the World” and its White Beach as “Third Best Party Beach”, the world has finally heard our most famous white-sand island. The cover for this month’s issue of Mabuhay Magazine, Philippine […]
How I Define Luxury..
In this time of gadgets and TVs, my heart always cries “send him outdoors!”. Glad that my son’s school is into soccer for the physical activity that he needs but I still want him to explore nature more. Traveling is a part of my family. As much as […]