The Sanctuary of Philippines’ King of the Skies
In Davao, looks like everything is “king sized.” It is one of the largest cities in terms of land area, has wide roads, has the “King of all Philippine Mountains” which is Mount Apo, has “King of Mindanao Festivals” which ...
Defying Gravity at Seven Falls of Lake Sebu
If I had flown (or zipped) fast and furious in B’lakayo in Gensan, I guess I have defied gravity in Lake Sebu, still in South Cotabato. This S3X Tour hasn’t been more adrenaline-laden than before. The day before, we went ...
Halsema Highway: The Veggie Run at Benguet
It was my first time travelling beyond La Trinidad Valley and into central Benguet and all the way to Mountain Province in the Cordilleras. I was excited since it is also my first time heading to Sagada, and first time ...
Singaporean MRT 101: A First Timer’s Journal
The conference has ended in Day 1 at Singapore, and it was time for me to explore this foreign area for the first time. Like I always do, I like to try taking up public transport, instead of being accompanied ...
Primordial, Powerful, and Sacred Lake Agco
It is a widely known fact that Mount Apo is Philippines’ highest mountain, home of the rare but mighty Philippine Eagle, and located in Mindanao. However, a lot of people don’t know that the “King of Philippine Mountains” is also ...
The Story of Lin-ay, Lady from the South
Every time I go home, I see this woman on top of a building in the city--a woman aglow in gold who stares forwardly towards the sea, the green hills of Guimaras, and beyond. She holds stalks of rice against ...
Sabang Beach Baler: Surf Now, Apocalypse Later
In eastern Luzon, from the months of November to February, surfers and afficionados from all over the Philippines (and some foreigners) pay homage to what is said to be the Cradle of Philippine Surfing—Sabang Beach in Baler, Aurora. Why the ...