Of Valor and honor: a glimpse of Dambana ng Kagitingan

Of Valor and honor: a glimpse of Dambana ng Kagitingan

Stories Told As a kid, I have always been excited about stories of the Japanese occupation. We would huddle up by the feet of my lat...

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Religious pilgrimage sites and Visita Iglesia in the Philippines

Religious pilgrimage sites and Visita Iglesia in the Philippines

Being a predominantly Catholic country, the Philippines holds many religious activities. The one that tops them all is Christmas, wh...

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Beauty and bounty in my Apong Juan's farm

Beauty and bounty in my Apong Juan's farm

Since last year, it was my turn to tend the farm my grandfather has given to my father. Every now and then, I would go home to Nueva Eci...

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SNAPSHOT | Of Pinoy jeepneys and Darna!

SNAPSHOT | Of Pinoy jeepneys and Darna!

One afternoon, on my way from work somewhere in Katipunan, I rode a rickety jeep to Aurora Boulevard where I would take another jeep to ...

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Gearing up for Aliwan Fiesta 2012

Gearing up for Aliwan Fiesta 2012

Pin It The months of April and May are, traditionally, festival or fiesta months for the Philippines. Fiestas are usually held as ...

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Seeking silence and refuge at Pink Sisters Convent

Seeking silence and refuge at Pink Sisters Convent

Away from the noise and haste of Panagbenga, we headed to another quiet place where we can truly feel not only Baguio's idyllic ...

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