Avilon Zoo: A Paradise not so far away…
Posted on July 12, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 5 Comments
First of a series
Early in the morning of July 1, my friend Gie and I headed towards Araneta Center Cubao. We were were looking for any FX vans marked with MONTALBAN. It’s my second time, but I still have this “First Time” feeling. Afraid that I might get lost somewhere out of nowhere.
We finally [...]
Baluarte San Gabriel
Posted on July 11, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks, Road Trip | 5 Comments
In my previoius post, I mentioned that part of my Intramuros tour was a visit to the ruins Baluarte San Diego.
I have been to Intramuros for several times, but I must admit, this is my first time to be at the Baluarte. I was so amazed at its charm and beauty. This round-shaped structure [...]
Read More..>>Revisiting La Ciudad Murada, Intramuros
Posted on July 10, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 6 Comments
June 24 was Manila’s foundation day. What better way is it for me to celebrate this day than have a tour at the Grat Wall of Manila: The Walled City of Intramuros. To the Saniards, they call it, La Ciudad Murada.
I joined the Walls of this Content walking tour of Ivan ManDy of Old [...]
Tasting the best of Binondo
Posted on July 8, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 10 Comments
I just came from a Binondo foodtrip with Ajay and Vina. We braved the heavy downpour just to taste the best of Manila’s Chinatown.
We met at 10AM at Binondo Church. Our first agenda: coffee at Mezzanine Cafe. This cafe is located along Ongpin and Nueva street is a volunteer firemen’s cafe. Photos of firemen-in-action [...]
San Agustin Church
Posted on July 7, 2006 - Filed Under Churches, Landmarks, Road Trip | 4 Comments
One of the baroque churches here in the Philippines is the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila. The church was built in 1587, and was incribed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1993.
Church has a museum which houses the remains of National Artist Juan Luna. It (the museum) also features several prieceless [...]
The familiar logo
Posted on July 7, 2006 - Filed Under Creative photography, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Admit it. You cannot read the writings on the can, right? But you know what’s it. One of the universally recognizable product logos of our time. The Coca-Cola logo with its patented Dynamic Ribbon Device. Photo was taken last June 18, during the annual Toy Convention at the Megatrade Hall. From left to right: Coca [...]
Read More..>>Chained to you
Posted on July 6, 2006 - Filed Under Creative photography, Uncategorized | 5 Comments
A photograph I took last June 11, at the Manila yatch Club, while I was waiting for a friend.
Read More..>>ToyCon 2006
Posted on July 5, 2006 - Filed Under Events, Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Last June 17-18, hundreds of anime fanatics and toy collectors converged at the SM Megatrade Hall for the Annual toy Convention. There were several activities lined up for two days. Among them: concerts, cosplay, comic illustration contest and a whole lot more! There are also booths that sells anime VCDs, and soundtracks. You may also [...]
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