Sinulog: A journey of a lifetime
Posted on January 22, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, Road Trip | 5 Comments
BACOLOD CITY, PHILIPPINES - Sinulog was a unique experience for me. I have never experienced a festival so large as this. A religious event attended by thousands of crowds. My trip to Cebu is a very humbling experience. Catholics, both rich and poor, hear mass side by side inside the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. [...]
Read More..>>Byahilo presents: Orange and Lemons
Posted on January 21, 2007 - Filed Under Random Thoughts | 3 Comments
I would like to present to you the new layout of Byahilo, I lovingly call, Orange and Lemons. I guess it’s the right time already for me to change the layout of this blog. Last major revamp was done April 2006. I hope you all like the new refreshing look of Byahilo!
Read More..>>Geometric Patterns
Posted on January 19, 2007 - Filed Under People | Leave a Comment
These are just some of the handiwork of the Yakan tribe in Zamboanga City. The Yakan tribe is known as one of the Philippines’ finest weavers. Usually their fabrics have geometric patterns like squares, triangles, and circles.
Read More..>>Orange and Lemons!
Posted on January 19, 2007 - Filed Under News, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Watch out! Orange and Lemons will be gracing Byahilo SOON!
Read More..>>Cebu Sinulog 2007 Webcast
Posted on January 18, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, News | Leave a Comment
I know a lot of people have been wanting to go to the Philippines’ largest festival. But you are still tied to your work, or no extra moolah to fly to Cebu City, or was forced to withdraw plans after all hotels are already fully-booked. Fret no more! You may still be able to witness [...]
Read More..>>Sinulog Festival 2007 Parade Route
Posted on January 17, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, News | Leave a Comment
Recently, I have been receiving a lof of inquiries regarding the Cebu Sinulog Festival 2007 Parade Route. To answer all of these inquiries all at the same time, I have decided to post here the route map of the Sinulog Festival Grand Parade which will happen this January 21st. The parade will start at 9 [...]
Read More..>>Asean Summit Gala Presentation
Posted on January 16, 2007 - Filed Under Events | 5 Comments
Last Sunday, I was able to watch live on television, the the ASEAN Summit Gala Presentation at the Shangri-la Mactan Hotel the province of Cebu.
The ASEAN leaders, led by Philippines’ Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo we treated to an extravaganza one would surely never forget. Cebu City’s pride, the Lumad Basakanon of the famed Sinulog Festival opened [...]
11th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Posted on January 14, 2007 - Filed Under Events | 8 Comments
It’s time to fly high once again, as the 11th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is set to unfold in Clark, Pampanga! Expect some of the world’s best, and the most colorful ballons fly the Kapampangan skies between February 8 to 11, 2006.
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