Lumad Basakanon: Cebu City’s Pride

Posted on July 3, 2008 - Filed Under Festivals, People | 8 Comments

For many years now, they have known for their tattoo-printed tights and intricately made costume and headdress. Their signature routines still keep the people amazed and awed every time they perform.

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Betis Galleria: Kapampangan Wood Sculpting at its Finest!

Posted on December 21, 2007 - Filed Under People, Road Trip, Traditions | Leave a Comment

After visiting the Betis Church last week, I was then asked by my friends where to go next. READ: We had an itinerary at that time but we scrapped it at the last minute.
So I then asked some of the locals about the usual livelihood of the people in Betis and where [...]

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The President that we never had

Posted on May 10, 2007 - Filed Under Landmarks, People, Road Trip | 1 Comment

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Senator Raul Roco, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.

He is of the the finest public servant the Bicol has ever produced. Raul Roco was a former senator and was also appointed as the Secretary of theDepartment of [...]

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The Madhatter @ the Aliwan

Posted on May 9, 2007 - Filed Under Events, People | Leave a Comment

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The Madhatter @ the Aliwan, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.

Filipinos are always said to be an enterprising species in this planet. Expect Filipinos to sell you rosaries and prayerbooks in Manila Cathedral, ice cold water [...]

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Yakan Trader

Posted on April 8, 2007 - Filed Under People | 4 Comments

The Yakan tribe of Zamboanga is known as of the the Philippines’ finest weavers of fabrics. Their goods usually command a higher price in the market. The designs are usually colorful and utlizes the magic of the geometric patterns. Various products are being produced by these Yakan women. Many produces table runners, coasters, wall decor, [...]

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Sinanduloy: Sinulog’s Biggest Winner

Posted on January 25, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, People, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

The Tribu Sinanduloy of Tangub City, Misamis Occidental emerged as the grand champion in the Sinulog-Based category of the recently concluded Cebu Sinulog Festival. The group also won the Best in Streetdance award. Their total winnings amounted to 1 Million Pesos.

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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.

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The face of the Samal Tribe

Posted on January 12, 2007 - Filed Under People | 1 Comment

This is how I see the Samal tribe in Zamboanga City, Philippines: Fun-loving, and Hospitable.

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