Dream of paradise.

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Young mangrove trees of Vanishing Island, Samal.

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BLOGGED: Day 3 of Davao Food Appreciation Tour

The third day of DFAT was even more exciting! We toured the beautiful island of Samal, ate an unusual ‘pancit’ named Sanghon and got drowned by yoghurt.

Oh, heaven!

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The original La Paz Batchoy of Deco’s.

Iloilo City, Philippines

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Iloilo Airport Control Tower

BLOGGED: Chasing the Boracay Sunset

As I watch the sun slowly descend upon the world, I am always struck by a strange and timeless thinking that the world is still full of possibilities. I feel a connection to the grand, elusive scheme intertwining to all of humankind, and I am struck by something undefined. Even though I can’t define that thing, it still compels me to do better with my life than what I have done so far.

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KC Concepcion’s petite in person! I really thought she’s a tall girl.

BLOGGED: DAY 2 of Davao Food Appreciation Tour

Iya’s mall show at Abreeza Ayala Mall

Iya V. again.

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Blogged: The Many Faces of Iya Villania

BLOGGED: DAY 1: DFAT 2012 - Let the Hunger Games Begin!

Here’s a summary report of what really happened during the first day of Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT). Summary report talaga?!

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BLOGGED: Prologue: Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2012

Four days of gluttony. Twelve restaurants. Thirteen participants from different parts of the country. One goal.

Let the hunger games begin! May the odds be ever in your favor.

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BLOGGED: Touring Siquijor Island

Siquijor is the most beautiful province that I have visited so far. Even the most mundane thing seemed extraordinary - roads, the boulevard and the trees.

When I updated my Facebook and Twitter timeline about my spontaneous trip in Siquijor, people got worried. They thought that I would end up being eaten by Corazonangunangaswang or being played by witches through black magic. The truth is, I got enchanted by the island’s beauty.

The locals were very warm and accommodating. They were genuinely hospitable! Siquijor may have a scary reputation but the province is worth visiting. Peaceful, laid-back and clean - these words perfectly describe the province.

I’d definitely come back to Siquijor to explore more places.

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BLOGGED: Salagdoong Beach: Siquijor’s Paradise

It was a hot and humid Thursday afternoon when we toured the island of Siquijor. Due to lack of sleep, I just dozed off inside the tricycle as we made our way to our next destination - Salagdoong Beach. The sun was at its zenith when we arrived at Salagdoong Beach.

Robbie and Ate Gael nudged me. “Gising na! Dito na tayo.” (Wake up! We’re already here!)

This was the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes:

I thought I was still dreaming.

I wasn’t.

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