VERA Files correspondents Vicente Alejandro in Tacloban, Amiel Mark Cagayan in Palo, Cooper Resabal in Bohol and Mechelle Florita in Cebu, documented the first Simbang Gabi of 2013. I did the voiceover. Full report here: Churchgoers attend Simbang Gabi in disaster-hit areas. Featured image by Amiel Mark Cagayan. Continue reading
At the Mactan International Airport Sunday, I saw this group of firefighters from Germany. Then on the plane to Manila, these firefighters from the Bureau of Fire were on the seats behind me. Thank you for the work that you do. Fight on. Continue reading
Life happens in airports. It’s a place where hellos and goodbyes have deeper meanings. It’s a place where hugs are tighter and time is more precious. More than a point of transit, it’s a crossroad; where you decide to either stay or go. Life is an airport. It happens. Continue reading
Photos by MAJAL TABORA I’ve been missing home a lot lately, and it didn’t help that Biyahe ni Drew, a travel show in GMA News TV 11 showed me last night what I’ve been missing. Not that I needed a television show to remind me how breathtaking my hometown is. I carry its colors with … Continue reading
The Remington Hotel is the most budget-friendly hotel in Resorts World Manila. The other choices are the all-suite luxury Maxims Hotel and the 5-star business Marriott Hotel Manila. Remington’s published rates are P3,900++ for the Standard Room and P4,900++ for the serviced apartment. But from July 1 to December 31, 2012, they have a promo … Continue reading
Near the foot of the escalator of a Bangkok train station, a man plays his flute. His music rises above the din of the morning traffic, a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of a city rushing off to work on its early morning commute. He sits on a chair and plays music, his … Continue reading
Taken at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 28 April 2012, my birthday. Continue reading
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