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Looking over at old pictures in my Facebook account, I came across an album about my Rizal Studies Class’ fieldtrip to Mount Banahaw. Dr. Jose Rizal and Mt. Banahaw? You might ask me what is the connection between the two but well, only slightl... more

How much of our kasimanwas have gone abroad to settle in a faraway land? For most of us, if we have relatives abroad, they are most likely in the United States. In the United States alone, there are close to four million Filipino-Americans which firs... more

Last February, I had the privilege of setting an informal interview for a pre-screening interview of Direk Jay Abello, the director of PUREZA The Story of Negros Sugar. We initially just thought of meeting up somewhere in Ayala Center but I remembere... more

” …stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel…” Philippians 1:27, NIV 1984 I would like to take this chance to congratulate my home church, Greenhills Christian Fellowship, for the occ... more

Last February 4, 2012, a Saturday, I woke up from slumber and immediately opened my Facebook. I was not expecting much since my friends would most probably be out somewhere. Seeing my contact’s recent statuses, I suddenly noticed an announcemen... more

You might wondered what is Baked Lunchbox, one of my sponsors in my blog giveaway? No, it’s not a biodegradable lunchbox or anything near it but lots of tasty baked goodies. Baked Lunchbox is a solo baking enterprise owned by Tracey Tan, a stud... more

Finally, here is what you have been waiting for the first anniversary of República Negrénse! I will be having a little blog giveaway as my appreciation to you my readers as I celebrate this blog’s First Anniversary and the Chinese New Year. E... more

Since the onset of 2012, my days are always full of joyful surprises. Last Friday morning, I received an invitation from an organizer of a cookfest that I will be judging their cooking competition. Little did I know, my younger brother sent a suggest... more

Saying my pleasant farewells to the wonderful people who accommodated me in Nabas, Aklan, I headed out to Boracay Island which is just 15 minutes away. Stepping into Boracay Island is nothing new to me. I remember ten years ago when I first stepped... more

No one can appreciate the beauty that this world has to offer until one has traveled. Oftentimes, the most beautiful of places on Earth are the ones on the road less traveled, pristine and unspoiled. While people think of Boracay Island or KaliboR... more

My arrival at 2:00pm in Roxas Port on the shores of southeast Mindoro Island was just timely. Montenegro Shipping Lines’s scheduled trip to Caticlan is at 3pm and I was able to choose the best seats in the deck to have a rest or sleep. In this... more

As I said my goodbyes and blessings to the beautiful voice I discovered on my musings in Verde Is. Passage, I encountered a scenery of Calapan City I have so long missed. I passed by this route before but I was not able to appreciate the sceneries ar... more

Randomness is what makes some trips special and amazing. Last December 28, 2011, I decided to cross over again to Iloilo City and thinking of joining a family reunion in Nabas, Aklan to which I cancelled going to for a pre-arranged matter. Instead of... more

As the ship was working its way out of the port, the sun was beginning to rise in the horizon. The location of Batangas International Port is part of the area commonly called the Verde Is. Passage, so named because of Verde Island between Batangas Pr... more

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and a perfect time indeed for a little rest and relaxation. My trip will take me eventually to the sunny beaches of world-renowned Boracay Island and the hidden treasure of nearby Nabas, Aklan. While t... more