Most people would think of only one place when they hear the name “Boracay” — the White Beach. But there’s more to Boracay than the commercially abused White Beach side. There is also the untamed side called Puka Beach — home of the popular Puka shells. Escaping from the crowded White Beach, we set out…
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Illustrious Ilocos Norte
Rough ride aside, my trip to Ilocos Norte was absolutely memorable! It didn’t matter that our designated driver took no mercy on road bumps (if I were pregnant, I would have given birth in transit). He drives fast, much to the chagrin of my travel buddies. To be fair, I liked that he drove fast…
Revisiting Vigan
Three years ago, I went to Vigan for an official trip. I immediately fell in love with the place. I can’t quite put my finger on why I did. Was it the comfort of nostalgia? The warmth of the people? The laid back atmosphere? When I went back this year, the feeling is still there,…
Salamat, Gibo
Pinakita mo kung gaano kahalaga sa iyo ang magiging kinabukasan naming mga Pilipino matapos mong maranasan ang hirap at pagod — mula Ondoy hanggang huling araw ng kampanya para sa eleksyon. Sabi mo nga, ito ang dahilan kung kaya pinili mong maging positibo sa iyong kampanya mula umpisa hanggang katapusan. Pinatunayan mo na pwedeng lumaban…
Local campaigns violating IPR
And so it is on. Local candidates have begun their own campaign sorties. As in previous elections, expect to hear irritating campaign jingles to rouse you from sleep. This afternoon alone, during my siesta, two different candidates blurted out in front of the house with their “stolen:”‘ jingles. One used Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” and…
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