NOTMY is a cat. He’s not mine. Thus, the name. His full name is Not My Cat. Nickname: Notmy. He’s a full-grown black male cat with a loud demanding voice and a blue collar with a bell. That was when he first arrived at my … Continue reading Notmy the terrorist
LUCH LIBRE, meaning free fight, is popular in Mexico as a form of professional wrestling. A visit to Mexico City for a first-timer isn’t complete without watching and cheering on the wrestlers. And so we did. As wikipedia reads: Mexican wrestling is characterized by colorful masks, … Continue reading Lucha Libre is fun, but isn’t for me
IT can indeed stake claim to the name, Lord of the Ribs. At P270 per rack of grilled babyback ribs dipped in a secret garlic sauce and coated with sweet sauce, you'd be licking your fingers the moment you grab a piece. My first visit … Continue reading Lord of the Ribs in Davao
Brother Karl M. Gaspar, CSsR, in his foreword for the book, "Mindanao Muslim History", that was launched at the Ateneo de Davao University Finster Auditorium Wednesday night, wrote: "For in the words of the poet-philosopher George Santayana -- 'Those who cannot remember the past are … Continue reading Finally, Mindanao Muslim History
We have just stepped out of Cafe Toscano in Mexico City after listening to a university professor talk about his country's history and present-day politics. I saw the writings on the pavement and decided to take a photo of it along with my feet. Like this: … Continue reading Incidental pose
THERE’S a big advantage when you happen to be the only diver who is a journalist in Davao City. You get invited to an all-expenses paid unlimited dive break in Sarangani Province for their Dive Safari over the long Labor Day weekend. That was how … Continue reading Dive Sarangani!
Serendipity, it’s called. Those surprising turn of events that lead to happy moments to cherish. The itinerary for the night was a visit at Fantasyland, dubbed as the only theme park in Mindanao. Excuse me if I sound snooty, but I never appreciated theme parks. … Continue reading Where they serve good coffee for free
Just sharing the news about the results of the EU Peace Journalism Awards. although I wasn't able to attend, I value this award. EU Delegation to the Philippines and Partners congratulate the winners of the EU Peace Journalism Awards The Delegation of the European Union … Continue reading Sharing victory
No, not Queensland in Australia. Rather Queensland Lodge, a well-known motel (and all that it implies) in Davao City. Queensland has a baywalk that has become a public park where people do their morning exercises and promenade or go fishing. Mingling among them are five … Continue reading The ostriches of Queensland
Seeing Coron again after more than a decade and this time, having the chance to dive two wrecks, I couldn't help but wonder... how did the place look like during World War II? It must have been barely touched. There must have been very few … Continue reading Diving Coron: Lusong Gun Boat and Sangat Sub Chaser
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