Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Some photos and experiences I had looking for one of the most beautiful trees in the world.

Pinto Art Museum Arboretum

Pinto Art Museum Arboretum

Possibly the only art gallery in Metro Manila that also features a wide variety of art created by nature.

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Sunset at the University of the Philippines Diliman

Sunset at the University of the Philippines Diliman

UP Diliman is a top public university in the Philippines. Not only that, but it is absolutely picturesque during sunset. Though it is not my alma mater, I like to pretend that it is.

Registering as a self-employed, freelance designer with the BIR

Registering as a self-employed, freelance designer with the BIR

I just registered with the BIR as a freelance artist. It can be confusing at first, so I’d like to share what the process was for me.

Filipino puns, dad jokes or uncle jokes

Filipino puns, dad jokes or uncle jokes

If you’re a corny uncle like me, then you might have used puns of Filipino and English words. If you haven’t, allow me to teach you the ways of the forks.

My first PCR swab test

My first PCR swab test

It turns out PCR swab tests are not required for landtrips between certain provinces or destinations, but if you can afford it it is best to do so.

Manaoag Church during the pandemic

Manaoag Church during the pandemic

Manaoag Church is possibly one of the busiest churches in the country. During the pandemic it is a different story.

Danjugan Island: a sanctuary not a resort

Danjugan Island: a sanctuary not a resort

We just visited Danjugan Island, a 30 min bangka ride from the island of Negros.

Sagada

Sagada

This would be my first time going to the Cordillera, a mountain range named after its cord-like labyrinth of mountain chains.