The Manila Metropolitan Theater & the Neo-ethnic Encantada

The Manila Metropolitan Theater & the Neo-ethnic Encantada

Visited this 90-year-old and newly-renovated art deco theater that survived World War 2, while watching a show by a National Artist.

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

What many of us visitors to Coron Island don’t know, is that we are likely swimming in what was once burial grounds.

How to have a healthy holiday vacation

How to have a healthy holiday vacation

Eating healthy during the holiday can be difficult. Here are some simple things you can do during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Popeyes’ vs. Jollibee’s chicken sandwich and the “Chicken Sandwich Wars”

Popeyes’ vs. Jollibee’s chicken sandwich and the “Chicken Sandwich Wars”

I just learned about the “Chicken Sandwich Wars”, but who really wins in such a thing? Also, which is better, Jollibee’s or Popeyes chicken sandwich lol.

Filipino puns: Tsinelas

Filipino puns: Tsinelas

Is it even possible to make puns out of the word tsinelas? Have no fear, your Tito Albert is here.

Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

A review (kinda) of “Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic” by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria.

Jose Mari Chan art for September, with regrets

Jose Mari Chan art for September, with regrets

Since Christmas comes early in the Philippines I made art highlighting the occasion. It turns out the Christmas spirit isn’t as strong as I thought, in this man Filipinos call the “Father of Philippine Christmas.”

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.

What matters to me

What matters to me

Lot’s of issues now in mainstream media, but these issues have been cooking for sometime now.

Coronavirus life and art

Coronavirus life and art

Manila has been on lockdown since March 16, and like many around the world, we’ve been at home.