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.

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.

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.

Zamboanga City, Birding, and the 9th Philippine Bird Festival

Zamboanga City, Birding, and the 9th Philippine Bird Festival

Zamboanga City maintains its resolve, and natural wonders, after the “Zamboanga Siege”.

How tweeting about Filipino food turned into a trip to Los Angeles

How tweeting about Filipino food turned into a trip to Los Angeles

When Twitter brings you food, and people.

Last week in Manila

Last week in Manila

Went to Divisoria with my aunt and cousin, a nice way to end a trip.

55 cleft surgeries in 5 days

55 cleft surgeries in 5 days

That’s a lot of surgeries.