ManilART

ManilART

This was my first time attending, but it turns out it’s the country’s largest and longest-running visual arts show.

Fried lumpia or fresh lumpia?

Fried lumpia or fresh lumpia?

I’d like to highlight some of the fresh and fried batons of goodness I had this past month.

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.

New Projects

New Projects

After mama passed away last year, I found myself keeping busy doing what I loved doing since I was a kid. Drawing!

Itsa, or mountain tea from Sagada

Itsa, or mountain tea from Sagada

In sari-sari stores bags or bundles of itsa or mountain tea leaves can be found ranging from P20 to P25 per pack.

Etag, smoked pork of the Cordillera

Etag, smoked pork of the Cordillera

There are many ways Filipinos preserve food. Traditions that go back ages. Upwards toward the heavens, there is etag.

Sagada

Sagada

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

Etagged

Etagged

It turns out that an old friend’s latest project highlights etag and other culinary delights from Sagada.

Sagada woven bags I bought

Sagada woven bags I bought

Initially I thought there was only one weaving shop in Sagada, but it turns out there are several, perhaps more.

SUMANy puns for Valentines Day: Suman and Biko

SUMANy puns for Valentines Day: Suman and Biko

Biko finally got Suman what she wanted for Valentine’s Day or Araw ni San Valentino.