A tour through history in Tondo, Manila

A tour through history in Tondo, Manila

Tondo may have been once a large kingdom or bayan long ago, but the remnants of its influence still stand today.

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.

Ang Ink’s children’s illustration exhibit at the UP Fine Arts

Ang Ink’s children’s illustration exhibit at the UP Fine Arts

Check out some beautiful illustrations by members of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (INK) at UP Diliman’s Fine Arts building.

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba is native to Southeast Asia, and has been long known for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties

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.

Books I’ve read, are reading, and want to read

Books I’ve read, are reading, and want to read

Just a shortlist of Filipino books I’ve read or trying to finish so far. I enjoy various topics about the Philippines, but mostly history and food.

Filipino breakfast: the silog

Filipino breakfast: the silog

Rice typically takes center stage for most Filipino meals. For breakfast, eggs take an important and supporting role.

Pompano sinigang made with native katmon

Pompano sinigang made with native katmon

Made sinigang soured with katmon! Katmon is a lesser-known souring agent, but I was able to find katmon powder from women’s group KUMARE Inc.

Pancit canton recipe & ingredients

Pancit canton recipe & ingredients

My pancit canton recipe is more meat and vegetables then noodles, also I use shrimp-chicken broth to soften the canton.

Illustration work for “The Bitter Melon”

Illustration work for “The Bitter Melon”

Illustrated this book about a little ampalaya or bitter melon navigating their feelings. A great children’s book on mental health awareness.