A charming small town in the province of Rizal has some supernatural secrets. It is the home town of two National Artists and cradle of many amazing artists. Thus, the art capital of the Philippines. It might have been the air, or the natural surroundings, that give these artists inspiration to create masterpieces. Or moreContinue reading “The Supernatural Artsy Town of Angono, Rizal”
Category Archives: Cultural
Abramazing, At First Glance
A landlocked province with a rich history and untouched natural beauty make Abra an extraordinary destination. Yet it’s so underrated and still considered as an off-the-beat attraction. And as for personal experience, it’s very elusive.
Sometime in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
A city preserved somewhere in time.
Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts
Vigan’s charm goes beyond Calle Crisologo.
The Nearly Forgotten Gods of the North, The Yogad Tribe
Such a fascinating story but never told.
Unearthing the Legend of Bernardo Carpio in Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
Earth shattering and deafening noise of colliding rocks were seldom heard in the mountains of San Mateo. It’s said to be caused by someone with enormous footprints along the riverbanks, a giant named Bernardo Carpio. A story any kid would remember while living in the province of Rizal. I recently visited Rodriguez and the storyContinue reading “Unearthing the Legend of Bernardo Carpio in Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal”
Slow-Cookin’ Kalinga, A Culinary Journey
”Slow food, slow life; fast food, fast life.”
From Maligcong Rice Terraces Catwalk To Bontoc Indigenous Fashion
An Igorot culture appreciation that will never go out of style.
Festivals Born of Flores de Mayo
The merry month of May is dubbed as the Queen of Filipino Festivities.
The RevBloom of Baguio: City of Crafts and Folk Arts
Originally designed to be a hill station of Americans years ago. Bloomed into a city nestled on top of a mountain, surrounded by pine trees and sunflowers. A cool and breezy place with interesting food and art scene. That’s Baguio before. Well, there are some left and the plan is for the city to rev-bloom.
