I finally visited the Philippines again since the pandemic began. My friend Kes let me stay in her condo in Makati. I had a bunch of reunions and got to eat a lot of food. Recreated Photos Kes & Drew: 2005 vs 2013 vs 2023 Rhea & Jen: 2008 vs 2023 (I tipped the waiter […]
El Nido, Palawan {Deetour}
I flew to the Philippines on New Year’s Day and had a short vacation with my family in El Nido, Palawan. Here are some of my photos. Below was my favorite spot. Our guide insisted that we climb on the rocks to have our photo taken. “I don’t want to be in the headlines as […]
Puerto Princesa, Palawan {Deetour}
I visited my parents in their new home in Puerto Princesa last February. Two years ago, when I toured Coron, Palawan with them, I didn’t expect that they would end up moving to Palawan soon after. I’m not used to planning anything touristy whenever I visit my parents at their home because my former hometown […]
Philippine Reunions 2019
An account of my reunions with friends in BGC and in Tagaytay at Sonya’s Garden, Taal Vista, and Ribchon.
Jon Got Saved by the Belle {Wedding}
Last February, I flew to Tagaytay, Philippines, to attend the wedding of my friends Jon and Maybelle. Their official wedding hashtag was #JonGotSavedByTheBelle hence the title of this blog. The wedding ceremony was held in Chapel on a Hill, a small pretty chapel that is perfect for intimate ceremonies. A reception followed at Splendido Taal […]
Pinto Art Museum @ Antipolo City {A Photo Story}
A couple of weeks ago, I was in the Philippines when my friend Chi brought me to check out the Instagram-worthy Pinto Art Museum near her house in Antipolo. I wasn’t prepared for what a photogenic location it was. I mean, look at it! Doesn’t it look like Santorini? Or as Chi put it, Santipolo! […]
Philippine Reunions 2018
While in Manila, I met up with different sets of friends from KPMG, P&G, high school and college. The KPMG Way Mhiles, Boss Ed, and Donna were my first ever colleagues in Manila when I started my first job back in 2004. We met up at Lorenzo’s Way in Greenbelt 5 and had some delicious […]
Meeting the Parents in Manila 2018
I met my parents in Manila after they flew in from their US vacation where they visited my brother and helped take care of my nephew. We stayed in BSA Tower Hotel which was my choice for its affordable rates and great location right in front of Greenbelt 5. I used to live in Makati […]
Philippine Reunions 2017
I met up with different groups of friends while in the Philippines this month. Memorable food:
Tahanan Bistro @ Antipolo
When I flew home to the Philippines earlier this month, my friend Chi let me stay at her house and brought me to the beautiful Tahanan Bistro in Antipolo for dinner one night. Tahanan Bistro is a casual fine dining restaurant located on the hills of Antipolo, overlooking an expansive garden, forestry, and a view […]
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