Travel Experiences: Bukidnon, Mindanao Philippines

by: Jerome Espinosa Baladad (learn more about the author below)

This is the 2nd on our series on “Discover Mindanao”.

Certain regular media fed images stick into travelers’ minds when they hear of tales on Mindanao. They either must have heard about the wars spearheaded by the Philippine government against its enemies in the island, or they have been hearing about the confounding natural beauty of the landscape that can still be seen Read more

Travel Destinations: Vigan, Philippines

by: Jerome Espinosa Baladad (learn more about the author below)
photos by: JayJay Tuazon

Up in northern Luzon (the Philippine archipelago’s largest island), this Hispanic city shows a fantastic preview of how the country’s urbanized areas must have looked like in Spanish times. Vigan seems like an imposing frieze on a multi-dimensional architectural layout displaying how life must have been during Read more

“Himala” Revisited – Nora Aunor in Vienna Virginia for the Special Screening of the Film

by: Dino Dela Rosa
(Dino Dela Rosa writes for the entertainment section of the Virginia-based The Manila Mail)

The one and only Superstar Nora Aunor was here to attend the special screening of her film “Himala,” the 1982 Ishmael Bernal classic in which she won the best actress award at the Metro Manila Filmfest.  She played the faith healer Elsa and her riveting performance is considered one of her best performances. This film was sponsored by the Filipino Ministry of Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church and MOWELFUND Philippines where Boots Anson-Roa is the Executive Director.  Boots and Nora both starred in the memorable drama, “Paru-parong Itim.”(1973). Read more

Boots Anson-Roa Graces Special Screening of Himala in Washington, DC

by: Dino Dela Rosa
(Dino Dela Rosa writes for the entertainment section of the Virginia-based The Manila Mail)

Boots Anson-Roa was Metro Washington DC last week to attend a two-night special screening of the classic Ishmael Bernal film “Himala” which was hailed by CNN(U.K.) as the top ten foreign films of all time. MOWELFUND(Movie Workers Foundation) of which Tita Boots is Executive Director was one of the sponsors of “Himala,” which starred the one and only Superstar was also in attendance which was Read more

Life in the Philippines – Rain and Swine Flu

This is a series of Paolo’s emails to me. Most of his letters depict life in the Philippines in a whimsical sort of way.

“carlos,

tahimik ata you
busy bee ?
dami work ?
are you ok ? are you alright ? Read more

Find Joy in Every Little Thing You Do

Paolo never fails to make me laugh. Each time i have a long day, I will write him and his letters always lighten up my day. Yesterday, I wrote this friend of mine just to know how things are doing in the Philippines. This is his response that I want to share and you may find amusing.

“hey carlos, Read more

Safest Way of Sending Money to the Philippines – The Joy of Giving

With more than two decades of service to the overseas Filipino, Forex has proven to be the safest, fastest, and most reliable means of sending money and balikbayan boxes to the Philippines. Recommended by many of our readers. Visit them at www.forexworld.com.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Highlights

Manny Pacquiao floored Ricky Hatton of Britain in the second round to claim the IBO light-welterweight title. It was the rapid combination of punches and a final and devastating left hook that sent Hatton Read more

Paco Park – A Haven Amidst Chaos

There aren’t too many places in Manila where you can escape its chaotic traffic, the deafening sounds of jeepneys and buses, and the maddening crowd of the shopping malls. But there is this one place right in the middle of Manila where you can relax, have some peace and quiet, or even practice zen meditation. Read more

Japanese Festival at Mall of Asia

The Japan Foundation, Manila will hold its annual Japanese Festival on February 28 and March 1 at the SM Mall of Asia.  Read more

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