Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year 2014!

New Year 2014

Hopefully, I’ll be able to update my blogs more often this year 2014! Happy New Year everyone!

Sunday, November 17, 2013

St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Side Elevation)

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This is the side elevation of St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church inside the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. This church gained fame because of the painting of The Angry Church that you’ll find in its main altar.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Jalandoni Ancestral House, Silay City

Jalandoni Ancestral House

The Jalandoni Ancestral House is one of the several heritage houses in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Indeed, Silay City rivals that of Vigan and Pila, Laguna as far as preserving old houses.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Bacolod Murcia Milling Co Inc

Bacolod Murcia Milling Co Inc

This old building of the Bacolod Murcia Milling Co Inc is located in Bacolod City. Bacolod City and the whole Negros Province is known for it’s heritage houses and its sugarcane plantation.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

7-11 Silay City, Negros Occidental

7-11 Silay City

I love Silay City. They are doing their best to preserve their old houses much like what Pila, Laguna is doing. Indeed, there are a lot of heritage houses in Silay City and you should not miss visiting this city whenever you’re in Bacolod City.

Iloilo Provincial Capitol

Iloilo Provincial Capitol

This is the Provincial Capitol of Iloilo Province. It’s located in Iloilo City.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Provincial Capitol of Occidental Negros

Negros Occ Prov Capitol

The Provincial Capitol of Occidental Negros is located along Lacson Avenue in Bacolod City. It’s adjacent to The Lagoon.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Sunday, November 10, 2013

St. Roch Catholic Church, Manapla

St. Roch Catholic Church, Manapla

This is the St. Roch Catholic Church in Manapla, Negros Occidental. It’s within the town proper of Manapla. It has a very interesting design for its roof.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Immaculate Conception Church, Oton, Iloilo

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The town of Oton, Iloilo is about an hour ride from Iloilo City. It’s the first church we saw on our way to Miag-ao, Iloilo during our Bacolod-Iloilo trip a few weeks ago. This is the Immaculate Conception Church in Oton, Iloilo. You’ll be surprised on how many churches in Negros and Iloilo are dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.

Unfortunately, the church was close when we visited it so we didn’t get the chance to look at the interior.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod City

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San Sebastian Cathedral is located at the heart of Bacolod City along Rizal Street. In front of this landmark cathedral is the Bacolod Public Plaza. This picture was taken on the eve of the MassKara 2013 Festival.

St. Joseph the Worker Church, Victorias City

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This is the rear side of the St. Joseph the Worker Church, which is located inside the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. This is where the painting of the Angry Church is located.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Angry Christ, Victorias City

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This church painting of the famous Angry Christ is located inside the Saint Joseph the Worker Church in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. It’s definitely a place to visit when you’re in Bacolod since Victorias City is just about 45 minutes from Bacolod.

If you’re coming from Bacolod, you can ask the bus drivers to drop you off near the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) since St. Joseph the Worker Church is located inside this compound/barangay.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Top 30 for Cosplay

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I was very happy to see my entry be included in the Top 30 for the On-The-Spot (OTS) photo contest held during the 26th Anniversary of the FPPF. One of the themes was Cosplay (short for Costume Play).

It was a shock and privilege for me since there are probably more than 200 entries to this OTS. My gratitude to the judges of the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation (FPPF) for boosting my ego.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Chapel of Cartwheels

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This unique chapel is located in the town of Manapla, Negros Occidental. It’s unique because it used cartwheels in the walls, windows and even the highlight of the ceiling.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

The Famous “Never Give Up” Shirt

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This is quite a popular message on t-shirts – Never Give Up. Picture taken at the Napindan Bridge.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Kids and Spiders

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Kids playing with spiders. Taken at Nagpayong, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City.

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Siesta

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A lady is taking a nap (“siesta”) in Intramuros, Manila.

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Sta. Cruz Church in 2013

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This is how the Church of Sta. Cruz in Manila looks like in 2013. Picture taken last October 6, 2013. This is how it looks after the renovation. I don’t understand why they keep on changing the façade of churches here in Manila. I hope they’ll learn from the City Government of Ilocos Sur on how to preserve the churches.

Sta. Cruz Church in 2012

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This is how the Church of Sta. Cruz in Manila look like in 2012 before the renovation of the façade. Picture taken September 3, 2012.

Catwoman at Phottix’s Booth

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Picture taken at Phottix’s booth at the 8th Anniversary Celebration of Pinoy Photography Organization (PiPho), SM Mall of Asia.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

“Tansan” (Bottle Caps)

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These are the “tansan” (bottle caps) of San Miguel’s Lifestyle Beer – Cerveza Negra, Super Dry and Premium All-Malt.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

“Tindahan ni Aling Nena” (Aling Nena’s Store)

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Picture taken at Nagpayong, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City along Sandoval Avenue. Buyer’s flock to Aling Nena’s Store to purchase supplies during typhoon Maring’s onslaught of Metro Manila.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Ortigas Center

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Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pasig City and Taguig City. Both the Bonifacio Global City and the Ortigas Center can be seen from this bridge. On the picture, you’ll see the Tektite Twin Towers.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Birthmark

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He’s such a lovely kid with a birthmark on the forehead. You can never go wrong on taking pictures of such cute babies.

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Drying Fishes

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A mother and son is collecting fishes that were dried by the sun. Picture taken at Napindan, Taguig City.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Condiments

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Here are the common condiments in a “carinderia” – “suka” (vinegar), “toyo” (soy sauce), Catsup, and “patis” (fish sauce).

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Best Friends

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Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, Taguig City.

The Kid and the Ice Cream

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Picture taken at Napindan, Taguig City. The kid is standing beside an ice cream cart.

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Borough

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Borough is a club in Podium, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. I love the texture and concept of using wood on their wall.

“Mga Bangkero” (Boatmen)

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Picture taken at Napindan, Taguig City before the onslaught of Typhoon “Maring”. I would love to be a “bangkero” (boatman) for a day.

Boats

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Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Lone Boat

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This picture of a lone boat was taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City and Napindan, Taguig City.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Market Vendor

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Picture taken of a market vendor was taken at the talipapa along Kenneth Road, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sunset 08-09-13

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This Sunset was taken at the Napindan Bridge. The Bonifacio Global City can be seen in the picture.

Biker

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Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City and Napindan, Taguig City.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Fishermen

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There is a small market (“Talipapa”) under the Napindan Bridge. This is where these fishermen are dropping off their catch fishes from Laguna de Bay.

Kids With Spiders

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These kids are playing with spiders. Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City and Napindan, Taguig City.

“Tumba-Tumba” (Rocking Chair)

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This picture of different “tumba-tumba” (rocking chair) was taken at Malolos, Bulacan.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Cloud Formation

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Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pasig City and Taguig City, on a fine morning.

Vintage Human–6th Place

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This picture taken at Malico, Nueva Vizcaya, won the 6th place in the recently concluded Nayon Photographers’ Club August monthly themed contest entitled “Vintage Human”.

“Karwahe” (Horse-Driven Carriage)

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The “karwahe” (horse-drawn carriage) is popular during the Spanish era. This picture of a “karwahe” was taken at Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila.

BPI Quiapo

BPI Quiapo

This is probably one of the oldest branches of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). It’s located near the Quiapo Church.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Sunset

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You could see the Bonifacio Global City on the background. This sunset photo was taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pasig City and Taguig City.

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Friday, August 9, 2013

Dawn

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Picture taken at Napindan Bridge, between Pasig City and Taguig City.

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