Mine is Gordon, who's yours?

Even if he's doing poor in presidential surveys...
Even if they say he doesn't stand a chance to win...
Even if the battle is dominated by the colors yellow and orange...

I will still vote for Dick Gordon because I vote with my mind and not with my emotions.

*If you're still undecided, this article from the Philippine Star might help.

I heart Coron

I so love to travel. I love going to places I've never been (who doesn't?!). One of my dream destinations is Palawan and luckily I've been able to cross it off my list. Woot woot!

Just recently I had the chance to relax and unwind in one of Palawan's most pristine islands, Coron. Even if it's just for a couple of days, I was able to really enjoy the experience. Coron is definitely one of the most beautiful paradise on Earth, and so far it is on top of my list. It's not just the physical beauty that make Coron charming but also its people. The people there are very nice and really accomodating.

Postcard from Coron. The famous Kayangan Lake

Travelling is fun when you have good company (literally and figuratively:D)

The sleeping giant. View from Mt. Tapyas

Palawan is blessed with natural limestones

Goodbye Coron! The view of Busuanga island from the window of my plane

I heart Coron and I am definitely coming back!

Since it is earth day

a tribute to our home planet. our only home.

hardy reef, australia

antarctica

india

great barrier reef

yellow stone nat'l park

photos courtesy of time

Back from the hiatus

and is here to stay. hopefully... :)

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The grief and mourning of a nation

The year 2009 is an emotional roller coaster for the whole world brought about by the many significant events (both uplifting and depressing) that transpired during the course of the year. Beginning with the inspiring inauguration of the first black president of the United States, the sad death of the Philippines' master rapper, the continuous meltdown of the world's largest economies, the widespread scare brought by AH1N1, the untimely death of a beloved pop icon and now the touching death of Philippine's mother of democracy that once again sparked the nation's nationalistic spirit. All these events transpired only at the first half of the year, might as well brace ourselves for more to come.

I was born in 1986, the same year when Pres. Cory Aquino swore into office. The same year when Filipinos rose and fought against dictatorship. The same year when the Filipinos defended the country's democracy. So its safe to say that I wasn't fully aware how momentous these events are to us Filipinos, not until today. Not until today that the woman who bravely stood up and lead it all is forever gone.

Tributes to the late president are everywhere. TV, radio, internet, on the streets and in the very hearts of every Filipino. Though its sad that Pres. Cory has left us forever physically, it is heartening to know that she left the country an enduring legacy of democracy and people power. The legacy that was once thought to have been long gone and forgotten, but is now once again ignited by the late President's death.

The nation's unexpected outpouring of love and affection throughout Pres. Aquino's wake and burial is a concrete proof that the revolution of EDSA 1986 is still burning among the nation. I believe that her death is timely. Timely because now more than ever we need to realize and come to our senses that the freedom and spirit we've fought and defended over 20 years ago is slowly slipping in our own hands. It is also a perfect wake up call for the youth who did not witness the historic 1986 revolution to understand and realize the true meaning of EDSA People power. More than the meaning that our textbooks have taught us.

Today, the whole country is in grief at the loss of God's greatest gift to the Philippine society. Pres. Cory will always remain in our hearts because she relived and reminded us of our better selves- our better Filipino selves. But I believe more than anything else her death has served as an eye opening to us Filipinos in this time of selfishness to live up to Ninoy and Pres. Cory's legacy- fighting for what we believe is right and the unconditional love for our own country.

The sad drama of Stainless Longganisa

"Airports are sad places. Its a sad testament to the reality, that no man can stay forever in one place." I hear Ronan Keating say in one of his many interviews in MTV. I agree.

I remember one time, when we drop off our dad at the airport, I saw a woman waiting for her flight. Sitting beside her luggage, she was crying while reading Bob Ong's Stainless Longganisa. the book isn't exactly the type you'd cry about, since Bob Ong's writing is all about Filipino bloopers. Yet from what I saw, I can say that the woman's really sad. Probably another Pinay OFW who doesn't really wanna leave.

Actually, when i was a kid i use to dislike airports too. My dad's an OFW and going to airport means either we're gonna fetch him or send him off. And I hate it when we're going to send him off.

Today, i kind of no longer feel that way. I even look forward going to airports since this time it was I who's about to travel and leave. Although I get sad everytime we drop off dad at the airport and everytime I remember the woman who's crying over stainless longganisa.