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Cavite, known as the “Historical Capital of the Philippines,” is rich in colonial heritage, nature parks, and vibrant food culture. From Tagaytay’s cool climate to Corregidor’s war stories, Cavite offers a mix of adventure and nostalgia just a few hours from Metro Manila.
My Olympus Tough digital camera is now five years. With this span of years I was able to capture beautiful, stunning, and vibrant memories because of its lens. Regardless of scenes, either mountains, historical sites, beaches, underwater, nature, and many others, Olympus Tough is really strong in bringing a great outcome. Photos below are just some of the dramatic images taken outdoors using my Olympus Tough TG-320.
Our original plan was to hike Mt. Dulang-dulang and Mt. Kitanglad, but because of the question: “gusto nyo ba?” it was changed to backpacking in Northern Mindanao. It happened for a very, very short time. So from Malaybalay, Bukidnon, we rode on a bus with a Cagayan signboard and alighted at Agora Terminal. At the terminal, we rode in a bus with a Butuan signboard and alighted at Butuan Terminal. Then, another bus ride to Mangahoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Our first destinations are the majestic tourist spots in Surigao del Sur.
My plan for the first week of January 2017 was to travel and visit all the islands of Romblon, capture stunningly gorgeous photos, and publish them. What a good coincidence, my first photo for 2017 is not about a gorgeous tourist spot or historical landmark – it is about love. These photos were taken when I was en route to Romblon, inside a RoRo vessel, traveling on the Romblon straight, with not-so-calm weather.
Naga City is famous in terms of religious fluvial procession that usually starts and ends at a church. Speaking of which, did you know that Bicol region also has its own historical and heritage churches? Let’s start with the San Francisco Church in Naga City. I wasn’t able to touch or enter this old structure because we literally passed by this church. Good thing that my shutter was quick and I was able to capture this gorgeous church. I did research online and found out that this church was erected in 1578. Same as with the other old churches in the Philippines, it was made up of bamboo, wood, then reconstructed into a brick structure in the 17th century. The structure that we are seeing today was constructed in 1957, after the Second World War. Historically speaking, the church’s parish served as the interrogation and persecution site during the Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
Two days ago, when I noticed that the moon had extraordinary brilliance, and just today, I accidentally saw a Supermoon article online. So I searched, and here's what I found on Wikipedia. A Supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. According to NASA: "When a full moon makes its closest pass to Earth in its orbit, it appears up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter, making it a supermoon." The next Beaver Supermoon that's this close and full will be on Nov. 25, 2034.
November 2015, I celebrated my birthday on the summit of Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. It was the most unforgettable adventure in my twenty something years of existence. I am still aiming for more! More travel for the next few years. Sa lahat ng mga bumati ngayong araw ng aking kapanganak, sa aking pamilya, sa aking mga kaibigan, sa mga taong walang humpay ang pagsuporta – MARAMING SALAMAT PO! Pipilitin kong magampanan ang mga tungkuling nakaatang sa aking mga balikat para sa ikauunlad ng ating sambayanan.
Today, I can feel the Halloween season; at the office we're already preparing for an amazing costume party with the touch of Disney characters and while searching for a stunning outfit, I encountered a photo of the oldest cemeteries in the Philippines - the reason why I am now posting these photos taken at Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, in 2014.
Hiking to the summit of Mt. Apo - it was the longest night I've ever had. When I woke up around 1 AM, I did not fall asleep for some reason. The wind was strong, and as it penetrated the fabric of the tent and hit my skin, it was like a knife that cuts because of its temperature. We were also bothered by the bad weather that might affect our ascent to the summit.
The sulfur vents of Mt. Apo are one of its most striking natural features, emitting steam and a distinct smell as hikers approach the summit. These vents, found along the rocky sections of the trail, reveal the mountain's volcanic origins and offer a surreal, otherworldly atmosphere. Surrounded by yellow-stained rocks and rising mist, the area showcases the raw geothermal power beneath the surface. Trekkers often pause here to marvel at nature’s intensity and snap dramatic photos. It's a thrilling reminder of the mountain's living, breathing presence.