Sunset thoughts, goodbye 2023
“The sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it’s here is up to us. Journey wisely.” – Alexandra Elle
Year: 2023
mWell launches mWell HealthHub, revolutionizing health and wellness access for Filipinos
mWell, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), is revolutionizing health and wellness access in the Philippines with the launch of mWell HealthHub. With mWell HealthHub, Filipinos now have the power to take control of their overall well-being with the assurance of quality care, all through a single, user-friendly platform.
Sunrise at the Davao Coastal Road (Series 2)
“Rest but never quit. Even the sun has a sinking spell each evening. But it always rises the next morning. At sunrise, every soul is born again.” – Muhammad Ali
Waxing Gibbous Moon, 11.22.2023
“The moon stays beautiful with its craters. So why then are you afraid of your scars?” ― Zubair Ahsan
Sunrise at the Davao Coastal Road (Series 1)
Here’s a series of my sunrise shoot at the new Davao City Coastal Road last November 11, 2023
“Every day a million miracles begin at sunrise!” ― Eric Jerome Dickey
“Every day a million miracles begin at sunrise!” ― Eric Jerome Dickey
August’s rare super blue moon glows in the sky
August’s rare super blue moon rose on Wednesday night, the second super moon to fascinatingly occur this month. Its first super moon (Sturgeon Moon) appeared last August 1.
August Super Moon 2023
What’s so special about the Super Moon this August 2023? First, there are two super full moons — the Sturgeon Moon on August 1 and the Blue Moon (nicknamed for rarely occurring on the same month) on August 30.
Portrait of a Centenarian
Ompo Odis, as she is fondly called, is blessed with 13 children, three were deceased. She does not remember her childhood, the war and the Japanese occupation. She recalled bits and fragments of memories that brought a sad smile or two on her beautiful face.
Ompo Odis at 102
When I captured her portrait in her home, she was about to celebrate her 102nd birthday, so she would be 103 today (I am hopeful she is still living well at this time).
Dolphins in Tarragona
This picturesque coastal area of Barangay Lucatan in Tarragona, Davao Oriental is locally popular for its frequent dolphin sightings.
Prestigious Pagcor Photo Contest 2023 anticipates thousands of entries
After six years of hiatus, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviving its nationwide photography contest for amateur and professional photographers – but this time, with bigger prizes at stake.
Glowing sky and sea of clouds
“Miracles are those lovely things that you see when you shift your focus from your thoughts to the present moment.” ~ Liam Tinker
Shooting Cosplay 2023 with a fun old camera
Before the pandemic, cosplay events were a regular thing in the city and a cause for excitement among young and old avid dressers. I’m just glad the hype is slowly getting back in the malls. I didn’t bring my usual gears, though. Instead I brought an old camera just for fun.
The Roundup: Hot-selling HONOR X9a 5G, X7a, and MagicBook X Laptops
HONOR Philippines introduces not just one but three smart devices in the market recently –the X Series HONOR X9a 5G, HONOR X7a, and HONOR MagicBook X laptops.
Decisive moments in photography
“Your eye must see a composition or an expression that life itself offers you, and you must know with intuition when to click the camera. That is the moment the photographer is creative, oop! The Moment! Once you miss it, it is gone forever.”
Sunset inspiration
I was in the right place at the right moment the sun gave its dramatic exit behind the shoulder of Mount Apo, our country’s tallest and most majestic mountain, its crater illuminating a golden burst of halo.
Homelessness
One day, I chanced upon this remarkable person on the sidewalk, focused on reading his book, and it touched my heart somehow.
Lake Sebu at sunrise
“A lake is a landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” – Henry David Thoreau Sunrise in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato © Jojie Alcantara At a cool elevation of 1000m above sea level, Lake Sebu is a dream destination for photographers and artists. When you are looking for serenity, solitude and peace of mind, this location is a good choice to recharge an aching, wandering soul. Come visit the Philippines. Explore Mindanao.
Moving forward in 2023
“Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself.” ~Stacy Westfall
The Scene Stealer 