In 2023, twenty-four international airports are recognized on the list, with CRK as one of two laureates from Southeast Asia (Van Don International Airport in Vietnam is the other).
Organized by the DOT 3, the tour aimed to showcase the region’s vibrant attractions and provide firsthand experiences that are memorable for the visitors from Mindanao.
April’s Full Pink Moon 2024 is said to symbolize a period of new growth and rebirth.
The Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) spans 8.9 kilometers (5.5 mi), becoming the Philippines’ longest and tallest bridge.
A Black Saturday for Christians symbolizes a solemn period of reflection and prayers, church visits, vigil services and other observances in preparation for Easter celebration. Today, people continue to follow daily routines or travel on long trips with family and friends to take advantage of a long weekend.
Legend has it that the Thien Cung cave was the ancient residence of the Dragon King and his beautiful bride, May. Their spectacular wedding was once attended by gods, fairies, genies and dragons, many of whose images depict the stalactites and stalagmites that fill the huge cavern like an impressive mural of an ancient lavish banquet.
Literally chased this beautiful sunset in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar on the beach. Worth the run.
“Tame birds sing of freedom. Wild birds fly.” — John Lennon
I wasn’t aware of this until photos were sent by a friend of my buddy Joyce Mariscal (Vice Mayor of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental) about Philippine Tourism double decker buses going around in Auckland, New Zealand with my photo on them.
“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
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.
“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
“The moon stays beautiful with its craters. So why then are you afraid of your scars?” ― Zubair Ahsan
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 rose on Wednesday night, the second super moon to fascinatingly occur this month. Its first super moon (Sturgeon Moon) appeared last August 1.
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.
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.
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).
This picturesque coastal area of Barangay Lucatan in Tarragona, Davao Oriental is locally popular for its frequent dolphin sightings.
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.
“Miracles are those lovely things that you see when you shift your focus from your thoughts to the present moment.” ~ Liam Tinker
The Scene Stealer 