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I took these photos using my Nokia Lumia 820, CANON A480 and SONY Cyber-shot DSC-W320 during my trips local and abroad. Blogging doesn't require hi-end cameras. It all depends on how you please your readers and viewers with your words that best describes the images. Have a look on some of the memorable photos I have captured.

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Amazing Photos of Natures and Places in the Philippines

This is an afternoon view of Boracay Beach in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. Boracay is so famous that millions of tourist visit the beach paradise to feels its fine white sand and crystal clear waters. In this photo, the sky turns orange while the rocks and trees cast their shadows. What an amazing sight at Boracay Island.

This Burnham Park in Baguio City. The park is well-known to tourists for having its green surrounding, lovely flowers, and of course, cold temperature. Baguio City is also known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines". Vacationers choose to go here during summer months of March to May.

This is the famous Strawberry Farm in the province of Benguet. In this photo, the strawberries are in the far distance while green and purple lettuce are the closer ones. You can pick here fresh strawberries. Such a good farm to visit.

What a clean beach resort in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. We rented a boat just to be in this paradise-like beach which is a few minutes away from our cottage. Philippines is home to hundreds of beautiful beaches which are perfect travel destinations during summer days.

This is Taal Lake viewed from Tagaytay City. For decades, Tagaytay has become the alternative relaxation places for people in the nearby towns and cities, especially Manila. In the middle of Taal Lake is where the Taal Volcano is - a natural wonder which is one of its kind.

At the right side of this photo is the Taal Volcano. It is located in the middle of Taal Lake which is in the province of Batangas. This photo is taken from Tagaytay City which is in the province of Cavite. This breath-taking view of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake is something that will really impress you if you've been here.

Apo Reef Natural Park can be found at Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. This photo is courtesy of John Paul and his friends. The group traveled to this world's second largest natural reef in the summer of April 2018.

A morning of view of the rising sun at the back of a construction site in Cavite, Philippines. I took this photo for I was really impressed with how the sun rays strike earthly things during the morning at the east side of my residence.

In April 2015, I've been to Ortigas Center in Pasig City, Metro Manila for a business meeting. Since it was my first time, I find this spot really amazing so I didn't waste time taking a good angle shot. Metro Manila is the capital city of the Philippines and this is where financial districts are located.

Cool Spots at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines - October 2014

These bicycles are for rent in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines. Aiming to become a city park, Nuvali developers provided attractions like this to invite investors and job-seekers alike.

This is another picturesque site in Nuvali. The building is home to BPO companies.

Wonders at the Back of my House - January 2015

The Amazing Wonders of Baguio City - April 2014

This is Baguio Cathedral in Baguio City, the Philippines.

Mines View Park - Baguio City

Strawberries and Flowers at Strawberry Farm, Benguet

Boats at Burnham Park, Baguio City

Great clouds formation viewed from Burnham Park in Baguio City.

The Beautiful Singapore Botanical Gardens - October 2013

A Showcase of My OFW Years in Singapore. Green trees and plants. Beautiful flowers and birds. Nature's beauty is everywhere in this scenic park in Singapore. What a wonderful place to visit. Relax and enjoy seeing this beauty of nature in photos.

Laiya, San Juan, Batangas - April 2013 Summer Escapade

Me and my wife at Laiya, San Juan, Batangas

Afternoon View at Boracay, Philippines

Fernbrook Gardens in Alabang, Manila, Philippines

Hundred Islands, Pangasinan, Philippines

Foods and Cuisines

Lomi

Chinese Noodle Soup

Nilagang Baboy

Manila Bay, Manila, Philippines

Sunset at Manila Bay is believe to be really different. It is so inviting that many local folks said that to witness the sunset at Manila Bay is something that will remind you about your stay in the Philippines.

Start your blogs with simple photos. Along the way you'll learn new shots, new tricks and advance photo editing techniques. Know your subjects but it can always be diverse. Blogging needs photos to attract readers. Good luck to your blogging career! If you want to learn more about blogging, explore this site more.

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“I Love Baguio City” - My Travel Story in the Summer Capital of the Philippines

The Strawberry Farm, Burnham Park, Mines View Park, the Mansion, Wright Park, Lourdes Grotto, and Session Road; these are among of the popular landmarks in the more commonly known “Summer Capital of the Philippines” – Baguio City. Why so? Well, the temperature here seldom exceeds 26 degree centigrade. During the cold season of December to February, the temperature falls down to even below 10 degree centigrade. The record low temperature was 6.3 degree and that was on January 18, 1961. How to Travel to Baguio City? Going to this cold city in the mountainous province of Benguet, Philippines is a six to seven hours travel by passenger utility bus from Manila. Starting from EDSA, traversing the NLEX, entering SCTEX, exiting the province of Tarlac and going through the neighbouring provinces of Pangasinan and La Union, and then exploring the zigzag road of either the Marcos Highway, the Kennon Road or the Naguilian Road, the coldest place in the Philippines will be reached. Baguio is a

Jesus Christ’s Hands (Kamay ni Hesus) – an Image of Ultimate Devotion

We visited Kamay ni Hesus in 2011. That big statue of Jesus Christ, similar to that one seen in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, is a magnificent wonder. Probably, this hidden place in the province of Quezon is not yet known to the world. Then this post is a good starting point to share it. More than 85% of the Filipinos are Catholics. Many are truly devoted. Some are not. This holy place is a place of worship for many Catholics. At about 50 feet tall, this statue of Jesus Christ is a magnificent structure made even more noticeable when placed on the mountain top. About two thousand to three thousand visitors come into this place everyday to pray, to stroll and to witness the beauty and holiness of this man-made mountain park. On the Photo: A view from the Foot of the Mountain at Lucban, Quezon, Philippines Kamay ni Hesus “Kamay ni Hesus” in Lucban, Quezon is proving it all. A structure, a park , a holy place – many believes that it will last for a lifetime. On a larger scale, Chris

"Business as Usual" as the Filipinos Define It (Vulcanizing Shop, Sari-Sari Store, Bakery) – Part 1

I asked the shop owner about these old unused tires on what are they doing with it. The Vulcanizing shop owners says, “Oh, someone will pick up those tires and pay us 5 or 10 pesos each. Sometimes they just take it for free”. Vulcanizing Shop - A Classic Example of Filipino Business You’ve most probably seen and been into a local, typical vulcanizing shop like this one in the photo. The business concept is very simple. Here’s a customer with his flat or deflated tire and the vulcanizing boy will repair it using a rubber compound patch, a heating tool, and an air pump. If it’s a regular car or van tire, repairing one may only take 10 minutes the cost of which is around 30 to 60 pesos. If it’s a tire from a truck or bus, it could be around 30 minutes and the repair would cost the vehicle owner around 100 to 150 pesos. Here’s the thing. A shop like this one could potentially earn a revenue of 1000 up to 2000 per day just by repairing a flat tire. Why? Well, with thousands of

The Divisoria Malls - Defining Shopping in the Philippines

They call it the 168 Mall. It is one of the busiest places in the Philippines during shopping days like Christmas season when longing for enjoyment and relaxation is on the air once again. From Cavite, my home place, going to Divisoria, it will take you about an hour travel under normal traffic flow. What is in this place? Well, Divisoria is the Bargain Shopping Capital of the Philippines . This is where wholesale and retail prices make shoppers say “WOW!” on delight. Visiting this place will definitely give you a realization about shopping on a different dimension. Find out why on the next paragraphs. On the Photo: The Popular 168 Mall in Divisoria, Manila, Philippines Divisoria is located in Binondo, Manila. It is accessible via Quiapo(where the famous Black Nazarene of Quiapo Church is) thru Recto Avenue and via Lawton near Manila City Hall. Divisoria has been there since the early 90’s. As it is near the North Harbour, Manila’s main seaport, the freshest and cheapest produc

The Solutions to the Problems in the Philippines – an Appeal for Help from People Like You

If I would become the political adviser of the Philippine president, I would propose to him solutions on how to resolve the problems and issues happening in this country. But if I would not become one, I will continue to become an adviser if not to the president then to the people. Manila, Philippines There are hundreds of problems the government of the Philippines is facing today and even in the past. Some of them can be considered solved while some are not. Some problems are recurring while others are permanent and therefore the solutions are only temporary. However, it is worth commending on how the current government is responding to the needs of time of the Filipino people. The rise of the Philippine Stock Exchange index is a valid proof that several economic measures are taking effect. The legal measures are showing results in the sense that the fight against corruption is not a “ningas-kugon” platform. The call for peace in Mindanao is on-going despite of the

“Fixer” in Philippine Government Agencies Like the Social Security System (SSS) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) – What We Filipinos Can Do About it?

Maybe in this post, I can clearly explain how “fixing” works in many government offices in the country. The idea is first, to warn you that such illegal fixing happens, and second, to give you tips on how you should avoid them. Plain and simple, we will not in anyway damage or speak against anyone or any particular office of the government in this post. It just happened that this is about my experience with LTO and SSS Tagaytay. I want to emphasize that still many government employees in the Philippines are doing their jobs right - including those who are working in the said branches. If you have experienced transacting with any government offices here in the Philippines, whether you're a Filipino or not, you should already be familiar with these signages. NO TO FIXER Banner in an LTO Office NO NOON BREAK Banner in LTO Tagaytay Here’s a bit of knowledge for you to digest first. What is “fixing” or who is a “fixer” by the way? In the Philippines, these good w

Beautiful Life in the Philippines in These Times of Pandemic

Life is beautiful if you will find ways to make it beautiful... This is what I learned from life experiences here in the planet. As the line from the poem Invictus states: I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. We are responsible for our happiness, at least in a world where everyone has freedom. Now, as to what happiness would mean to you, it something you must know. But defining happiness should not be complicated. Perhaps, this blog post can explain... Cows Freely Eating Grasses in a Green Field A Lady Witnessing the Rising of the Sun Morning Sun as it Climbs Up to Start the Day We all experienced the horrible impact of pandemic over the past two years, and yet we still feel the difficulties and challenges up to this very moment coping up with the so-called "new normal". Maybe its already too much to say what this COVID-19 virus bring us...that's enough! An inspiration may cure our broken hearts and souls. This is the best way to calm us down, make us

Interesting Facts from the Historic Province of the Ilocanos - Ilocos Norte, the Philippines

In 2016, my friends traveled to the northern part of our country – in Ilocos region. The views there are truly amazing, so I decided to create this post about Ilocos Norte. No wonder, some of the places I am going to share here do exists in the Philippines for centuries. Yes, that old! Not only that, I researched more facts about these places that may help you appreciate more the beauty or importance of them. Ready to be fascinated? Here we go. Sand Dunes, Paoay, Ilocos Norte The Sand Dunes in Paoay Ilocos Norte is in some ways comparable to the desert safaris found in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Marrakech. Land cruisers or 4x4 rough terrain vehicles will tour you around the dunes. The place is also known as the Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes (INSD) and is considered a National Geological Monument. The locals call it La Paz Sand Dunes or Bantay Bimmaboy. Notable feature of this tourist destination is that it is an 85 square kilometers dry zone facing the West Philippine Sea. Today, adventu

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