Monthly Archives: June 2011

Hundred Islands

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Daughter wears an orange life vest during her island hopping at Pangasinan’s Hundred Islands. SHARING THIS POST @  

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off to the market…

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Last of the Santols we got this morning. Off to the market they go…. SHARING THIS POST @

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Philippine billionaires

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Shoemart magnate Henry Sy holds the top spot in this year’s Forbes billionaires list (Philippines). With a net worth of $7.2 million, Mr. Sy edges out PAL’s boss by a huge margin. I was not surprised by the list but … Continue reading

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river rafting

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Too bad, we missed boating in this river. This river separates our town , Bongabon, from Palayan City (Nueva Ecija’s capital). Just 5 minutes drive from our Barangay. But people seldom do come here now, because of the murky river. … Continue reading

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what to do @home

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taxes window pots la germania oven Australia nipa hut renovation handyman home items on discounts bathroom renovation DIY wreath tea bags kitchen design zero dollar DIY food storage tips

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Express Service

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Snapping out a photo while beating the heat outside this cab’s small make-shift waiting area for passengers. FX’s fare for the route is P40. SHARING THIS PHOTO @

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dare to ride tricycles

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Tricycles swarmed every places here in our province. I have heard Cabanatuan City was even tagged as the TRICYCLE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES. I can say it is the most affordable transport, bringing commuters to far away barangays where cemented … Continue reading

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childhood city walks

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Familiar with the sight? That’s the Manila Bay in the late 70′s. Me and mom (center, 1st photo) joined  an “excursion” going to the city in April of 1978 (or was it 1979). I was in Grade 2 then. I … Continue reading

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five mamas orange resto

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Before leaving for school, me and daughter went to the city to buy personal stuffs. You surely knew what happened when a 40′s mom and an eighteener went together for a city stroll? Bet yah, more window shopping and more … Continue reading

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last sineguelas

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These were the last Sineguelas (spondias purpurea) we got from the two trees in our yard. The trees have been blanketed by green leaves, which means that fruiting season have ended. Savoring the juicy and sweetness of these fruits while … Continue reading

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