Catholic mass at the atrium of Shangri-la Plaza Mall

I was waiting for this mass as the one I shot before was held in one of the small floors. This time, the 1100H Sunday mass is held at the cavernous atrium. Like the one in Ayala Center Mall, Cebu, the view is something that reminds one of the massive cathedrals in Europe but a different setting.

Estan Cabigas. Ang Langyaw. Photographer. Blogger. Traveller. Circa 2004. Davao City.

I’m growing a new ring around my trunk today.

One of the stations of the cross at the sprawling Iguig Church grounds, Cagayan province

Calvary Hills is located within the grounds of the Spanish colonial era church of Iguig, Cagayan. This area is known for its lifesize images of the stations of the cross which is popular with devotees during the Holy Week. Its elevation provides breathtaking views of the valley made fertile by the Cagayan River.

Condura Run 2010 participant

Condura Run 2010 participant

Condura Run 2010 participant

The Condura Run is one of the most awaited marathon races in Metro Manila and many of my runner friends attest to this. It is also the only race in the country that takes over a portion of the Skyway, an elevated road system starting in Buendia, Makati City, for the 21K and 42K runs.

This morning, I woke up earlier than usual and since part of the route is very near my place, I walked just walked to Buendia for a few minutes and waited for the runners there.

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The butler

The chef

While on a media tour of North Luzon, we were brought to a portion of the tributary of the Ambuklao River in Benguet. The tour operator offers fine dining, al fresco, with butler and chef while the guests are supposed to enjoy the food and the natural environment.