Calvary Hills, Iguig, Cagayan

8 February 2010

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.

Portrait studies #23: Condura Run 2010 runners

7 February 2010

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. [...]

Portrait studies #22: The butler and the chef

5 February 2010

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.

Portrait studies #21: Rey, bus driver/conductor

3 February 2010

During the Lakbay Norte media tour, there were two drivers who alternately go behind the wheel while we went around North Luzon. One of them is Rey, comedic and funny that sometimes makes us laugh and smile during the boring moments inside the bus. These portraits were taken at the Blue Lagoon in Pagudpud, Ilocos [...]

Portrait studies #20: La Union surfer dudes

1 February 2010

Surfing is a big sport in La Union province especially at the long stretch of coast in the municipality of San Juan. Here many amateurs and advanced surfers visit the place because of the constant waves emanating from the South China Sea. For resort operators, surfing lessons are part of the services taught mainly by [...]