Adto na 'ta

On weekends, one of the most visited areas in Tagaytay, which is just about an hour drive away from Manila, is the Tagaytay Picnic Grove.  Just like myself, people come here for various reasons.   I particularly appreciate the cool breeze that comes from Taal Lake.  It is one of the things that invite people to come here.  This day, I would see a lot of families enjoying their Saturday together.    Youngsters take advantage of the soft wind and flew kites, while their companions enjoy the food that they brought for their dry picnic.  This weekend, I came to Tagaytay to finally try the one thing that I have wanted always.  The ZIPLINE.  For me, it is the ultimate test of my courage, well, not until I would be able to ride the Edgecoaster in Cebu City.  But I will cross that bridge when I get there.  For now,  my hurdle would be the ZIPLINE. The Zipline in Tagaytay is approximately 200 meters and it is situated above a thick ve...

Northern Mindanao, which is composed of the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin and Bukidnon as well as the cities of Iligan, Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog is currently the region being featured in Clamshell 1, in Intramuros. Having spent the first 17 years of my life in Mindanao, I consider it my home. I am proud of the abundant resources, breathtaking naturescapes, laid-back culture and the simplicity of life that make Mindanao deserving to be called the Land of Promise. Here are snapshots from the exhibit. Indigenous groups and their activities A beadmaker from the Umayam tribe of Bukidnon. She was intently and quietly making headwear and other accessories from beads so I decided not to interrupt her, would have wanted to engage in a short chitchat with her, but still there was the language problem. Umayam kids in traditional and colorful garments make cute models too. A member of the Talaandig group gladly posed with us, after performing a native dance for ...