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No Warranty

No Warranty

This was one of the writings on the wall at Kape Tasyo where Bunso and Eva’s wedding was held. We’re still putting together an online album for that, but I thought this was appropriate for any similar occasion. Love may think that marriage is the warranty certificate that assures the buyers that should anything go [...]

Scenes from Hidalgo Street

Scenes from Hidalgo Street

Hidalgo Street was regarded in the late 19th century as the most beautiful street in Manila. Today, there are proposals to restore and protect the houses on Hidalgo Street from the 19th and early 20th centuries since they create a streetscape that is dignified. However, plans of the Manuel L. Quezon University have not been [...]

Almost over

Almost over

Summer break in the Philippines is almost officially at an end. Students will be trudging back to school next week and responsible parents, guardians, doting grandparents and vigilant yayas will be waking up at dawn to get their kids ready for the task.

Paco Park Redux

Paco Park Redux

Finally visited the Paco Park (when it was open), as part of Sam’s mother’s day treat for me. Didn’t have much time to sit and ruminate under the shade of the old acacia trees because we had Maia the whirling dervish with us, but we did get to walk both the outer and inner circles [...]

Stolen moment at the Paco Park

Stolen moment at the Paco Park

A couple of weeks ago I was at a client’s site on a meeting. The place was just across the Paco Park so I couldn’t resist skipping over to the historic park when the meeting was over. Sad thing was it was a Monday, and the park was closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Serves me [...]