That Elvis song "it's funny how time slips away," makes me think about old places that were lost in our fast-changing town. While staying at the Crimson Hotel last December, our room had a great view of the gentrified Alabang area. How things have changed over time. Our family transferred to Munt...

I finally get to inspect the restored Art Deco Department of Health building (the Biological Production Service constructed in 1924) in Filinvest Alabang this morning. A few years ago, many thought that it too will give way to the rapid urban development in the area. Thanks to the creative and he...

My wife and I have been making plans to visit the Istana for many years. Whenever we're about to go something comes up, and we end up putting it off. So it was with great relief when we finally pulled it off two weeks ago! It's only open to the public during the country's official five holidays. ...

An unexpected discovery reveals that a great grandparent is Chinese. Surprise! The man first settled in Calatrava, Negros.So I got curious, whatever happened to Chinese immigrants of Negros during the Spanish times? From Dumangas we would cross the Guimaras Straits to reach Bacolod. Highlight of ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ9ISAD_g9g&t=3s Remember the Bear Brand TV ad "look at my mole" that aired in the 80s? It was about an old man reminiscing about his childhood. It opens with people gathering around, performing music (Tertulia), enjoying food and card games. He was in a sailor...