Archive for May, 2008

May 12 2008

Guimaras Mangoes | April 2008

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Finally, after reading and hearing so much about the world famous Mangoes of Guimaras, I got to eat and savor its sinful sweetness. Our first stop in Guimaras was in a market called “Alibhon” in Nueva Valencia town in Guimaras.

Mango Plantations 
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May 08 2008

Heritage Symmetry Photo Series

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This photo series is inspired from simplicity and symmetry. Notice the mono chrome motif and frontal perspective:

Balay Negrense

Balay Negrense
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May 07 2008

Silay City Heritage Tour | April 2008

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During the late 1800s to early 1900s, the booming sugar industry in Iloilo paved the way for the migration of affluent families to Negros. These families turned vast idle lands in Negros into Sugar Cane Plantations and Haciendas. Eventually, an international port was opened in Silay City, which became the center of commerce in Negros.

To date, many old buildings still remain intact including a grand church, several commercial, and residential buildings.

El Ideal Bakeshop
El Ideal Bakeshop
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May 04 2008

Calea |Panaad 2008 | April 2008

Published by chymera00 under Photography, Travel

It has been barely a month and I’m back in Bacolod, I just can’t get enough of the place. This time, I was with Enrico D. of Byahilo.com, Kyle and Ph_Man from Skyscrapercity.com, and Edsil, a friend of Eric. We went to Bacolod primarily for the Panaad 2008 but our plans were a bit modified due to some unfortunate events.


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