Throughout Southeast Asia the English language is often misinterpreted, misrepresented, or massaged into new forms of communication through humorous signage. Take this one I captured as an example. Throughout the Philippines, and Manila especially, English is widespread and I have yet to see many humorous examples as I have so often seen in Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Japan. Until today. Let me introduce you to a photo studio by the name of “Blow-Up Babies”. Read more
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Japan earthquake: tsunami warning for Philippines within the hour
Hoping Manila will be unaffected by the potential tsunami after the earthquake in Japan. My brother lives in Tokyo. He checked in and is fine. Hope aftershocks will not be a problem. Also concerned about family and friends in Jakarta. Indonesia doesn’t need another disaster. Keep safe.Read more
Happy holidays and random ramblings
Wishing you all a happy holiday and hope 2010 brought some good things into your life. We’ve decided to stay in the Philippines for the holiday. I have about 3 1/2 weeks off from work, but will need to take care of other work in this time. It’s not that bad, especially considering where we’re living now, but it’s still tough knowing the vast majority of my coworkers are scattered across the globe or relaxing on white sandy beaches whileRead more
CNN Go featuring my photos and writing from the MassKara Festival, Bacolod
CNN Go is now featuring my photos and writing from the MassKara Festival I photographed last weekend in Bacolod, Visayas. I’ll be posting more photos from the festival soon, but am in the midst of packing for Japan! Leaving tomorrow morning for 11 days in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, amongst others. My brother is also a photographer, living in Tokyo, so we should hopefully get some good shots. Really looking forward to this trip! Check out the full article here. TheyRead more
Philippines on alert as Super Typhoon Megi nears landfall (CNN)
Philippines on alert as Super Typhoon Megi nears landfall (CNN)Read more
Photographing Manila as an expat
Took a stroll the other day with a fellow photography enthusiast and Novita through a part of Manila most expats would never dare explore. Between that area and the area we live in, “Fort Bonifacio”, there’s a massive, imposing wall reaching 5 meters in some places. I wasn’t sure if it was keeping them out, or keeping us walled in. The security guards near one entrance just smiled and said there’s no way we could enter. Of course that didn’tRead more