It is not everyday that we find 19th century homes in the Philippines still. This home, the grand mansion known as the Goldenberg Mansion was one of those that stood tall and proud by the exclusive enclave by the presidential palace, the Malacanang Palace in the Santa Ana, Manila area post world war 2 butContinue reading “May Kwento Ako #62 : The Goldenberg Mansion, Malacanang Palace Grounds, Manila”
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May Kwento Ako #55 : Meeting Nobu Chef Matsuhisa
I have to thank friends for pointing me to this direction. First, I asked where to go for Sunday Mass. There was one Roman Catholic Church literally outside the window where I was staying in but I would not be able to understand most of the Sunday Service. Hence, I went to a nice chapelContinue reading “May Kwento Ako #55 : Meeting Nobu Chef Matsuhisa”
May Kwento Ako #52 : A Trip to Balanan Lake, in Negros Oriental
I hope to return to this placid lake once again. With a few friends, we boarded a small boat and crossed this expansive lake. Despite being born in this country, I did not realise how many more beautiful places I am actually seeing for the first time. And very thankful to the family that broughtContinue reading “May Kwento Ako #52 : A Trip to Balanan Lake, in Negros Oriental”