One would think I’d be familiar with the Province of Cavite because it is so close to Metropolitan Manila. But since my father is from Laguna and my mother is from Bulacan, these were the nearby provinces that I was … Continue reading Cavite Province
I arrived in Maasin City past midnight with my in-laws after driving a rental car for about two hours on a balmy evening from their place in Ormoc in July 2017. I was surprised to find out that President Rodrigo … Continue reading Southern Leyte
Decorative shells, from which this province is named after, are used in windows in traditional Philippine homes and buildings, and the Provincial Capitol in Capiz is aptly endowed with capiz shells that come from molluscs abundant in muddy or sandy shores surrounding … Continue reading Capiz Province
Ok let me start by saying that I have never been to famous Boracay nor have I ever attended the famous Ati-atihan festival in Kalibo. My wife Yvnil has been to Boracay and here is her photo with my in-laws in April 2015. This is very memorable coz … Continue reading Aklan Province
I make it a point to visit the Provincial Capitol of every Philippine province that I visit. Antique Province, to our surprise, has two Capitols in close proximity in its capital town of San Jose. Great smile from Rommel, my travel companion throughout … Continue reading Antique Province
Our Panay Island Adventure continued with a short ferry ride from Iloilo City that took us to the smaller Island Province of Guimaras which is geologically once connected to the main island of Panay. Guimaras is well-known for its very sweet … Continue reading Guimaras Province
Panay Island is the bulk of Western Visayas and I am proud to say that I was able to visit all the provinces in this island in August 2016. I entered Panay Island through the airport in Iloilo City, a thriving city in Iloilo Province. Many … Continue reading Iloilo Province
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and you’d think that’s potential to become one strong nation. Unfortunately, the mighty mountain ranges between the North and South has made it difficult for the ancient kingdoms and colonizers to unite. … Continue reading My first trip to Borneo
My first and most important journey to Cebu Province was in 1994. Through God’s amazing plan, that was when I first met my wife Yvnil through the Singles for Christ (SFC) community in Cebu City. We were introduced by our SFC … Continue reading Cebu Province
My trip to Batangas Province, as well as to Cavite Province, in December 2015 was made even greater in the company of my daughters, parents, relatives and my good friend Romwell. Unfortunately, my wife could not be with us as she had to be … Continue reading Batangas Province
April 10, 2016 So we are a month away from the Philippine Presidential Election… I appeal to Filipino citizens from all over the world to vote for Honorable Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as the 16th President of the Republic of the … Continue reading An Apology for the Presidential Candidacy of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
I am not so sure why I’m starting my own blog site. I am an active Facebook user with many groups that range from serious activities like my triathlon club to simple social groups. I am a school teacher and a family … Continue reading Pax et bonum!
Promdi - A Sojourn into the Philippine Islands 