These young school girls caught my attention when visiting a school in Bongao, Tawi Tawi in 2007. They sure are cute, don’t you think?
Bongao Peak
Bongao Peak is one of Nature’s gifts to the people of Tawi Tawi, it is a gorgeous view. I took this photo from Tango Island, a private island owned by the Governor of Tawi Tawi. The bougainvillea in the foreground seemed to make a perfect frame for Bongao Peak in the distance.
Talisayan, Misamis Oriental
Talisayan, Misamis Oriental is a small town on the Northern Coast of Mindanao. It’s famous for it’s Seafood Restaurants that sit atop the water, and for the Whale Shark Museum. When I was visiting Talisayan these local fishermen had just landed with their catch of the day, and were having a good time blowing off [...]
CHP Surigao
This is a building called the “CHP Building” in Surigao City. I took this picture during a visit there in 2007. I’ve been back since then, but the City has not changed too much!
Welcome to the Island Paradise
When I arrived on Basilan Island in 2007, I was greeted by this sign – “Welcome to the Island Paradise of Basilan.” Most people, when they think of Basilan think of a dangerous place where you are just as likely to get kidnapped as enjoying a day at the beach. I visited several parts of [...]
Wow! Wao!
Wao is a small town in Lanao del Sur Province. Most of Lanao del Sur is 90+% Muslim Population, but Wao is more of a 50% Christian – 50% Muslim mix of population. It’s a rather peaceful place, for Lanao del Sur. I visited there in 2007, and really liked the place.
Palm Oil Fruit
Here I am in Agusan del Sur Province standing next to a pile of Palm Oil Fruit. These fruit grow in Pods and are pressed for Palm Oil, a very big thing in Agusan del Sur and other places in this part of Mindanao.
Bin Laden has a store?
This is the “Bin Laden Store” in Sultan Kudarat Town, Maguindanao, just a few minutes away from Cotabato City. When in that area, I see a lot of people with Bin Laden t-shirts on and such, yet they are also quite friendly toward Americans like me! Amazing!
Home on the range
Are you a country boy (or country girl)? If so, you are likely to enjoy this place, I call it the “Home on the range” and it is located in Surigao del Sur, not too far north and west of Bislig City. Looks like a nice homestead!