Honor System at Europe’s Public Transport
One of the most remarkable things I observed in Europe is the fact that the public transport sector do not need plenty of enforcers to ensure the riding public gets to ride the buses, trams or subway systems.
When spending a few days in…
Getting Schengen Visa in Hong Kong
Innsbruck, Austria - I am fond of traveling and one of my most favorite places to go in Europe.
But since I carry a Philippine passport, I don't have a visa-free access to most of Europe. Azerbaijan and Georgia in Eastern Europe and…
Why Time Flies Faster When You Get Older
As I grow older, the concept of time moving faster becomes more evident every single day. Friends say, ang bilis ng panahon, parang kailan lang, etc.
Why is it so?
1. Routine makes time go faster. When we're new to a place, or first…
Kiddie Memories From Second Grade
Facebook not only brings people closer -- finding long-lost friends and acquainting new ones -- it also rekindles old memories, as old photos emerge.
Like this photo of birthday party of Rey Amador Bargamento, a classmate in second…
Why Mintal is My Ultimate Home
Today, my folks in the Philippines celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Not only from my college alma mater, but also from the very place I was raised -- Mintal, Davao City. It's already a given that we love Davao City --…
My First Long-Haul Flight From HK to Moscow
I've always wished to travel to Russia. One of the intriguing reasons to pay a visit is my fascination with the largest country in the world even during the height of Cold War. I used to read books on geography and marvel at the great…
Trip to Guimaras with UIC Non-Teaching Personnel
At UIC, we were granted yearly religious retreats.
While teachers take a break off from their classes, we spend every day in summer supposed to go to work. So such retreats come as a good break from the daily grind in the office.…
Show More ‘Fun’ Videos in the Philippines
As I was watching America's Funniest Videos shown at TVB Pearl last Saturday, I felt that this type of show should be a good fit for Philippine audience.
Being a fun-loving nation, whose latest selling point in the tourism front 'It's…
Philippines to FIBA World Cup Spain 2014
One proud moment for every Filipino fan is to see his or her team punch the ticket to the world's biggest stage of basketball competition.
At the FIBA Asia Championship held at home soil, the Philippines' withstood early deficits to win…