The Honest War

Mayor Ruben Guera of Majayjay, Laguna is one of the few exceptions to the sickening reality: all politicians are corrupt.

To Mayor Ruben, may your tribe increase!

Tribute to China

The first time I saw the majestic temples inside the Forbidden city, I quickly remembered Jet Li's movie, Hero and John Lone's Last Emperor.  I was mesmerized by the grandeur of the architecture and design of the buildings and courtyards.  I think these wonders just describe the Chinese as a very artistic people ever since the inception of their nation.

Shooting Saint Paul

Its my 4th visit to Macau and yet I still can't get enough of this marvelous city. During my visits I never miss to go around and shoot its sceneries.  Its a photographer's heaven.  A combination of old china and progressive europe,  Macau offers various sceneries worthy of photographer's attention. I can walk its streets and alleys without worries, shoot at night without being bothered.  I discovered that Macaunese are friendly people who takes pride in their rich culture.  

Reprint Series: First Time Two Nights at the Venetian

"What? Is this for real?", that was my reaction when my host gave me card keys to a Suite at the plush Venetian Macau.  I was billeted for two nights of 5 star pampering at the wonder island's newest mega hotel.  What is fantastic about this experience is that I watched a documentary about how it was constructed on National Geographic channel just a few nights before.  Being able to see and try the various features of the hotel as shown in documentary is  a dream come true.

Macau Fisherman's Wharf

We had a lunch meeting at Macau Fisherman's Wharf.  When it was through, I went shooting around the complex to burn calories. I took lots of pictures and covered almost of all the impressive mixed architecture. I am glad my clients don't mind this strange ritual -  me shooting away with my camera after every meeting. They have accepted that I am the group's ready photographer.

Back at the Venetian

I stayed at this hotel twice for free...hehehehe.   Same big room, same kick-ass amenities...still no gambling for me.