Ambothology

Vintas in Boracay

Ambo — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:38:34 +0000

Famous Vintas in the Island of Boracay. The vinta ( locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan) is a traditional boat found in the Philippine island of Mindanao.

These were the first photos i captured before typhoon Frank hits Boracay. We stayed for about a week in Boracay because of the typhoon. Read the whole story Boracay Nightmare.

Manok

Ambo — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:31:42 +0000

In the Philippines, Chicken is called Manok. Rooster is referred to Tandang and Inahing Manok for Hen. One of the popular delicacies in the Philippines is called Adobo. Learn how to cook adobo.

Congratulations Reece!

Ambo — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:46 +0000

His name is Reece Allen Tan Canonigo. He is the one and only angel in our house. My only nephew. I would like to congratulate Reece for passing the entrance examination in La Salle, Ayala Alabang. Go kid!

Bangui Windmills

Ambo — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:30:50 +0000

Bangui Windmills are located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It is also known as the NorthWind Bangui Bay Project, a project by the NorthWind Development Corporation as a practice renewable energy sources and to help reduce the greenhouse gases that cause global warming. The project is the first “Wind Farm” in the Philippines consisting of wind turbines on-shore facing the South China Sea and considered to be the biggest in Southeast Asia. The project sells electricity to the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) and provides 40% of the power requirements of Ilocos Norte via Transco Laoag.

This week’s entry on Litratong Pinoy - Ihip ng Hangin. Muli kong ibinabalik ang Bangui Windmills para sa entry na ito. Mga natirang litrato noong ako’y bumisita sa Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte last March 2008. If you want to know how to go to Ilocos Norte, please visit my post at Pinoyambisyoso.com - How to go to Ilocos, Norte.

You may want to visit my Photos at Manila Ocean Park. Thanks!

Sea Gypsies

Ambo — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:29:22 +0000

These kids caught my attention on our way to Scuba Diving adventure in Samal Island, Davao City. One of the locals informed me that they belong to the Badjao community.

The Badjaos are found in many coastal settlements dotting the Sulu archipelago, particularly in Jolo, Tawi-Tawi and Sitangkai. Others are scattered in Davao, Surigao, Zamboanga, Basilan, Bohol, Cebu and Manila in search of livelihood.

The Badjao are popularly known as Sea Gypsies of the Sulu and Celebes Sea. The name Badjao is a Malay-Bornean word which connotes “man of the seas” or Orang-Laut in Bahasa Malayo. Their Sama and Tausug neighbors call them by pejorative names such as Samal Palau (outcast Samal). The badjao call themselves as Samal Laus (Sea Sama). Many badjaos live most of their lives in houseboats, which occasionally cluster in moorings near certain strands and beaches, so as to do business in nearby market places of the land-dwelling Sama and Tausug.

Davao City Whitewater Rafting

Ambo — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:42:14 +0000

Whitewater Rafting in Tamugan, Davao City was one of the best experienced we’ve had when we visited the city last week. It’s really awesome!

The 3-hour run starts from the highlands of Baguio District, then down to Calinan, and then the lowlands. All in all there’s about 30 rapids of varying degrees of difficulty. There’s also additional activities for the more adventurous, like cliffside rappelling. Me and Malen would like to thank Reynaelena.com for the all expense paid trip to Davao City and Lukaret.com for the wonderful accommodation!

This is an entry to Larawang Pinoy’s Week Theme “Tubig“

Daniel Angel

Ambo — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:30:08 +0000

This adorable little boy was totally an angel to us. His name is Danielle, my friend’s only son. Photo was taken last month.

Sunog Baga

Ambo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:10:50 +0000

Tobacco. This photo does not represent an invitation to smoke. This is just a reminder to stop smoking and to value our health. A reminder to influence the value of our planet.

This is my entry for Larawangpinoy.com - Hugis Ay Pahaba. An entry to support Earth Day. Smoke is dangerous to health and our environment. We did not inherit earth to anybody. God created this for us and let us learn to love where we live in, the planet Earth.

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Transistor

Ambo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:41:26 +0000

Ang larawang ito ay aking kuha mula sa Museo Ilocos Norte, Laoag City. Ito ay isang lumang Transistor o Radyo. Ang Museo ay punong puno ng iba’t ibang yaman ng ating kultura. Ito ay matatagpuan sa likod lamang ng Ilocos Norte Capitol. Ito ang aking entry para sa ikatlong linggo ng Litratong Pinoy na may temang - Apat Na Sulok.

Previous entries:
Week 1 - Ako Ay Bilog
Week 2 - Tatlo Ang Sulok Ko

Phytons Have Wheels

Ambo — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:52:11 +0000

This photo was taken when me and friends toured the whole towns of Laguna, Philippines. I’ve been to Laguna for many times, but i’ve just learned to appreciate the beauty of each town and their products as well. And one of the things that captured my lenses was this car. Looks like a snake car? Yes it’s made from the snake’s skin.

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