Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

The RED-ROPE Project

International Care Ministries is called to release the poorest of the poor in the Philippines from spiritual, emotional and physical bondage.

The Red-Rope Project provides jobs for talented Filipino women struggling to support their families. It is a program of International Care Ministries, A charity dedicated to serving the poor in the Philippines since 1992.

Paalam Tita Cory

5 August 2009 - The day the icon of democracy, President Corazon "Cory" Aquino, was laid to rest. Thousands of Filipinos troop to the streets and brave the rains to witness the longest funeral procession after Ninoy Aquino's burial 26 years ago and pay their last respects to a well loved and idolized leader. May your deeds, and the principles you stood and fought for serve as inspirations for everyone to work for a better Philippines. Thank you!

Ituloy ang Laban!!!

Yellow Ribbon & Prayers

Prayer for a Happy Death (2004)
by Corazon C. Aquino

Almighty God, most merciful Father
You alone know the time
You alone know the hour
You alone know the moment
When I shall breathe my last.


So remind me each day, most loving Father
To be the best that I can be
To be humble, to be kind,
To be patient, to be true,
To embrace what is good
To reject what is evil
To adore only You.


When that final moment does come
Let not my loved ones grieve for long
Let them comfort each other
And let them know how much happiness
They brought into my life.
Let them pray for me
As I will continue to pray for them,
Hoping that they will always pray for each other.
Let them know that they made possible
Whatever good I offered to our world
And let them realize that our separation
Is just for a short while
As we prepare for our reunion in eternity.


Our Father in heaven
You alone are my hope
You alone are my salvation
Thank You for Your unconditional love. Amen.

Maraming salamat po Tita Cory!

“I don't have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can suggest is to forget about yourself and just think of your people. It's always the people who make things happen.”
-- Corazon Aquino

“She would have wanted us to thank each and everyone of you for all your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country." -- Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III

Beyond the Pomps of SONA 2009

Revisiting Quezon Momerial Circle

Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk

Filipino participants, the Binondo & Quiapo group in Manila, to the worldwide photowalk held last July 18, 2009 poses for souvenir group shots along the plaza in front of the Binondo church just before the rains spoiled the fun. Still, the activity was a success with more than 70 photographers, mostly members of the Flickr group the Flickristasindios, from different skill levels participating. Indeed the streets from Quiapo to Binondo was an eye opener to most of the participants as they saw and captured the realities revealed along the way. while to the more acquainted ones with street shoots and the location, it was another chance to inter-act with the regular subjects of the area and capture whatever the place may present anew.

Masjid al-Dahab (Golden Mosque)

Located at the end of Globo de Oro Street in Quiapo, the Masjid al-Dahab, popularly known as the Golden Mosque, because of the golden color of its dome, was built in 1976 thru the initiative of then First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos to coincide with the visit of Libya’s former strongman Muammar Gaddafi, which was then cancelled. The mosque is the largest in the city and has become the center of Islam in Manila

Ako Mismo!

The Flickristasindios officially did the photo documentation of the "Ako Mismo Dog Tag Day" at the Fort Bonifacio Global City last June 12, 2009.

AKO MISMO is a movement to energize and rejuvenate young Filipinos and move them to action.

As an advocacy, it is anchored on the following fundamental beliefs:

1) There is an inherent desire in every Filipino to effect positive change in the country. This is a tremendous force for change.

2) Social Change is possible when individuals commit to a concrete actionable behavior that results to positive change

3) The power of the collective force of individuals who believe in making a difference will be the driving force for a sustainable transformation of Philippine society.

Visit: AKO MISMO!

Ilocandia Series

Fort Ilocandia Resort

Barangay 37, Kalayab, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

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Vigan Cathedral

Vigan Cathedral Bell Tower -- Vigan Cathedral (also known as St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral) is an earthquake Baroque-styled church built in 1574 commissioned by Spaniard Juan de Salcedo located in the Ilocos region. more...

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KABIGAN FALLS

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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Batay Bell Tower

San Augustine Church and Bell Tower – one of the oldest churches of Ilocos Sur, it was built in 1590 with Fr. Montoya, as the first parish priest. The Augustinian friars named it after St. Augustine, the Patron Saint. The church was damaged during the World War II but was reconstructed in 1950. more...

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Calle Crisologo by Night

Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia. Source

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Bangui Windmills

The Bangui Windmills are located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The windmills, officially referred to as the NorthWind Bangui Bay Project, were a project by the NorthWind Development Corporation as a practice renewable energy sources and to help reduce the greenhouse gases that cause global warming. more...

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Reflecting Vigan

Treat the other man's faith gently; it is all he has to believe with. His mind was created for his own thoughts, not yours or mine. -- Henry S. Haskins

Reflection of Vigan Cathedral's Bell Tower
10 May 2009
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Ilocandia Series

Covering Ilocos

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity. -- Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), Pro Publio Sestio

Chowking's (Vigan City, Ilocos Sur) roof detail

The Harvest

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. -- Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC)

Sorbetes

Sorbetes (ice cream) cart detail

Save Lives for a Game of Chance

Nature's Way

The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order. -- Alfred North Whitehead