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Pastor Paul Langbid, a long time pioneering missionary in Barili Cebu went to my house one day and asked if I could handle a case for him. He said that a case for ejectment was filed against the Bible Baptist Church of Barili. I really do not want to accept out of town cases because [...]
October 14th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 6 Comments
Since August 25, 2008 is a holiday (National heroes day has been moved to Monday by virtue of the President’s power under the “Holiday economics” bill) my wife hatched the idea for us to go Dumaguete City, since it is Silliman University’s founding anniversary.
October 8th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 21 Comments
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always dreamed of visiting Camotes. My teacher and friend, Alexander Paul Dagatan who was born and raised there stirred up my imagination for the place. Alex lived with us for several years and he always tells us story about Camotes. Camotes for me was not just another tourist [...]
September 13th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 12 Comments
This is a continuation of our summer gateway in Luzon last April 2008. If you want to read my pervious posts on our 5 day vacation here it is:
Summer Getaway 2008 – Part 1 – Arriving at Manila
Summer gateaway 2008 – Part 2 – Pagsanjan falls
Summer gateaway 2008 – Part 3 – Manila Ocean Park [...]
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | No Comments
This is part 3 of my series on our summer vacation in Metro Manila entitled Summer Gateway 2008 . Day 3 of our vacation (April 11, 2008) was spent at the Manila Ocean Park watching the Wanders show at PAGCOR. (Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation)
August 28th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 4 Comments
8/8/08 is when it all happens. It is considered by many as the luckiest day of the year. That is why a lot of events are happening on this day.
August 6th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 5 Comments
This is the continuation of the blog post entry entitled “Summer Getaway 2008 – Part 1 – Arriving at Manila” which talks about our summer vacation in Metro manila.
July 12th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | No Comments
After a bloody Democrat nomination, Obama is slugging it out with McCain to get to be the bigwig in the White House. Eager to win in this year’s U.S election, strategists from both sides are burning the midnight oil to unlock the key that could make their respective bets hold the nation’s top post.
July 6th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 7 Comments
I planned to post details about our Summer trip last month. Unfortunately, I was so busy that I did not have time to collect my thoughts. I don’t want to put off writing this post again, lest I forget some important details of our trip.
June 27th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | No Comments
After 48 hours of living back in the dark ages, I finally had the opportunity to open my emails, update my blog, check the news and do my usual stuff online. I just can’t imagine what it like is to live without the internet, not be able to take a bath for a day and [...]
June 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | No Comments
Today is a very special day for our country, the Philippines. Today we celebrate our 110th Declaration of Independence (Declared on June 12, 1898)
June 12th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | 2 Comments
Advance Happy Father’s day to all including my own father, my father-in-law, my grandfathers and all fathers all over the world.
June 11th, 2008 | Posted in Travel and Living | No Comments