Category: Daily Life in Dumaguete
Philippines Family Dynamics
A light breeze floats in from the sea. The excited sounds of children playing drift over the air. Seventeen men, spread out over a large distance, individually cast small nets, bending to their task of catching fish. I wonder whether their families will be able to eat tonight if they catch nothing.
Tribute To Dodo Bustamante
Born into an old, titled land family, Dodo grew up in Bacolod under privileged circumstances. As a young child, he played after school in the fields with children whose parents were working in his family land. But even then, Dodo recognized that his life differed significantly from theirs.
Little Yannie
One day, as I was just finishing a photo shoot with a rice farmer in Siaton, Negros Oriental, I saw this little
Observations On Life In Dumaguete
This Article from Michael O'Riordan's column Outside Looking In at the Dumaguete Metropost was first published on
That's Life
This article from Michael O'Riordans column Outside Looking In was originally published on the 11th of February
Deeply Grateful To Live Here
There was exciting energy in the market place, vibrant commerce being debated, and exotically-dressed people everywhere. Yesterday morning I was in Kuala Lumpur having breakfast
How to Spend a Day/Weekend in Dumaguete City
Dumaguete City is the cultural and political heart of Negros Oriental, the southern half of Negros Island. Locals
9 Things You Can Strike Off Your Bucket List By Visiting Dumaguete City
Dumaguete Bucket List Known as The City of Gentle People, Dumaguete certainly lives up to its moniker. Although
This Island, My Home
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