I write this amid public outcry on the issue of the 52-year-old Philam Life Theater, which was for some weeks under threat of demolition. This theater in Manila is known for its performances of celebrated local and international musicians, and its excellent acoustics, designed by the same people behind Sydney Opera House’s acoustics. One of…
Bold, bright native costumes. Powerful drum beats that vibrate through the heart. The quiet dignity of tribal elders and leaders as they walked through the streets. And, dances where indigenous past (the story of the people and their land) and present (precise steps choreographed by professionals) meet. Watching the indigenous tribes in Bukidnon dance in…
To be honest, compared to the many inspired and motivated people I know or read about, I don’t have a New Year’s resolution or a big, hairy goal for 2013. (These people have my admiration.) Perhaps later I will have one of those goals that so excite me I can’t sleep, much like the time…
I originally wanted my title to be “How Travel Made Me the Richest Person in the World.” I thought that would be a bit of an exaggeration, though. Or maybe not. Because in truth, during my seven-week adventure around Visayas, I felt like the richest – and most blessed – person in the world. Why?…
Traveling Light 