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I was once fond of buying streetfoods. Turning back time, it was also one of the enjoyed past times I had with my friends. Street foods are ready to eat goodies sold in public places. Often, from a portable food booth, a cart or some in food trucks. According to a study from Food and Agriculture Organization, 2.5 billion people eat street food everyday. Today, people try and purchase street food for some reasons: It is sold for a reasonable price, it is flavorful, to experience an ethnic and authentic cuisines and some for a nostalgic experience. In the Philippines, street foods are very common too. Here are some of Pinoy favorite street foods to choose from: Calamares: deeply fried squid cut as rings covered dipped in egg and flour. Price: P3.00 Boiled banana, banana turon (banana on a lumpia wrapper topped with mascovado sugar) and banana fritters. Price: P10.00 - P15.00 Fried chicken: deeply fried crispy chicken. Best for lunch and an all time favorite for c...

It was a fair Tuesday morning and the "travelling mood" was on. I was with my batchmates in PGH and we were excited to visit our community exposure sites in Cavite, Philippines. It was a 2-4hour ride from Metro Manila depending on the traffic situation. After a long and fun travel, we arrived in a simple and culturally preserved province where the people are happy and accommodating. One of the Municipal Halls in Cavite. The architectural design depicts the spanish era's influences to the Philippines. A magnificent church altar. People remained their faith and live in a christian way of living. (St. Gregory Church) Part of the chruch that houses the Priests and other church staff. Tapsilog. An all time Filipino food. There are a lot of affodable restaurants around the province. Walk through the streets and discover every delicious food!  Our first complete group picture. Batch 1 of PGH Department of Family and Community Medicine Pre-Residents...

I am from Iloilo, Philippines but I have to take chances for some better career opportunities in Metro Manila. Reality hurts and the fact is undeniable. Yes, I got the best opportunity for work in the Metro (because I was fortunate to be sent to school with higher degrees) but I got the worst things to see as I walked through it's streets. It wasn't new to you and me but let me share 3 different stories of lives that I got to observe in my 1st week of stay. Poverty is rampant in the Philippines and now is becoming to be one of the major concerns of the country. Solutions through laws passed by the government has been enough but corruption exhibited by the politicians and the people's uncooperative behavior are the hindrances that the country must overcome. Everytime I step out from my temporary residence, this is the picture of poverty that welcomes the very first minute of my day. They are siblings and I don't know where their parents are. With the piece of ...

Asian countries are known worldwide because of their people's love for their culture and tradition. When I visited Thailand, I was amazed by the country and the people itself. Temples are everywhere. A symbol of Thailand's very rich history and culture.  Very sweet mouth-watering tamarind as one of their main products. It's available every where. Never miss tasting Thailand's tamarind! Apart from the vegetarian diet they will provide, taste something different from Thailand. There are a lot of food choices to choose from and will surely delight your stomach needs! Thailand is famous because of Elephants. Visit Dream world and never miss the scary yet fun elephant ride. I will never forget my experience there.  River cruise is exciting in Thailand. Enjoy the waters, the sceneries, and buy fresh fruits from the floating market. Experience feeding huge catfish too! If you are a collector or an enthusiast of cheap items, alot is available in Th...

Everyone dreams of a love story that will last forever. Moreover, It is every lady's dream to meet her most awaited prince charming and a man's wish for a princess whom he shall live with happily ever after. :) My last day at General Santos City was a day of love, excitement, and a start of a wonderful love story for my dear friends Krysh and Ian/IJ. Like other love teams, they call theirs as KRYSHIAN! Krysh was my med classmate and we witnessed a winding road in her search of her most awaited love story. Yes, everyone has their own stories to tell and now, is another story to celebrate love and life. <3 I knew IJ since 2014 and I really admire him for his determination and persistence... hahaha. ;) I was once an accomplice in his birthday surprise for Krysh. And one of the few people who knew about his proposal plans for krysh! Thanks IJ for the trust. :) The Proposal Ring. :) Then she said, "YES"... and after the long wait, the...

My day began with a BIG smile and a positive vibe! The hotel serves breakfast for free! Good enough for a very affordable rate. I even didn't bother to have two spoons that time. Kutsara't kutsara. Saranggani Highlands was in my itinerary and I rented a cab for my transportation. Meet Manong Taxi Driver :) The travel lasted for about 30 - 40 minutes and it was a fun ride with Manong. He gave me some inputs about the Province and I learned a lot. From the highway, we passed by a hilly and rough road  leading to the Highlands. For a hundred pesos worth of any products they're selling, you can already enjoy the amenities. The view was breathtaking! It's a place where the meeting of the land, sea and sky is at its best. I spent an hour for my Highland tour and thereafter, we went down the city. We passed by the Fish Port, Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao's old house, their Convenient store managed by Jinky Pacquiao's twin and of course...