Friday, June 12, 2015

Goodjao

The Badjao Tribe in Sta. Cruz today, after series of immersions and encouragements conducted to them, have started to become independent in eking out a living. They have been into economic enterprise development already like selling food items, sari-sari store and fishing. This photo shows some Badjao men helping their co-fisher folk in docking his fishing boat after hours of fishing session in the seas of the town. And with that, they don't want to be called Badjao anymore but Goodjao.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Davao's Finest

Davao has been known for so many icons. Highest peak, king of Philippine birds, name it and you can find it all here. This photo showcases several trademarks that the city can also offer, delicious tropical fruits like durian and pomelo and of course, one of the most beautiful adopted DavaoeƱa that I've ever photographed

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Pamukot

A local fisher folk pulls off his fish net in the shores of Dawis, Digos City. A common fishing practice in the locality, pukot assures the residents of a sure catch either for daily consumption or for business purposes. 

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Tuyo

In the first days of April 2015, farm lands in sito Tumpis, Barangay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz remain untouched due to the occurrence of long dry spell which causes economic trouble to the residents in the area. 

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Summer Class

Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines in San Juan City, Metro Manila holding their group study in the second floor hallway. For these guys, summer is no difference as they still had to deal with school works. 

Friday, April 10, 2015

Serenity

A Badjao child here takes an early morning respite in the shores of Mahayahay, Zone 3, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Trekking Mt. Apo's Boulder Face

A lady mountain climber here tries an ascent of Philippines' highest summit, Mt. Apo, via Sibulan Trail, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. This side of the mountain, also known as The Boulder Face, is one of the more popular trails highlighted by huge cobblestones and sulfur vents.