Tag: Photoshoot
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Pasay: A Future Flight Attendant’s Day in the City of Travel
Carla, a tourism student aspiring to be a flight attendant, spends a day in Pasay City. She explores some of the city’s sights, such as Mall of Asia and Star City, discovering why the self-named City of Travel reflects her dreams.
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Lipa City, Batangas: A Barako Coffee-Fueled Day Trip Through Culture, Lomi, And A Big Red Barn
Lipa City is often seen as just a stopover on the way to more popular destinations in Southern Calabarzon. On a weekend, we give it the attention it rarely gets, visiting its heritage structures, trying its barako coffee and lomi, and exploring its quieter pockets of nature like the scenic Old Grove Farmstead.
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Revitalized Manila: A 70s-Style Photowalk From Pasig River Esplanade to Intramuros and Back
Manila’s Pasig River Esplanade and Intramuros are leading the city’s cultural and urban revival. On a photowalk one damp afternoon, model Mary Grace and I explore revitalized spaces, from riverside promenades to heritage cafes, showing how Manila is weaving its past into its future, one restored walkway at a time.
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Gapan, Nueva Ecija: Little Vigan, Casa Batik, and Reflections on Freedom
A spontaneous day trip to Gapan, Nueva Ecija turns into a reflection on what freedom really means today. Through a photo walk in Casa Batik, Lumang Gapan, and the city center, we explore personal freedom in its various forms—seeking space to breathe, embrace imperfections, and reconnect with heritage in a hyperlinked world.
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Wawa Dam: Modeling in Montalban’s Scenic Beauty
Local model April poses for pictures at Wawa Dam, framed by waterfalls and towering limestone cliffs. Her birthday photoshoot sets the stage for a closer look at the Pamitinan Protected Landscape, an underrated natural and historical treasure tucked into the rugged mountains of Rizal.
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Women of Malolos: Tracing the Trail of Courage and Empowerment
Who were the Women of Malolos, and why does their fight still matter today? As we explore the historic streets of Malolos—tracing their footsteps through heritage homes, historical markers, and iconic landmarks—we bring their legacy to life through a photoshoot.
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Sorta Quarantined in Mendez
A few months ago, I came upon an ad in my social media newsfeed of a place near Tagaytay. It’s called Loft Tagaytay, an exclusive rental that can house up to 10 people, and it has been a popular destination for day-trippers and couples doing their prenuptial photoshoots. The place is actually in the neighboring…
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