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Back to Writing: Why I Stopped Making Articles for Almost a Decade
My thoughts as to why I stopped writing for almost a decade.
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Town Festival in the Philippines #1: Buswak in Minalabac, Camarines Sur
The people and their culture, the place and its tourist spots, the local businesses and native delicacies...let's explore my hometown, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, Philippines, through Buswak Festival.
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Tropical Cooking with Travel Man: Snacks#1 - Traditional Rice Cake or Puto
Ever heard of sweet rice cake? Perhaps not, when you're still not living here in the Philippines. Let me teach you on how to make this Filipino delicacy. Get ready with your sweet tooth.
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Travel Man as part of Ship's Conduction Team
This hubber provides insights on how to be part of a conduction team on board commercial vessel. It covers the responsibilities of every seafarer assigned in every department for checking and testing the seaworthiness of the ship.
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Weekly Topic Inspiration: My Life After Anti-Rabies Injection
Cases of dog bites and other animals, such as cats, horses, goats, carabaos and pigs are increasing every year. The Department of Health(DOH) is now having hard time catering on the needs of every patient and unusual cases as supply of anti-rabies vaccines are still not distributed at every local...
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Life 101 : Moral Issues of Today's Generation
It's a scary society. Effects of moral decay are everywhere.How can we live in a society that more than half of the population are committing immoral acts? Find out what are these I'm talking about.
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Energy-Saving Tip #1 - Coffee as Electricity Reducer
Some of early users of this coffee-saving tip gained an ample reduction in their electrical consumption. This is good news to the skyrocketing prices of electricity in the Philippines.
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Movie Review on Leap Year - A film you would want to see more than twice
Ever watch the movie Leap Year? Well, it was made way back 2010 but it will worth-seeing again this year 2012 or the next leap year to come, every after four years. Romantic films are at loose again.
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Cooperatives in the Philippines - How to Join and Invest Your Future in It
Cooperatives are more powerful and beneficial to the needs of the community. With the shared capital increasing while borrowing money and paying it properly, members-in-good-standing (MIGS) will reap all the benefits that a cooperative could offer.
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Project by Travel Man # 7 - The Pillow Project in School
The Pillow Project in School is a very humbling venture by the education department in the Philippines. I don't know when this was initiated but just recently, I've been involved with this environment-friendly endeavor.
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Project by Travel Man #5 - Water Bonsai
Water Bonsai is the latest fad in home gardening. The beautiful twist is that you can grow the saplings of your choice inside your home due to a technology initiated by a Filipino inventor, Edwin dela Torre.
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Issues in the Philippines: Pro-Gun or Gunless Society?
The issue between Pro-Gun and Gunless Society is the hot topic in the Philippines due to gun-related death cases that increase yearly.
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Controversies between Art & Religion: The "Kulo" Exhibit - Art Installation of Mideo Cruz highlighting Catholicism
Religion jives with art. Back in medieval times, art and religion exist side by side. It ranges from hand paintings, sculptures, portraits and sketches of holy characters that existed long before the compilation of the Bible came into print. ...
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Start Your Own Herbs and Spices Almanac
Herbs and Spices Almanac is my personal journey in collecting local valuable herbs. I also share whatever new ideas or medical breakthrough those herbs will impart in the medical community and help those in needs.
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Male Circumcision in the Philippines - Why the Health department requires it
Circumcision in the Philippines happens every summer to help teenagers for the personal hygiene and entry to manhood or rites of passage.
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Outrageous Plan: 10 Tips to Save for Your Wedding
What will happen if your partner agrees with my 'unique' plan for a wedding? You can learn a thing or two with my suggestions. Just don't be mad at me because I always host or emcee weddings. Read on!
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Vizconde Massacre Case Cover-Up and the Philippine Justice System
What happened to the Vizconde massacre case here in the Philippines is a pure oppression of rights. After 15 years, the accused led by Hubert Webb, Tony Lejano, Pyke Fernandez, et al, were acquitted (Dec.14, 2010)to the crime that is considered...
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Amazing Grace in 50 Languages - a New Record on Guinness this Christmas
"Amazing grace, how sweet, thy sound". I cannot memorize all the lyrics, but I hum the song by heart. Listen to the song and it will carry yourself into a kind of bliss, away from the tiredness you are felling right now.
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Diana Golden-Brosnihan: Her Fight against Breast Cancer and her Unexpected Love Story
The Olympian skier, Diana Golden-Brosnihan (March 20, 1963-August 25, 2001) A 'love story' out of breast cancer? Yes, fellow hubbers, two people became closer because of this 'dreaded' disease that claimed the life of Diana Golden in 2001. Did the...
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Amazing Travel in the Philippines - The Hot Springs of Albay
The Hot Springs of Albay serves as my banner hub for my series on Amazing Travel in the Philippines. It scored a 100 Hub Score way back 2011 and gave me a satisfying 100 % profile score. Find out why...read on!
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Amazing Travel in the Philippines -Better Be Here in Naga City, Bicol every September for Peñafrancia Fiesta
The religiosity of the Bicolanos is vividly observed come Penafrancia fiesta. I may not be the one who'll brave the throng of devotees and be one of them. Yet, as member of the media (passive but still observing and writing hubs and blogs online), I still record and document whatever activities...
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Filipino Inventions and Discoveries that Shaped the World
There are lots of argument as to who or what invention should make every Filipino proud. This hub is a tribute to Philippine scientists who fought for their recognition as some of their inventions were copied and patented by other countries.
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Celebrating Mother's Day
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!” I’m sure, these words will be the sweetest greeting that my mother will treasure, coupled with kisses and some treats for her special day. I will not be what I am now if not for her dedication to nurture and...
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Treatment of Patients in Hospitals : On Call - Pasay City General Hospital, Philippines
Have you been admitted to the hospital? Scary incidents happened there. It's not a fallacy. There's always truth to the rumors about maltreatment that the patients experienced from the doctors, nurses and medical aides. Read on and leave comments.
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How to make an Organic Soap at home
This hub is about making an organic soap at home through a re-purposing procedure. Find out why most of the readers want to try this at their own home, too.
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Cervical Cancer: The Ugly Truth That Is for Women and Their Partners, Too!
Cervical cancer is an ugly truth baring a death sentence to affected women. It's hard to be a woman. They're more prone to diseases than men. But with this one, your impression will be changed. This one is a proof.
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Colon Cleansing and Detoxification for a fitter and healthier me
Health is synonymous with beauty. What's inside of your body will reflect on your physical appearance. Have you heard of Colon Cleansing? This is the most-sought-after remedy to clean your tummy. Find out how.
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Eighteen Years of Being a Victim of Witchcraft
My brother's story on being a victim of witchcraft is hard to believe. I'm still thinking if those symptoms that happened on me, too, seemed so surreal. Bizarre things are happening these days. Films, writings and personal accounts on demonic possessions stretched back to the Salem Witch Trial,...
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100 Uses of Coconut
Have you heard about the popularity of Coco Juice os Buko Juice in the USA today? Americans are craving for this health juice drink instead of soda in order to combat obesity and other health deficiencies. Read more about the uses of coconut on this hub.
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Cyber Bullying: A Threat to Everyone
Cyber Bullying is rampant online and it's happening all over the world. How can we track down offenders. I am sure, one of those who are reading this hub also experienced unjust vexation at the chat room of Facebook or any social medium.