"Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan!" (Don't be a stranger in your own land!)
- quoted from the character Crisostomo Ibarra in the novel "Noli Mi Tangere" by Dr. José P. Rizal, Philippine National Hero.
This gallery seems to be a big hit with would-be tourists and the 8 million + Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs who miss the Motherland.
Hey, anything for what this country considers as its hardworking "Bagong Bayani" (Modern-day Heroes)! Just don't forget my 'pasalubong'
when you get back, y'hear? ;-p To learn more about the Philippines, you may also go to http://www.answers.com/topic/philippines
Recently there seems to be a big surge of fans ("it's getting hot in here!") consisting of students and educators. DISCLAIMER: Please note that I
normally give facts regarding the images based on my point-of-view and knowledge as I then see it. Occasionally I recommend related websites /
links for further study and information. Always doublecheck the facts you need and don't always take what I say as gospel truth, you peeps! :-)
But thanx oodles for the vote of confidence. Perhaps one day we can help educate the masses (here AND abroad) if only a reputable publishing
house and/or company will help me publish these images in book form. Hint! Hint! Attention, Philippine Information Agency! ;-)
You're welcome, Ron! It's comments like these that make photography all worthwhile (more paying customers wouldn't hurt!) . ;-p
I personally discover more detail about the subjects covered (the very stuff I missed while growing up in Papua New Guinea)
and learn at the same time. :-)