Year: 2020
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The story of the three dogs.
It was the day that Typhoon Rolly roared through Albay that I learned more about the circumstances of the three dogs.
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LINEAL – Heritage
LINEAL is a digital publication underlining creativity from Southeast Asia –faces, fashion design and photography.
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11.07.2020
A usual 30-minute drive from Legazpi to Guinobatan, Albay took us an hour due to the moderate traffic caused by road mishaps; in one town, a truck caught low hanging wires in the road. These are some of the aftermath of the storm Rolly along with misaligned electric poles in the highway.
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Sining Banwa
Sining Banwa — a theater group from Legazpi, Albay.
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The Locals
Portraits from Albay, Philippines and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Pathways. Venice. 2012.
The sudden pause in our world has allowed me to slow down and to revisit the photographs from the past.
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Santigwar
We met Mommy Tess, a para-santigwar ( folk healer ) who uses oil, plate, and candle in her traditional healing practice. She narrated her story and showed the ritual to us. What I remember most from the conversation is her conviction while she was explaining pagtubod ( faith ). Without absolute faith in the divine power and in santigwar, healing isn’t certain.
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How are you, my creative friends?
Today is World Mental Health Day. How are you, my creative friends?
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Mayon Volcano
My everyday view since the lockdown, end of March. Some low moments during this period of uncertainty. Who doesn’t have, anyway? Long-term plans were cancelled bringing forth lost resources and opportunities. Mine included a residency application in Spain and a photographer’s representation in London, which I processed earlier this year. Bummer!
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Dear Little Self
With about 30 years of age difference, here are two of many things I can impart to you :