We oftentimes take for granted the wonderful things we have in the Philippines, mostly likely because of familiarity. What’s otherwise amazing becomes ordinary if people encounter it on a daily basis, so we’re not surprised to see a non-Filipino capture something that we take for granted. If we consider that it’s a bitter cold winter at the other side of the world, we begin to appreciate the perpetual summer we have in the Philippines, enjoying beer on a fine Philippine beach — among the best in the world — while basking under the balmy tropical sun. Have a hard time imagining that? Here, look at this photo by Marian Strumfa (check his Instagram acount, @marianstrumfa, for more wonderful photos). Click the photo to enlarge. Continue reading Hello from the Philippines: Photo of the Day
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Summer in October: Photo of the Day
Yes, it’s pretty much smelling a lot like Christmas. A lot of places are now deep in winter snow. Ah, winter, that time of year when snow is a-plenty and Jack Frost tickles your, uhm, nose. But what if I tell you that somewhere, in a magical place called the Philippines, the summer sun still shines blazing bright in October — even deep in December? You don’t believe us? Take a close look at this photo by Charity Grace (check her Instragram acount, @iamcharitygrace_, for more photos), who spent some quality vacation time at Panglao Island, Bohol. See that beach? Those smiles? The sun? Yes, what she said is true: it’s still summer in October. Click the photo to enlarge.