It's my first time to venture out on my own today. I only have two places in mind - Chinatown and Little India. They say that both places offers you a feel of their namesake countries. I'm going to find out and see for myself. First stop - Chinatown. There are also chinatowns back in PH but I am actually afraid of the streets of Manila. I'm not even confortable taking the train there. Though I also wanted to visit Binondo, I think my street smarts are not yet at par. Here though, you still see the usual chaos and hustle, but it still feels relatively safe as what Singapore generally is. One thing that really caught my attention is the fact that a Buddhist temple, Hindu temple and a Muslim mosque are just a block ... read more

I was born in Bacolod City. I had my early childhood in Cadiz City. Studied Primary/Elementary in Bacolod City. Spent much of my teenage life & High School in Bohol (Tagbilaran and Talibon). Then, back again to Bacolod for College. Worked in Cebu afterwards. That sums up my first 25 years. This sum up my entire life: A Filipino by birth, World citizen by heart.... read more