Whale Shark Tied Up Near Shore for Public Enjoyment

April 2, 2012 Uncategorized No comments

The Lenten holiday is coming up and I’m pretty sure a lot of people will be off enjoying the weekend away at the beach. One of the popular activities offered by some resorts is whale shark watching. I’ve seen these photos over at facebook and couldn’t help but feel appalled and wonder how people can be this cruel?

Here is a photo of a whale shark with its tail tied down near the shore so people could touch it, STEP on it, crowd all over it, etc. A whale shark is supposed to be swimming in deeper water, not like this. It’s just so wrong.



The location is suspected to be in Oslob, Cebu. If you have anything to share, simply send information and photos to Dive Philippines.

How to Stop Flea Bites from Getting Worse

March 28, 2012 Health & Recreation No comments

If you’re one of those unfortunate people who are very much preferred by fleas over others, I understand the hassle you’re going through.

Besides the ugly scars that’ll stay visible for months, the bites can be an ungodly itchy mess.

There are a number of sites out there with tips on how to treat your pets and home for fleas. I’ve even come across this article where they said banana peel is a natural and effective means of controlling fleas. I will have to give that a try as well lol :p

Anyway, here’s some tips to prevent flea bites from becoming the fugliest scar on earth. Read more

Coralview Beach Resort, Morong Bataan

March 20, 2012 Travelogues No comments



I’m an easy-to-please vacationer and even the simplest resort can make me happy. Basic things I consider are 1) price, 2) cleanliness, 3) food. I don’t usually rant about a resort; it would take uber-magnum-crapfest service for me to do so. So yeah, here is my experience with Coralview Resort in Bataan.

We went to this resort in Bataan to attend a beach wedding. Going to Coralview isn’t that difficult since there are signs along the way, but they missed putting one at a junction– which I think is very crucial. If in doubt, just follow the Phi Phi Resort signs, they’re right beside each other anyway.

When we arrived at the resort, I was pleased to see how the surrounding looks clean, bright and semi-exclusive. The parking area is very nice as well, with its ample shade and space. There were rows of white rooms dotting the place, and we got a suite reserved for the six of us. Now, this resort isn’t cheap. For that price, the room quality didn’t meet my expectation. It is more expensive than an overnight stay at a decent Boracay STATION ONE resort.

Let me tell you why this is a freaking rip-off. Read more

5 things to do before renovating your house

July 25, 2009 Art & Design No comments

we’ve just finished renovating the two bathrooms and converted the TV area into my own office. the labor and material cost were not that bad if you know where to get them; it’s the bathroom fixtures that dug a hole in our pockets. if you , like us,  don’t want to hire an architect and just manage the renovation on your own, here are a few tips to make the process easier for you. Read more

how to make DIY cheap cappuccino

April 30, 2008 Brain Farts, Food & Restaurants One comment

a month ago, i bought an 88 peso milk foamer because i was curious if it really works. to my surprise, this el cheapo gizmo works wonders! i had my first spill-free DIY cappuccino hehe..

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here’s what you need:
- milk (fatty milk creates more foam. cow head’s so far my creamy choice)
- freshly ground coffee beans
- coffee machine (cheap one will do, because i’m cheap)
- milk foamer/whisker/whatever you call it

1) brew coffee. a spoonful of ground coffee for every half cup of water.
2) heat milk in a microwave. don’t forget to put cover if you don’t want to end up cleaning the mess later.
3) use the electric whisker on your milk until you are satisfied with the foam.
4) pour brewed coffee into mugs, then add your foamy milk.
5) dust cinnamon over your beverage, if you like. add sugar as desired.

voila! el cheapo cappuccino.

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