About hechoayer
Things made yesterday still influence us until today. Things made today will influence us tomorrow. Things of the essence such as faith, culture, food, music and values should never disappear nor eroded by the times. Instead, these must be recorded, lived and shared. Something made yesterday - hecho ayer - can be tomorrow's saving grace. Never ignore the past.
Last April, one of my closest friends in my undergraduate block, Nicole, was married in her family’s picturesque farm in Silay, Negros to her handsome architect boyfriend Dos. Nicole became a close friend in college for reasons only fate can … Continue reading →
Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, GUIA: TOURS, LA VIDA FILIPINA, VIAJES
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Tagged Bacolod, Bacolod Chicken House, chicken inasal, Happy Horse Equestrian Farms, Negros, Punong Gary's Place, Silay, The Ruins
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Like Mary Magdalene who anointed the feet of Jesus with costly perfumed oil, these churches in Manila showcase the finest, most solemn and best in terms of architecture or Liturgy. Visit them for this year’s Visita Iglesia in Metro Manila. Continue reading →
Posted in CULTURA, GUIA: TOURS, LA VIDA FILIPINA
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Tagged Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, Benedictines Manila, Carmel of St. Therese, Carmelites New Manila, Churches in Manila, Churches to Visit in Manila, Metro Manila Churches, Mount Carmel Shrine New Manila, Pink Sisters New Manila, QC Visita Iglesia, San Agustin Church Intramuros, San Beda Abbey, Semana Santa 2018, Semana Santa in the Philippines, UA&P Chapel, Visita Iglesia 2018, Visita Iglesia Itinerary, Visita Iglesia Metro Manila, Visita Iglesia Philippines, Visita Iglesia Route
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Christmas, the Eucharist and our Christian Life There is perhaps no other season in the liturgical life of the Church, my, in the whole of Western Civilization, that elicits much excitement and joy as the holy season of Christmas. It … Continue reading →
Last April, the Philippines successfully hosted the second edition of Madrid Fusión Manila, which was held from 7-9 April 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Attended not only by the perfumed set who can afford the ticket, … Continue reading →
Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, LA VIDA FILIPINA, Rizal
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Tagged Arum Estrategias, Berna Romulo Puyat, Department of Agriculture, department of tourism, filipino food, Flavors of the Philippines, ilustrados, Jose Rizal, Madrid Fusión Manila, Madrid Fusion Manila Regional Lunches, Mall of Asia, Margarita Fores, Mielle Esteban, Paella Gigante Manila, Philippine cuisine, SMX, Tapas Night Manila, Tourism Promotions Board
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Due to the massive urban sprawl Manileños have been experiencing at a rapid rate these past few decades, more and more are physically being distant from the historic center of the city. This creates for a lot of citizens a … Continue reading →
Posted in GUIA: TOURS, OLD MANILA, VIAJES
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Tagged Asia's Walled City, Bayleaf Hotel, Casa Manila, DIY Manila tour, Hispanic Manila, Intramuros, Intramuros Administration, Intramuros guide, Joaquin de Jesus tour guide, Manila Cathedral, Manila Day Tour, Manila itinerary, Manila walking tour, Quino de Jesus guide, San Agustin Church and Museum
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A NIGHT IN SOUTH MUMBAI We came in time for the Diwali, the Festival of Lights and a time of family reunions and gift-giving for Hindus. On the eve of the Diwali, our counterparts graciously took us to South Mumbai, … Continue reading →
Posted in VIAJES
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Tagged Bademiya, Bandara, Bombay, Colaba, Corniche, India, Leopold's, Mondegar, Pinoy in India, South Mumbai, The Leela Mumbai, Things to do in Mumbai, traveling to India
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One of the most unexpected trips I’ve ever had was my business trip to India last year. I went with my team mate (and also, school batch mate) Francis. We were tasked to monitor a project and create positive rapport … Continue reading →
Posted in VIAJES
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Tagged Agra, Agra Fort, Amer Fort, Incrdible India, India, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pinoy travel to India, South Mumbai, Taj Mahal, The Leela
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In a week, La Cocina de Tita Moning, the bespoke restaurant experience in old Manila, will be closing her doors to guests and diners after a 15-year run. Located within the former home of Dr. Don Alejandro Roces Legarda and … Continue reading →
Posted in COMIDA FILIPINA, GUIA: TOURS
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Tagged Best dining options in Manila, Best Restaurants in Manila, Joaquin de Jesus tours, La Cocina de Tita Moning, La Cocina de Tita Moning closing, Manila restaurants, Manila tours, May 31 2016, Old Manila, Old Manila restaurant, Ramona Hernandez, Suzette Montinola, Tita Moning
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“Traveler”. Numerous folks these days call themselves by the said label. With beautiful (filtered or “no filter”) photos that showcase the different wonders of our planet, people these days share on social media their love for visiting new places, tasting … Continue reading →
Posted in CULTURA, VIAJES
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Tagged Agra, Bangkok, Bantayan, Beauty, Boracay, Cebu, Hong Kong, India, Jaipur, Kyoto, Magalawa Island, Millenials, Mumbai, Nasugbu, Osaka, Singapore, Sombrero Island, Taal, Tagaytay, Tokyo, Travel 2015
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These past few weeks, I’ve been seeing wonderful photos of people visiting the National Museum. Posting their shots of precious Lunas, Hidalgos, Amorsolos and whatnots, these people took advantage of the free entrance to the National Museum’s galleries and exhibits … Continue reading →
Posted in LA VIDA FILIPINA, Otras Cosas
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Tagged Asian Civilizations Museum Singapore, ayala museum, Bangkok Museum, cultural heritage, Free entrance to the National Museum, Musee de L'Homme, Musee du Louvre, Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Must Visit Museums in Bangkok, Must Visit Museums in Manila, Must Visit Museums in Paris, National Art Gallery, National Museum of Anthropology, National Museum of the Filipino People, National Museums and Galleries Month, October 2015, Paris, san agustin museum, Thai textiles museum, Why Museums Matter
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