David and Eva Venables, a couple I got to know because I did an e-session for their niece, Heidi, asked me to revamp the website for their manor in Babag, Cebu City. When I first went there, I was awed by the place. I didn’t know something like this existed in our City. David, a British ex-pat who specializes in Real Estate Development, created the Manor based on English traditional houses. Using his experience in the real estate market,...

For all you dog lovers out there, there’s going to be an Agility Competition at IT Park, Cebu on May 12 and 13. No admission fee. However, if you want your pet to compete, there will be a minimal fee I guess. Also for amateur and professional photographers out there, there will be a Photo Contest. There will be a registration fee and you’ll get the chance to win: 10,000 Pesos – 1st Place 5,000 Pesos – 2nd Place 3,000...

As a member of the ISTORYA.NET Photography Club (IPC) and an assistant for Tisha Gerona (CebuWedding.net), I have had the privilege of working side by side with some of Cebu’s finest wedding photographers. I have compiled a list of the photographers I’ve worked with and a few comments on working for/with them.         Bells and Ribbons Bells and Ribbons is run by a husband and wife team, Nelson and Veda. Nelson is a...

I got an article published in istorya.net. It’s about my experience as a photographer and the adventure that goes along with it. I’d like to thank everyone involved and most especially to Ara Inso who has been very strong and very inspirational in dealing with crisis. I apologize to my loyal readers for not being able to update my blog as often as you expected. I’ve been busy lately with a lot of projects and as soon as I get...

In Davao City, one of the places I always eat at when I visit is Lachi’s. It’s their Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs that got me hooked at first. A friend brought me there and I remember thinking, “What’s so special about this place?” It was cramped, dark, and unappealing. My friend ordered the Pork Ribs for me and I hogged it down like a pig. Every time I eat there, it’s a dish I’ll always have on my...

I went Davao City last weekend again for a potential client visit. Before I left, I didn’t have anything to eat. By the time I landed, I was so hungry I could have eaten an entire horse. I took a cab to my hotel, unpacked some of my stuff and looked for a place to eat. Somewhere along F. Torres St., was this small building with a sign that said Tiny Kitchen. At first glance, you would think it was some kind of furniture shop. But since I...

Here’s an interesting website I’ve come across. ZeroThreeTwo is a website created by young local entrepreneurs who want to showcase the best Cebu and what its provinces have to offer. If you don’t get the gist of it, ZeroThreeTwo (032) is Cebu’s area code when you dial it from a Philippine telephone line. The website features bars, restaurants, tourist attractions, and other fun you can have in our lovely city. As a Cebu...

PointandShoot.Asia is a photography group created by Dan Brian Gerona to accomodate his clients for Wedding and Events Photography. Brian used to be the back up of Lito Inso, one of the most prominent and well respected wedding photographers in the country. PointandShoot.Asia style is geared towards natural colors and light. Their composition is inspired by Landscape Photography, since Brian is also a travel photographer. I am also a part of...

Ilshat Garipov, a Russian designer, comes up with an idea for a smart phone, and it is both elegant and functional. When I first saw the phone, I almost pissed my pants. Currently, I’m using a Nokia X2-01 because I fucked up my iPhone, and I got it for free with a 2 year contract with Sun Cellular. Ever since, I’ve been window shopping for an Android phone. From the Galaxy S-II to the Quad core LG Optimus, my mouth has watered for...

As DLV Studios continues to grow and entirely becomes a multimedia company, its proprietor decides to expand its range as an IT Service provider. Ranging from Web Development to VoIP Telephony Set up and Maintenance, DLV Solutions was created and designed to tap this market. My role in this venture as the Assistant Manager is to manage the manpower, maintain the website, and assist in project development with whatever I can. I also write, manage...

I am a close friend of the proprietors of this company. I initially developed DLVStudios.com using Joomla. Later on, I migrated it to WordPress. I was initially hired as the IT Manager. Now I’m currently the Photographer and Web Master of the company. I optimize the site for search engines and update site content as the webmaster. As the photographer, whenever there’s an assignment, I shoot. If my services aren’t needed as a...

I am a retainer/consultant for Jaski. Initially, my work was to develop a web presence for the company. After successfully launching Jaskicars.com, I have become a consultant of sorts. Aside from building and maintaining the website, I have also been in charge of optimizing it for search engines. I am also the company photographer, where my responsibility is to take pictures of all the vehicles in stock to post on the company website and to...

I’m an avid fan of opensource framework. I’ve developed a lot of sites using only opensource framework. My favorite to this day is WordPress. It’s easy to set up, and it has a lot of support from the community. Hell, this site is run on WP. Now, it has come to a point that even BitTorrent has found its mark on word press. I was just browsing around and found out about WP-Trader, a plug-in that turns your WordPress installation...

As I finish counting down to the new year and celebrate with my family eating food and drinking wine in the middle of the night, I realize, it’s another year. Another year to continue existing, another year to witness the good and the evil of mankind, another year to try to become a better person. Back in 2006, an asshole hillbilly was put into office by the United States. Since then, this stupid hick has singlehandedly crashed the US...

Gerald Yuvallos, Owner and General Manager of istorya.net, the biggest local online community in our city has acquired lobby space at the i2 Building in IT Park, Cebu City. The istorya managers decide to host a photo gallery featuring IPC’s best. Pictures selected for the exhibit by Dan Brian Gerona, current IPC President, were printed out by Jan Gonzales with funding from Radical Ads. The dimensions of the shots are 19×28 inches,...