2019-02-14 03:11
I was telling my cousin that when I was in Abu Dhabi, the river under a bridge (that I forgot the name of) has such an abundant number of fish that people were able to reel big fishes with j… Read More
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People, Food, Culture of Butuan City, and nearby Municipalities in Caraga, Philippines.
2019-02-14 02:47
I was telling my cousin that when I was in Abu Dhabi, the river under a bridge (that I forgot the name of) has such an abundant number of fish that people were able to reel big fishes with j… Read More
2019-02-13 04:24
I like to walk. When I walk, oftentimes I see so many fascinating scenes. Interesting scenes like a dog sitting still watching the early morning hustle and bustle of Purok 3 Bingkilan, Butua… Read More
2018-09-27 03:10
This photo was taken one rainy, afternoon at the back of Butuan City Hall. Motorcycles nowadays have increased in numbers (as well as automobiles). There are a lot of reasons for this phenom… Read More
2018-09-26 01:35
If you go to Brgy. Bading at the right side there's a sign saying "Balanghai Boat Replica". If you go inside you will be met with huge narra trees, cows freely grazing, and cool breeze… Read More
2018-09-26 00:58
Barangay Salvacion, Butuan CityBefore I went on my plan to seek out places that I haven't been to in the City I was born in, I never realized that we have barangay halls like what Brgy. Salv… Read More
2018-09-25 00:39
Photo taken South West of Butuan City ProperExploring your own backyard, or in this case, own city is a surprisingly pleasant exercise. We spend so much money going somewhere else when… Read More
2018-09-23 14:43
This is one of my favorite places in Butuan City. It is Salvacion to Don Francisco, I think. Please let me know if I'm right- or wrong. The scenery is so beautiful. Nature is really breathta… Read More
2018-09-23 09:35
Overloaded jeepneys like this is still a common sight in the road going to Tungao and other barangays that are a bit further away from the Butuan City proper.Photo taken at Dulag, Butuan Cit… Read More
2018-09-20 01:24
It's been raining hard since quarter to six in the morning today. As expected a couple of locations in the city proper are flooded already. Hopefully, the areas prone to flooding will be saf… Read More
2018-09-19 12:27
This is a common sight when I went to Esperanza a few days ago. We went back again but this time to Dulag, Butuan City only, using the Butuan City- Malaybalay Road. This form of transportati… Read More
2018-09-18 12:32
Butuan CityThis was one of the views you will see if you go further away from the Butuan City proper. This is a road I think that's going to Pigdaulan. I hoped to explore the neighbori… Read More
2018-09-18 12:25
One of the serene and peaceful scenes you will see along diversion road (Mayor Democrito D. Plaza II Avenue according to Google Map), Butuan City Read More
2018-09-17 01:00
Butuan CityIn the Philippines, the love affair with basketball continues. If you come and visit this country you will notice how obvious the love the Filipinos have for this sport. In every… Read More
2018-09-16 01:00
Under The Macapagal Bridge, Baan Riverside, Butuan CityWhile walking with my brother one Saturday afternoon we came upon this site. A canoe just under the Macapagal Bridge. I asked a man wor… Read More
2018-09-15 05:48
Masao Beach, Butuan City.It's Saturday! Time to run and enjoy vitamin D and vitamin sea! There's nothing like enjoying the fine sand, and fine grilled food offered at Masao Beach. Don't forg… Read More
2018-09-14 08:50
Garbage is a hot topic at the moment. The picture above depicts the Butuan City garbage tricycle (or sometimes for the less endowed barangays- trisikad or pedal powered tricycle). Every… Read More
2018-09-13 02:22
Graffiti Art covering up ugly graffiti. Butuan City Read More
2018-09-12 03:51
Dear Butuan City,I laud the difference in the past few years. When the national government said "Build Build Build" it happened everyone and not only in the capital region. I felt it. I saw… Read More
2018-09-11 08:27
This is one of my favorite streets in Butuan City Read More
2018-09-10 09:54
While walking under the Macapagal Bridge- which my friend in the US said is unsafe but proved uneventful to us- thank goodness, we met friendly people who allowed us to take lots of photos w… Read More
2018-09-09 09:37
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2018-08-16 05:29
Butuan National Museum, Fuji Xe 1 Samyang 12 mmIn Butuan, we don't have a central park, or an Initao-Libertad, Misamis Oriental protected seascape and landscape. When we think of a park in B… Read More
2018-08-11 14:01
This photo was taken with Samsung Note 4Early this morning, three intrepid souls dared to do what is probably peculiar in Masao. These three people decided to do a beach clean up in Masao, B… Read More
2018-08-08 02:24
There's so many things I want to articulate when I see this photo I took at Tabo-an last Sunday. But I think I'll just let this photo do the talking. Read More
2018-08-07 03:46
Starting at 4 in the morning, athletes and organizers started to congregate at Butuan City Hall for 2018 Butuan Half Marathon event. There were three running categories namely: 21 K, 10 K, a… Read More
2018-08-07 03:43
Last Saturday at Robinson's mall there was an event called Hakab Na. This gathering was in celebration of Breastfeeding Month. As a former post-natal nurse, it was very interesting for me to… Read More
2018-08-06 02:48
There are many superlatives lavished upon this little nook in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur like "enchanting," Magical,"stunning,""beautiful." And people who flock in would agree. However, there… Read More
2018-08-03 02:15
August 2. Adlaw Hong Butuan. The celebration of Butuan becoming a city. Its a non- working holiday for Butuanons. However, I wasn't working on adding "Adlaw Hong Butuan" related photos yeste… Read More
2018-08-01 00:00
Coconuts are abundant in the Philippines. Halo-halo is roughly translated as "mix," it is a mix of different sweet ingredients like jackfruit, ube (purple yam- water yam), beans, leche… Read More
2018-07-31 01:18
Butuan City, despite being rich in history, is admittedly lacking in beautiful beaches (and other sceneries) unlike her nearby towns and cities in Caraga region. When you want to go to the n… Read More
2018-07-30 13:57
A couple of minutes away from Butuan City proper, there is a site where scholars and historians claim the first Easter mass took place on March 21, 1521 called Bood (means "hill" in But… Read More
2018-02-21 08:07
Butuan City Table Tennis Delegates, Feb 2018 (Fuji Xe1+ 27mm)Yesterday, I happened to see a group of children milling around the entrance of Sangguniang Panglungsod building in Butuan City H… Read More
2018-02-16 00:30
Every year Butuan, like Cebu, celebrate and honor Sto. Nino. In Cebu its called Sinulog, in Butuan we call it Kahimunan.I already posted a few photos about this Butuan event last month but s… Read More
2018-02-13 00:00
Skylab (Lenovo S921)This photo was also taken during the first photo- walk activity by Butuanon Mobile Photo-Walk Facebook Group (add this group everyone is welcome!).This form of public tra… Read More
2018-02-12 00:00
Lolo and Apo by Lyra Viola (Fuji Xe1+ Helios 44)During the Magsaysay Bridge Photo-Walk I met this grandfather and his grandson. It made me want to take pictures of them both. I was fortunate… Read More
2018-02-11 03:58
I took this photo for our first Butuanon Mobile Photo-Walks Group in Facebook. Our route was supposed to include going to Brgy Banza but since there were only two of us (who I browbeat in co… Read More
2018-01-21 15:04
Kahimunan. Photo taken by Xe1+ Samyang 12 mmToday is the Kahimunan festival. It's an event in Butuan where we celebrate the feast of Sto. Nino usually by dancing in the streets, listening ma… Read More
2018-01-20 04:17
Before you say that I should up my ISO, increase the shutter speed, or use a tripod if its dark and other boring stuff like that- I just want to tell you straight up that this was taken with… Read More
2018-01-19 14:58
Fuji Xe1+ Samyang 12 mmFor years, Butuan City has been known to be, not as a historical city, no, but a city always submerged in "baha" (Flood water). Different Butuan local government has a… Read More
2018-01-18 14:13
Night Basketball (Fuji Xe1+ 12 mm)Disclaimer: This is a silly post. I suggest you view the photo and ignore the rest of the post.This was a photo was taken last night. It was past seven in t… Read More
2018-01-17 10:16
Tinuy an Falls (Fuji Xe1+ 12 mm)This falls is probably the most photographed waterfalls in Mindanao. According to my credible source wikipedia, Tinuy-an falls is the widest waterfalls in the… Read More
2018-01-16 03:15
Puting Bato- Photo was taken using Fuji Xe1Months before, I asked my brother where he wanted to go if he wants to go somewhere outside Butuan City. He immediately replied,"Puting Bato!" So f… Read More
2018-01-15 04:48
Cooking implements for the making of Puto Maya and Sikwate/Chocolate/ Tsokolate (Fuji Xe1 + 27mm)When someone mentions Puto Maya it always makes me remember the warm feelings that remem… Read More
2018-01-14 09:38
Tagnote FallsIt's January, I forget how rainy it is usually. It's gray outside. The usually vivid blue skies are light, faded blue. Someone must've fiddled with the clarity, shadows and blac… Read More
2018-01-13 03:59
Photo was taken with Fuji Xe1+ Samyang 12 mmIt's Saturday, January 13. I was supposed to be at the Philippine Port Authority (PPA) early in the morning if I had decided last night to join a… Read More
2018-01-12 00:31
Last year my friends invited me to have coffee and chika (chat) at this new place in Marcos Calo, Butuan City called Historya by Antigo. We had this dessert called Arroz Turrones. It's basic… Read More
2018-01-11 00:03
Banza Church Ruins FacadeMy friend saw my post yesterday and was so interested in the history of this place, particularly on the Balete tree just behind this little building. I had a post al… Read More
2018-01-10 03:32
The Balete tree encasing one of the remnants of oldest churches in MindanaoThis is my first visit to what is popularly known as Banza church ruins. I had an entry about this subject bef… Read More
2013-02-10 13:06
It's Sunday, also known as Sabbath day, also known as Family day. Expect to have most families going to restaurants, beaches or to a new hang out place called Sparkles Waterpark after… Read More
2012-10-01 06:06
Today is the first day of the month of October. This means that City daily photos around the world follows a given theme of the month. This month is "Silhouette" (Which I proposed btw, yay!)… Read More
2012-09-30 14:24
I first saw the signs when I went to church last Sunday. No to Casino. Butuan is mostly Catholic (and other christian denominations). Butuan, as the local historians are emphatically saying… Read More
2012-09-29 09:07
2012-09-28 01:04
Chopped shellfish that Hinatuanon's call Lima-lima, spices, herbs, lemon juice and vinegar. This is Pangasinan Pacific Shore's popular dish Read More
2012-09-24 14:51
A photo of Hinatuan Pagasa Doppler Radar Station. It is said to be the only doppler radar station in Mindanao. Since the Philippines is beset with 20 more or less typhoons a year this statio… Read More
2012-09-23 05:50
I took this photo at Hinatuan del Sur's Pag asa port. Pump boats, small fishing boats and speed boats dock in this area Read More
2012-09-22 13:12
Fresh sea food produce at Hinatuan's island Pangasinan Pacific Shore Beach Resort Read More
2012-09-21 14:08
Along the main Butuan Highway Read More
2012-09-20 15:53
Just like the photo I posted a few days ago, this is a photo taken at Carmen, Agusan del Norte while we were passing through the seaside from our original destination, Bolihon Beach Resort Read More
2012-09-19 10:13
Fire broke out in this building last May this year. This building used to be a cinema house turned into various commercial shops. 17 people died. They were the employees who were "stay in"… Read More
2012-09-18 14:25
A rotunda under construction in Bancasi Read More
2012-09-17 06:48
While following the road near the shoreline of Carmen, I took a few photos of the sceneries. Carmen, Agusan del Norte is a beautiful place. From Bolihon beach resort to the Punta Diwata, whe… Read More
2012-09-15 02:38
While searching for desserts that diabetics can eat, I asked one of the sales person at the Pasalubong shop in Gaisano mall if she they have something of that kind for sale. She recommended… Read More
2012-09-13 03:14
While waiting for my flight to Cebu. Inside Butuan City's small airport Read More
2012-09-04 15:52
This was taken at Bagodanon, Bayugan Agusan del Sur. A mountainous place in one of Butuan's neighboring municipalities.This was the first time I've seen a long-haired goat like this. H… Read More
2012-09-03 12:09
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2012-09-01 01:34
2012-08-31 14:50
I just realized majority of my photos includes people. Since there is a theme tomorrow of which people are main subject I have to post something without the said subject.Photo taken at Narra… Read More
2012-08-29 14:13
After our jog last Saturday at Sports Complex we passed by this "new" cafe, Kapihan sa Datu. Nearby is a shop selling locally made gift items Read More
2012-08-28 11:05
The sports community in Butuan is active as evidenced by the sweaty and endorphin- filled atmosphere of Butuan City Sports complex last Saturday afternoon. Mostly young athletes (high s… Read More
2012-08-26 15:36
To the people who are still enjoying their Sunday, have a blessed Sunday everyone!This photo was not taken at a park, park concert, nor a railway station. It was taken at the right side of S… Read More
2012-08-25 00:56
When you wait enough on a given street, you will get a relatively interesting photo. It's good to see more and more people are using helmet while riding their motorcycle. Although the unsafe… Read More
2012-08-24 05:39
I was standing across the street waiting for my friends to arrive when I saw the trees across from me. I bet many Butuanons won't be able to guess where I was. I like the blue skies behind t… Read More
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