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02/08/2026

A new episode of my documentary series Philippine Barangay Life is now online.

This time, we spend an evening with a small fishing community in Purok 3, Barangay Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental.

Before the fishing even begins, Arthur and Dodo walk to a dry riverbed to cut fresh grass for the family's cattle. The heavy sacks are carried home, ready for the next morning. Only then do they prepare their small outrigger boat and head out to cast the fishing net.

The catch is small, but every fish matters. As darkness falls, children gather around the bucket to see what the sea has provided that evening.

No narration. No staged scenes. Just another evening in the everyday life of a Philippine fishing community.

I hope you enjoy watching.

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As the day slowly comes to an end in a small fishing community in B...

30/07/2026

Many people visit a public market to buy fresh food—but have you ever noticed the small services that keep the entire market running?

In this episode of my Inside a Philippine Public Market series, I follow some of the hardworking people behind the scenes. From water delivery and beverage suppliers to charcoal vendors, knife sharpening, watch repair, tailoring, cocoa processing and cooking oil refilling, these everyday services are an essential part of life at Dumaguete Public Market.

These are the people who help vendors and customers every day, often without attracting much attention.

📍 Dumaguete Public Market, Negros Oriental, Philippines

I hope you enjoy this glimpse into another fascinating aspect of everyday life in the Philippines.

▶️ Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/A81KeoKv7Y8

Every public market depends on more than just buyers and sellers....

26/07/2026

This is the beginning of a new documentary series on PHILIPPINE MAGAZINE.

Philippine Barangay Life takes you beyond the tourist attractions and into the everyday lives of ordinary Filipinos.

The first episode, Morning Routine, was filmed in Purok 3, Barangay Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental. As the sun rises, roosters crow, breakfast is prepared over a wood fire, water is pumped by hand, animals are fed, and children begin their walk to school.

No narration. No staged scenes. Just the quiet rhythm of everyday life.

I hope you enjoy this new series.

What does an ordinary morning look like in a small Philippine baran...

23/07/2026

Sometimes, the best memories of the Philippines are not created at famous tourist attractions, but during an ordinary morning in a small provincial city.

This new Philippine Atmosphere video takes you to Bais City, Negros Oriental, where life unfolds at its own relaxed pace. Friendly smiles, busy market vendors, pedal-powered pedicabs, small food stalls and the simple rhythm of everyday life create an atmosphere that many visitors never get to experience.

There is no narration—just authentic moments and relaxing music.

I hope you enjoy this peaceful journey through one of my favourite towns in Negros Oriental.

Sometimes, the most memorable travel experiences are not famous lan...

19/07/2026

Hidden Working Life of the Philippines – The Ceres Bus Terminal in Dumaguete City

Every day, thousands of people pass through the Ceres Bus Terminal in Dumaguete City. Some are returning home, others are beginning a journey across Negros Island or continuing to destinations on Cebu, Panay, Luzon or Mindanao.

This documentary takes you behind the scenes of one of the most important transportation hubs in Negros Oriental. You'll see provincial buses arriving and departing, passengers, motorized pedicabs, passenger vans and jeepneys—all working together to keep people moving across the region.

More than just a bus station, the Ceres Bus Terminal is an important gateway connecting communities throughout the central and southern Philippines.

This video is another episode of my series Hidden Working Life of the Philippines, documenting everyday life, transportation and the people who keep the country moving.

I hope you enjoy this authentic look at public transportation in the Philippines.

▶️ Watch the video here:

Discover the Ceres Bus Terminal in Dumaguete City – the main transp...

13/07/2026

Hidden Working Life of the Philippines – Inside a Traditional Print Shop

Every day, thousands of books, brochures, business cards and printed forms are produced, but few people ever see the work behind them.

In this new documentary, I take you inside a long-established printing company in Dumaguete City and follow the entire printing process—from stacks of blank paper to the finished product.

You'll see powerful offset printing presses in action, paper cutting, finishing and packaging. Some of the footage was recorded in 2024 and even shows a printing press that has since been dismantled and scrapped, preserving a small piece of the company's history.

This is another episode of my series Hidden Working Life of the Philippines, documenting traditional occupations, skilled craftsmanship and everyday working life across the Philippines.

I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into a profession that most of us rarely have the opportunity to experience.

▶️ Watch the video here:

Inside a traditional printing company in Dumaguete City, Philippine...

25/06/2026

A house above the sea.

For this episode of my Philippines Atmosphere series, I take you to a unique home perched on a limestone cliff along the coast of Siit, Siaton, in Negros Oriental.

Surrounded by the ocean, weathered rock formations, tropical vegetation, and endless views across the water, this is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression long after a visit.

The house itself reflects a lifetime of travel, with interesting details and collected treasures from around the world, while the sea remains a constant presence in the background.

No narration, no interviews, and no tourist attractions.

Just atmosphere.

A house above the sea, built on a cliff along the coast of Siaton i...

18/06/2026

What lies beyond the busy roads of Cagayan de Oro?

This new Philippines Atmosphere video takes a quiet walk through a densely populated barangay, where daily life unfolds in narrow alleys, small neighborhood stores, roadside kitchens, and simple homes.

From charcoal grills and sari-sari stores to hanging rice makers, tricycles, and families going about their day, the video captures the small moments that make up the rhythm of life in a Philippine community.

No narration, no interviews, and no tourist attractions—just atmosphere and everyday life.

What happens beyond the main roads and shopping malls of Cagayan de...

14/06/2026

While filming around Dumaguete, I noticed something unexpected: so many people were simply waiting.

Drivers waiting for passengers, passengers waiting for departure, vendors waiting for customers, workers waiting for opportunities, and others waiting for medicine, money, or a bit of luck.

Nothing dramatic happens in this video, yet these quiet moments reveal an important part of everyday life that often goes unnoticed.

What scene stood out to you the most?

In a busy city, much of daily life is spent waiting.In Dumaguete,...

10/06/2026

Behind every stall, every meal, and every purchase is a person.

This video is not about products or prices. It is about the people of Dumaguete Public Market — vendors, workers, customers, and the many faces that make up everyday life inside one of the city's busiest places.

A collection of small moments, quiet observations, and real interactions from the market.

No narration, no staging — just people as they are.

The People Behind the Stalls | Inside a Philippine Public MarketB...

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