Articles in Philippines
Super Typhoon Yolanda Destruction in Tacloban
These photos were all taken in and around the city of Tacloban on the island of Leyte in the Philippines nearly two months after super typhoon Yolanda struck on November 8, 2013. By this point, much of the debris had been removed from the shoreline communities and streets and people had begun rebuilding their homes and communities. The houses along the shoreline were a mixture …
Morning Papers in Cebu
They say that print media is dying, but you can’t prove that by me in the Philippines. There seem to be lots of thriving newspapers. From what I’ve read, they may or may not provide actual accurate news, but there is a lot to choose from
Photo Post: Follow the White Rabbit
Internet cafe in Cebu City. They charge 10 to 12 pesos per hour, which is about twenty-five cents US. It’s one of the more pleasant places I’m stumbled across, though there is very little elbow room and when the young gamers storm in, things can get a tad annoying.
Photo Post: IceToolz Chain Scrubber
I recently purchased this little gizmo. I have trouble keeping my chain clean, and I thought this would help. I used to have a full-sized chain scrubber from Park Tools, which I loved, but it is a bit big and heavy to carry while touring. This one is quite small. I also had to purchase a small tube of degreaser to mix with water to …
Photo Post: Confused Cookies?
Perhaps these biscuits need a bit of therapy? I came across these lost and confused cookies in Tacloban, Philippines.
Video – A Walk through Typhoon Yolanda Aftermath
I shot this video simply by holding my camera at my waist and walking – as best I could – through an area long the shore of Tacloban city. This entire are used to be nothing but houses, but they were almost all destroyed by the typhoon and accompanying storm surge. I shot the video on Deceber 8, 2013, a full month after the typhoon …
Video – A Walk Around Grounded Ships in Tacloban
Many large ships were blown ashore during super typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in Tacloban. I went for a walk around a couple of these ships one day and shot this video.
Photo Post – Children Begging in Cebu
A lot people sleep on the streets in the old downtown area of Cebu City. Most set out a strip of cardboard or some thin plywood to make a bed. These children came up with the idea of sleeping in a traffic island, where many pedestrians wait for the lights to change. They set out a little cup to ask for change. They would be …