Filipino revolutionary Macario Sakay was given his only monument in Tondo (now part of Manila), his birthplace, a century after his execution. Branded as a bandit, he fought Spanish and American forces at the turn of the 20th century. The is made by Benjamin Mendoza and is installed in Plaza Morga.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
Smoke billows from a streetfood grill. The aroma penetrates the facemasks into the noses of hungry customers.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
They search for crabs hiding between rocks of the Manila Bay coastline a few minutes before sun down. If lucky, they survive another dinner for the night.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
Sarah Ruhl’s Stage Kiss is about two ex-lovers rekindling love as they rehearse for a play. She (Missy Maramara) and He (Tarek El Tayech) give another shot of their aborted affair that ends with a discovery of themselves. This was from a production by Repertory Philippines, and was directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
A sunset is always a thing to watch for. It seems to be a visual representation of the abstract concept of serenity. Always.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
Amorsolo Street in Makati is named after the famous painter of quaint and pastorale landscapes and scenes. Fernando Amorsolo is a National Artist for Painting. The street stretched from a business district to a posh exclusive village.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
When public transportation is stalled because of lockdowns, bicycles come to the rescue. There is a surge of bicycles on the streets. Soon, road rules need to consider the safety of bicycle riders.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
An urban cat enjoying itself on a (waterless) fountain.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
It is rare for me to view the Bataan mountains clearly from the urban side of Manila Bay as smog usually obscures the view. Included in the mountains is Mount Mariveles, which is actually a potentially active volcano.
Photo by I.R. Arenas
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