Kisapmata Para sa Pagasa

PHOTOGRA.PH – a camera club composed of avid amateurs and prominent professional photographers – decided, in a snap, to put up “Kisapmata Para Sa Pag-Asa” – a photo exhibit scheduled to open on December 16, 2013 at the Duty Free Fiesta Mall Atrium.
Kisapmata Para Sa Pag-asa features rare photographs from private collections of what appears to be a who’s who in the firmament of Philippine photography – Ben Nollora, Bien Bautista, Edwin Tuyay, George Tapan, Ibarra Deri, Jun Barrameda, Rene Ner, Romy Vitug, Wig Tysmans, and the late Dick Baldovino, recognized as the dean of Philippine photography.

The exhibit is also dedicated to one of this project’s original prime movers – Bobot Meru – who recently passed away and whose works are also included in the gallery.

Kisapmata Para Sa Pagasa is ably supported as well by a talented line up of avid amateur photographers namely – Adel Samson, Alex Lichaytoo, Alan Dacanay, Fr. Basil Apostol, Bob Colombo, Boy Rotea, Derick Gamboa, Dominic Velasco, Emy Arcilla, Enchong Formoso, Mario Hernandez, Raul Bautista, Roy Del Valle, Tony Alunan and guest photographers Ed de Guzman, Little Wing Luna, Oliver Zapa, Lito Gruela and Rommel Velasco.

PHOTOGRA.PH Members (L-R) Derrick Gamboa, Architect Tony Alunan, Enchong Formoso, Romy Vitug,  Raul Bautista, Jun Barrameda , Emy Arcilla, Allan Dacanay, Bien Bautista, Rene Ner, Mario Hernandez, Boy Rotea, Domic Velasco, Bobby Formoso, Wig Tysmans.

“Liliw” photographed by Bien Baustista

“Alium” photographed by Wig Tysmans

“Sexy Pink” photographed by Wig Tysmans

The event is presented by Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation and co-sponsored by Canon Philippines and Duty Free Philippines. All proceeds will be used to fund rehabilitation projects in typhoon affected area.

Let's all support Kisap Mata Para Sa Pagasa!!!

Paris in Taguig

Yahoo! Paul in SM Aura open to everyone tomorrow, December 6, Friday!

A French breakfast without having to fly to Paris! Paul in SM Aura.

Paul's macaroon chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, raspberry. When I went to the counter to buy macarons, there were none left.

Chef Florabel Co-Yatco sweetly and so generously gave me her own chocolate macaron! I don't have a photo of the whole macaron since I had to bite it right away, and it was love at first bite! Thanks again, and now I know that it really takes a big heart to be a chef!

Quiche galore!

C'est bien!!!

San Se Local

All white is all right. When you live in a flat, you really feel like a local. We loved our SanSe (thanks to Marissa Buenaventura de Venecia y Tambunting pawnshop) flat's all white walls, industrial loft-like beams and best of all, the wrap around balcony. We had a view of the mini park below, a sliver of the beach and the mountains beyond. We got to have breakfast at home, experiment with some pintxos of our own and yes, do the laundry. Nothing like waking up to the clean fresh scent of newly washed cloths with a whiff of bracing sea air!

Entering the charming lobby.

Tiny elevator for the sexy guests.

Who did it? Sidney?

It's so beautiful and spacious!

Instagram moment

More Instagram moment (kanya-kanyang space)

Check out the balcony. Can you see the view or not?

The kitchen showcase.

Filipina beauties invaded San Se

Filipina. (period)

My room! Bedroom #3

Marissa and Angelette's room. Bedroom #1

Bedroom #2

Just checking kung kasya.

View from the balcony.

I miss our home made breakfast :)

Washy washy with Champion detergent.

Am I blocking the view?

Actually, there's a view of the beach but behind Sidney. Hahaha

San Se, we shall return!

Viaje de Comida en San Se

Let's start with...

Basics done right at Bar Martinez! Who knew red peppers, crab and other familiar tastes could be so freshly combined?

Hmm. Critique Critique

A pincho or pintxo is a small snack, typically eaten in bars, traditional in northern Spain and especially popular in the Basque country and Navarre.

Sarapeachy Prieto... Tortilla de patatas, Brochette, Patatas bravas, Bocadillo, Piquillo pepper.

Por favor señora, no puede balot!

La Vina! The best cheesecake in town! In Spain even! Creamy, cheesy, dreamy. As in we really dreamt of it, we made a last stop before we left SanSe!

According to one of the reviews on Trip Advisor: "Whether you consider yourself a cheesecake connoisseur, or just a food lover, the cheesecake at La Vina is something that you will remember long after the other memories of beautiful San Sebastian have faded. It's totally unique and the recipe is a closely guarded secret (so far). It's interesting to note that when we couldn't remember where La Vina was after our first visit there, almost every restaurant in San Sebastian knew where we meant, just by mentioning "cheesecake". It's famous, as it should be! Don't miss this culinary treat if you're in San Sebastian! YUM!"

I can see the secret kitchen.

Aside from their cheesecake, they're also known for their Canutillo de Queso y Anchoas.

Perfect nose señora!

Here we go again. The three angels! Jacklyn, Farrah & Kate!

And this is Charlie! Or Bosley?

Now this is Charlie!

Very happy Angelette (and full).

Muralla: a three course meal, and everyone gets a bottle of wine each! Super starched linens and easily elegant service add up to modern chic dining!

Marissa, that's very expensive!

We'll just have salad and bread. Hahaha

And wine!

Happy Sidney.

I can finish it all!

Cheers!!! But where's the food? Did we order?

Did we order?!?! Where's the food???

Tipsy tipsy

Borlogs!

Fuego Negro is a true discovery when you're in San Sebastian. They serve traditional Basque pinxtos with a modern twist.

Love the plates on the wall.

Fuego Negro is a must when you're in San Se.

Cute!

Pinxto Jamón Con Queso Y Miel

Just love how they serve the Fried Mushrooms

My favorite Bacalao buenísimo (Black Cod)