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Midland Mall Mania  
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong  
The Netherlands
Fri 3rd May 2013
 
South Cotabato and Sarangani are often named as great places for any shopping extravaganza; these adjacent provinces on the island of Mindanao are truly a shopaholic's paradise with vast and sprawling one-stop shopping centres with department stores, a wide range of shops, fast food chains and a large selection of recreational facilities. The city of General Santos in Sarangani offers some of the largest and most crowd pleasing shopping centres, even though these malls are not as huge and luxury as the malls in the metropolitan areas, they have plenty in store for its visitors.
 
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Sabong, “The Sport of Kings”  
Text and images by Ronald de Jong  
The Netherlands
Fri 1st March 2013
 
It’s late Sunday morning, the church mass has ended, and small groups of men still flock to the New Alkor Gallera in Koronadal City. The first fight is just about to start; a cacophony of human voices and different sounds is coming from inside the building. A tobacco chewing local holds a microphone in his hand, he is uttering unintelligible words and the impenetrable crowd is shouting, cheering, waving and applauding. The participants and spectators are excited about the upcoming fight, gambling...
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Creative Conveyance  
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong  
The Netherlands
Fri 4th January 2013
 
People and goods will always need to get from one location to another, so transportation touches everybody in the Philippines. In all aspects of their daily lives, for the general public wheels are the major form of conveyance, the possibility of driving to any destination provides the community with access to friends, family, goods, services, recreation, work and for a legion of venturous and hardworking Filipinos a great opportunity to earn a few pesos. Being on the road also...
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Ukay-Ukay
 
 
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The Barrio's Bread and Butter
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong
The Netherlands
Fri 2nd November 2012
 
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A barrio can best be described as a small rural village; the word is in fact a Spanish phrase meaning district or neighbourhood. These closed communities are scattered throughout the province of South Cotabato, on lush mountain slopes and between multi-coloured rice paddies, most of them nestled at the end...
 
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FLYING WITH A FILIPINO TOUCH  
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong
The Netherlands
 August 30, 2012
 
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The Philippines is an exotic archipelago with more than 7000 fascinating, palm fringed islands and one of the best visited tourist destinations in Asia. For the many domestic and foreign tourists flying is the most efficient and quickest way to get around. It is no surprise that there...
 
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MINDANAO, SAFE & SOUND
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Fri 29th June 2012
 
When you travel to and in Mindanao, the odds are you will have an incident-free and safe trip; unfortunately, there is always a small risk that you can... More
Mindanao Street Sceneries
Text and Images by Ronald de JongMore
 
Fri 4th May 2012
 
Street photography is not limited to buzzing metropolitan areas, the culture and life in the streets of any city or village in Mindanao can be perfect to capture the fascinating,... More
An Out-of-the-Ordinary Adventure Holiday in GENERAL SANTOS CITY
Text and Images by Ronald de JongMore
 
Fri 2nd March 2012
 
The Philippines is a fascinating country that has a great variety of unique travel destinations with countless beautiful places and lots of exciting things to do, but if you're looking... More
The Running4BareFeet Project
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Thu 2nd February 2012
 
Many tourists are familiar with Mindanao's exotic and beautiful beaches.  Few, however, are aware of the plight of many of the island's children.  All over Mindanao, children are hungry, homeless,... More
Green & Graphic Getaways
Text and Images by Ronald de JongMore
 
Fri 13th January 2012
 
Mindanao is truly a travel photographer’s paradise with dozens of untapped eco tourist sites and unexploited destinations, where Mother Nature is at its best and is choosing to paint its... More
 

grace punongbayan
Wed 26th May 2010
The Netherlands
 

i find the articles written by ronald de jong about the cultural heritage of the Philippines especially those of the various ethnic tribes in our country very informative and educational.



 
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Church of Our Saviour, The Hague - The Netherlands
Presented by The Philippine Embassy - The Hague
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Sat 22nd October 2011
 
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Christmas Holiday in Coron, Palawan – December 2012
It was Yuletide season, a good time for another family reunion in the Philippines.  We celebrated Christmas Eve at my brother Danny and his wife Cindy’s house.  Cindy’s sisters Annie and Bettina hosted Christmas lunch.  Our holiday meals were both...

By Wilfredo Valenzuela
Mon 11th March 2013
 
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MINDANAO, SAFE & SOUND
When you travel to and in Mindanao, the odds are you will have an incident-free and safe trip; unfortunately, there is always a small risk that you can become a victim of crime or will experience unexpected difficulties....

Text and Images by Ronald de Jong
Fri 29th June 2012
 
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Escape to Zanzibar
Many have heard about a place called Zanzibar.  Unbeknownst to many, it is an archipelago enclave in Tanzania known not only for its beauty but also for its rich history.  During this trip to Tanzania, I saw to it that...

By Don Eliseo Lucero Prisno III
Wed 5th December 2012
 
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Meet Apol Lejano-Massebieu
In a village called Aigues Mortes, in southwestern France, my husband and I decide to live on land that has belonged to his family for seven generations. It is part of a nature reserve, and laws prevent us from building...

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March, 2008
 
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January 15, 2009
 
 
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About the author:

Ronald de Jong is a freelance travelphotographer based in the Netherlands. He just loves photography and has a passion for Mindanao. He likes to create images that makes a connection with the Philippines and it’s wonderful people. He wants to reflect the character of the Philippines, it's people and it's rich cultural heritage in his images and hopes they will capture momentum and uncover the way he sees the fascinating island of Mindanao.
APCO & APA in New South Wales, Australia Joined in the Celebration of 115 Years of Philippine Independence  
By: Noemi Ognilla
NSW-Australia
Wed 19th June 2013
 
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Filipinos in many parts of the world collaborated in joining the Philippines in many different ways in the celebration of the Philippine Independence our heroes and ancestors fought, died and sacrificed for against the Spanish and ended colonization for almost 400 years.
 
The celebration this year marks the 115 years of independence from Spain and was celebrated...
 
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Press Release
APCO’s 2013 Freedom Ball was a BIG Success!  
By - Richard J Ford
Wed 19th June 2013
 
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It is true to say that if you come along to an event you either enjoy it or not, well the comments we received regarding the APCO Inc Freedom Ball held on the 10th of June was one of praise and gladness for having been invited to an event that was successful in their eyes. The event was...
 
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Memorial pays tribute to author Norma Miraflor
By Evelyn A. Opilas
Wed 19th June 2013
 
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Friends, colleagues and former students gathered for a memorial in Makati recently, paying tribute to the wit, passion and delightful quirks of the late writer, author and mentor Norma O. Miraflor who wrote ‘30’ in Sydney 2 May.
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115TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN BERLIN, los angeles, sydney, mexico, riyadh AND kuwait
Department of Foreign Affairs
Tue 18th June 2013
 
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Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosts Vin d’ Honneur to commemorate Philippine Independence DAY


14 June 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted a Vin d’ Honneur on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of...
 
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Camarines Norte High School-Philippines Alumni to Hold First Global Grand Reunion in Las Vegas, USA  
By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT
Ontario-Canada
Mon 17th June 2013
 
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Determined alumni of Camarines Norte High School  in Daet, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region will converge and meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA  during its First CNHS Alumni Global Grand  Reunion on September 16- 18, 2013. The  event  is scheduled to happen at The...
 
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The giant Philippine Flag at 115th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Ottawa  
By Dindo Orbeso
Ottawa-Canada
Mon 17th June 2013
 
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Photo shows the giant Philippine Flag  which was carried by the members of the Philippine community headed by the Filipino-Canadian Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr. and Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa His Excellency The Honorable Leslie Gatan during the...
 
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