While in the Philippines, we visited Biliran island and passed by the Kasabangan Falls. They were hard to reach: Due to recent typhoons, the trail and bridges leading from the road to the falls were heavily damaged. But it was possible, so we visited and I could get a...
When we visit the Philippines, we always visit a few cemeteries to pay our respect to family members who have passed. The most important grave, to us, is the grave of my father-in-law, tatay (tatay means father, in Filipino), which we visited at the end of January....
Pinamopoan is a small fishing village on the north coast of the island Leyte, in the Philippines. We strolled around the port when we visited Pinamopoan, and I made a little photo impression.
A page of 1924 marriage registrations from Kawayan, province Leyte (at the time, now it’s province Biliran), Philippines. At number 93 my son’s great-grandparents Cornezo Ambe and Fernanda Bolasa. Marriage Jan 22, 1924, Balakson, Kawayan; solmnized by...
Last month typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) destroyed large parts of the Visayas area of the Philippines. I’m sure you saw images of the destruction, especially from Tacloban. We hope to visit the region some time next year, and I’ll share a few...
