Shot on iPhone X.

This photo was taken during my first visit to the National Museum with friends. It was also our first time exploring Manila, so we started at Intramuros, spent some quality time there, and then decided to visit the National Museum of Fine Arts and the National Museum of Anthropology.

I love this shot because it captures a powerful moment. We were rushing to get here before the rain started, but despite the gloomy sky, the Philippine flag stood out so vibrantly against the museum’s grand architecture. It felt symbolic—like a quiet but strong reminder of history, resilience, and identity.

Shot on iPhone X. 2022

This photo was taken from a hotel in Manila, and what immediately caught my eye was the view of the dolomite sand by the sea. Seeing it from this angle made me think about how much effort went into something that continues to be a subject of debate—so much for so little attraction that shouldn't be there anyway.

But beyond that, there’s something striking about the contrast in this image. The vast blues of the sky and sea feel endless, while the golden sunlight bathes everything in warmth. The pink bougainvillea spilling over the railings adds a touch of life, a burst of color against the concrete—a quiet kind of beauty amidst the chaos. Even in the middle of controversy or change, there’s still something worth capturing.

Shot on iPhone 7. 2016.

I've always loved this photo, and even after all these years, it still feels special to me. I took this in our province in Aurora, and it’s such a simple shot, but the way the sunlight flares against the flower makes it feel so much more alive.

Back then, my photography was all about nature—every shot I took was just me capturing the beauty right in front of me. No heavy edits, no filters, just nature as it is. Looking at this now, it reminds me why I love it so much—how something can be effortlessly beautiful just by existing.